2020-2021 ATSU University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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DIRS 6000 - Directed Studies
1 credit hour per week
The Directed Studies course is a supplemental didactic program of study and is offered to students who wish to pursue additional study in areas of interest that do not fall within the required core, selective, or elective courses. Students requiring additional didactic study in one or more areas may also be assigned this course by the Dean or Associate or Assistant Dean(s). One (1) credit hour per week is awarded for participation in the Directed Studies course. (Additional fee may apply)
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DIRS 7000 - Directed Studies
1 credit hour per week
The Directed Studies course is a supplemental didactic program of study and is offered to students who wish to pursue additional study in areas of interest that do not fall within the required core, selective, or elective courses. Students requiring additional didactic study in one or more areas may also be assigned this course by the Dean or Associate or Assistant Dean(s). One (1) credit hour per week is awarded for participation in the Directed Studies course. (Additional fee may apply)
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DIRS 8000 - Directed Studies
1 credit hour per week
The Directed Studies course is a supplemental didactic program of study and is offered to students who wish to pursue additional study in areas of interest that do not fall within the required core, selective, or elective courses. Students requiring additional didactic study in one or more areas may also be assigned this course by the Dean or Associate or Assistant Dean(s). One (1) credit hour per week is awarded for participation in the Directed Studies course. (Additional fee may apply)
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ELEC 5000 - Health Partners Interprofessional Program
1 credit hour
This 15-hour course runs during the spring semester and offers medical students an interprofessional experience involving community elders and students from other schools and disciplines to gather health histories, assess vital signs, and plan and provide condition-specific education to patients in their homes or in small-group settings. Activities also include online work and classroom discussion.
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ELEC 5010 - Interprofessional Cross-Campus Collaborative Case
1 credit hour
This 15-hour course (fall semester) provides students an experiential learning activity focused on assessment of the needs of a patient and their family within the frame of interprofessional teamwork, patient safety, and quality improvement. Students work as a multi-disciplinary team to analyze a complex patient case, design a plan of care, and participate as part of the team in presenting the care plan to a team of faculty evaluators.
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ELEC 5115 - End-of-Life Issues and Hospice Care
3 credit hours
This 40-hour course is designed to expose medical students to end-of-life patient care, the Hospice goals and philosophy, the role of palliative care, inpatient care, bereavement care and family dynamics in crisis situations, and selected ethical and legal issues including understanding advanced care planning/advanced directives. The course will utilize presentations, role-plays, and patient visits with interdisciplinary team members involved with a patient in hospice or end-of-life care.
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ELEC 5116 - Spirituality in Medicine
1 credit hours
This 20-hour course for first-year medical students will explore spirituality in medicine and spiritually/culturally competent care. Topics will include patient values, belief systems, cultural and psychosocial factors in health practices, and the nature of suffering and self-care concepts.
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ELEC 5117 - Research I
1.25 credit hours
This 80-hour course provides first-year medical students an opportunity to participate in either a clinical, basic science, or educational research project under the supervision and guidance of an experienced research mentor. Students can expect to be involved in the planning and execution of studies, data analysis, and writing, as appropriate for the stage of the research. No prior research experience is necessary.
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ELEC 5118 - Medical Letters
1 credit hour
This 16-hour course exposes medical students to the interaction of the physician, patient, caregiver, society, and the system of medicine through literary works. By examining the writing of others on these topics, medical students will gain a greater perspective and a deeper understanding for the art of medicine in society and enhanced empathy for others.
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ELEC 5119 - Vulnerable Populations
1 credit hour
This 18-hour course for first-year medical students will explore healthcare from the point of view of vulnerable and underserved populations. Through patient interviews/house calls and group discussions, students will become more competent and compassionate physicians willing to provide care to the underserved.
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ELEC 5121 - Clinical Simulation Medicine
.75 credit hours
This course is taught utilizing Human Patient Simulation. Through immersion, practice, reflection, and focused feedback, students will learn and practice skills necessary for clinical rotations. Students will benefit from having simulated experiences centered on patient care. They will learn to apply medical knowledge learned in the classroom to the clinical setting. With the additional training from this course, students will be able to develop the correct mindset and learn technical skills to competently handle real-life patient encounters in a planned and prescribed manner without jeopardizing patient safety.
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ELEC 5124 - Calibrating OMM Skills
0.5 credit hours
This elective focuses on one skill that is used significantly within osteopathic manipulation, the production of force with the hands on the body. The course specifically trains the student how to use their thumbs to evaluate segmental motion at the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral regions of the body minimizing biomechanical bias that commonly develops in the development of these skills. Computer-based modules have been created, pilot tested several times, and refined that will direct the participants how to perform their testing and practice sessions. A designated member of the development team will provide a “help desk” to address any questions or problems a participant may experience.
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ELEC 6212 - Spanish for Health Professions I
0.5 credit hours
Spanish for Health Professions (SHP) is offered as two courses: SHP I (.5 credit hours) and SHP II (1.25 credit hours). The courses accommodate medical students from KCOM, via the LMS site Canvas, at intermediate levels of depending on fluency. The courses provide medical students with knowledge of the basic structures of Spanish language and the specialized medical vocabulary needed to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking patients. Cultural studies emphasize the health beliefs of Spanish-speaking communities.
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ELEC 6213 - Spanish for Health Professions II
1.25 credit hour
see description under ELEC 6212.
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ELEC 6217 - Cultural Awareness in Medicine
1 credit hour
This 18-hour course has the goal of exposing medical students to the various marginalized subpopulations that exist in our society. The course aims to provide students with a “cultural toolkit” that will instill skills, attitudes, and behaviors needed to approach any diverse population and act in a professional and competent manner.
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ELEC 6220 - Basic Disaster Life Support (BDLS)
0.5 credit hours
This 8-hour course is a competency-based, awareness-level course for medical students on the Missouri campus that introduces concepts and principles to prepare health professionals for the management of injuries and illnesses caused by disasters and public health emergencies. The primary focus of the course is incorporation of an “all-hazards” approach to mass casualty management and population-based care across a broad range of disasters. An emphasis will be placed on the ability of all medical disciplines to positively impact their community when they need them most.
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ELEC 6221 - Advanced Disaster Life Support (ADLS)
1 credit hour
This 16-hour (2.5-day) course for medical students on the Missouri campus allows participants to demonstrate competencies in mass casualty management. ADLS requires learners to apply knowledge learned in the (online) Core Disaster Life Support® and Basic Disaster Life Support™ courses. An emphasis will be placed on the ability of all medical disciplines to positively impact their community when they need them most.
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ELEC 6222 - Introduction to Public Health
1 credit hour
This 18-hour course is to enable students to understand public health issues that confront the community, the nation, and the world. It is hoped that by understanding the interaction of public health and medicine, students will become more competent and compassionate physicians providing medical care and preventative medicine within the broader context of public health.
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ELEC 6223 - Cranial Osteopathy
1.5 credit hours
This 20-hour course for second-year medical students teaches the treatment of the cranio-sacral mechanism and the pathology that develops therein. Completion of this additional 20-hour course provides KCOM medical students a total of 40 hours in basic cranial studies, which is needed to qualify for Cranial Academy membership and to be prepared for additional advanced cranial courses offered by the Cranial Academy and the Sutherland Cranial Teaching Foundation.
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ELEC 6224 - Advancing Skills in Osteopathy for Students
1.5 credit hours
This 21-hour course utilizes advanced objective science methods, which employ Vicon 3-D infrared cameras, a Novell pressure sensing pad system (motion testing), a 2-D digital camera measurement system, a handheld ultrasound device, and constructed pelvic and lumbar models for palpation feedback to refine, standardize, and advance fundamental palpation skills. Students will analyze data collected from modern technology to determine the accuracy and reliability of inter- and intra-examiner palpation of bony landmarks.
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ELEC 6225 - Culinary Medicine
1 credit hour
This 16-hour course will provide hands-on culinary and lifestyle lessons using an evidence-based approach aligning with current medical literature. Culinary medicine directly addresses a core aspect of caring for the whole person-nutritional, education strategies. Students will come to understand how to make lifestyle discussions part of their routine visits with patients and set a positive example by making healthy choices themselves.
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ELEC 6226 - Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS)
2 credit hours
This 32-hour course for medical students on the Missouri campus allows participants to learn and demonstrate competencies in wilderness medicine. An emphasis is placed on the physician’s ability to positively impact the outcome of various medical emergencies in the wilderness. Students are encouraged to improvise and adapt to the variables that present themselves in the wilderness setting, while maintaining a high standard of care.
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ELEC 6227 - Individual Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (iCST)
.75 credit hours
This 30-hour course is designed to best fit medical and dental students during their second or third on-campus semester; it offers students an intergenerational experience involving homebound, hospice, long-term care, or assisted living patients who reside in community settings. Students will complete 10 hours of iCST training to prepare for delivering iCST sessions to participating patients. Course activities also include some online assignments.
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ELEC 7000 - Directed Studies
1, 2, 3, or 4 credit hours
Directed studies may be approved for students preparing for a board examination or for other academic purposes. This elective course may be approved for up to four weeks for COMLEX Level 1 preparation.
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ELEC 7028-7210 - Electives I
4 credit hours each
This clerkship is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to further explore interests, gain a stronger foundation in a particular field, or just experience an interesting part of medicine. The intent is to identify the specific elective and build further on the basic fundamental knowledge.
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ELEC 7049-7210 - Electives II
2 credit hours each
This clerkship is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to further explore interests, gain a stronger foundation in a particular field, or just experience an interesting part of medicine. The intent is to identify the specific elective and build further on the basic fundamental knowledge.
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ELEC 7057 - International Public Health
11 credit hours
The International Public Health Clerkship is a 4-week elective clerkship offered to students in their third and 4th years designed to give students clinical experience in patient care in another country. The foundation of the rotation’s curriculum is built upon gaining an understanding of travel medicine, public health, cultural competency, and the most common clinical presentations of the region being visited. The student will be provided the opportunity to perform history and physical examinations, develop the skills of appropriate documentation, and the will develop skills for diagnosis and treatment necessary in low resource areas. Familiarity and skill level with the local language depend on the specific requirements of the clinical site. A presentation and written assignment/project are requirements for completion of the rotation. This rotation may not be taken as a core or selective rotation. The rotation must be a minimum of 160 hours total, of which at least 80 must be clinical. If taken during the OMS III year, the Elective International Public Health rotation must be taken after all core and selective rotations have been successfully completed, and it may be taken at any time during the OMS IV year excluding the final rotation.
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ELEC 8000 - Directed Studies
1, 2, 3, or 4 credit hours
Directed studies may be approved for students preparing for a board examination or for other academic purposes. This course may be approved for up to four weeks for COMLEX Level 2CE and/or Level 2PE preparation.
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ELEC 8091-8205 - MS4 Elective II
2 to 4 credit hours each
The OMS IV “Elective I, II, III” clerkships are required rotations, each 4 weeks in duration. These rotations are designed to provide the student with the opportunity to select a discipline and receive hands-on training through the integration of didactic knowledge and clinical experiences. Students will receive exposure to a diverse community of patients in both ambulatory and inpatient settings.
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ELEC 8091-8205 - MS4 Elective III
2 to 4 credit hours each
The OMS IV “Elective I, II, III” clerkships are required rotations, each 4 weeks in duration. These rotations are designed to provide the student with the opportunity to select a discipline and receive hands-on training through the integration of didactic knowledge and clinical experiences. Students will receive exposure to a diverse community of patients in both ambulatory and inpatient settings.
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ELEC 8091-8208 - MS4 Elective I
2 to 4 credit hours each
The OMS IV “Elective I, II, III” clerkships are required rotations, each 4 weeks in duration. These rotations are designed to provide the student with the opportunity to select a discipline and receive hands-on training through the integration of didactic knowledge and clinical experiences. Students will receive exposure to a diverse community of patients in both ambulatory and inpatient settings.
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ELEC 8099 - International Public Health
11 credit hours
The International Public Health Clerkship is a 4-week elective clerkship offered to students in their third and 4th years designed to give students clinical experience in patient care in another country. The foundation of the rotation’s curriculum is built upon gaining an understanding of travel medicine, public health, cultural competency, and the most common clinical presentations of the region being visited. The student will be provided the opportunity to perform history and physical examinations, develop the skills of appropriate documentation, and the will develop skills for diagnosis and treatment necessary in low resource areas. Familiarity and skill level with the local language depend on the specific requirements of the clinical site. A presentation and written assignment/project are requirements for completion of the rotation. This rotation may not be taken as a core or selective rotation. The rotation must be a minimum of 160 hours total, of which at least 80 must be clinical. If taken during the OMS III year, the Elective International Public Health rotation must be taken after all core and selective rotations have been successfully completed, and it may be taken at any time during the OMS IV year excluding the final rotation.
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ELEC 8178 - Public Health Practicum: Elective I, II, and III [for SOMA DO/MPH dual degree program only]
4 credit hours
The OMS IV ATSU-SOMA Public Health Practicum (ELEC 8178) is a four-week rotation. This course is only open to ATSU-SOMA DO/MPH students. Enrollment in this DO/MPH specific course requires concurrent enrollment in PUBH 7850: Public Health Practicum SOMA Part II, which is offered by the CGHS. The DO/MPH specific course can satisfy one ATSU-SOMA Elective and part (3 credits) of the CGHS Practicum (6 credit) experience. All DO/MPH students are strongly encouraged to enroll in this course, but they are not required to do so. If students decide not to enroll in this DO/MPH specific Elective course then they will be enrolled in the CGHS program for the full 6 credits for their MPH Practicum course (PUBH 7800: Public Health Practicum).
This DO/MPH specific course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of primary care and public health topics through the integration of didactic knowledge, clinical and other experiences. The student will work with their course director (Director of Community Oriented Primary Care), CGHS MPH practicum coordinator, RDME, on site preceptor, and other advisors to develop and execute an applied practice experience at their rotation site.
Students are required to: 1) set up an advising appointment with the course director to discuss the DO/MPH specific Elective course option, 2) contact the Clinical Education Department (CED) to enroll in the Elective, 3) once enrolled, identify and receive CGHS approval of a site and preceptor via the agreement forms provided by the MPH practicum coordinator/instructor of record, and 4) complete and submit an Applied Practice Experience (APE) Learning Agreement to the course director. The course director will work closely with all DO/MPH students to discuss the student’s plans and ensure appropriate choice of site and preceptor.
Students should adhere to their advising appointment with the course director, receive course approval by the CED, and submit the aforementioned agreement forms 90 days in advance of their proposed start date.
Once the APE Learning Agreement is approved by the course director, she will forward it to the CGHS MPH practicum coordinator for final approval.
Once final approval is given by the CGHS MPH practicum coordinator, the course director will inform the student.
The APE is the first component of the practicum where students must outline the products to be created and the MPH Foundational and Program Competencies that they will demonstrate (the course syllabus includes the list of competencies from which students may choose).
At the end of this DO/MPH specific Elective course, students must turn in the following items into ATSU-SOMA to receive a grade: 1) patient logs (or indication of no patient logs) for SOMA and the CGHS-required Time Sheet recording any time spent working on the APE, 2) Clinical Rotation Evaluation (CRE), 3) Student Evaluation of the Rotation (SER), 4) Attestation, and 5) a one-page document summarizing what the student has learned from the experience, in addition to a timeline for when the student plans to complete the MPH required elements of the APE and ILE.
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ELEC 8417 - Research II
2 or 4 credit hours
This course (80- or 160-hour options) will provide fourth-year medical students an opportunity to participate in either a clinical, basic science, or educational research project under the supervision and guidance of an experienced research mentor. Students can expect to be involved in the planning and execution of studies, data analysis, and writing, as appropriate for the stage of the research. No prior research experience is necessary.
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ELEC 8431 - Clinical Pharmacology
1 or 2 credit hours
This 80-hour course for fourth-year medical students will address advanced topics in pharmacology and will build upon the student’s knowledge to facilitate their continuing development toward physicians who will prescribe drugs. The overall objectives of this course are to increase the student’s knowledge of the core principles of clinical pharmacology, improve the student’s ability to evaluate and effectively utilize drug information resources, and help develop the student’s competence to rationally prescribe drugs for a variety of individual patients.
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ELEC 8535 - International
2 or 4 credit hours
International rotation approved for elective credit. For more information, contact the KCOM Clinical Affairs office or check the ATSU-KCOM Student Manual.
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ENRE 6002 - Endocrinology and Human Reproduction
8 credit hours
The Endocrinology & Human Reproduction course integrates the basic and clinical sciences associated with the endocrine and reproductive systems. A major emphasis is placed on using clinical presentations to discover the relationships among anatomy, embryology, physiology, microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, genetics, pharmacology and pathology. An understanding of these basic sciences will be used to learn a clinical approach to common conditions involving the endocrine and reproductive systems.
Reading assignments, webcast presentations and small group exercises allow students to examine basic science concepts of endocrinology and reproduction from a clinical viewpoint. Material presented in Medical Skills and Osteopathic Principles and Practice augment this learning with physical diagnosis and osteopathic manipulative treatment skill development.
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EPID 6200 - Epidemiology
3.5 credit hours
This course examines the study of disease in populations from a public health perspective, a foundation for the integration of primary care and public health. Topics covered include data sources and management, surveillance/outbreak investigation, study design, sampling, data analysis and causation.
The tools acquired allow students to apply research findings to individual patient care, population health and public policy. Additional tools include the fundamentals necessary for evidence-based practice.
Specific learning objectives are provided for each topic presented. Students apply knowledge by developing “community projects” and submitting applications to the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
Students work in teams on either “research” or “best practice/innovation” projects. Each team starts with a needs assessment in their community. Students work together to develop project ideas, research questions, hypotheses and potential plans. All projects must be related to the social determinants of health and the tenants of Osteopathic Medicine.
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FNCH 7400 - Foundations of Community Health
1 credit hour
The Foundations of Community Health course is designed to prepare physicians who are well-prepared to practice in and lead transforming health systems and hold a rich awareness of patient-centered care planning, demonstrable primary care workforce competencies, and leadership capacity to educate future health care team members in conversion to the medical home model of care.
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GENE 5271 - Medical Genetics and Embryology
1.5 credit hours
The Medical Genetics and Embryology course will cover medical genetics in the areas of inheritance patterns, including aspects of population genetics and probability. We will emphasize subjects of medical interest such as genetic and metabolic disorders, including cytogenetic disorders and genetic testing. We will treat human embryology from fertilization through the development of the major organ systems. Emphasis will be on the developmental basis of the structures seen in gross anatomy, as well as the clinical significance of developmental abnormalities.
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HEAL 5001 - Health and Healing
14 credit hours
The Health and Healing course is based on the osteopathic principle that “the body has the ability to heal itself”. It incorporates basic medical sciences to support foundational knowledge of homeostatic mechanisms. The course includes critical concepts in anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, histology, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, pathology, and pharmacology. To help students develop skills essential for compassionate medical care, the biomedical sciences are complemented by medical humanities, assessing human development, psychology of being a physician, bioethics, and health care delivery. Material presented in Medical Skills and Osteopathic Principles and Practice augment this learning with physical diagnosis and osteopathic manipulative treatment skill development.
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HEME 6001 - Hematology and Oncology
5 credit hours
The Hematology & Oncology course integrates the basic and clinical sciences associated with the hematologic system and includes select oncology topics. A major emphasis is placed on using clinical presentations to discover the relationships among anatomy, embryology, physiology, microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, genetics, pharmacology and pathology. An understanding of these basic sciences will be used to learn a clinical approach to common conditions involving the blood and lymphatic systems.
Reading assignments, webcast presentations and small group exercises allow students to examine basic science concepts of hematology and oncology from a clinical viewpoint. Material presented in Medical Skills and Osteopathic Principles and Practice augment this learning with physical diagnosis and osteopathic manipulative treatment skill development.
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HIST 5111 - Histology I
1.5 credit hours
This course is taught by the Department of Anatomy. Histology studies the microscopic structure of tissues and organs of the body. This course teaches tissue recognition and function. It lays the foundation for the study of Pathology.
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HIST 5112 - Histology II
1 credit hour
This course is a continuation of HIST 5111. Prerequisites: HIST 5111.
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HIST 6113 - Histology III
1.5 credit hours
This course is a continuation of HIST 5112. Prerequisites: HIST 5112.
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HSCA 7510 - Health Systems & Communications
4 credit hours
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IDIS 5141 - Infectious Diseases I
.25 credit hours
This course is taught by the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and uses an organ-systems-based approach to provide in-depth coverage of the etiology, epidemiology, signs and symptoms, pathology, lab tests, differential diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases. In addition to lectures, students perform online case exercises and they participate in exercises involving interpretation of clinical case information and presentation of analysis in a small group setting. The objective of this course is to develop in students an understanding of infectious diseases needed for subsequent clinical courses and rotations.
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IDIS 6142 - Infectious Diseases II
.25 credit hours
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IDIS 6143 - Infectious Diseases III
2.5 credit hours
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IMMU 5131 - Immunology I
1 credit hour
This course is taught by the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. The course teaches the humoral and cell-mediated immune systems of man and their role in autoimmunity, transplantation, host-parasite relationships, and disease. Students participate in exercises involving interpretation of clinical case information and presentation of analysis in a small group setting. The objectives of this course are to provide an understanding of the numerous immunologic issues that will come forth in conditions taught in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.
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IMMU 6132 - Immunology II
1 credit hour
This course is a continuation of IMMU 5131. Prerequisites: IMMU 5131.
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INTE 6004 - Integrative I
3 credit hours
Integrative I is a structured course in which basic sciences, clinical sciences, and OPP are integrated together in order to prepare students for national board exams. The material is dovetailed to coincide with and enhance the other courses in the second year. Learning activities include case studies, videos, podcasts and board-style practice questions and exams. This course sequentially increases the number of questions over time for exposure and endurance. The COMSAE exam, which will be administered during the course, assesses board eligibility for each student. This is Pass/ Fail course, and credits will not be included in the GPA calculation.
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INTE 6005 - Integrative II with Comprehensive Osteopathic Medicine
8 credit hours
Integrative II is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to prepare independently for COMLEX Level 1 and USMLE Step 1 examinations. Within this course is the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medicine section, which is based on the principle that the body is an integrated unit of function and is influenced by the interaction of the body, mind, and spirit. With this whole person perspective, selected clinical presentations are covered in greater depth and complexity to more closely examine the interactions of organ systems. More advanced basic and clinical sciences will be utilized to discuss the pathophysiologic processes affecting structure and function associated with the clinical presentation. Reading assignments, webcast presentations and in-person small group case exercises allow students to examine the integration of pathophysiology and clinical presentations from a whole person viewpoint. Material presented in Medical Skills and Osteopathic Principles and Practice augment this learning with physical diagnosis and osteopathic manipulative treatment skill development. The COMSAE, which assesses board eligibility for each student, will be administered during the course. The earned grade in this course will either be PASS or FAIL, and credits will not be included in the GPA.
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MED 514 - Cardiopulmonary I
5 credit hours
Cardiopulmonary is a two-course sequence that integrates the basic and clinical sciences associated with common cardiopulmonary conditions. A major emphasis is placed on cardiac and respiratory anatomy and physiology as they relate to the structure and function of the cardiopulmonary system. The course will also discover the relationships of embryology, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, genetics, pathology and pharmacology as they relate to cardiopulmonary system health and disease. A solid understanding of these basic sciences will be used to learn a clinical approach to common cardiopulmonary conditions. Students will learn basic skills for interpretation of chest x-rays, electrocardiograms, arterial blood gases and spirometry.
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MED 515 - Cardiopulmonary II
13 credit hours
This course is a continuation of MED 514 .
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MED 517 - Renal, Endocrine and Metabolism II
8 credit hours
This course is a continuation of RENA 5005 .
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MED 520 - Foundations of Health
6 credit hours
Foundations of Health (FOH) lays the groundwork for immersion into SOMA’s integrated curriculum. The course includes critical concepts in biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, physiology, pathology, immunology, microbiology and pharmacology. To help students develop skills essential for compassionate medical care, these scientific foundations are complemented by medical humanities throughout the course.
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MED 522 - Neuromusculoskeletal B
10 credit hours
This course integrates the basic and clinical sciences associated with the nervous system and the musculoskeletal system. Clinical presentations are used to explain the fundamental relationships between neurons, nerves, muscles, and bones. Physiology, anatomy, pathology, embryology, microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, genetics, and pharmacology are used to reveal structure and function.
The clinical presentations incorporated into the course include those mainly associated with the nervous system such as weakness, numbness/tingling, headache, movement disorders, dizziness/vertigo, and acute neurological deficits.
Guided learning through reading assignments, small group exercises and large group activities allow students to examine relevant basic science concepts of neural and musculoskeletal function from a clinical viewpoint. Other large group sessions, as well as material presented in concurrent courses (e.g., Medical Skills, Osteopathic Principles & Practice) augment the learning by providing a broader picture in which to incorporate knowledge and opportunities to clarify topics.
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MED 530 - Basic Structural Foundations
5 credit hours
This course serves to introduce first year osteopathic medical students to the fundamental organization and structure of the human body using a variety of instructional resources (e.g., cadaveric specimens, anatomical software, and virtual anatomy laboratory). Both microscopic (histology) and macroscopic (gross) anatomy will be covered, with an emphasis on the foundational musculoskeletal-, vascular, and neuro-anatomy required for Medical Skills I and Osteopathic Principles & Practice I courses. In addition, imaging techniques including CT scans, MRI, and x-ray radiography will be used to introduce the student to the physician’s perspective of the structure of the human body.
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MED 604 - Dermatology
4 credit hours
This course seeks to prepare the physician for the diagnosis and management of common cutaneous diseases. All of the common eruptive diseases are discussed and presented visually with their characteristic and common variations. Coordinated self-directed learning by use of reading assignments, recorded video/audio presentations and small group exercises allows students to examine basic science concepts relevant to dermatology from a clinical viewpoint. Students will learn the use of topical therapy and special diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as they pertain to dermatology. In addition, students will participate in a high-fidelity cutaneous suturing workshop as part of Dermatology.
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MED 606 - Mind
5 credit hours
The Mind Course introduces students to the fundamental mental functions underlying human adaptations to the environment, and the clinical manifestations when these functions become maladaptive. The course continues the exploration of the brain-behavior relationship initiated in the NMSK-B course in Year One while serving as a preparatory step for the Psychiatry rotation in Year Three.
Students will acquire knowledge in neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuropathology, pathology, genetics and pharmacology as related to mental functions and dysfunctions. Some of the basic science information has been covered in previous courses. This course will offer an opportunity to review these topics in a new context to enhance understanding in various disciplines.
In the clinical domain, students will become familiar with the current DSM diagnostic considerations for patients presenting with disturbances in mental function. Students recognizing critical information will be able to apply it to the Clinical Presentation Schemes and using the inductive reasoning process arrive at a broad category of mental illness.
Coordinated self-directed learning by use of reading assignments, small group and large group exercises and clinical experiences allow students to examine the relevant basic science concepts of behavioral and mental function in a broader light. Medical skills, Osteopathic Principles and Practice along with related topics of evidenced base medicine, wellness, spirituality are introduced. Professionalism, ethics, cultural sensitivity and social determinants of health are incorporated throughout the course.
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MED 607 - Human Development
5 credit hours
The course integrates the clinical and behavioral sciences associated with human development. Behavior patterns are the authentic end products of a total developmental process. Growth is a patterning process, which unfolds in sequence. Development refers to the acquisition of predictable, sequentially acquired functional skills during life and is a continual process from birth to death. Four domains of development are emphasized: physical-motor, adaptive-cognitive, language-communication and, social-emotional. Normal growth and development of humans, from infants to elderly, are discussed.
Importance is placed on the similarities and differences of the various age groups and the specialized needs of each. When appropriate, disorders, conditions and disabilities that relate directly to the disruption of the development of physical or mental processes will be discussed, including abuse, death, dying and bereavement.
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MED 613 - Genitourinary I
7 credit hours
Genitrouinary I and II integrate basic and clinical sciences associated with the reproductive and urinary systems. Using clinical presentations and inductive pathways, students understand and apply the pathology, embryology, microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, genetics and pharmacology of the two systems.
Topics covered include the pregnant female, complications of pregnancy, diseases of pregnancy, fetal distress, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, contraception, infertility, vaginal discharge, Pap smear, abnormal uterine/vaginal bleeding, breast mass, pelvic pain and mass, menopause, sexual dysfunction, erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence and scrotal mass/pain.
Reading assignments, webcast presentations and small group exercises allow students to examine basic science concepts of reproductive function from a clinical viewpoint. Material presented in Medical Skills and OPP augment this learning by incorporating new knowledge and opportunities to clarify difficult-to-understand topics. Related topics of evidence-based medicine, complementary and alternative medicine, self-care, wellness and preventive medicine, cultural diversity, health-care policy and systems, and spirituality are incorporated throughout the course.
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MED 614 - Genitourinary II
5 credit hours
This course is a continuation of Genitourinary I.
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MED 615 - Senses
4 credit hours
This course integrates the basic and clinical sciences associated with the “senses” hearing, vision and smell/taste and the related organ systems. A major emphasis is placed on using these clinical presentations to discover the relationships of pathology, embryology, microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, genetics and pharmacology to these specific body structures and functions.
The clinical presentations incorporated into this course include hearing loss, ear pain, tinnitus, vision loss, diplopia, eye redness, strabismus and smell/taste dysfunction. Coordinated self-directed learning by use of reading assignments, small group exercises and large group activities allows students to examine relevant basic science concepts from a clinical viewpoint. Other large group sessions, as well as material presented in simultaneous courses (e.g., Medical Skills, Osteopathic Principles & Practice) augment these self-directed learning exercises by providing a broader picture in which to incorporate new knowledge and opportunities to clarify difficult-to-understand topics. Additionally, related topics of evidence-based medicine, complimentary & alternative medicine, self-care, wellness and preventative medicine, cultural diversity, health-care policy & systems, and spirituality are incorporated throughout the course as applicable.
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MEDI 5211 - Internal Medicine I
4.5 credit hours
This course, taught by the Department of Internal Medicine and guest faculty, focuses on historical and physical diagnosis of patients with congenital and acquired medical disorders. The course offers general adult medicine, which includes cardiology, pulmonology, allergy, gastroenterology, nephrology, endocrinology, hematology, oncology, and geriatric medicine. The course emphasizes differential diagnosis and management of the most common disorders that present in a primary care internal medicine practice.
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MEDI 6212 - Internal Medicine II
5.5 credit hours
This course is a continuation of MEDI 5211.
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MEDS 5080 - Medical Skills I
5 credit hours
Medical Skills 5080 is held weekly throughout the fall semester of the first year. The Medical Skills courses will teach the arts of the physical examination, history-taking, chart documentation, and oral presentation of a patient. The Medical Skills courses are enriched by the mentoring of bedside manner skills and medical student personal growth through Communications sessions and standardized patient encounters. Throughout the year, students will participate in large group discussions of topics such as professionalism, evidence-based medicine, the social determinants of health, and health promotion. Students will also engage in small group practice of history-taking and physical examination skills with clinician facilitators, practice of basic medical procedures, simulation activities with patient simulator models, and multiple one-on-one encounters with standardized patients throughout the year. Student skills will be assessed intermittently through the use of graded note-writing, written examinations, and OSCEs (objective structured clinical examinations.)
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MEDS 5081 - Medical Skills II
5 credit hours
Medical Skills MEDS5081 is held weekly throughout the spring semester of the first year. MEDS5081 is a continuation of MEDS5080.
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MEDS 6090 - Medical Skills III
16 credit hours
The OMS II “Medical Skills” courses are designed to enhance and maintain the cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary to obtain a medical history and perform a physical examination, support the personal and professional development of the student, help the student understand the mission of the community health center, and model primary care continuity-based clinical service. Supervised clinical activities, large and small group interactive presentations, and individual reflection lead to documented competencies in clinical assessment, community-based preventive medicine and health care provision.
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MEDS 6091 - Medical Skills IV
16 credit hours
This course is a continuation of MEDS6090.
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MICR 5151 - Medical Microbiology
2.5 credit hours
This course is taught by the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. It teaches the structure, metabolism and genetics of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites in relation to their identification, and pathogenicity. This course focuses on associating microbial agents with diseases that they cause in man. The laboratories cover basic microbiological procedures and techniques and supplement the material being covered in lectures. Students participate in exercises involving interpretation of clinical case information and presentation of analysis in a small-group setting. Students perform online case exercises. The objective of this course is to develop in students a basic understanding of virology, bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, and entomology that will be required to be successful in the subsequent Infectious Diseases course.
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MIND 6003 - Human Mind and Behavior
7 credit hours
The Human Mind and Behavior course is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of human development, human behavior and selected neuroscience topics including dementia, seizure disorders and movement disorders through the integration of basic and clinical sciences. Emphasis will be placed on the evaluation of both the healthy patient and patients with disorders in these areas. The knowledge will serve as the foundation and tool in an inductive reasoning process for examining relevant clinical scenarios and for continuing to build on growing concepts in the fields of human development, human behavior and selected neuroscience topics. Selected topics in Dermatology will also be presented.
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NEUR 6281 - Neuroscience
8 credit hours
This course is taught by faculty members from the Departments of Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Neurobehavioral Science, and Pharmacology. The first part of the course is an introduction to cellular physiology and neuroanatomy of the human central nervous system function in health and disease. Specific topics include neuroanatomy and neuronal function, the motor unit, and the anatomy of the neural axis. The second part emphasizes higher order central nervous system function and introduces neurological and neuropharmacological approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the human nervous system. Specific topics include general and special senses, motor systems, sensorimotor integration and movement, disorders of voluntary movement, cerebrovascular supply and neurological deficits, higher cortical function, and the neurology of trauma and disease.
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NMSK 5002 - Neuromusculoskeletal and Senses
15 credit hours
The Neuromusculoskeletal & Senses course integrates the basic and clinical sciences associated with the musculoskeletal system, nervous system, and special senses. A major emphasis is placed on anatomy and physiology as they relate to the structure and function of the neuromusculoskeletal system. The course also covers the relationships of embryology, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, genetics, pathology, and pharmacology as they relate to neuromusculoskeletal system health and disease. Clinical topics are used to explain the fundamental relationships between muscles, bones, joints, neurons, and special sensory organs.
Guided learning through reading assignments, small group exercises, and large group activities allow students to examine relevant basic science concepts of neural and musculoskeletal function from a clinical viewpoint. Material presented in Medical Skills and Osteopathic Principles and Practice augment this learning with physical diagnosis and osteopathic manipulative treatment skill development.
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OPPC 7171 - Advanced Osteopathic Principles and Practice
2 credit hours
Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP) is a three semester online course that runs during the third and fourth years of osteopathic medical school. OPP is a concept of health care that embraces the concept of the unity of the living organism’s structure (anatomy) and function (physiology). The osteopathic philosophy emphasizes the following principles: (1) The human being is a dynamic unit of function; (2) The body possesses self-regulatory mechanisms that are self-healing in nature; (3) Structure and function are interrelated at all levels; and (4) Rational treatment is based on these principles. The OPP course focuses on the integration of OPP, including osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), into clinical problem solving and patient care. The OPP curriculum will help osteopathic medical students master the OPP competencies as outlined by the American Association of the Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine. The OPP Course includes modules of systems-based or special population-based conditions that respond well to adjunctive osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM), OMM Practice Logs, manual medicine literature assignments, and multiple choice assessments.
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OPPC 7172 - Advanced Osteopathic Principles and Practice
3 credit hours
This course is a continuation of OPPC 7171 and includes OPP COMAT. Prerequisites: OPPC 7171.
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OPPC 8173 - Advanced Osteopathic Principles and Practice
2 credit hours
This course is a continuation of OPPC 7172. Prerequisites: OPPC 7172.
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OSPP 5090 - Osteopathic Principles and Practice I
5 credit hours
The year one courses in Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP) introduce the history, philosophy, and principles of Osteopathic Medicine. The course provides training in the fundamentals of physical diagnosis and treatment of the neuromusculoskeletal system. Emphasis is placed on the development of palpatory skills to diagnose and treat dysfunction of the body framework system: skeletal, arthrodial, and myofascial structures, and their related vascular, lymphatic, and neural elements. A range of standard approaches to osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), are introduced to address the needs of many patients complaints with a “whole person” approach of body, mind, and spirit. These include direct and indirect techniques including soft tissue, myofascial release, strain-counterstrain, muscle energy, high velocity-low amplitude, and osteopathy in the cranial field. Interactive lab sessions reinforce basic science knowledge of anatomy and physiology through the use of non-invasive physiologic measurements that are taken real-time pre and post OMT. Clinical applications are discussed during the course. Students are closely supervised and guided in the lab for an optimum learning experience.
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OSPP 5091 - Osteopathic Principles and Practice II
5 credit hours
This course is a continuation of OSPP5090.
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OSPP 6100 - Osteopathic Principles and Practice III
4.5 credit hours
The year two courses in Osteopathic Principles & Practice (OPP) build upon the concepts taught in the year 1, and include additional clinical application. Coursework is organized by system and clinical presentations emphasize the clinical application of osteopathic manipulative medicine in the primary care setting. The courses are delivered through both online curriculum materials and live instruction by OPP faculty at each community campus. Osteopathic screening, palpatory diagnosis, and treatment in all body regions are presented and reinforced. Emphasis is placed on the expansion of palpatory skills to diagnose and treat dysfunction of the body framework system: skeletal, arthrodial, and myofascial structures, and their related vascular, lymphatic, and neural elements. Additional OMT treatment types are introduced, including The Still Technique and Facilitated Positional Release. Clinical cases with OPP applications are discussed, and practice in performance and documentation of OMT are included. The Spring semester course concludes with a final review block, covering topics from years 1 and 2.
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OSPP 6101 - Osteopathic Principles and Practice IV
4.5 credit hours
This course is a continuation of OSPP6100.
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OSTE 5171 - Osteopathic Theory & Methods I
3.5 credit hours
The teaching of Osteopathic Theory and Methods and development of specific palpatory skills for diagnoses and treatment extends throughout the four-year curriculum. The four tenets of the osteopathic concept and philosophy are fundamental to each aspect of the course work: 1) the human body functions as a unified being; 2) the physical structure and tissues are interrelated with function; 3) the human body has a natural tendency for healing with self-regulatory and restorative functions; and 4) the osteopathic approach to healing and disease integrates the first three tenets.
The didactic instruction and supervised hands-on laboratory training experienced in the first year prepare for effective integration of the osteopathic approach into clinical practice.
Excellent faculty-student ratios promote mastery of palpatory diagnosis and osteopathic manipulative techniques. These techniques include high velocity, low amplitude (thrust), muscle energy, counterstrain, indirect, myofascial release, and cranial osteopathy, as well as approaches to visceral dysfunction and myofascial pain syndromes. One-on-one assessment of skills enhances confidence that techniques learned are accurate and effective.
The interplay of the musculoskeletal system in health and disease is demonstrated throughout the course, and special emphasis is placed on recognition and treatment of factors that perpetuate and predispose to dysfunction and disease. Practical treatment designs are formulated to promote healing within each patient by maximizing circulatory and immune functions while enhancing the role of the autonomic nervous system.
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OSTE 5172 - Osteopathic Theory & Methods II
2.5 credit hours
This course is a continuation of OSTE 5171. Prerequisites: OSTE 5171.
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OSTE 6173 - Osteopathic Theory & Methods III
3.5 credit hours
This course is a continuation of OSTE 5172. Prerequisites: OSTE 5172.
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OSTE 6174 - Osteopathic Theory & Methods IV
2.5 credit hours
This course is a continuation of OSTE 6173. Prerequisites: OSTE 6173.
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PATH 5181 - Pathology I
2 credit hour
This is the first in a series of courses taught by faculty in the Department of Internal Medicine. Pathology begins in the first year and extends through the second year to align with conditions discussed in other courses. The course emphasizes disease as a manifestation of altered function in relation to structural and homeostatic changes. The basic pathological processes of inflammation, repair, degeneration, necrosis, neoplasia, fluid and electrolyte disturbances, circulatory abnormalities, and immune mechanisms are presented. Systemic pathology includes review of diseases and disease mechanisms in all organ systems. Correlation of pathological conditions with commonly used laboratory tests is discussed.
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PATH 5182 - Pathology II
1.75 credit hours
This course is a continuation of PATH 5181. Prerequisites: PATH 5181.
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PATH 6182 - Pathology II
3 credit hours
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PATH 6183 - Pathology III
2.75 credit hours
This course is a continuation of PATH 5182. Prerequisites: PATH 5182.
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PCSL 7014-7204 - Patient Care Selectives
4 credit hours each
This clerkship is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to further explore interests, gain a stronger foundation in a particular field, or just experience an interesting part of primary care medicine. The intent is to identify the specific elective and build further on the basic fundamental knowledge.
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PEDS 5261 - Pediatrics I
.25 credit hours
The course covers growth, development, and healthcare from birth through adolescence. Examination, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as etiology and symptomatology of disease, are emphasized. Acute and chronic conditions are taught. Both ambulatory and critical care topics are included. Curricular content in pediatrics extends through clinical rotations in the third and fourth years.
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PEDS 6262 - Pediatrics II
.25 credit hours
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PEDS 6263 - Pediatrics III
1.5 credit hours
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PFAS 5001 - Performance Assessment I
0 credits
This summative skills-based assessment occurs at the end of the first academic year. The performance assessment is intended to prepare students for clinical experiences and to be successful on COMLEX Level 2-PE.
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PFAS 6001 - Performance Assessment II
0 credits
This course is a continuation of PFAS 5001. Prerequisites: PFAS 5001 and successful completion of year two curriculum.
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PHAR 5191 - Medical Pharmacology I
1.5 credit hour
This course, taught by faculty in the Department of Pharmacology, presents students with the principle pharmacological information they will need to pass the board examinations and practice medicine. The information includes drug mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, contraindications and potential drug-drug interactions. Course content is delivered in several formats, including traditional lectures, iBooks, and application exercises. iBooks replace traditional handouts by not only including lecture materials but also additional content and quiz questions. These quiz questions uniquely allow students to self-assess their understanding of the material. The application exercises use clinical cases in a team-based learning format to enhance understanding of pharmacology of the drugs.
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PHAR 5192 - Medical Pharmacology II
2 credit hours
This course is a continuation of PHAR 5191. Prerequisites: PHAR 5191.
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PHAR 6193 - Medical Pharmacology III
2 credit hours
This course is a continuation of PHAR 5192. Prerequisites: PHAR 5192.
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PHYS 5201 - Medical Physiology I
1 credit hour
Physiology is taught by the Department of Physiology and includes the study of the normal function of each of the organ systems in the human body. Emphasis is placed on basic principles and mechanisms that have application throughout all areas of medical practice. Physiology content includes cellular, autonomic, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, acid-base, gastrointestinal, and endocrine physiology. Problem-based workshops emphasize concepts and clinical correlations. Laboratories demonstrate and reinforce the systems covered in lectures.
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