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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 6610 - Research Designs & Methods
4 credit hours
This course provides an overview for scholarly activity, specifically in regards to discovery research with a focus on the development and application of graduate level knowledge and skills related to research designs methods. Skills regarding the development of a research proposal, including conducting a literature review, the identification of a problem/research question, developing a hypothesis, designing a study and submitting an Institutional Review Board application are integral components of this course. Students also develop understanding of both quantitative and qualitative designs, methods, and data analysis.
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OTDE 7460 - Health Education
2 credit hours
This course will introduce the student to concepts, theories and principles of adult education, and the factors that facilitate adult learning. Students will learn instructional strategies for face-to-face and virtual formats, to educate patients and caregivers.
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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
4 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
2 credit hours
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.
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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. Co-requisite: 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. Prerequisite: OTDP 9300 . Co-requisite: 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. Pre-requisite: OTDP 9400 . Co-requisite: 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. Co-requisite: 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). Pre-requisite: OTDP 9910 . Co-requisite: 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. Pre-requisite: OTDP 9920 . Co-requisite: 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. Prerequisite: OT 9930 and OTDP 9500 .
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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. Pre-requisite: 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. Pre-requisite: 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. Pre-requisite: 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
4.25 credit hours
This course is a continuation of ANAT 5121 . Prerequisites: ANAT 5121.
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BIOC 5101 - Human Biochemistry I
3.5 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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CARD 5003 - Cardiovascular
7 credit hours
The Cardiovascular course integrates the basic and clinical sciences associated with common cardiovascular conditions. A major emphasis is placed on cardiac anatomy and physiology as they relate to the structure and function of the cardiovascular system. The course also covers the relationships of embryology, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, genetics, pathology, and pharmacology as they relate to cardiovascular system health and disease. An understanding of these basic sciences will be used to learn a clinical approach to common cardiovascular conditions. Guided learning through reading assignments, small group exercises, and large group activities allow students to examine relevant basic science concepts of the cardiovascular system 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
5.5 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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CODO 5251 - The Complete Doctor I
3.50 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
2.5 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
2.75 credit hours
This course is a continuation of CODO 6253 . Prerequisites: CODO 6253.
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CORE 7000 - Family Medicine I
22 credits
The clinical clerkship in Family Medicine provides two required, four-week Core rotations. This clerkship is designed to provide the student with an understanding of Family Medicine 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. 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
22 credits
The clinical clerkship in Family Medicine provides two required, four-week Core rotations. This clerkship is designed to provide the student with an understanding of Family Medicine 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. 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
22 credit hours
The clinical clerkship in Internal Medicine provides two required, four-week Core rotations. This clerkship is designed to provide the student with an understanding of Internal Medicine through the integration of didactic knowledge and clinical experiences. Students will receive exposure to a diverse community of patients in both ambulatory and required inpatient settings. 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 Internal 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 7003 - Internal Medicine II
22 credit hours
The clinical clerkship in Internal Medicine provides two required, four-week Core rotations. This clerkship is designed to provide the student with an understanding of Internal Medicine through the integration of didactic knowledge and clinical experiences. Students will receive exposure to a diverse community of patients in both ambulatory and required inpatient settings. 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 Internal 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 7004 - Pediatrics
11 credit hours
The clinical clerkship in Pediatrics provides one required, four-week Core rotation. This clerkship is designed to provide the student with an understanding of Pediatrics through the integration of didactic knowledge and clinical experiences. Students will receive exposure to a diverse community of patients in both ambulatory and required inpatient settings. 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 Pediatric 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 7005 - OB/Gyn
11 credit hours
The clinical clerkship in Obstetrics and Gynecology provides one required, four-week Core rotation. This clerkship is designed to provide the student with an understanding of OB/Gyn through the integration of didactic knowledge and clinical experiences. Students will receive exposure to a diverse community of patients in both ambulatory and required inpatient settings. 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 OB/Gyn 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 7006 - General Surgery
11 credit hours
The clinical clerkship in Surgery is a required, four-week Core rotation. This clerkship is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of Surgery 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. 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 surgery 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 7007 - Psychiatry
11 credit hours
The clinical clerkship in Psychiatry provides one required, four-week Core rotation. This clerkship is designed to provide the student with an understanding of Psychiatric illness and treatment through the integration of didactic knowledge and clinical experiences. Students will receive exposure to a diverse community of patients in both ambulatory and required inpatient settings. 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 Psychiatry 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 7008 - Osteopathic Principles and Practice V
2 credit hours
The OMS III Fall Semester OPP course emphasizes the clinical application of distinctive osteopathic history taking, physical exam, palpatory diagnosis and manipulative treatments. The course utilizes multi-media instructional materials that are clinically relevant to the osteopathic family physician. It includes an evidence-based approach to medical-decision making by the use of journal article reviews. The learning activities provide flexibility for integration during the 3rd year clinical clerkship year.
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CORE 7009 - Osteopathic Principles and Practice VI
3 credit hours
This OMS III Spring Semester OPP course is a continuation of CORE 7008 .
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CORE 8000 - Cardiology
11 credit hours
The clinical clerkship in Cardiology is a required, four-week Core rotation. This clerkship is designed to provide the student with an understanding of cardiology 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. 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 fourth year cardiology 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 8001 - Critical Care
11 credit hours
The clinical clerkship in Critical Care is a required, four-week Core rotation. This clerkship is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of ICU medicine 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. 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 fourth year Critical Care 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 8002 - Neurology
5.5 credit hours
The clinical clerkship in Neurology is a required, two-week Core rotation. This clerkship is designed to provide the student with an understanding of neurology 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. 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 fourth year neurology 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 8003 - Emergency Medicine
11 credits
The clinical clerkship in Emergency Medicine is a required, four-week Core rotation. This clerkship is designed to provide the student with an understanding of emergency medicine 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. The curriculum content will be 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 fourth year clerkship. These prescribed learning modules will be based upon the 125 clinical presentations encountered during the first two years of medical education.
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CORE 8004 - Osteopathic Principles and Practice VII
1.8 credit hours
The year 4 Fall Semester OPP course is designed to provide the student with clinical experience as well as guided scholarly activity. The course includes hands-on activities in osteopathic manipulative treatment, and scholarly activities involving osteopathic principles and practice. There are activity options for hands-on and scholarly requirements, ensuring flexible integration of osteopathic principles and practice during the 4th year clinical clerkship year.
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CORE 8005 - Osteopathic Principles and Practice VIII
1.8 credit hours
This year 4 Spring Semester OPP course is a continuation of CORE 8004 .
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CPSL 7010 - Maternal and Child Health
11 credit hours
The clinical clerkship in Maternal and Child Health (MCH) provides one required, four-week Core rotation. This clerkship is designed to provide the student with an understanding of Maternal and Child health through the integration of didactic knowledge and clinical experiences. Students will receive exposure to a diverse community of patients in both ambulatory and required inpatient settings. 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 Maternal and Child Health clerkship. These prescribed learning modules are based upon the 125 clinical presentations encountered during the first two years of the SOMA curriculum. This required rotation may be satisfied by any approved combination of Obstetrical, Gynecological, and Pediatric experiences. 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
The post-rotation COMAT exam for Ob/Gyn or for Pediatrics is to be taken after the rotation in a given discipline is complete. For instance, if a student takes 4 weeks of Ob/Gyn, and 8 weeks of Pediatrics, the Ob/Gyn COMAT is to be taken at the conclusion of the 4-week Ob/Gyn rotation, and the Pediatrics COMAT is to be taken at the conclusion of the Pediatrics rotation, even if the two Pediatrics rotations occur in different semesters.
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CPSL 7011 - Maternal and Child Health
11 credit hours
The clinical clerkship in Maternal and Child Health (MCH) provides one required, four-week Core rotation. This clerkship is designed to provide the student with an understanding of Maternal and Child health through the integration of didactic knowledge and clinical experiences. Students will receive exposure to a diverse community of patients in both ambulatory and required inpatient settings. 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 Maternal and Child Health clerkship. These prescribed learning modules are based upon the 125 clinical presentations encountered during the first two years of the SOMA curriculum. This required rotation may be satisfied by any approved combination of Obstetrical, Gynecological, and Pediatric experiences. 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
The post-rotation COMAT exam for Ob/Gyn or for Pediatrics is to be taken after the rotation in a given discipline is complete. For instance, if a student takes 4 weeks of Ob/Gyn, and 8 weeks of Pediatrics, the Ob/Gyn COMAT is to be taken at the conclusion of the 4-week Ob/Gyn rotation, and the Pediatrics COMAT is to be taken at the conclusion of the Pediatrics rotation, even if the two Pediatrics rotations occur in different semesters.
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CPSL 7012 - Maternal and Child Health
11 credit hours
The clinical clerkship in Maternal and Child Health (MCH) provides one required, four-week Core rotation. This clerkship is designed to provide the student with an understanding of Maternal and Child health through the integration of didactic knowledge and clinical experiences. Students will receive exposure to a diverse community of patients in both ambulatory and required inpatient settings. 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 Maternal and Child Health clerkship. These prescribed learning modules are based upon the 125 clinical presentations encountered during the first two years of the SOMA curriculum. This required rotation may be satisfied by any approved combination of Obstetrical, Gynecological, and Pediatric experiences. 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
The post-rotation COMAT exam for Ob/Gyn or for Pediatrics is to be taken after the rotation in a given discipline is complete. For instance, if a student takes 4 weeks of Ob/Gyn, and 8 weeks of Pediatrics, the Ob/Gyn COMAT is to be taken at the conclusion of the 4-week Ob/Gyn rotation, and the Pediatrics COMAT is to be taken at the conclusion of the Pediatrics rotation, even if the two Pediatrics rotations occur in different semesters.
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CPSL 7013 - Maternal and Child Health
11 credit hours
The clinical clerkship in Maternal and Child Health (MCH) provides one required, four-week Core rotation. This clerkship is designed to provide the student with an understanding of Maternal and Child health through the integration of didactic knowledge and clinical experiences. Students will receive exposure to a diverse community of patients in both ambulatory and required inpatient settings. 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 Maternal and Child Health clerkship. These prescribed learning modules are based upon the 125 clinical presentations encountered during the first two years of the SOMA curriculum. This required rotation may be satisfied by any approved combination of Obstetrical, Gynecological, and Pediatric experiences. 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
The post-rotation COMAT exam for Ob/Gyn or for Pediatrics is to be taken after the rotation in a given discipline is complete. For instance, if a student takes 4 weeks of Ob/Gyn, and 8 weeks of Pediatrics, the Ob/Gyn COMAT is to be taken at the conclusion of the 4-week Ob/Gyn rotation, and the Pediatrics COMAT is to be taken at the conclusion of the Pediatrics rotation, even if the two Pediatrics rotations occur in different semesters.
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