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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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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 5003 - Cardiovascular
6.5 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
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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CODO 5251 - The Complete Doctor I
3 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
2.25 credit hours
This course is a continuation of CODO 5251. Prerequisites: CODO 5251.
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CODO 6253 - The Complete DOctor III
2.25 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
3 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
4 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
4 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
2 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
4 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 7010-7013 - Maternal and Child Health
4 credit hours each
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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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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DIRS 6000 - Directed Studies
1 credit hour per week
The Directed Studies course is a supplemental didactic program of study and is offered to students who wish to pursue additional study in areas of interest that do not fall within the required core, selective, or elective courses. Students requiring additional didactic study in one or more areas may also be assigned this course by the Dean or Associate or Assistant Dean(s). One (1) credit hour per week is awarded for participation in the Directed Studies course. (Additional fee may apply)
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DIRS 7000 - Directed Studies
1 credit hour per week
The Directed Studies course is a supplemental didactic program of study and is offered to students who wish to pursue additional study in areas of interest that do not fall within the required core, selective, or elective courses. Students requiring additional didactic study in one or more areas may also be assigned this course by the Dean or Associate or Assistant Dean(s). One (1) credit hour per week is awarded for participation in the Directed Studies course. (Additional fee may apply)
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DIRS 8000 - Directed Studies
1 credit hour per week
The Directed Studies course is a supplemental didactic program of study and is offered to students who wish to pursue additional study in areas of interest that do not fall within the required core, selective, or elective courses. Students requiring additional didactic study in one or more areas may also be assigned this course by the Dean or Associate or Assistant Dean(s). One (1) credit hour per week is awarded for participation in the Directed Studies course. (Additional fee may apply)
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ELEC 5000 - Health Partners Interprofessional Program
1 credit hour
This 15-hour course runs during the spring semester and offers medical students an interprofessional experience involving community elders and students from other schools and disciplines to gather health histories, assess vital signs, and plan and provide condition-specific education to patients in their homes or in small-group settings. Activities also include online work and classroom discussion. For more information, contact Janet Head, EdD (course director).
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ELEC 5010 - Interprofessional Cross-Campus Collaborative Case
1 credit hour
This 15-hour course (fall semester) provides students an experiential learning activity focused on assessment of the needs of a patient and their family within the frame of interprofessional teamwork, patient safety, and quality improvement. Students work as a multi-disciplinary team to analyze a complex patient case, design a plan of care, and participate as part of the team in presenting the care plan to a team of faculty evaluators. For more information, contact Janet Head, EdD (course director).
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ELEC 5115 - End-of-Life Issues and Hospice Care
3 credit hours
This 40-hour course is designed to expose medical students to end-of-life patient care, the Hospice goals and philosophy, the role of palliative care in patient care, bereavement care and family dynamics in crisis situations, and selected ethical and legal issues including understanding advanced care planning/advanced directives. The course will utilize presentations, role-plays, and patient visits with interdisciplinary team members involved with a patient in hospice or end-of-life care. For more information, contact Janet Head, EdD (course director).
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ELEC 5116 - Spirituality in Medicine
1 credit hours
This 20-hour course for first-year medical students will explore spirituality in medicine and spiritually/culturally competent care. Topics will include patient values, belief systems, cultural and psychosocial factors in health practices, and the nature of suffering and self-care concepts. For more information, contact Patricia Sexton, DHEd (course director).
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ELEC 5117 - Research (for OMS-1)
1.25 credit hours
This 80-hour course provides first-year medical students an opportunity to participate in either a clinical, basic science, or educational research project under the supervision and guidance of an experienced research mentor. Students can expect to be involved in the planning and execution of studies, data analysis, and writing, as appropriate for the stage of the research. No prior research experience is necessary. For more information, contact William Sexton, PhD (course director).
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ELEC 5118 - Medical Letters
1 credit hour
This 16-hour course exposes medical students to the interaction of the physician, patient, caregiver, society, and the system of medicine through literary works. By examining the writing of others on these topics, medical students will gain a greater perspective and a deeper understanding for the art of medicine in society and an enhanced empathy for others. For more information, contact Patricia Sexton, DHEd (course director).
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ELEC 5119 - Vulnerable Populations
1 credit hour
This 18-hour course for first-year medical students will explore healthcare from the point of view of vulnerable and underserved populations. Through patient interviews/house calls and group discussions, students will become more competent and compassionate physicians willing to provide care to the underserved. For more information, contact Patricia Sexton, DHEd (course director).
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ELEC 5121 - Clinical Simulation Medicine
.75 credit hours
This course is taught by the Internal Medicine department utilizing Human Patient Simulation. Through immersion, practice, reflection and feedback, students will learn and practice skills necessary for clinical rotations. Students will benefit from having simulated experiences centered on patient care. They will learn to apply medical knowledge learned in the classroom to the clinical setting. With the additional training from this course, students will be able to develop the correct mindset and learn technical skills to competently handle real-life patient encounters in a planned and prescribed manner with jeopardizing patient safety.
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ELEC 6211 - Spanish for Health Professions I
1.5 credit hours
Medical Spanish is offered as four courses: MS 1 (4 hours), MS 2 (20 hours), MS 3 (20 hours), and MS 4 (12 hours). The courses accommodate students on the Missouri campus at beginning, intermediate (2), and advanced levels depending on fluency. The courses provide students with knowledge of the basic structures of Spanish language and the specialized medical vocabulary needed to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking patients. Cultural studies emphasize the health beliefs of Spanish-speaking communities. For more information, contact Janet Head, EdD (course director).
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ELEC 6212 - Spanish for Health Professions II
1.25 credit hours
see description under ELEC 6211.
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ELEC 6213 - Spanish for Health Professions III
1.25 credit hour
see description under ELEC 6211.
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ELEC 6214 - Spanish for Health Professions IV
.75 credit hour
see description under ELEC 6211.
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ELEC 6215 - Pranic Healing
1 credit hour
This 16-hour course for first- through fourth-year medical students is offered quarterly depending on student and instructor availability. It is offered as four, 4-hour blocks or a combination of two 8-hour blocks. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the basic energetic anatomy and its role in health and disease, learn techniques to treat a multitude of ailments and diseases using energy medicine, learn to apply healing techniques to accelerate their own healing, and learn to adapt these healing techniques for use in clinical setting. For more information, contact Ralph Boling, DO (course director).
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ELEC 6217 - Cultural Awareness in Medicine
1 credit hour
This 18-hour course has the goal of exposing medical students to the various marginalized subpopulations that exist in our society. The course aims to provide students with a “cultural toolkit” that will instill skills, attitudes, and behaviors needed to approach any diverse population and act in a professional and competent manner. For more information, contact Patricia Sexton, DHEd (course director).
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ELEC 6220 - Basic Disaster Life Support (BDLS)
.5 credit hours
This 8-hour course is a competency-based, awareness-level course for medical students on the Missouri campus that introduces concepts and principles to prepare health professionals for the management of injuries and illnesses caused by disasters and public health emergencies. The primary focus of the course is incorporation of an “all-hazards” approach to mass casualty management and population-based care across a broad range of disasters. An emphasis will be placed on the ability of all medical disciplines to positively impact their community when they need them most. For more information, contact Kent Campbell, DO (course director).
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ELEC 6221 - Advanced Disaster Life Support (ADLS)
1 credit hour
This 16-hour (2.5-day) course for medical students on the Missouri campus allows participants to demonstrate competencies in mass casualty management. ADLS requires learners to apply knowledge learned in the (online) Core Disaster Life Support® and Basic Disaster Life Support™ courses. An emphasis will be placed on the ability of all medical disciplines to positively impact their community when they need them most. For more information, contact Kent Campbell, DO (course director).
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ELEC 6222 - Introduction to Public Health
1 credit hour
This 18-hour course is to enable students to understand public health issues that confront the community, the nation, and the world. It is hoped that by understanding the interaction of public health and medicine, students will become more competent and compassionate physicians providing medical care and preventative medicine within the broader context of public health. For more information, contact Patricia Sexton, DHEd (course director).
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ELEC 6223 - Cranial Osteopathy
1.5 credit hours
This 20-hour course for second-year medical students teaches the treatment of the cranio-sacral mechanism and the pathology that develops therein. Completion of this additional 20-hour course provides KCOM medical students a total of 40 hours in basic cranial studies, which is needed to qualify for Cranial Academy membership and to be prepared for additional advanced cranial courses offered by the Cranial Academy and the Sutherland Cranial Teaching Foundation. For more information, contact Richelle Lee (course manager).
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ELEC 6224 - Advancing Skills in Osteopathy for Students
1.5 credit hours
This 21-hour course utilizes advanced objective science methods, which employ Vicon 3-D infrared cameras, a Novell pressure sensing pad system (motion testing), a 2-D digital camera measurement system, a handheld ultrasound device, and constructed pelvic and lumbar models for palpation feedback to refine, standardize, and advance fundamental palpation skills. Students will analyze data collected from modern technology to determine the accuracy and reliability of inter- and intra-examiner palpation of bony landmarks. For more information, contact Brian Degenhardt, DO (course director).
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ELEC 6225 - Culinary Medicine
1 credit hour
This 16-hour course will provide hands-on culinary and lifestyle lessons using an evidence-based approach aligning with current medical literature. Culinary medicine directly addresses a core aspect of caring for the whole person-nutritional, education strategies. Students will come to understand how to make lifestyle discussions part of their routine visits with patients and set a positive example by making healthy choices themselves. For more information, contact Patricia Sexton, DHEd (course director).
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ELEC 6226 - Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS)
2 credit hours
This 32-hour course for medical students on the Missouri campus allows participants to learn and demonstrate competencies in wilderness medicine. An emphasis is placed on the physician’s ability to positively impact the outcome of various medical emergencies in the wilderness. Students are encouraged to improvise and adapt to the variables that present themselves in the wilderness setting, while maintaining a high standard of care. For more information, contact James Adams, DO (course director).
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ELEC 6227 - Individual Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (iCST)
.75 credit hours
This 30-hour course is designed to best fit medical and dental students during their second or third on-campus semester; it offers students an intergenerational experience involving homebound, hospice, long-term care, or assisted living patients who reside in community settings. Students will complete 10 hours of iCST training to prepare for delivering iCST sessions to participating patients. Course activities also include some online assignments. For more information, contact Janet Head, EdD (course director).
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ELEC 7057 - International Public Health
11 credit hours
The International Public Health Clerkship is a 4-week elective clerkship offered to students in their third and 4th years designed to give students clinical experience in patient care in another country. The foundation of the rotation’s curriculum is built upon gaining an understanding of travel medicine, public health, cultural competency, and the most common clinical presentations of the region being visited. The student will be provided the opportunity to perform history and physical examinations, develop the skills of appropriate documentation, and the will develop skills for diagnosis and treatment necessary in low resource areas. Familiarity and skill level with the local language depend on the specific requirements of the clinical site. A presentation and written assignment/project are requirements for completion of the rotation. This rotation may not be taken as a core or selective rotation. The rotation must be a minimum of 160 hours total, of which at least 80 must be clinical. If taken during the OMS III year, the Elective International Public Health rotation must be taken after all core and selective rotations have been successfully completed, and it may be taken at any time during the OMS IV year excluding the final rotation.
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ELEC 7083 - Medical Spanish
11 credit hours
A Medical Spanish Elective rotation may be taken once during the OMS III and IV years. This rotation may not be taken as a core or selective rotation. The rotation must be a minimum of 160 hours total, of which at least 80 must be clinical. If taken during the OMS III year, the Elective Medical Spanish rotation must be taken after all core and selective rotations have been successfully completed. The Medical Spanish rotation may be taken at any time during the OMS IV year. Any medical Spanish elective desired to be done internationally must meet the international rotation application requirements.
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ELEC 8091-8175 - MS4 Elective I
4 credit hours
The OMS IV “Elective I, II, III” clerkships are required rotations, each 4 weeks in duration. These rotations are designed to provide the student with the opportunity to select a discipline and receive hands-on training through the integration of didactic knowledge and clinical experiences. Students will receive exposure to a diverse community of patients in both ambulatory and inpatient settings. The curriculum content is delivered to students via the learning management system website. 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 are based upon the 125 clinical presentations encountered during the first two years of medical education.
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ELEC 8091-8175 - MS4 Elective II
4 credit hours
The OMS IV “Elective I, II, III” clerkships are required rotations, each 4 weeks in duration. These rotations are designed to provide the student with the opportunity to select a discipline and receive hands-on training through the integration of didactic knowledge and clinical experiences. Students will receive exposure to a diverse community of patients in both ambulatory and inpatient settings. The curriculum content is delivered to students via the learning management system website. 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 are based upon the 125 clinical presentations encountered during the first two years of medical education.
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ELEC 8091-8175 - MS4 Elective III
4 credit hours
The OMS IV “Elective I, II, III” clerkships are required rotations, each 4 weeks in duration. These rotations are designed to provide the student with the opportunity to select a discipline and receive hands-on training through the integration of didactic knowledge and clinical experiences. Students will receive exposure to a diverse community of patients in both ambulatory and inpatient settings. The curriculum content is delivered to students via the learning management system website. 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 are based upon the 125 clinical presentations encountered during the first two years of medical education.
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ELEC 8099 - International Public Health
11 credit hours
The International Public Health Clerkship is a 4-week elective clerkship offered to students in their third and 4th years designed to give students clinical experience in patient care in another country. The foundation of the rotation’s curriculum is built upon gaining an understanding of travel medicine, public health, cultural competency, and the most common clinical presentations of the region being visited. The student will be provided the opportunity to perform history and physical examinations, develop the skills of appropriate documentation, and the will develop skills for diagnosis and treatment necessary in low resource areas. Familiarity and skill level with the local language depend on the specific requirements of the clinical site. A presentation and written assignment/project are requirements for completion of the rotation. This rotation may not be taken as a core or selective rotation. The rotation must be a minimum of 160 hours total, of which at least 80 must be clinical. If taken during the OMS III year, the Elective International Public Health rotation must be taken after all core and selective rotations have been successfully completed, and it may be taken at any time during the OMS IV year excluding the final rotation.
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ELEC 8125 - Medical Spanish
4 credit hours
A Medical Spanish Elective rotation may be taken once during the OMS III and IV years. This rotation may not be taken as a core or selective rotation. The rotation must be a minimum of 160 hours total, of which at least 80 must be clinical. If taken during the OMS III year, the Elective Medical Spanish rotation must be taken after all core and selective rotations have been successfully completed. The Medical Spanish rotation may be taken at any time during the OMS IV year. Any medical Spanish elective desired to be done internationally must meet the international rotation application requirements.
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ELEC 8178 - Public Health Practicum: Elective I, II, and III [for SOMA DO/MPH dual degree program only]
4 credit hours
The SOMA Public Health Practicum requires completion of a project in an approved supervised public health setting emphasizing public health policy and/or management. This course is only open to SOMA DO/MPH students. Students will have a one-month Elective involving intense study in a public health area of their choice.
The student must be registered in the CGHS MPH874 during the time of the SOMA Public Health Practicum Elective. The student will obtain a CGHS advisor and will identify their Practicum site, location and preceptor. The one month SOMA Practicum Elective will be spent at that site. The student will begin logging hours towards the practicum as he or she works on their literature review prior to the start of this one-month Elective.
The student may not take the Elective until their practicum proposal is approved by the course director from SOMA and the practicum faculty advisor from the CGHS. The proposal for any projects that involve human subjects must also be submitted to the ATSU institutional review board. The student must also have a preceptor on location and a faculty advisor from the School of Health Management. The course director can serve as the faculty advisor from SOMA, but a SCGHS faculty advisor is also required.
A formal write up of the experience in the form of a scholarly paper or innovations project paper is required for completion of the Elective. The student will also be required to present an oral report. It may be required that the ‘oral report’ be recorded electronically.
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ELEC 8417 - Research (for OMS-4)
2 credit hours
This course (80- or 160-hour options) will provide fourth-year medical students an opportunity to participate in either a clinical, basic science, or educational research project under the supervision and guidance of an experienced research mentor. Students can expect to be involved in the planning and execution of studies, data analysis, and writing, as appropriate for the stage of the research. No prior research experience is necessary. For more information, contact William Sexton, PhD (course director).
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ELEC 8418 - Research (for OMS-4)
4 credit hours
see description under ELEC 8417.
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ELEC 8431 - Clinical Pharmacology
5.5 credit hours
This 80-hour course for fourth-year medical students will address advanced topics in pharmacology and will build upon the student’s knowledge to facilitate their continuing development toward physicians who will prescribe drugs. The overall objectives of this course are to increase the student’s knowledge of the core principles of clinical pharmacology, improve the student’s ability to evaluate and effectively utilize drug information resources, and help develop the student’s competence to rationally prescribe drugs for a variety of individual patients. For more information, contact Robert Theobald, PhD (course director).
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ELECT 7049-7132 - Electives I
4 credit hours each
The OMS III “Electives I and II” clerkships are a four week service and a two week service. Each rotation is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to select a discipline and receive hands-on training through the integration of didactic knowledge and clinical experiences. Students will receive exposure to a diverse community of patients in both ambulatory and inpatient settings. The curriculum content is delivered to students via the learning management system website. During the clerkship, students will access the learning website to review learning modules on topics appropriate for a third year 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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ELECT 7049-7132 - Electives II
2 credit hours each
The OMS III “Electives I and II” clerkships are a four week service and a two week service. Each rotation is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to select a discipline and receive hands-on training through the integration of didactic knowledge and clinical experiences. Students will receive exposure to a diverse community of patients in both ambulatory and inpatient settings. The curriculum content is delivered to students via the learning management system website. During the clerkship, students will access the learning website to review learning modules on topics appropriate for a third year 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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ENRE 6002 - Endocrinology and Human Reproduction
8 credit hours
The Endocrinology & Human Reproduction course integrates the basic and clinical sciences associated with the endocrine and reproductive systems. A major emphasis is placed on using clinical presentations to discover the relationships among anatomy, embryology, physiology, microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, genetics, pharmacology and pathology. An understanding of these basic sciences will be used to learn a clinical approach to common conditions involving the endocrine and reproductive systems.
Reading assignments, webcast presentations and small group exercises allow students to examine basic science concepts of endocrinology and reproduction from a clinical viewpoint. Material presented in Medical Skills and Osteopathic Principles and Practice augment this learning with physical diagnosis and osteopathic manipulative treatment skill development.
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EPID 6200 - Epidemiology
3.5 credit hours
This course examines the study of disease in populations from a public health perspective, a foundation for the integration of primary care and public health. Topics covered include data sources and management, surveillance/outbreak investigation, study design, sampling, data analysis and causation.
The tools acquired allow students to apply research findings to individual patient care, population health and public policy. Additional tools include the fundamentals necessary for evidence-based practice.
Specific learning objectives are provided for each topic presented. Students apply knowledge by developing “community projects” and submitting applications to the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
Students work in teams on either “research” or “best practice/innovation” projects. Each team starts with a needs assessment in their community. Students work together to develop project ideas, research questions, hypotheses and potential plans. All projects must be related to the social determinants of health and the tenants of Osteopathic Medicine.
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GAST 5006 - Gastrointestinal
5.5 credit hours
The Gastrointestinal course integrates the basic and clinical sciences associated with gastrointestinal-related conditions. A major emphasis is placed on gastrointestinal anatomy and physiology as they relate to the structure and function of the gastrointestinal system. The course also covers the relationships of embryology, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, genetics, pathology, and pharmacology as they relate to renal system health and disease. An understanding of these basic sciences will be used to learn a clinical approach to common gastrointestinal conditions.
Guided learning through reading assignments, small group exercises, and large group activities allow students to examine relevant basic science concepts of the gastrointestinal 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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