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2021-2022 University Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
2021-2022 University Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Genetics

  
  • GENE 499 - Medical Genetics Research



    Student research project approved by the KCU Office of Research and Sponsored Programs in an area of interest within medical genetics, under the direction of a preceptor approved by KCU Clinical Education. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective


Global Medicine

  
  • GLMD 100 - Global Health Track



    This course introduces principles of global health, the burden of disease in developing countries, comparison of health systems, and global ethics

    Credit(s): 1

    Type of Course: Course Elective

  
  • GLMD 105 - Global Health Outreach



    This course provides review sessions and instruction, including understanding of pre-post travel clinical consultation, information regarding travel safety and prevalence of disease/illness in a specific county in preparation and application for a medical mission to that country to provide supervised medical care. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 0.5-4

    Type of Course: Course Elective

  
  • GLMD 200 - Global Health Track



    This course introduces principles of global health, the burden of disease in developing countries, comparison of health systems, and global ethics.

    Credit(s): 1

    Type of Course: Course Elective

  
  • GLMD 201 - Global Health Track



    This course introduces principles of global health, the burden of disease in developing countries, comparison of health systems, and global ethics.

    Credit(s): 1

    Type of Course: Course Elective

  
  • GLMD 205 - Global Health Outreach



    This course provides review sessions and instruction, including understanding of pre-post travel clinical consultation, information regarding travel safety and prevalence of disease/illness in a specific county in preparation and application for a medical mission to that country to provide supervised medical care. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 0.5-4

    Type of Course: Course Elective

  
  • GLMD 300 - Global Health Track



    This course introduces principles of global health, the burden of disease in developing countries, comparison of health systems, and global ethics.

    Credit(s): 1

    Type of Course: Course Elective

  
  • GLMD 301 - Global Health Track



    This course introduces principles of global health, the burden of disease in developing countries, comparison of health systems, and global ethics.

    Credit(s): 1

    Type of Course: Course Elective

  
  • GLMD 305 - Global Health Outreach



    This course provides review sessions and instruction, including understanding of pre-post travel clinical consultation, information regarding travel safety and prevalence of disease/illness in a specific county in preparation and application for a medical mission to that country to provide supervised medical care. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 0.5-4

    Type of Course: Course Elective

  
  • GLMD 400 - Global Health Track



    This course introduces principles of global health, the burden of disease in developing countries, comparison of health systems, and global ethics.

    Credit(s): 1

    Type of Course: Course Elective

  
  • GLMD 401 - Global Health Track



    This course introduces principles of global health, the burden of disease in developing countries, comparison of health systems, and global ethics.

    Credit(s): 1

    Type of Course: Course Elective

  
  • GLMD 405 - Global Health Outreach



    This course provides review sessions and instruction, including understanding of pre-post travel clinical consultation, information regarding travel safety and prevalence of disease/illness in a specific county in preparation and application for a medical mission to that country to provide supervised medical care. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 0.5-4

    Type of Course: Course Elective


Independent Study

  
  • IDIS 115 - Basic Introduction to Research Methods



    This course provides a broad overview of research methods. The course will include the methods by which such research is conducted, evaluated, explained to patients, and applied to patient care.

    Credit(s): 1

    Type of Course: Course

  
  • IDIS 120 - Introduction to Research



    This course provides an overview of research design and its application to research questions. This overview consists of understanding the preliminary considerations that go into selecting a quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods research design and the process as it relates to each approach.

    Credit(s): 2

    Type of Course: Course Elective

  
  • IDIS 198 - Biomedical Science Research



    This course provides a framework within which students may engage in biomedical science research projects or a variety of activities related to such research. Students are expected to participate in an ongoing research project or conduct their own study under approved mentorship. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-3

    Type of Course: Course Elective

  
  • IDIS 400 - Clinical Independent Study



    This clerkship is designed to provide students with an opportunity for independent study in areas of medical education, clinical practice, research, investigational inquiry, or for COMLEX preparation. Investigational study projects under this number require the approval of the Executive Vice President of Academic and Medical Affairs, and Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-4

    Type of Course: Independent Study

  
  • IDIS 497 - Medical Education Research



    This elective provides a framework for students to engage in medical education research projects at KCU or other approved institution(s). Students are expected to participate in an ongoing research project or obtain approval from the KCU Office of Research & Sponsored Programs and complete the clerkship under the direction of a preceptor approved by KCU Clinical Education. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Independent Study

  
  • IPE 112 - Collaborative Care through Art and Observation



    IPE 112, a foundational inter-professional education course, introduces learners to the inter-professional collaborative practice core competencies (values/ethics for inter-professional practice, roles/responsibilities, inter-professional communication, and teams and teamwork). Multidisciplinary learning teams will harness the power of the visual arts and collaborate inter-professionally in activities that enhance communication, critical thinking, and observation skills. Using Visual Thinking Strategies learners will explore diversity in perspective, practice, and experience, ways to increase cultural competency, and be come aware of their own implicit biases as it relates to patient engagement and team-based healthcare.

    Credit(s): 0.5

    Type of Course: Course


Internal Medicine

  
  • IMED 301 - Internal Medicine I



    This required clerkship provides students with clinical exposure, observation and training to better understand principles and practices of general internal medicine. Students focus on active participation in the care and management of patients to prepare for more advanced study of the discipline.

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship

  
  • IMED 302 - Internal Medicine II



    This required clerkship provides a continuation of training inititated in IMED 301. Students will more actively participate in care and management of patients and engage in greater responsibility in patient care. Additional concepts of systems-based practice will be introduced to acquaint students with care of emergency patients and the role of physicians.

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship

  
  • IMED 402 - Pulmonary Medicine



    This elective clerkship provides students experience in diagnosing, treating and caring for patients with pulmonary diseases. Under supervision, students are expected to assist in the management of acute and chronic pulmonary disease. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • IMED 402S - Pulmonary Medicine



    This sub-internship clerkship provides students with experience diagnosing, treating and caring for patients with pulmonary diseases. Under supervision, students are expected to assist in the management of acute and chronic pulmonary disease at a more advanced level than the elective offering of this same experience. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • IMED 403 - Gastroenterology



    This is an elective rotation providing clinical observation and training in gastroenterology. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • IMED 403S - Gastroenterology



    This is a clerkship offered as a sub-internship in gastroenterology. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • IMED 404 - Infectious Diseases



    This elective clerkship exposes students to a wide variety of acute and chronic infectious disease problems with emphasis on diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • IMED 404S - Infectious Diseases



    This sub-internship clerkship exposes students to a wide variety of acute and chronic infectious disease problems with emphasis on diagnostic and therapeutic approaches at a more advanced level than the elective clerkship experience. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • IMED 405 - General Internal Medicine



    This elective clerkship provides students an environment and opportunity to further develop and refine skills learned in IMED 301 & 302, with emphasis on diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to acute and chronic disease. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • IMED 405S - General Internal Medicine



    This sub-internship clerkship provides students an environment and opportunity to further develop and refine skills learned in IMED 301 & 302, with an emphasis on diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to acute and chronic disease at a more advanced level than the general elective experience. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • IMED 406 - Cardiology



    This elective clerkship provides an orientation into the basics of cardiology. Students will gain insights into the use of several invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tools and expand their ability to interpret electrocardiograms. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • IMED 406S - Cardiology



    This sub-internship clerkship provides an orientation into the basics of cardiology. Students will gain insights int the use of several invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tools and expand their ability to interpret electrocardiograms at a more advanced level then the elective offering. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • IMED 409 - Rheumatology



    This elective clerkship provides an opportunity for students to better understand clinical presentations of immunologically related diseases of joints, soft tissues, autoimmune disorders, and vasculitis. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • IMED 409S - Rheumatology



    This sub-internship clerkship provides an opportunity for students to better understand clinical presentations of immunologically related diseases of joints, soft tissues, autoimmune disorders, and vasculitis at a more advanced level than the elective offerings. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • IMED 410 - Neurology



    This elective clerkship will provide the student a better understanding of diseases of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including patient presentations and diagnoses. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • IMED 410S - Neurology



    This sub-internship clerkship will provide the student a better understanding of diseases of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including patient presentations and diagnoses. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • IMED 412 - Hematology/Oncology



    This elective clerkship provides an introduction to the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with hematologic disorders and malignant neoplasms. It serves as a review of the pathophysiology of bone marrow, disorders of hemostasis and behavior of neoplastic diseases. These principles will be applied to specific patient presentations. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • IMED 412S - Hematology/Oncology



    This sub-internship clerkship provides an introduction to the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with hematologic disorders and malignant neoplasms. It serves as a review of the pathophysiology of bone marrow, disorder of hemostasis and behavior of neoplastic diseases. These principles will be applied to specific patient presentations. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • IMED 413 - Endocrinology/Metabolism



    This elective clerkship will provide students opportunities to expand their knowledge of endocrinology by participating in the initial evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with endocrine and metabolic problems. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • IMED 413S - Endocrinology & Metabolism



    This sub-internship clerkship will provide students opportunities to expand their knowledge of endocrinology by participating in the initial evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with endocrine and metabolic problems at a more advanced level than the elective offering. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • IMED 414 - Medical Genetics



    This elective provides training in the steps required in a genetic evaluation and basic skills involved in genetic history taking, physical examination and counseling, as well as the diagnosis and management of genetic disorders. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • IMED 414S - Medical Genetics



    This sub-internship provides training in the steps required in a genetic evaluation and basic skills involved in genetic history taking, physical examination and couseling, as well as the diagnosis and management of genetic disorders. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • IMED 415 - Dermatology



    This elective clerkship gives students a broad clinical exposure to skin diseases. Emphasis will be on the outpatient diagnosis and treatment of common skin problems and the cutaneous manifestations of systemic disease. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • IMED 415S - Dermatology



    This sub-internship clerkship gives students a broad clinical exposure to skin diseases. Emphasis will be on the outpatient diagnosis and treatment of common skin problems and the cutaneous manifestations of systemic disease at a more advanced level than the elective offering. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • IMED 416 - Nephrology



    This elective clerkship will provide an introduction to the pathophysiologic basis of renal disease. Clinical relevance of the pathophysiologic process is emphasized. Students will gain experience with diagnosis and management of many acute medical problems including serious infections, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and neurologic emergencies. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • IMED 416S - Nephrology



    This sub-internship clerkship will provide an introduction to the pathophysiologic basis of renal disease. Clinical relevance of the pathophysiologic process is emphasized. Students will gain experience with diagnosis and management of many acute medical problems including serious infections, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and neurologic emergencies at a more advanced level than the elective offering. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • IMED 417 - Allergy & Immunology



    The purpose of this elective clerkship is to develop confidence and competence in the management of allergic diseases in an ambulatory care setting. Student may also be exposed to in-hospital allergy and immunology consultation. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • IMED 417S - Allergy & Immunology



    The purpose of this sub-internship clerkship is to develop confidence and competence in the management of allergic diseases in an ambulatory care setting. Students may also be exposed to in-hospital allergy and immunology consultation at a more advanced level than the elective offering. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • IMED 418 - Gerontology



    This elective clerkship provides students with additional knowledge and experience in the care of older adults and the risks of this population for various health care concerns. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • IMED 418S - Gerontology



    This sub-internship clerkship provides students with additional knowledge and experience in the care of older adults and the risks of this population for various health care concerns at a more advanced level than the elective offering. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • IMED 419 - Addiction Medicine



    This elective clerkship provides an opportunity to develop an appreciation for caring for patients with chemical dependency. Students will better understand the effects of major pharmacologic drugs and be able to recognize clinical presentations for addiction or intoxication. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • IMED 419S - Addiction Medicine



    This sub-internship clerkship provides an oportunity to develop an appreciation for caring for patients with chemical dependency. Students will better understand the effects of major pharmacologic drugs and be able to recognize clinical presentations for addition and/or intoxication at a higher level than the elective offering. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • IMED 420 - Critical Care Medicine



    This elective clerkship provides the student with experience working with a multidisciplinary health care team to care for patients with acute, life-threatening illnesses or injuries. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • IMED 420S - Critical Care Medicine



    This sub-internship clerkship provides students with experience working with a multidisciplinary health care team to care for patients with acute, life-threatening illnesses or injuries at a higher level than the elective offering. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • IMED 421 - Hospice & Palliative Care



    This elective course will provide a basic grounding in the knowledge and skills necessary for dealing competently and compassionately with seriously ill and dying patients. It will provide an introduction to clinical knowledge and skills; focus on interpersonal skills and attitudes, including mindful listening, conveying bad news, cultivating empathy, and developing sensitivity to religious, ethnic, class or other differences; and will explore the ethical and professional principles of effective end-of-life care. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • IMED 421S - Hospice & Palliative Care



    This sub-internship will provide a basic grounding in the knowledge and skills necessary for dealing competently and compassionately with seriously ill and dying patients. It will provide an introduction to clinical knowledge and skills; focus on interpersonal skills and attitudes, including mindful listening, conveying bad news, cultivating empathy, and developing sensitivity to religious, ethnic, class or other differences; and will explore the ethical and professional principles of effective end-of-life care. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • IMED 422 - Electrocardiogram Interpretation



    This elective course provides students with a comprehensive study of electrocardiograms. The contents contain a variety of ECGs that reflect common clinical encounters. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • IMED 432 - Wound Care



    This elective clerkship provides students experience in the identification, assessment and treatment of various skin care or wound management needs in an internal medicine setting. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • IMED 432S - Wound Care



    This sub-internship clerkship provides students experience in the identification, assessment and treatment of various skin care or wound management needs in an internal medicine setting at a more advanced level than the elective offering. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • IMED 499 - Internal Medicine Research



    Student research project approved by the KCU Office of Research & Sponsored Programs in an area of interest within internal medicine, under the direction of a preceptor approved by KCU Clinical Education. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective


Microbiology

  
  • MBIO 499 - Microbiology Research



    Student research project approved by the KCU Office of Research & Sponsored Programs in an area of interest within microbiology, under the direction of a preceptor approved by KCU Clinical Education. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective


Medicine

  
  • MED 101 - Scientific Foundations of Medicine



    This is a multidisciplinary foundational course designed to build a knowledge base for subsequent coursework. The course focuses on fundamental knowledge in areas of biochemistry, human metabolism, molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, nutrition, and immunology. The course objective is to present the mechanisms underlying the normal function of the human body thus providing a foundation for understanding disease processes.

    Credit(s): 3.5

    Type of Course: Course

  
  • MED 112 - Musculoskeletal I



    This interdisciplinary course introduces fundamental concepts which enable the student to understand the normal structure and function of the musculoskeletal system. This course also focuses on the basic science which underlies disorders associated with skeletal muscle, the neuromuscular junction, bone, and joints.

    Credit(s): 4.5

    Type of Course: Course

  
  • MED 119 - Mechanisms of Disease



    This course facilitates the acquisition of introductory knowledge and understanding/application of the basic tenets of human pathophysiology and to explore infectious causes of pathology and disease. This course is foundational to the understanding and development of a differential diagnosis and the rationale for many of the diagnostic studies and therapeutic modalities employed in clinical medicine.

    Credit(s): 5

    Type of Course: Course

  
  • MED 121 - Medical Informatics & Info Literacy



    This course introduces medical informatics, information literacy and evidence-based practice. This course is designed to develop skills in defining primary medical literature, searching both basic science and clinical resources, identifying evidence-based information, forming a clinical question, critically appraising the literature, and evaluating and applying levels of evidence in clinical decision-making.

    Credit(s): 0.5

    Type of Course: Course

  
  • MED 122 - Medical Informatics & Info Literacy



    This course introduces medical informatics, information literacy and evidence-based practice. This course is designed to develop skills in defining primary medical literature, searching both basic science and clinical resources, identifying evidence-based information, forming a clinical question, critically appraising the literature, and evaluating and applying levels of evidence in clinical decision-making.

    Credit(s): 0.5

    Type of Course: Course

  
  • MED 123 - Bioethics I



    This course is designed to enable students to apply ethical principles to medical practice, healthcare policy, and biomedical research. Students learn to recognize ethical issues, engage in moral reasoning, and make decisions which respect the rights of patients while fulfilling the obligations of physicians. Course objectives are accomplished through designated student assignments, lectures, and written assignments.

    Credit(s): 1

    Type of Course: Course

  
  • MED 133 - Neuroendocrine



    This interdisciplinary course introduces fundamental concepts which enable the student to understand the normal structure and function of the nervous and endocrine systems. This course also focuses on the basic science which underlies disorders associated with the neuroendocrine system, brain and spinal cord.

    Credit(s): 5

    Type of Course: Course

  
  • MED 137 - Cardiopulmonary & Renal I



    This interdisciplinary course introduces fundamental concepts which enable the student to understand the normal structure and function of the cardiovascular, pulmonary and renal systems. This course also focuses on the basic science which underlies disorders associated with the heart, vasculature, lungs and pulmonary system, and kidneys.

    Credit(s): 5.5

    Type of Course: Course

  
  • MED 140 - Gastrointestinal & Genitourinary



    This interdisciplinary course introduces fundamental concepts which enable the student to understand the normal structure and function of the gastrointesintal and genitourinary systems. This course also focuses on the basic science which underlies disorders associated with the digestive organs, liver, and reproductive organs and system.

    Credit(s): 4.5

    Type of Course: Course

  
  • MED 143 - Essentials of Clinical & Osteo Skills I



    This course is the first in developing and establishing foundations in clinical medicine based on osteopathic principles and practices. The course seeks to provide active learning environments through didactic, simulation-based, and procedure-based methodologies in medical education. Processes in clinical assessment skills utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving will serve ?to advance the osteopathic medical student toward clinical practice. Attention to progressive competencies in multiple areas of osteopathic clinical skills including, but not limited to, diagnosis, treatment, management, communication and professionalism, will be employed. The course activities collectively serve to focus the osteopathic medical student on life-long learning in the practice of osteopathic medicine.

    Credit(s): 4

    Type of Course: Course

  
  • MED 144 - Essentials of Clinical & Osteo Skills II



    This course is the second in developing and establishing foundations in clinical medicine based on osteopathic principles and practices. The course seeks to provide active learning environments through didactic, simulation-based, and procedure-based methodologies in medical education. Processes in clinical assessment skills utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving will serve ?to advance the osteopathic medical student toward clinical practice. Attention to progressive competencies in multiple areas of osteopathic clinical skills including, but not limited to, diagnosis, treatment, management, communication and professionalism, will be employed. The course activities collectively serve to focus the osteopathic medical student on life-long learning in the practice of osteopathic medicine.

    Credit(s): 3

    Type of Course: Course

  
  • MED 210 - Skin, Blood & Lymph



    This course teaches the diseases of the skin including wounds, infections, and tumors. Blood cell lines, bleeding, coagulation disorders, and concepts related to solid organs such as the spleen and thymus will be discussed. Pertinent agents related to the treatment of these diseases will be presented and common diagnostic tests and their interpretation will be integrated throughout the course. This material will be integrated with clinical applications.

    Credit(s): 3

    Type of Course: Course

  
  • MED 218 - Endocrine & Reproductive Medicine II



    This course provides an introduction to general obstetrics, gynecology, and endocrinology. Students will learn the diagnosis, treatment, and management of common and uncommon obstetrical, gynecologic, and endocrine conditions.

    Credit(s): 4

    Type of Course: Course

  
  • MED 223 - Bioethics II



    This course is designed to enable students to apply ethical principles to medical practice, healthcare policy, and biomedical research. Students learn to recognize ethical issues, engage in moral reasoning, and make decisions which respect the rights of patients while fulfilling the obligations of physicians. Course objectives are accomplished through designated student assignments, lectures, and written assignments.

    Credit(s): 1.5

    Type of Course: Course

  
  • MED 224 - Gastrointestinal II



    This course discusses the diseases, differential diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and management of the gastrointestinal system including the alimentary tract, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder.

    Credit(s): 3

    Type of Course: Course

  
  • MED 237 - Cardiopulmonary & Renal II



    This course focuses on diseases, treatment, and management of cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, and lower urinary tract. This course teaches the recognition of presenting signs and symptoms of various cardiovascular, pulmonary, and renal diseases. An emphasis will be made on understanding how these three organ systems are integrated and how abnormalities within one of these organ systems can affect the others. An emphasis also will be made on understanding how a presenting symptom could be related to an underlying cardiovascular, pulmonary, or renal disease.

    Credit(s): 6.5

    Type of Course: Course

  
  • MED 242 - Neuromusculoskeletal & Psychiatry



    This course teaches the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, pathophysiology of neuromusculoskeletal and psychiatric topics. Included in the course are approaches to central and peripheral nervous system disorders, musculoskeletal diseases, psychiatric and behavioral disorders. The course will also teach the common agents that treat and manage these disorders, diseases, infections or neoplasms.

    Credit(s): 7

    Type of Course: Course

  
  • MED 243 - Essentials of Clinical & Osteopathic Skills III



    This course is the third in developing and establishing foundations in clinical medicine based on osteopathic principles and practices. The course seeks to provide active learning environments through didactic, simulation-based, and procedure-based methodologies in medical education. Processes in clinical assessment skills utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving will serve to advance the osteopathic medical student toward clinical practice. Attention to progressive competencies in multiple areas of osteopathic clinical skills including, but not limited to, diagnosis, treatment, management, communication and professionalism, will be employed. The course activities collectively serve to focus the osteopathic medical student on life-long learning in the practice of osteopathic medicine.

    Credit(s): 4

    Type of Course: Course

  
  • MED 244 - Essentials of Clinical & Osteopathic Skills IV



    This course is the fourth in developing and establishing foundations in clinical medicine based on osteopathic principles and practices. The course seeks to provide active learning environments through didactic, simulation-based, and procedure-based methodologies in medical education. Processes in clinical assessment skills utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving will serve to advance the osteopathic medical student toward clinical practice. Attention to progressive competencies in multiple areas of osteopathic clinical skills including, but not limited to, diagnosis, treatment, management, communication and professionalism, will be employed. The course activities collectively serve to focus the osteopathic medical student on life-long learning in the practice of osteopathic medicine.

    Credit(s): 3

    Type of Course: Course

  
  • MED 255 - Transition to Clerkship



    This courses transitions knowledge and skills from the classroom to clerkship utilizing a variety of active learning activities emphasizing the practical application of knowledge, clinical and osteopathic skills. The course reviews and reinforces skills needed in the clerkship experience in order to become an active, successful member of the health care team.

    Credit(s): 1

    Type of Course: Course

  
  • MED 336 - Bioethics III



    This course applies the bioethics frameworks to issues that students encounter while on rotations and see things firsthand. Students apply bio ethical education to cases of their own, reflect on their personal experiences, and practice how to address issues from the stance of a provider.

    Credit(s): 1

    Type of Course: Course

  
  • MED 420 - Clinical Ethics



    The student is mentored in a bioethics project to be determined during the first week of the clerkship. The student’s clinical exposure, observation, and training in clinical ethics consultation with the preceptor is at an approved clinical site. Typical themes addressed during the clerkship are: clinical ethics consultation; hospital ethics policies; practices of bioethics in a nonprofit ethics organization; particularized learning to be done in consultation with the preceptor (e.g., end of life, disparities, medical futility, etc.). Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective


Military Medicine

  
  • MIMD 101 - Military Medicine I



    This elective is for Health Professions Scholarship Program student recipients and National Guard members who will serve as military physicians in the U.S. armed forces following medical school graduation. This provides learning opportunities uniquely aligned to address Medical Corps officer duties and obligations.

    Credit(s): 1

    Type of Course: Course Elective

  
  • MIMD 102 - Military Medicine II



    This elective is for Health Professions Scholarship Program student recipients and National Guard members who will serve as military physicians in the U.S. armed forces following medical school graduation. This provides learning opportunities uniquely aligned to address Medical Corps officer duties and obligations.

    Credit(s): 1

    Type of Course: Course Elective

  
  • MIMD 201 - Military Medicine III



    This elective is for Health Professions Scholarship Program student recipients and National Guard members who will serve as military physicians in the U.S. armed forces following medical school graduation. This provides learning opportunities uniquely aligned to address Medical Corps officer duties and obligations.

    Credit(s): 1

    Type of Course: Course Elective

  
  • MIMD 202 - Military Medicine IV



    This elective is for Health Professions Scholarship Program student recipients and National Guard members who will serve as military physicians in the U.S. armed forces following medical school graduation. This provides learning opportunities uniquely aligned to address Medical Corps officer duties and obligations.

    Credit(s): 1

    Type of Course: Course Elective

  
  • MIMD 401 - Military Officer Training



    This elective clerkship provides learning opportunities for military students uniquely aligned to address Medical Corps officer duties, obligations and training. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective


Obstetrics & Gynecology

  
  • OBGY 301 - Obstetrics & Gynecology



    This required clerkship provides students with clinical exposure, observation and training to further their understanding of obstetrics and gynecology. Students focus on the diagnosis, treatment and management of common OB/GYN conditions to prepare for more advanced study of the discipline. During the clerkship, students will continue to improve their abilities to obtain, record, analyze, and communicate clinical information.

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship

  
  • OBGY 401 - Maternal Fetal Medicine



    This elective provides opportunities to observe and assist in the management of patients with complex problems related to maternal fetal medicine. These may include pre-term labor with or without premature pre-term rupture of membranes, multiple gestations, diabetes in pregnancy (pre-existing and gestations), hypertension in pregnancy (including chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, mild or severe pre-eclampsia), advanced maternal age, and genetic conditions. Repeatable for credit with permission. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • OBGY 401S - Maternal Fetal Medicine



    This clerkship is offered as a sub-internship in maternal fetal medicine. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • OBGY 402 - Medical Genetics



    This elective provides an introduction to the field of clinical genetics. Students have the opportunity to learn about a range of genetic disorders, genetic diagnostics and genetic counseling by participating in the evaluation of fetal development during pregnancy. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • OBGY 402S - Medical Genetics



    This sub-internship provides an introduction to the field of clinical genetics. Students have the opportunity to learn about a range of genetic disorders, genetic diagnostics and genetic counseling by participating in the evaluation of fetal development during pregnancy. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • OBGY 403 - General Gynecology



    This course provides clinical exposure, observation and training to further the understanding of general gynecology. Students focus on the diagnosis, treatment and management of common and uncommon gynecological conditions with a greater depth than the core rotation. During the clerkship, students will continue to improve their abilities to obtain record, analyze, and communicate clinical information. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • OBGY 403S - General Gynecology



    This clerkship is offered as a sub-internship in general gynecology. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • OBGY 404 - Gynecologic Oncology



    This elective provides opportunities to observe and assist in the management of patients with cancer and precancerous conditions of the female gynecologic organs. The student will learn epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and long term prognosis for the major gynecologic cancers: cervical, uterine, and ovarian. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • OBGY 404S - Gynecologic Oncology



    This sub-internship provides opportunities to observe and assist in the management of patients with cancer and precancerous conditions of the female gynecologic organs. The student will learn epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and long term prognosis for the major gynecologic cancers: cervical, uterine, and ovarian. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • OBGY 405 - General Obstetrics



    This course provides clinical exposure, observation and training to further the understanding of general obstetrics. Students focus on the diagnosis, treatment and managment of common and uncommon obstetrical conditions with a greater depth than the core rotation. During the clerkship, students will improve their abilities to obtain, record, analyze, and communicate clinical information. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • OBGY 405S - General Obstetrics



    This sub-internship provides clinical exposure, observation and training to further the understanding of general obstetrics. Students focus on the diagnosis, treatment and management of common and uncommon obstetrical conditions with a greater depth than the core rotation. During the clerkship, students will continue to improve their abilities to obtain, record, analyze, and communicate clinical information. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • OBGY 406 - General Obstetrics & Gynecology



    This course provides clinical exposure, observation and training to further the understanding of general obstetrics and gynecology. Students focus on the diagnosis, treatment and management of common and uncommon obstetrical and gynecologic conditions. During the clerkship, students will improve their abilities to obtain, record, analyze, and communicate clinical information. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • OBGY 406S - General Obstetrics & Gynecology



    This sub-internship provides clinical exposure, observation and training to further the understanding of general obstetrics and gynecology. Students focus on the diagnosis, treatment and management of common and uncommon obstetrical and gynecologic conditions with a greater depth than the core rotation. Students will continue to improve their abilities to obtain, record, analyze, and communicate clinical informatiom. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • OBGY 407 - Reproductive Endocrinology



    This elective provides opportunities to observe and assist in the management of patients with complex problems related to reproductive endocrinology and infertility. These may include hormonal imbalances, menstrual disturbances, sexual development and function problems, infertility, pregnancy loss, and menopause. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

 

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