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OTDE 6440 - Professional Development III: Administration & Management
3 credit hours
This class focuses on the principles of organization and management in the health care system today. Administration and management in occupational therapy across practice settings with focus on an overview of payment systems, departmental organization, marketing, supervision, quality improvement and program evaluation. Models covered include nonprofit, proprietary, entrepreneurial, and corporate facilities. Systems of managed care and changes in health care delivery are examined.
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OTDE 6450 - Professional Development IV: Leadership, Activism & Advocacy
3 credit hours
Leadership theories and their application in occupational therapy are explored. This course will explore avenues of leadership for novice occupational therapists. Students will learn advocacy skills needed to represent individual, community, and population-based concerns. Students will be exposed to activism strategies necessary to influence systems, current policy/legislation, and promoting social change for under-served populations.
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OTDE 6560 - Maintaining Health & Wellbeing: Chronic Disease Management
3 credit hours
occupational therapy to influence the health, well-being and quality of life of individuals with chronic disease and the older adult population. Students will examine topics within public health and epidemiology and expand their knowledge of the OT’s capacity to prevent disease, disability, and activity limitations and to promote health, participation, and social inclusion.
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OTDE 7810 - Directed Research I
2 credit hours
This course is the first in the directed research series, and introduces students to the research process. Students will participate in faculty-led research projects and develop an understanding of the area of study and begin the literature review process. ASHS6300, ASHS6400
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OTDE 7820 - Directed Research II
2 credit hours
In this segment of the directed research series, students will focus on writing the final literature review, and understand the research study design and methods best suited to answer the research question.
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OTDE 7830 - Directed Research III
3 credit hours
In this phase of the directed research series, students will develop the research proposal and obtain IRB approval for conducting research. Data collection may commence at this stage pending approval from IRB.
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OTDE 7840 - Directed Research IV
3 credit hours
In this penultimate course of the directed research series, students will focus on data analysis and interpretation of results of their faculty-led research study. Students will develop the final product of the directed study and prepare to disseminate it in a public forum.
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OTDE 7910 - Doctoral Seminar I: Introduction to Needs Assessment
1 credit hour
Students will be exposed to different methods of conducting a needs assessment and how to use the information obtained from a needs assessment to plan for and develop a program for a specific targeted population. In this doctoral experience preparatory course, students will identify a project idea and conduct a review of literature incorporating works from within and outside the body of OT literature. Based on literature review, students will prepare the proposal for their Doctoral Experience component.
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OTDE 7920 - Doctoral Seminar II: Program Development
2 credit hours
Students will submit and defend their proposal to their doctoral Project Committee (consisting of the course instructor, their primary project advisor, and another member who may be their project mentor). During this seminar, students will also be introduced to and explore different methods of program evaluation and outcomes assessment. As part of the seminar, students may need to complete an IRB application to assess outcomes associated with a program they will develop. By the end of the course, students will be expected to translate the results of the needs assessment and propose a draft plan for a program development relevant to meeting an identified need at their practice site or with a community partner.
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OTDE 7930 - Doctoral Seminar III: Program Evaluation
3 credit hours
Students in this course will refine their program development to finalize plans for their Doctoral Experience and identify outcome measures for program evaluation and logistics of program implementation. Students will prepare all materials needed for the program they have designed, working together with staff and other stakeholders from their community site to be ready for implementation of the program that provides the basis for their Doctoral Experience.
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OTDE 7940 - Doctoral Experience
8 credit hours
The doctoral experiential component is an in-depth experience that prepares students beyond the entry-level (advanced), in one or more of the following: clinical practice skills, research skills, administration, leadership, program and policy development, advocacy, education, or theory development. Students will work closely with assigned faculty advisor to implement and evaluate the project they have developed in collaboration with their community site, with oversight from their faculty advisor. OTDE7910, OTDE7920, OTDE7930. Additionally, all fieldwork experiences must be completed before a student can start their doctoral experiential component.
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OTDE 7950 - Doctoral Summit
3 credit hours
This seminar will include the public dissemination of the Doctoral experience capstone project. Formal presentations that showcase the work and outcomes will be made to the campus community. Students will be required to prepare the final product (report/manuscript) to be ready for submission in a peer-reviewed professional venue (i.e. professional journal, state or national professional conference, etc.).
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OTDP 9010 - Disabilities Studies
4 credit hours
This course will focus on the experience of living with a disability from the perspective of those with disabilities. Includes reading of works written or otherwise authored by persons with disabilities and provides a historical perspective on the disability and independent living movements in the U.S. and internationally. The use of person-first language, the World Health Organization Classification of International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, principles of universal design, models of empowerment, strengths development, the value of collaboration, and promoting health and wellness within the disability community will be some of the topics addressed during this course. NOTE: Open to all ATSU students.
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OTDP 9020 - Organizational Behavior
4 credit hours
Survey of theories about how individuals and groups act in organizations and the applicability of these to maximize activity participation, promote targeted behavior change and health related outcomes. Includes an examination of a strengths-based approach to leadership and management and a focus on identifying aspects of an organization’s culture and how such cultural dimensions of organizations can influence leadership, communication, and group dynamics.
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OTDP 9030 - Policy Analysis
4 credit hours
An introduction to policy analysis including the application of analytical techniques through case study examples, with a particular focus on selected health policies.
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OTDP 9040 - Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
4 credit hours
Introduction to scholarly inquiry and dissemination aimed at promoting effective practices in teaching and learning.
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OTDP 9300 - OTD Seminar I – The Role of OT in Health Promotion & Wellness
4 credit hours
This course will explore the myriad of opportunities for OT’s to influence the health and/or wellbeing of individuals and populations. Students will examine topics within public health and epidemiology while furthering their knowledge of OT’s capacity to prevent disease, disability and activity limitations, and to promote health and participation. Upon completion of this course, students will be expected to identify a target population and/or an agency or community partner that could benefit from an occupation based health promotion and/or wellness initiative, and should have a proposed program idea that could be explored for further development. Includes a focus on literature from positive psychology and exploration of the relevancy of this body of work for occupational therapy practitioner-scholars. OTDP 9910
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OTDP 9400 - OTD Seminar II - Program Development & Evaluation, Part I
4 credit hours
First course in a series of two on this topic, during this seminar, students will be exposed to different methods of conducting a needs assessment and how to use the information obtained from a needs assessment to plan for and develop a program for a specific targeted population. By the end of the course students will be expected to complete a needs assessment and plan a program relevant to meeting an identified need at their practice site or with a community partner. OTDP 9300 OTDP 9920
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OTDP 9500 - OTD Seminar III - Program Development & Evaluation, Part II
4 credit hours
Second course in a series of two on this topic, during this seminar students will be introduced to and explore different methods of program evaluation and outcomes assessment. As part of the seminar, they will be expected to complete an IRB application to assess outcomes associated with a program they will develop. OTDP 9400 OTDP 9930
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OTDP 9600 - OTD Seminar IV - Strategic and Financial Planning
4 credit hours
During this seminar, students will learn about the combined strategic and financial planning that is necessary to sustain a program’s feasibility and long term viability. Through case study examples, students will examine the relationship between organizational and programmatic priorities and the allocation and deployment of resources. By the end of the course students will be able to create a business unit plan that includes a market analysis, budget (start-up and/or operational, as well as human resource and facility planning), financial projections, and measurement of performance in relation to expenditures.
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OTDP 9700 - OTD Seminar V - Opportunities, Roles & Responsibilities in Leadership and Advocacy Arenas
4 credit hours
This course will explore avenues of leadership for the practicing occupational therapist, as well as teach advocacy skills needed to represent individual, community and population based concerns. Students will be exposed to verbal and written advocacy strategies necessary to influence current policy/legislation or that can be used for the development of new policies. At the end of the course students will demonstrate their ability to be a change agent in at least one of the following new roles: manager, supervisor, care coordinator, program developer, entrepreneur, consultant, advocate, mediator, policy infuser, liaison, community partner/organizer, or committee chair or officer in a professional organization or community group. In order to complete the OTD program, the student will be required to demonstrate one additional leadership role.
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OTDP 9800 - OTD Seminar VI - Professional Writing & Dissemination of Practice-Based Scholarship
4 credit hours
Conducted using a writing workshop format, this course will focus on how to write a scholarly article from beginning to end, how to find appropriate publication avenues for scholarly writing and conference forums for dissemination of practice-based scholarship, how to prepare proposals for a presenting at conferences, and how to prepare presentations and posters. By the end of this course, students will be expected to submit a written article using author’s guidelines from a peer-reviewed journal and a proposal for presenting at a suitable conference venue using “Call for Papers” guidelines.
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OTDP 9910 - OT Doctoral Project I
2 credit hours
Introduction to and comparison of forms of scholarship with particular emphasis on practice-based scholarship. Students will be expected to identify a theoretical body of work or conceptual framework and examine how this work applies to some aspect of their present or future practice area of interest. OTDP 9300
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OTDP 9920 - OT Doctoral Project II
2 credit hours
Building upon OT 9910, students will identify a project idea and conduct a review of literature incorporating works from within and outside the body of OT literature. During this second course in the OTD Project sequence, students collaborate with the course instructor to identify an OTD project advisor (who must be selected from a designated list of OT Department Faculty) and a project mentor from outside the OT Department (might come from other departments or schools within the university or from the community). OTDP 9910 OTDP 9400
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OTDP 9930 - OT Doctoral Project III
2 credit hours
Students work with their project advisors and project mentors to develop a full proposal treatment for the project idea approved by their primary OTD Project advisors. OTDP 9920 OTDP 9500
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OTDP 9940 - OT Doctoral Project IV
2 credit hours
Upon completion of their OTD Project proposals, students submit and defend their proposal to their OTD Project Committee (consisting of their OT 9910 course instructor, their primary project advisor and their project mentor). Following Committee approval, students complete and submit an IRB application to the ATSU-Mesa IRB committee as appropriate. OT 9930 and OTDP 9500
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OTDP 9941 - OT Doctoral Project Proposal Completion
1 credit hour
Additional research and study required to complete and defend the OTD Project Proposal and/or obtain IRB approval. (1-4 credits; amount of credits to be determined by Project Advisor and/or Doctoral Committee).
Note: In the event a student receives an “Incomplete Pass” grade for OTDP 9940 and is required to register for OTDP 9941 for 1-4 credits, the student will be allowed to continue on into the 2nd year of the OTD Project sequence at the discretion of the student’s Project Advisor and/or Committee.
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OTDP 9950 - OT Doctoral Project V
2 credit hours
Following their successful proposal defense and IRB submission, students enter the implementation phase of their OTD Projects, identifying at the beginning of the quarter the end point they intend to achieve. Students are required to provide progress reports to and receive feedback from their Project Advisors and Mentors at least 2-3 times during the quarter. OTDP 9940
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OTDP 9960 - OT Doctoral Project VI
2 credit hours
Students continue with and complete the implementation phase of their OTD Projects. Students are required to provide progress reports to and receive feedback from their Project Advisors and Mentors at least 2-3 times during the quarter. OTDP 9950
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OTDP 9970 - OT Doctoral Project VII
2 credit hours
Students will complete their program evaluations and document their results, completing at least a full first draft of an article for future publication as per author guidelines for a peer reviewed (online or print) journal and a proposal for a conference submission. OTDP 9960 Co-requisite or pre-requisite: OTDP 9800
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OTDP 9980 - OT Doctoral Project VIII
2 credit hours
Upon completion of their coursework and all their OTD Project requirements, students formally petition to present and defend their projects to their Project Committee members and an additional outside reviewer. Upon their successful defense, they will be invited to present their projects to their peers in an online or in person conference forum.
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OTDP 9981 - OT Doctoral Project Completion
1 credit hour
Additional research and study required to complete and defend the OTD Project. (1-4 credits; amount of credits to be determined by Project Advisor and/or Doctoral Committee)
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ORTH 5000 - Research Methodology
1 credit hour
This course is the first in a sequence of four courses, the ultimate goal of which is for the student to propose, conduct, and document a research project that will make a meaningful contribution to scientific knowledge and better the health of the community consistent with the mission of the A. T. Still University. The outcome of this four-course sequence will be a publication-quality paper. In addition, students will be able to use this paper as the basis for requesting funding to carry out further research on their topic.
The Research Methodology course will inaugurate this process by providing students with a firm grounding in the process of healthcare research. This will include an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the basic types of research studies including case studies, case series, observational studies, clinical trials, and meta-analyses. Students will be required to explore topics and sources of data for their research projects.
By the end of this first course students will have developed and submitted a detailed proposal of their research project, including a research question or hypothesis, a review of the literature, and a data acquisition and analysis plan.
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ORTH 5001 - Data Analysis
1 credit hour
This course is designed to complement the Research Methodology course and will run concurrently with it. In the Methodology course, students will learn about the various types of research studies with the outcome of developing a proposal for a project. The Data Analysis course provides students with the tools to conduct and analyze this project. In a sense, Research Methodology will answer the question “what” and Data Analysis will provide the “how.”
Students will master the basics of statistical analyses as applied to the health sciences, including data presentation and summary measures, probability and probability distributions, measures of association, hypothesis testing, and modeling.
Using statistical software packages, students will gain hands-on experience in analyzing data and interpreting results. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the results of an analysis, rather than simply reporting statistical output.
By the end of this course, students will be able to specify the appropriate statistical analyses for their personal research project. They will also have the skills to be discerning consumers of scientific literature and be capable of applying data analytic skills to future research endeavors.
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ORTH 5002 - Research Writing I
.5 credit hours
In this course, the resident will examine in practical terms the elements required for the successful publication of a medical/dental journal article or clinical case review.
The ability to present information in a clear and precise manner is a prerequisite for any professional writing. Working in the context of the individual student’s research paper, emphasis will be placed on proper language usage, the principles of composition, and developing a readable style. Students will explore appropriate peer-reviewed journals, including electronic publications, to which to submit their papers for publication and the specific requirements of these journals, including reference and format styles.
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ORTH 5003 - Research Writing II
.5 credit hours
In this course, the resident will examine in practical terms the elements required for the successful publication of a medical/dental journal article or clinical case review.
By the end of this course students will have completed and submitted their research paper. In this course, students will use their research project papers as a basis of applying for funding for a future project. This project will better the health of the community consistent with the mission of the A. T. Still University.
Students will be introduced to the theory and practice of grant writing and identifying sources of funding. Using this knowledge, students will identify possible sources of funding, write grant applications tailored to the requirements of these sources, submit these applications, and follow-up as needed. Students will also learn about the history, rationale, and mechanics of institutional review boards.
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ORTH 5004 - Research
6 credit hours
This course is designed to monitor the progress made by all residents on their research project.
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ORTH 5005 - Craniofacial Growth & Development I
1 credit hour
In this course, the residents will be provided with sound scientific background of physical and craniofacial growth that will allow each resident to recognize and manage patients with both normal and abnormal growth.
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ORTH 5006 - Craniofacial Growth & Development II
1 credit hour
This course provides sound scientific background of physical and craniofacial growth that will allow each orthodontic resident to recognize and manage both normal and abnormal growth patients. Several specific syndromes will be presented with clinical relevance
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ORTH 5007 - Graduate Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology
1 credit hour
The purpose of the course is to provide students a graduate level training experience in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. The course will serve to review and reinforce basic oral pathology learned in the pre-doctoral curriculum as well as expand and discuss more advanced and controversial topics. A portion of the course will be case based; applying principles of problem based learning where critical thinking and solving problems is emphasized. This later approach will focus on the patient’s presenting signs and symptoms, and through the application of basic principles of the biomedical sciences, work toward developing a differential diagnosis, establishing a definitive diagnosis and deciding on the most appropriate course of treatment for the individual patient. The course will include the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical and microscopic features, treatment and prognosis, as well as differential diagnosis important for the practicing specialist in orthodontics.
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ORTH 5008 - Biomechanics I
1 credit hour
In this course, residents will develop a working knowledge of the biomechanical principles used in orthodontic tooth movement and dentofacial orthopedics. The science of biomechanics and biomaterials applied to clinical situations will be stressed. Residents will learn to recognize favorable and unfavorable reactions to force systems, and begin to utilize principles learned in the design of optimal appliances and springs.
In addition, residents will learn about the composition, properties and manipulation of modern orthodontic materials including impression materials, bonding and banding cements, ceramic, plastic and metal brackets, orthodontic wires and springs, latex and non-latex elastics, and alastic ties and chains.
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ORTH 5009 - Biomechanics II
2 credit hours
In this course, residents will develop a working knowledge of the biomechanical principles used in orthodontic tooth movement and dentofacial orthopedics. The science of biomechanics and biomaterials applied to clinical situations will be stressed. Residents will learn to recognize favorable and unfavorable reactions to force systems, and begin to utilize principles learned in the design of optimal appliances and springs.
In addition, residents will learn about the composition, properties and manipulation of modern orthodontic materials including impression materials, bonding and banding cements, ceramic, plastic and metal brackets, orthodontic wires and springs, latex and non-latex elastics, and alastic ties and chains.
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ORTH 5010 - Biomechanics III
1 credit hour
In this course, residents will further develop their working knowledge of the biomechanical principles used in orthodontic tooth movement and dentofacial orthopedics. The application of biomechanics and biomaterials to clinical situations will be stressed. Residents will learn to recognize favorable and unfavorable reactions to force systems, and begin to utilize principles learned in the design of optimal appliances and springs.
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ORTH 5011 - Essentials of Teaching
1 credit hour
In this course, residents will be introduced to various educational methodologies and philosophies in teaching and learning in order to prepare them to teach in the predoctoral program.
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ORTH 5012 - Graduate Head & Neck Anatomy
1 credit hour
In this course, the residents will develop a working knowledge of the gross anatomy of the head and neck relevant to the practice of dentistry and in particular the resident’s specific specialty (i.e., orthodontics) as well as core knowledge sufficient for appropriate consultation and collaboration with medical colleagues.
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ORTH 5013 - Cell, Oral & Developmental Biology
1 credit hour
This course provides the resident with detailed information about cell development, cell structures, membrane flow, signal transduction, apoptotic process, inheritance and early embryogensis; oral, craniofacial and skull development.
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ORTH 5014 - Graduate Occlusion
1 credit hour
This course will provide an overview of contemporary occlusal concepts and their evolution, establish a working knowledge of occlusion as it relates to diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment, and promote interaction among dental providers and specialists in the treatment of patients with occlusal problems and/or disturbances.
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ORTH 5015 - Graduate Oral Radiology
0.5 credit hours
In this course, the resident will develop advanced skills in panoramic, cephalometrics radiology and Direct Dental Imaging, both intraorally and extraorally as well as Cone Technology Digital Imagery.
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ORTH 5100 - Introduction to Cephalometrics
1 credit hour
In a number of dental specialties (most prominently orthodontics and oral and maxillofacial surgery), the cephalometric technique provides a standard means of description, treatment planning, evaluation, and communication. Technical ability, rather than choice of measurements, is often the limiting factor in cephalometric analysis. This course will emphasize “hands-on” experience with landmark localization, tracing, and measurement.
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ORTH 5101 - Orthodontic Clinic I
10 credit hours
The purpose of this course is to educate residents in clinical patient management utilizing Orthodontic Records Taking (ABO Standards), Oral Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Cephalometrics, Radiology, Orthodontic Appliance Design, Orthodontic Techniques, Dentofacial Orthopedics, Biomechanical Principles, Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care, and Clinical Orthodontic Treatment/Case Management.
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ORTH 5102 - Orthodontic Clinic II
10 credit hours
The purpose of this course is to educate residents in clinical patient management utilizing Orthodontic Records Taking (ABO Standards), Oral Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Cephalometrics, Radiology, Orthodontic Appliance Design, Orthodontic Techniques, Dentofacial Orthopedics, Biomechanical Principles, Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care, and Clinical Orthodontic Treatment/Case Management.
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ORTH 5103 - Orthodontic Clinic III
10 credit hours
The purpose of this course is to educate residents in clinical patient management utilizing Orthodontic Records Taking (ABO Standards), Oral Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Cephalometrics, Radiology, Orthodontic Appliance Design, Orthodontic Techniques, Dentofacial Orthopedics, Biomechanical Principles, Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care, and Clinical Orthodontic Treatment/Case Management.
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ORTH 5104 - Orthodontic Clinic IV
10 credit hours
The purpose of this course is to educate residents in clinical patient management utilizing Orthodontic Records Taking (ABO Standards), Oral Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Cephalometrics, Radiology, Orthodontic Appliance Design, Orthodontic Techniques, Dentofacial Orthopedics, Biomechanical Principles, Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care, and Clinical Orthodontic Treatment/Case Management.
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ORTH 5105 - Orthodontic Clinic V
10 credit hours
The purpose of this course is to educate residents in clinical patient management utilizing Orthodontic Records Taking (ABO Standards), Oral Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Cephalometrics, Radiology, Orthodontic Appliance Design, Orthodontic Techniques, Dentofacial Orthopedics, Biomechanical Principles, Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care, and Clinical Orthodontic Treatment/Case Management.
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ORTH 5106 - Orthodontic Literature Review I
0.5 credit hours
This course will provide residents with a sound background in current and classical orthodontic and related literature. Articles from the American Board of Orthodontics’ suggested reading list are used along with current articles selected by the course director. The articles will be discussed in this course and are supplemented with articles from Orthodontic Seminars.
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ORTH 5107 - Orthodontic Literature Review II
0.5 credit hours
This course will provide residents with a sound background in current and classical orthodontic and related literature. Articles from the American Board of Orthodontics’ suggested reading list are used along with current articles selected by the course director. The articles will be discussed in this course and are supplemented with articles from Orthodontic Seminars.
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ORTH 5108 - Orthodontic Literature Review III
0.5 credit hours
This course will provide residents with a sound background in current and classical orthodontic and related literature. Articles from the American Board of Orthodontics’ suggested reading list are used along with current articles selected by the course director. The articles will be discussed in this course and are supplemented with articles from Orthodontic Seminars.
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ORTH 5109 - Orthodontic Literature Review IV
0.5 credit hours
This course will provide residents with a sound background in current and classical orthodontic and related literature. Articles from the American Board of Orthodontics’ suggested reading list are used along with current articles selected by the course director. The articles will be discussed in this course and are supplemented with articles from Orthodontic Seminars.
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ORTH 5110 - Orthodontic Seminar I
5 credit hours
This course provides the resident with basic scientific information in biomechanical principles, and orthodontic techniques required to diagnose, treatment plan, correct routine and complex malocclusions of the growing and skeletally mature patient.
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ORTH 5111 - Orthodontic Seminar II
5 credit hours
This course provides the resident with basic scientific information in biomechanical principles, and orthodontic techniques required to diagnose, treatment plan, correct routine and complex malocclusions of the growing and skeletally mature patient.
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ORTH 5112 - Orthodontic Seminar III
5 credit hours
This course provides the resident with basic scientific information in biomechanical principles, and orthodontic techniques required to diagnose, treatment plan, correct routine and complex malocclusions of the growing and skeletally mature patient.
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ORTH 5113 - Orthodontic Seminar IV
5 credit hours
This course provides the resident with basic scientific information in biomechanical principles, and orthodontic techniques required to diagnose, treatment plan, correct routine and complex malocclusions of the growing and skeletally mature patient.
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ORTH 5114 - Orthognathic Surgery I
1 credit hour
This seminar is designed to provide the resident with the knowledge to diagnose a surgical case, take proper surgical records, develop a problems list, treatment objectives, establish a surgical treatment plan and learn how to do model surgery and construct a surgical splint.
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ORTH 5115 - Orthognathic Surgery II
1 credit hour
This seminar is designed to provide the resident with the knowledge to diagnose a surgical case, take proper surgical records, develop a problems list, treatment objectives, establish a surgical treatment plan and learn how to do model surgery and construct a surgical splint.
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ORTH 5116 - Orthognathic Surgery III
1 credit hour
This seminar is designed to provide the resident with the knowledge and experience to diagnose, develop a problems list, treatment objectives and design an orthognathic surgical treatment plan.
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ORTH 5117 - Orthognathic Surgery IV
1 credit hour
This seminar is designed to provide the resident with the knowledge and experience to diagnose, develop a problems list, treatment objectives and design an orthognathic surgical treatment plan.
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ANAT 5121 - Human Gross & Developmental Anatomy/Radiology I
8 credit hours
The course is taught by the Department of Anatomy and is a dissection-oriented course in human gross anatomy. Didactic hours are followed with cadaver dissection laboratory sessions. Gross Anatomy covers back, thorax, abdomen, perineum/pelvis, the upper and lower limbs, and head and neck. Medical imaging is presented as it relates to understanding anatomy and future clinical medicine. Embryology is presented as it relates to the development of tissues and organs.
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ANAT 5122 - Human Gross & Developmental Anatomy/Radiology II
4 credit hours
This course is a continuation of ANAT 5121. Prerequisites: ANAT 5121.
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BIOC 5101 - Human Biochemistry I
3 credit hours
Biochemistry is taught by faculty of the Department of Biochemistry and introduces the molecular basis of cell function and the biochemical basis of structure and function of the body. The goals of the course are to educate students in the fundamentals of contemporary biochemistry in sufficient detail to 1) permit comprehension of other basic biomedical sciences, 2) understand biochemical mechanisms associated with disease, modern diagnostic techniques, and modern therapeutics, and 3) be able to maintain currency in the primary biomedical literature throughout their professional lives. Special attention is given to disease states caused by biochemical and genetic abnormalities. The courses are primarily lecture-based with some use of workshops to promote active learning of selected topics.
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BIOC 5102 - Human Biochemistry II
1 credit hour
This course is a continuation of BIOC 5101. Prerequisites: BIOC 5101.
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BIOC 6103 - Human Biochemistry III
2 credit hours
This course is a continuation of BIOC 5102 . Prerequisites: BIOC 5102.
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BIOS 6210 - Biostatistics & Preventative Medicine
3.5 credit hours
Biostatistics & Preventive Medicine introduces the basic principles of biostatistics and preventive medicine. Biostatistics is the study and development of mathematical, statistical and computational methods applied to biological and medical data. The study of biostatistics serves to further the educational link between primary care and public health. Topics covered include methods to describe variation in data, statistical inference and hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, bivariate analysis, multiple variable analysis and probability theory. Preventive medicine topics include primary, secondary and tertiary prevention. Additional topics include public health systems, policy and finance.
Students apply their knowledge by completing their “community project.” Students are expected to summarize their work in an abstract and to present their work in poster form. Student teams also complete a video recording of their poster presentation.
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CARD 5007 - Cardiopulmonary
11.5 credit hours
The Cardiopulmonary course integrates the basic and clinical sciences associated with common cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions. A major emphasis is placed on cardiac anatomy and physiology as they relate to the structure and function of the cardiovascular system in the first segment of the course. A major emphasis is placed on respiratory anatomy and physiology as they relate to the structure and function of the pulmonary system in the second segment of the course. The course also covers the relationships of embryology, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, genetics, pathology, and pharmacology as they relate to the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems health and disease. An understanding of these basic sciences will be used to learn a clinical approach to common cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions. Guided learning through reading assignments, small group exercises, and large group activities allow students to examine relevant basic science concepts of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems 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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CLIN 5261 - Clinical Experiences II
1.75 credit hours
This two-week active learning experience is spent with a physician in a clinic/facility which provides primary healthcare services in the areas of general practice/family medicine, general internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology and/or emergency care. The student will assist the physician and his or her staff, observe how the physician interacts with patients and staff, and contribute to provision of care on site and in the community service setting.
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CMLX 6500 - COMLEX Level I Preparation
4 credit hours
This course completed over first and second year has the primary goal of assisting student preparation for successful completion of COMLEX Level 1.
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CMLX 7500 - COMLEX Level 2CE and 2PE Preparation
4 credit hours
The goal of this course is to facilitate student preparation and successful completion of COMLEX Level 2CE and Level 2PE.
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CODO 5251 - The Complete Doctor I
2.5 credit hours
This course is taught by the Department of Family Medicine, Preventive Medicine, and Community Health. The course introduces the student to skills used in clinical practice including professionalism, medical ethics, communication skills, and all aspects of the physical examination. Also included in the course are preventive medicine topics, public and community health curriculum, and human sexuality from a life cycle model. Topics on behavioral sciences, death and dying, and substance abuse are included. Small group sessions, the use of videotaping of patient simulations, the teaching with standardized patients, school physicals, and a home visit are some of the unique and effective means of delivery of this curriculum.
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CODO 5252 - The Complete DOctor II
2 credit hours
This course is a continuation of CODO 5251. Prerequisites: CODO 5251.
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CODO 6253 - The Complete DOctor III
2 credit hours
This course is a continuation of CODO 5252. Prerequisites: CODO 5252.
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CODO 6254 - The Complete DOctor IV
3 credit hours
This course is a continuation of CODO 6253. Prerequisites: CODO 6253.
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CORE 7000 - Family Medicine I
4 credits
The clerkship in Family Medicine provides two required, four-week Core experiences. These experiences may include in person patient encounters, Telehealth remote patient encounters, or distance learning didactic experiences. This clerkship is designed to provide the student with an understanding of Family Medicine through the integration of didactic knowledge and clinical experiences. Students may receive exposure to a diverse community of patients in ambulatory, inpatient settings, or remote technological or Telehealth encounters. The curriculum content is delivered to students via the learning management system web site. During the clerkship, students will access the learning website to review learning modules on topics appropriate for a third year Family Medicine clerkship. These prescribed learning modules are based upon the 125 clinical presentations encountered during the first two years of medical education.
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CORE 7001 - Family Medicine II
4 credits
The clerkship in Family Medicine provides two required, four-week Core experiences. These experiences may include in person patient encounters, Telehealth remote patient encounters, or distance learning didactic experiences. This clerkship is designed to provide the student with an understanding of Family Medicine through the integration of didactic knowledge and clinical experiences. Students may receive exposure to a diverse community of patients in ambulatory, inpatient settings, or remote technological or Telehealth encounters. The curriculum content is delivered to students via the learning management system web site. During the clerkship, students will access the learning website to review learning modules on topics appropriate for a third year Family Medicine clerkship. These prescribed learning modules are based upon the 125 clinical presentations encountered during the first two years of medical education.
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CORE 7002 - Internal Medicine I
4 credit hours
Internal Medicine third year clerkship is designed to provide the student with an overview of the clinical specialty of General Internal Medicine with an emphasis on the integration of the basic and clinical sciences. The clerkship overall is based upon the clinical presentation curriculum; and to achieve the rotation objectives, the student is encouraged to apply the concepts of diagnosis and management to the adult patient. These experiences may include in person patient encounters, Telehealth remote patient encounters, or distance learning didactic experiences. Following the American Osteopathic Association’s Core Competencies*, students will be provided with a multifaceted view of internal medicine through the incorporation of epidemiology, psychosocial factors, cultural diversity, nutrition, and preventive medicine. Students will receive exposure to patients in ambulatory, inpatient, remote technological or telehealth encounters appropriate during the course of the third-year internal medicine clerkship. Wherever possible, learning will occur as part of an integrated set of experiences where students will participate in the care of a panel of patients that may provide experience from several traditional disciplines. Students are expected to interact with and provide appropriate care for all patients they encounter on a rotation regardless of whether or not the patient’s condition is listed in the reading objectives. Students are expected to master the objectives related to the listed disease/conditions regardless of whether or not they encounter any patients with those diseases/conditions while on rotation.
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CORE 7003 - Internal Medicine II
4 credit hours
Internal Medicine third year clerkship is designed to provide the student with an overview of the clinical specialty of General Internal Medicine with an emphasis on the integration of the basic and clinical sciences. The clerkship overall is based upon the clinical presentation curriculum; and to achieve the rotation objectives, the student is encouraged to apply the concepts of diagnosis and management to the adult patient. These experiences may include in person patient encounters, Telehealth remote patient encounters, or distance learning didactic experiences. Following the American Osteopathic Association’s Core Competencies, students will be provided with a multifaceted view of internal medicine through the incorporation of epidemiology, psychosocial factors, cultural diversity, nutrition, and preventive medicine. Students will receive exposure to patients in ambulatory, inpatient, remote technological or telehealth encounters appropriate during the course of the third-year internal medicine clerkship. Wherever possible, learning will occur as part of an integrated set of experiences where students will participate in the care of a panel of patients that may provide experience from several traditional disciplines. Students are expected to interact with and provide appropriate care for all patients they encounter on a rotation regardless of whether or not the patient’s condition is listed in the reading objectives. Students are expected to master the objectives related to the listed disease/conditions regardless of whether or not they encounter any patients with those diseases/conditions while on rotation.
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CORE 7004 - Pediatrics
4 credit hours
The Pediatrics OMS III clerkship is designed to provide the student with an overview of the clinical specialty of Pediatrics with an emphasis on the integration of the basic and clinical sciences. The clerkship is based upon the clinical presentation curriculum; and to achieve the rotation objectives, the student is encouraged to apply the concepts of diagnosis and management to the pediatric patient. These experiences may include in person patient encounters, Telehealth remote patient encounters, or distance learning didactic experiences. Following the American Osteopathic Association’s Core Competencies and the Council on Medical Student Education in Pediatrics/Association of Pediatric Program Directors Core Curriculum in Pediatrics, students will be provided with a multifaceted view of pediatrics through the incorporation of epidemiology, psychosocial factors, cultural diversity, nutrition, and preventive medicine.
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CORE 7005 - OB/Gyn
4 credit hours
The third year OB/GYN clerkship is designed to teach the student a basic understanding of obstetrics and gynecology by using clinical experiences as well as didactics/reading. Students will work both in the ambulatory and clinical settings which will provide continuity of care. Other experiences may include in person patient encounters, Telehealth remote patient encounters, or distance learning didactic experiences. Students will be exposed to the primary care screening protocols as well as diagnosis and management of various abnormalities involving women’s care. Students are expected to log per the ATSU-SOMA policies as previously outlined.
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CORE 7006 - General Surgery
4 credit hours
The general surgery third year clerkship is necessary to provide the student with a basic understanding of general surgery by supplementing the student’s core knowledge with clinical, distance learning and Telehealth experiences. The curriculum content will be provided to students via the clinical presentation model on Canvas™. This clerkship is based on the clinical presentation curriculum with an emphasis on diagnosis and management. Students may receive exposure to patients in both ambulatory (“outpatient”), inpatient settings, distance learning cases and Telehealth encounters. While the clerkship should focus on those clinical presentations usually seen by a general surgeon, the student should avail themselves of the opportunity to work with other surgeons, too: oncological, trauma, cardiovascular, otorhinolaryngological, gynecological, orthopedic, vascular, and urological.
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CORE 7007 - Psychiatry
4 credit hours
The psychiatry OMS III year clerkship is designed to provide the student with a brief, yet in-depth, experience of psychiatry through the integration of the basic and clinical sciences. To achieve such an understanding, didactic material provided through the clinical presentation model will complement the clinical experience gained from working with the preceptors. Students will receive exposure to patients in ambulatory, inpatient, distance learning, technological or Telehealth patient encounters as appropriate during the clerkship.
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CORE 7008 - Osteopathic Principles and Practice V
3 credit hours
This is a course which includes scholarly, hands-on and didactics in a flexible framework during the OMS 3 clinical clerkship year. The course is designed to reinforce knowledge gained in the first two years of osteopathic principles and practice, through clinical application, targeted review, and expansion of knowledge base.
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CORE 7009 - Osteopathic Principles and Practice VI
3 credit hours
This is a course which includes scholarly, hands-on and didactics in a flexible framework during the OMS 3 clinical clerkship year. The course is designed to reinforce knowledge gained in the first two years of osteopathic principles and practice, through clinical application, targeted review, and expansion of knowledge base.
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CORE 8000 - Cardiology
4 credit hours
The clinical clerkship is a required, four-week Core rotation. This clerkship is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the integration of didactic knowledge and clinical experiences. The curriculum content is delivered to students via the learning management system web site. The student is expected to follow the American Osteopathic Association’s Core Competencies in their interactions with the patients and their families, attending’s, and other medical staff.
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CORE 8001 - Critical Care
4 credit hours
The clinical clerkship is a required, four-week Core rotation. This clerkship is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the integration of didactic knowledge and clinical experiences. The curriculum content is delivered to students via the learning management system web site. The student is expected to follow the American Osteopathic Association’s Core Competencies in their interactions with the patients and their families, attending’s, and other medical staff.
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CORE 8002 - Neurology
2 credit hours
The clinical clerkship is a required, two-week Core rotation. It is designed to provide medical students with the opportunity to learn how to care for patients with neurological symptoms and disorders through practical contact and observation. The experience is centered on direct patient care.
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CORE 8003 - Emergency Medicine
4 credits
The Emergency Medicine fourth year core clerkship is designed to provide the student with an overview of the clinical specialty of Emergency Medicine with an emphasis on the integration of the basic and clinical sciences. The clerkship overall is based upon the clinical presentation curriculum and is designed to achieve rotation objectives. The student is encouraged to apply concepts of diagnosis and management to the patient presenting to the Emergency Department. Following the American Osteopathic Association’s Core Competencies, students will be provided with a multifaceted view of Emergency Medicine through the incorporation of epidemiology, psychosocial factors, cultural diversity, and resource analysis. Students will receive exposure to patients in the Emergency Department as appropriate during the course of the fourth year Emergency Medicine clerkship. These experiences may include in person patient encounters, Telehealth remote patient encounters, or distance learning didactic experiences. Patients of all ages will assist the student learning while developing a core knowledge base. During this clerkship, the student will learn the fundamental approach to caring for the patient with urgent or emergent conditions. The student will be required to identify the patient’s problem with a focused history and physical examination, taking into consideration not only the patient’s medical condition, but also the psychosocial aspects of the problem. The student will implement solutions to these problems under the direct supervision of the emergency medicine faculty.
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CORE 8004 - Osteopathic Principles and Practice VII
1.8 credit hours
This course includes scholarly, hands-on and didactics in a flexible framework during the OMS 4 clinical clerkship year. The course is designed to reinforce knowledge gained in the first three (3) years of osteopathic principles and practice, through clinical application, targeted review, and expansion of knowledge base.
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CORE 8005 - Osteopathic Principles and Practice VIII
1.8 credit hours
This course includes scholarly, hands-on and didactics in a flexible framework during the OMS 4 clinical clerkship year. The course is designed to reinforce knowledge gained in the first three (3) years of osteopathic principles and practice, through clinical application, targeted review, and expansion of knowledge base.
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COVID 8000 - Operation COVID-19
0 credit hours
This is a tiered assignment that is to be completed by all ATSU-SOMA OMS IIIs and OMS IVs in an effort to supplement each clinical experience that has been affected by the extraordinary circumstance of the pause in clinical rotations beginning on March 16, 2020. The expectation of this assignment is two-fold. It will serve as a supplement for students to complete and earn credit for any remaining weeks of the rotation the student was unable to complete. It will also serve the purpose of training students and providing refreshers on proactive measures, such as hygiene practices and appropriate use of personal protective equipment. The assignment will provide each student the opportunity to receive credit for their clinical rotation and if achieved, credit for disaster medicine preparedness and COVID-19 training through two online courses. (Osmosis and National Disaster Medicine & Public Health).
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CPSL 7010-7017 - Maternal and Child Health
4 credit hours each
The Maternal and Child Health third year clerkship is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of pediatrics and/or obstetrics through the integration of didactic core knowledge and clinical experience. This clerkship may be fulfilled by any combination of a pediatrics or OB-GYN clerkship. The clerkship overall is based upon the clinical presentation curriculum with an emphasis on diagnosis and management. Students will receive exposure to patients in both ambulatory and inpatient settings as appropriate during the course of the third year maternal and child health clerkship. Wherever possible, learning will occur as part of an integrated set of experiences where students will participate in the care of a panel of patients. To satisfy the Ob/Gyn clerkship, Pediatrics clerkship, and MCH clerkship, any of the following may be used:
- Option 1: Ob/Gyn: 4 weeks, Pediatrics: 4 weeks, and MCH: 4 weeks (The MCH may be 4 weeks of OB focus, 4 weeks Pediatrics focus, or 2 weeks OB focus and 2 weeks Pediatrics focus)
- Option 2: Ob/Gyn: 6 weeks and Pediatrics: 6 weeks (taken together)
- Option 3: Ob/Gyn: 8 weeks and Pediatrics: 4 weeks
- Option 4: Ob/Gyn: 4 weeks and Pediatrics: 8 weeks
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DERM 6271 - Dermatology
1.5 credit hours
This course is taught by the dermatology faculty and examines the etiology, symptomatology, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the skin. The course also covers diagnosis of systemic diseases that present as skin disorder.
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DIRS 5000 - 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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