INTE 6005 - Integrative II with Comprehensive Osteopathic Medicine

8 credit hours

Integrative II is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to prepare independently for COMLEX Level 1 and USMLE Step 1 examinations. Within this course is the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medicine section, which is based on the principle that the body is an integrated unit of function and is influenced by the interaction of the body, mind, and spirit. With this whole person perspective, selected clinical presentations are covered in greater depth and complexity to more closely examine the interactions of organ systems. More advanced basic and clinical sciences will be utilized to discuss the pathophysiologic processes affecting structure and function associated with the clinical presentation. Reading assignments, webcast presentations and in-person small group case exercises allow students to examine the integration of pathophysiology and clinical presentations from a whole person viewpoint. Material presented in Medical Skills and Osteopathic Principles and Practice augment this learning with physical diagnosis and osteopathic manipulative treatment skill development. The COMSAE, which assesses board eligibility for each student, will be administered during the course. The earned grade in this course will either be PASS or FAIL, and credits will not be included in the GPA.