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Obstetrics/Gynecology |
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OBG 407 - Benign Gynecology
The purpose of this elective is to provide the students with further experience in inpatient and outpatient benign gynecology. The student will function as a “sub-intern” in the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of women with various gynecologic problems. It will include both inpatient and outpatient experiences, with participation in clinics, gynecologic surgeries, and on-going inpatient care.
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OBG 410 - Reproductive Genetics
Although exposed to the general “concepts” of genetic risk assessment in the third year clerkship, the majority of students have little experience with medical genetics as practiced. The goals of the elective will include observation of genetic counseling, risk assessment calculation, counseling regarding prenatal diagnosis options, prenatal screening to include noninvasive prenatal testing of fetal aneuploidy (NIPT), population based carrier screening, ultrasound assessment of fetal anomalies ( and their implications), teratogen exposure in pregnancy and recurrence risk.
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OBG 411 - Urogynecology
Experience in urogynecology in an office and hospital setting. Hands on experience in the operating room in a supervised setting. Management of outpatient urodynamic testing and other evaluations pertinent to the patient with urinary incontinence.
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OBG 415 - Advanced Educational/Research Elective
The student will actively participate in the planning, coordinating, and successful execution of various educational activities of the third year OB-GYN clerkship; and participate in educational and/or clinical research under the direction of Dr. Too and her appointed clinical research supervisors. Included duties with respect to the third year clerkship include, but are not limited to, assisting with orientation, suture workshops, simulation training, updating and proctoring the clerkship mid-term examination, development and testing of objective structured clinical exams (OSCE’s), standardized patients (SP’s) and other teaching responsibilities as directed by Dr. Too.
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OBG 417 - Obstetrics & Gynecology
This elective permits the assumption of greater patient responsibility on the part of the medical student both in the outpatient and inpatient settings. This elective is recommended if a student is interested in pursuing a residency in Ob/Gyn and desire more in depth exposure to the specialty. The faculty will be pleased to attempt to tailor a program to the student’s particular interest, but the basic usual expectation should be advanced clinical management and reinforcement of cognitive material and problem solving skills.
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OBG 418 - Advanced Clerkship in Benign Gynecology and Urogynecology
The Acting Internship (AI) experience is designed to encourage senior medical students to assume patient care responsibilities similar to those of an intern (PGY-1 resident), including night call. This course is designed for students pursuing a surgical career who are interested in increasing their knowledge of pelvic anatomy and fundamental surgical skills with an emphasis in minimally invasive surgery. The student will complete a structured curriculum that includes pelvic anatomy, surgical instrumentation, surgical energy, & fundamental laparoscopic skills. The student will participate in clinical activities including observation in the operating room one and one half days per week and will be involved in direct patient care two half days in outpatient gynecology clinics. The remainder of the time will be in self-directed study and surgical simulation skills. The student will be assigned a mentor from the Gynecology Division to supervise the completion of the course.
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OBG 419 - Advanced Clerkship in Benign Gynecology
The Acting Internship (AI) experience is designed to encourage senior medical students to assume patient care responsibilities similar to those of an intern (PGY-1 resident), including night call. This course is designed for students pursuing a surgical career who are interested in increasing their knowledge of pelvic anatomy and fundamental surgical skills with an emphasis in minimally invasive surgery. The student will complete a structured curriculum that includes pelvic anatomy, surgical instrumentation, surgical energy, & fundamental laparoscopic skills. The student will participate in clinical activities including observation in the operating room one and one half days per week and will be involved in direct patient care two half days in outpatient gynecology clinics. The remainder of the time will be in self-directed study and surgical simulation skills. The student will be assigned a mentor from the Gynecology Division to supervise the completion of the course.
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OBG 998 - Obstetrics/Gynecology
Non-site-specific elective with a member of the EVMS faculty
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OBG 999 - Obstetrics/Gynecology
Away elective
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Opthalmology |
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OPH 400 - Clinical Ophthalmology
An introduction to comprehensive and subspecialty ophthalmic practice. Emphasis will be placed on general ophthalmology, acute ocular pathology and trauma, retinal pathology, glaucoma, and pediatrics. The student will work closely with ophthalmology residents as well as faculty. Curriculum can be tailored to the student’s particular interests. The rotation will particularly benefit those interested in ophthalmology as a career, as well as other subspecialties including emergency medicine, internal medicine and pediatrics.
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OPH 402 - Clinical Ophthalmology
This elective will include exposure to the office practice of ophthalmology and ophthalmic surgery with emphasis on managing and diagnosing common eye diseases.
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OPH 403 - Subspecialty Ophthalmology: Cornea, External Disease, Uveitis
40-50 hour per week clinical rotation with close observation in clinic and OR.
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OPH 998 - Ophthalmology
Non-site-specific elective with a member of the EVMS faculty
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OPH 999 - Ophthalmology
Away elective
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Orthopedic Surgery |
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ORT 403 - Orthopedics
Text to serve as basic reference while on rotation, (1) Essentials of Orthopaedic Surgery, by Sam Weisel, published by Saunders. Rotator will spend approximately 0700 to 0730 in morning conference, and 0730 to 1600 in clinical setting, which will primarily be the acute care clinic, but can be other services if desired and available (i.e., total joint, sports medicine, hand, trauma, etc.) A comprehensive curriculum of lectures intended for non-orthopedists will be given during the course of the month. (2) Physical Examination of the Spine and Extremities by Stanley Hoppenfeld (Appleton-Century-Crofts).
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ORT 409 - Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
Student will follow private practice orthopedist during office hours, surgery and rounds. Student will have ample time for their own studying and reading. Student should come away with a basic understanding of orthopedic surgery and clinical evaluation of the orthopedic patient.
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ORT 412 - Orthopedic Surgery/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Students will experience all facets of Orthopedic Surgery and Spine Surgery, Office Practice and life. In addition, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation will be included.
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ORT 413 - Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Student to participate in a busy orthopaedic trauma surgery service at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, the region’s level 1 trauma center. The student will participate in insured and indigent clinic experiences, inpatient rounding, and major open orthopaedic surgery in the operating room. The student will integrate into our team that includes an orthopaedic trauma attending surgeon, advance practice clinician, orthopaedic chief resident, and usually a first year emergency medicine resident. Night call will be negotiable and consistent with the educational goals of the learner.
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Otolaryngology |
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OTO 402 - Otolaryngology
This elective offers a broad and flexible orientation suitable for medical students interested in surgery or the primary care specialties. The student will receive a wide exposure to medical and surgical aspects and diseases of the head and neck in adults and children. All students obtain experience with the diagnosis and initial treatment of head and neck problems commonly encountered by primary care providers. Because the ENT department serves a large and diversified patient population, there is also ample opportunity for more in-depth experience with the complete spectrum of head and neck disorders. The proportion of time each medical student spends in the clinic or operating room will be tailored to emphasize the student’s interests.
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OTO 403 - Otolaryngology for the Primary Care Physician
This elective is designed for the medical student interested in the primary care specialties (family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics) and is oriented toward outpatient services. The student will receive a wide exposure to medical and surgical aspects of diseases of the head and neck in adults and children. Major patient contact will be through the departments clinical offices, hospital clinics, and hospital rounds. There will be selected operating room experience to demonstrate common procedures.
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OTO 404 - Otolaryngology for the Future Surgeon
This elective offers an orientation to otolaryngology for the future surgeon. An emphasis will be placed on medical and surgical aspects of diseases of the head and neck with the development of specific surgical skills related to these diseases. The course will be divided between operating room experiences and office otolaryngology. The elective will be fashioned to meet the needs of the student, and be tailored toward medical students interested in the Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery residency.
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OTO 998 - Otolaryngology
Non-site-specific elective with a member of the EVMS faculty
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OTO 999 - Otolaryngology
Away elective
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Pathologists’ Assistant |
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PATH 313 - Histology for Health Professions
2 Credit Hours
This course provides students with an understanding of the normal architecture of cells and an opportunity to gain appreciation of how cellular components specialize to form primary tissues, and of how these tissues give rise to organs and organ systems. The course allows for the evaluation of the structure-function relationships in normal cells, tissues, and organs. Students will acquire morphological pattern recognition and cell/tissue/organ identification skills at the light microscopic level and to a lesser extent at the electron microscope level through a lecture-lab combination, systems-based approach. Students will be introduced to proper use of a light microscope and essentials of microscopy. Utilizing light microscopes in a laboratory setting and on-line tutorials to recognize the morphology of structures, students will relate these structures to their function.
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PATH 500 - Intro to Anatomical Laboratories - online
1 Credit Hours
This course serves as an introduction to laboratory environments commonly seen in the practice of Pathology and fulfills training requirements necessary for continued study in the Pathologists’ Assistant Program. Training will address bloodborne pathogen safety, laboratory safety and handling of biohazardous materials and waste. Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and laboratory regulations of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), OSHA and the Joint Commission will also be addressed. Training in human subjects’ research regulations and requirements (via CITI training) will also be a component of this course. As a requirement for completion of this course, students will attain a two-year certification (by the American Heart Association) in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-P). This course will also serve as an introduction to the functional, operational and administrative aspects of laboratories including the Surgical Pathology Laboratory at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, the EVMS Biorepository and LifeNet Health.
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PATH 501 - Medical Ethics - online
2 Credit Hours
This is a hybrid course having both an online component and face-to-face classroom discussions. The course was developed by Edx Inc., in collaboration with the faculty of Georgetown University, Kennedy Institute of Ethics. The course content and videos are equivalent to the (PHLX101-03X) course offered at Georgetown University. The in-house utilization of the course has supplemental features that include periodic interactive face-to-face classroom discussions on selected topics and themes. These discussions, conducted either as Blackboard postings or as classroom exchanges, personalize the course content. The course presents five major themes of bioethics and each of the five major themes is highlighted by a classroom discussion on the topic. Each week, a new unit will become available to the students either online or Blackboard. Presented in this course are the following themes: Autonomy, bioethics and the human body, bioethics as it pertains to the beginning and end of life and bioethics that have a global impact.
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PATH 502 - Educational Methodologies online
2 Credit Hours
This is an online component course that introduces the student to a variety of learning and teaching methods for health professionals. The course emphasizes the integration of knowledge and experience in preparing the student to function effectively in clinical clerkships. It covers a broad range of topics designed to improve learning skills, teaching, interactions with supervisors, residents, how to interact effectively with preceptors, how to become an effective preceptor to students and residents. Core themes include orienting the student learner, defining and applying feedback, application and analysis of effective questioning to promote knowledge and comprehension, strategies used in clinical educational encounters, role modeling, entrustment and behavioral elements of professionalism in the clinical setting.
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PATH 503 - Essential Physiology & Primer for Human Anatomy
5 Credit Hours
This is a comprehensive introductory course to integrative organ system physiology and homeostatic regulatory mechanisms. Interrelationships of structure and function are reinforced throughout the course. The flow of the course is intended to interphase closely with the topic material being taught concurrently in Histology (PATH 513 ). The anatomy primer portion of the course introduces interactive learning exercises, videos and diagrams that expose the student to the major structural features that they will encounter in Anatomical Foundations (PATH 504 ).
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PATH 504 - Anatomical Foundations
5 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: MPA 5061 , MSA 508
The course is divided into 4 modular units of learning. The sequence is: back & upper extremities; head and neck; thorax & abdomen; pelvis & lower extremity. This course affords the student a coherent, sequential approach to the dissection and study of human anatomy at the gross level with applied clinical relationships for PA, SA & PathA students. The general objective is for the experience of dissection to lead to a 3-D visual concept of the human body in order to relate this to future professional settings. This 3-D dissection experience is extrapolated to all the other bodies in the anatomy lab providing the student with the anatomical basis for understanding and appreciating the variations and complexities of the human body. Students should be able to demonstrate to each other all the different normal structures and any pathological structures detailed in the student learning objectives for specific lectures. Students should be able to integrate materials in a particular module to talk about clinical/surgical functions. These objectives are evaluated by clinical scenario types of questions on exams.
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PATH 506 - Microbiology
2 Credit Hours
This course will cover Medical Bacteriology and includes an introduction to bacteria biology including structure, growth, genetics, pathogenesis, mechanism-of-action of antimicrobial drugs and the fundamentals of disease prevention. Specific bacteria pathogens along with the human diseases they cause will be discussed. Emphasis will be on optimum methods of obtaining samples for culture and identification. Essential concepts related to life cycles, pathogenicity and aseptic technique will be introduced. One lecture each will introduce basic concepts in medical virology, medical mycology and medical parasitology.
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PATH 507 - Neuroanatomy
2 Credit Hours
This course is a comprehensive introduction to integrative nervous system anatomy and physiology. Interrelationships of structure and function are reinforced throughout the course, including neurological cases. The flow of the course is intended to interphase closely with the topic material being taught concurrently in Mechanism of Disease (PATH 516 ) and Pathophysiology (PATH 510 ). The Neuroanatomy course introduces interactive learning exercises based on interactive lectures, clinical cases and material demonstrations using videos, materials and diagrams that expose the student to the major structural and functional features.
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PATH 508 - Medical Photography
2 Credit Hours
This course applies the basic foundations of digital photography to medical photo documentation techniques. Students will learn principles of light, optics, exposure, metering, lighting, special filters, annotation and archiving of images both at the macro and microscopic level. Learning methodologies include lectures and application in a practicum setting.
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PATH 509 - Autopsy & Surgical Pathology Technique
3 Credit Hours
This course is a combination of lectures and laboratory sessions. Students will be taught established surgical pathology and autopsy techniques. Autopsy techniques will include evisceration and dissection methods. Historical context and legal considerations will also be introduced. Surgical pathology topics will include general dictation and grossing techniques as well as specific organ/system methods, as well as the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual criteria and CAP protocols. There will be a review of laboratory operations, coding and laboratory safety as it applies to the Pathologists’ Assistant. The laboratory portion of the course will include fixed, porcine organ/tissue grossing, frozen sections and dictation exercises. Students will be oriented to the facilities of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Surgical Pathology and the Tidewater District Office of the Virginia Medical Examiner’s Office.
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PATH 510 - Pathophysiology
4 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: MPA 5003
This course is a didactic presentation of human pathophysiology designed for Health Professions students. A clear understanding of the etiology, pathogenesis, pathophysiology and morphologic changes of disease serves as an essential basis for the understanding and competent practice in all areas of medicine. Students in this course will: Develop a background and vocabulary in pathophysiology; acquire an understanding of general physiologic/pathophysiologic processes such as inflammation, repair, neoplasia and senescence; survey pathophysiologic processes and morphologic changes which manifest in organ systems and establish a basis for the understanding of disease; exercise an approach to clinical problems which evaluates symptoms, signs and findings with a knowledge of pathophysiology to formulate a diagnosis with due consideration of differential diagnoses.
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PATH 511 - Organ System Pathology
4 Credit Hours
This course is a comprehensive introduction to integrative organ system pathology. Organ system pathology including interrelationships of structure and function are reinforced throughout the course. The flow of the course is intended to interphase with topic material being taught concurrently in Autopsy and Surgical Pathology Techniques (PATH 509 ). The course introduces an interactive learning experience that exposes the student to all the major organ system pathology as is presented in Robbins Pathology and will provide the student with a strong background for fulfilling the competency requirements for a career as a Pathologists’ Assistant.
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PATH 512 - Histotechnology I
2 Credit Hours
This course focuses on the laboratory skills required to function in a clinical or research histology facility including specimen acquisition and fixation, tissue processing, embedding, sectioning and staining. Paraffin based techniques with H&E/special stains are introduced. The student is expected to gain experience in cryomicrotomy and is introduced to a variety of immunohistochemical techniques. Chemical and environmental safety issues are covered in depth and emphasized. Proper record-keeping practices including quality control and quality assurance requirements are also reinforced. Responsible lab management procedures are emphasized including essential inventory control concerns, as well as instrumentation, care, quality assurance and maintenance.
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PATH 513 - Histology for Health Professions - online
2 Credit Hours
This course provides students with an understanding of the normal architecture of cells and an opportunity to gain appreciation of how cellular components specialize to form primary tissues and how these tissues give rise to organs and organ systems. The course allows for the evaluation of the structure-function relationships in normal cells, tissues and organs. Students will acquire morphological pattern recognition and cell/tissue/organ identification skills at the light microscopic level and to a lesser extent at the electron microscope level through a lecture-lab combination, systems-based approach. Students will be introduced to proper use of a light microscope and essentials of microscopy. Utilizing light microscopes in a laboratory setting and on-line tutorials to recognize the morphology of structures, students will relate these structures to their function. This course is a critical prerequisite to Pathology and Pathophysiology.
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PATH 514 - Medical Terminology
2 Credit Hours
This is an interactive online and temporally guided self-paced course conducted using Quizlet. The course provides the student with an extensive vocabulary building set of exercises in medical terminology. The course is constructed with multiple sets of self-educational exercises that instruct the student in: General rules governing medical nomenclature, general rules pertaining to plurality and pronunciation, exposes students to common medical terms and conditions, presents prefixes and suffixes of medical terms, covers AAPA suggested list of medical terms derived from Robbins Pathology textbook. The individual study sets are designed to cover each individual chapter of Robbins Pathology textbook. The students are introduced to CPT coding for surgical pathology used by the American Medical Association.
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PATH 515 - Embryology online
2 Credit Hours
This course is a comprehensive introduction to human embryology with application to pathology. The course is intended to interface with the topics taught concurrently in Anatomical Foundations (PATH 504 ).
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PATH 516 - General Mechanisms of Disease
3 Credit Hours
The General Mechanisms of Disease module serves as a transition from the foundational modules to the organ systems modules. It focuses on the general mechanisms of disease, introducing students to microbiology and infectious disease, principles for discriminating healthy from unhealthy conditions and predicting clinical manifestations. The course consists of face-to-face lectures by basic science faculty focusing on major principles and their biomedical applications. Exams are used to assess foundational knowledge and facilitate knowledge integration and are designed to facilitate student review and self-assessment. The PathA student will complete approximately 60 contact hours. The course will have three major non-comprehensive multiple choice exams each covering approximately 6 to 8 hours of lecture content. The course will assess topic-specific foundational knowledge and facilitate disease knowledge integration.
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PATH 600 - Clinical Rotations
8 Credit Hours
This course is the first of three consecutive courses comprising the Supervised Clinical Practice (SCP) component of the EVMS Pathologists’ Assistant Program. This course consists of immersive clinical experiences in the various disciplines where Pathologists’ Assistants may serve. Students will function under the direct supervision and guidance of site preceptors (Pathologists, Pathologists’ Assistants, or other appropriate laboratory professionals). These rotations will include experience in Surgical Pathology, Medical Autopsy Pathology, Forensic Autopsy Pathology, Laboratory Management and Bio-Banking/Biorepository Sciences. The settings for these experiences will include district offices of the Virginia Medical Examiner’s Office, military and Veterans Administration hospitals, community hospitals, larger private hospital complexes, academic medical centers and the EVMS Biorepository. Students will apply the knowledge and the skills developed in previous didactical courses to develop skills necessary for clinical practice. This course will introduce the student to the demands of the working environment and expectations of a practicing Pathologists’ Assistant.
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PATH 601 - Medical Informatics & Electronic Health Records online
2 Credit Hours
A new self-paced online certificate program, University of Pathology Informatics (UPI) leverages case-based learning to develop critical knowledge of informatics concepts. UPI is a joint effort between the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and the Association for Pathology Informatics (API) focusing on the four laboratory informatics competencies: Information Fundamentals, Information Systems, Workflow & Processes and Governance & Management. This certificate program consists of 20 custom courses; 12 core and eight elective courses are required to earn the certificate. UPI utilizes a case-based approach, where you will act as the project leader in developing a pathology informatics needs assessment for a laboratory.
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PATH 602 - Special Topics: Pathology (Pediatric Pathology) online
2 Credit Hours
This is an online course that introduces the student to a variety of commonly encountered pediatric pathology cases. The course emphasizes the integration of knowledge obtained from prior pathology courses and prepares the student to function effectively in clinical clerkships where pediatric samples are encountered. It covers a broad range of topics designed to improve knowledge specific to pediatric cases and samples. Following successful completion of this course the student should be able to interact with pathologists and residents specialized in the field of pediatric pathology to carry out the function of a Pathologists’ Assistant.
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PATH 603 - Clinical Rotations
10 Credit Hours
This course is the second of three consecutive courses comprising the Supervised Clinical Practice (SCP) component of the EVMS Pathologists’ Assistant Program. This course also consists of immersive clinical experiences in the various disciplines where Pathologists’ Assistants may serve. Students will function under the direct supervision and guidance of site preceptors (Pathologists, Pathologists’ Assistants, or other appropriate laboratory professionals). These rotations will include experience in Surgical Pathology, Medical Autopsy Pathology, Forensic Autopsy Pathology, Laboratory Management and Bio-Banking/Biorepository Sciences. The settings for these experiences will include district offices of Virginia Medical Examiner’s Office, military and Veterans Administration hospitals, community hospitals, larger private hospital complexes, academic medical centers and the EVMS Biorepository. Students will continue to develop skills for clinical practice, an emphasis will be placed in functioning with greater autonomy and efficiency. They will expand their repertoire of specimen types and perform duties of progressively increasing complexity. Learning objectives addressed in prior courses or clinical rotations will be reinforced and emphasized. This course will prepare the student to meet the demands of the working environment and expectations of a practicing Pathologists’ Assistant.
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PATH 604 - Laboratory Management Online
2 Credit Hours
This course uses the Lab Management University (LMU) self-paced online certificate program that improves competencies in laboratory management. It will teach the student practical, day-to-day skills needed to function successfully in a laboratory environment. All core concepts of laboratory management are introduced. The Fundamentals Certificate of Completion in Laboratory Management is awarded on completion of 25 courses across six core competencies: Leadership, Personnel Management, Operations, Financial Management, Informatics and Compliance. Students select and complete 25 courses under the Fundamentals program at their own pace, receiving their Certificate of Completion in Laboratory Management upon successful completion.
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PATH 605 - Gross Anatomy Teaching Assistant
2 Credit Hours
The students will participate in ongoing educational activity in the gross anatomy course for first year medical students or physician assistants and surgical assistants. It is anticipated that the PathA teaching assistant rotation (60 contact hours; approx. 8 weeks) will facilitate the learning experience of students currently enrolled in the course. Activities that the teaching assistant will conduct include dissection of cadavers for prosection presentation, photo documentation of dissection specimens of sufficient quality to be used for educational purposes. Conduct processing, dictation, and photo documentation of collected specimens of various pathologies encountered in the cadavers. The teaching assistants will participate in setting up formative quizzes, assisting in setting up of laboratory practical exams, opening of the calvarium and removal of brains and evaluations of student presentations.
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PATH 606 - Special Topics: Pathology (Neuropathology) online
2 Credit Hours
This is an online course that introduces the student to a variety of commonly encountered neuropathology cases. The course emphasizes the integration of knowledge obtained from prior pathology courses and prepares the student to function effectively in clinical clerkships where neuropathology samples are encountered. It covers a broad range of topics designed to improve knowledge specific to neuropathology cases and samples. Following successful completion of this course the student should be able to interact with pathologists and residents specialized in the field of neuropathology to carry out the function of a Pathologists’ Assistant.
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PATH 607 - Clinical Rotations
2 Credit Hours
This course is the final course of the Supervised Clinical Practice (SCP) component of the EVMS Pathologists’ Assistant Program. This course consists of immersive clinical experiences in the various disciplines where Pathologists’ Assistants may serve. Students will function under the direct supervision and guidance of site preceptors (Pathologists, Pathologists’ Assistants, or other appropriate laboratory professionals). These rotations will include experience in Surgical Pathology, Medical Autopsy Pathology, Forensic Autopsy Pathology, Laboratory Management and Bio-Banking/Biorepository Sciences. The settings for these experiences will include district offices of Virginia Medical Examiner’s Office, military and Veterans Administration hospitals, community hospitals, larger private hospital complexes, academic medical centers and the EVMS Biorepository. In this course, students will emphasize and refine the skills and abilities required of a practicing Pathologists’ Assistant and will be capable of working with indirect supervision and with the independence expected of a PathA program graduate. Upon completion of this course, students will be fully competent in all essential duties of a PathA.
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PATH 608 - ASCP Certification Exam Prep
4 Credit Hours
This seminar course is designed as a comprehensive review, study guide and self-evaluation tool with the goal of preparation for the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) Pathologists’ Assistant certification examination. Students will have access to pre-course and post-course practice examinations and interactive study materials. Appropriate reference texts will be available as well as other review materials. This course will make use of the seminar format with students synthesizing material from multiple courses and disciplines into presentations to be shared with the class. The course will begin with a pre-course practice test to evaluate individual strengths and weaknesses in preparation of review for the ASCP-BOC Pathologists’ Assistant Examination. Students will then be assigned seminar topics and will work in groups of two or three, to synthesize material and create presentations. Multiple disciplines (anatomy, pathology, histology, embryology, surgical pathology techniques, etc.) shall be included in the generation of review presentations and presentations will provide the foundation for seminars led by the assigned group. A post-course practice examination will allow the student to track their progress and identify any remaining points of weakness.
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PATH 609 - Graduate Seminar
2 Credit Hours
This is a capstone research project designed to introduce the student to multiple elements of an original research project. The student will be responsible for selecting a topic in the discipline of pathology to be worked up as a case-study finding or original research finding. The student will be responsible for the selection of the topic of interest, conducting literature search, compilation and analysis of the data material and writing of the findings in the form of an abstract and/or manuscript. Although not required, the reported findings should be of sufficient originality and scientific merit that it could be suitable for peer-review publication or presentation at a scientific meeting. The student will be responsible for writing and editing the final abstract, manuscript or report under the guidance of the Program Director. If the findings are submitted for publication, the student will be responsible for addressing reviewer comments and re-submission for publication with assistance from the Program Director. The course presents several major themes and opportunities of instructional methods related to research techniques and methods in health profession education. This course will allow the student to receive instructional and scientific guidance from the Program Director for initiating and completing a case-study report or other approved research project of interest. The culmination of the project will required that the student present the findings in an open seminar setting either in-house or at an approved scientific meeting to enhance the learning experience. The students will have the opportunity to participate in multiple discussions from the audience during their presentation.
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PAT 400 - Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
Laboratory medicine is an exciting and broad discipline that includes anatomic pathology (surgical pathology, autopsy pathology and cytology), clinical pathology (hematology, chemistry and microbiology), and transfusion medicine (clinical transfusion medicine and blood banking). The goal of this rotation is to provide an opportunity to learn the functional aspects of each of these areas, the appropriateness of test ordering and the processes involved in arriving at specific diagnoses, thereby fostering understanding and better working relationships between clinicians and the laboratory. Students will have the opportunity to rotate through all of the major areas of the anatomic and clinical laboratories and any other areas of special interest, time permitting.
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PAT 401 - Gross Anatomical Pathology of Trauma and Sudden Death
The role of the Medical Examiner in the community is investigating deaths in the public interest of the administration of justice and detecting hazards to public health and safety. Pathology of sudden death and trauma.
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PAT 409 - Pathology
Anatomic and clinical are offered. Course content can be flexible with regards to student interest in a particular subject matter. Gross and microscopic anatomic pathology will be emphasized. Students may assist in autopsies. Clinicopathologic correlation will be stressed. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a private surgical pathology practice which has involvement in academic work. Students will gain experience in utilization of state of the art diagnostic procedures including immuno-peroxidase studies, molecular pathology, and flow cytometric immunophenotyping. Students have the opportunity to explore pathology with regard to possible career choice or to augment knowledge of tissue pathology as it pertains to other specialties such as surgery, oncology, radiology, etc.
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Pathology and Anatomy |
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PAT 998 - Pathology and Anatomy
Non-site-specific elective with a member of the EVMS faculty
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PAT 999 - Pathology and Anatomy
Away elective
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Pediatric |
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PED 301 - Pediatric
The EVMS Pediatrics Clerkship provides students with clinical experience in the inpatient/hospital setting and outpatient clinic, including exposure to pediatric sub-specialties and the newborn nursery. Our faculty and residents contribute to medical student education through direct observation in the clinical setting, bedside teaching, interactive case-based didactics, standardized patient encounters, computer case simulation, and student mentoring and advising. Students will develop the ability to obtain an age-appropriate history, physical exam, and generate an initial diagnostic and therapeutic plan for children of any age. Students will demonstrate communication skills with patients and families that convey respect, integrity, flexibility, sensitivity, and compassion.
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PED 401 - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
This elective is designed to familiarize the student with the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at CHKD and to participate in the management of neonates under direct supervision of the neonatal-perinatal faculty. Students will be able to apply the basic sciences (physiology, biochemistry, and microbiology) to the care of sick neonates. This elective is designed to allow the student to function as an acting intern in the NICU. When taking night call, the student will have the opportunity to accompany the attending neonatologist and pediatric residents in the delivery room to attend high risk deliveries.
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PED 402 - Pediatric Endocrinology Clinical Experience
Opportunity to become acquainted with endocrine problems of childhood and adolescence. Students will learn about the more common endocrine problems and how they are managed. They will also learn about the impact of chronic disease on physical and psychosocial-emotional growth.
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PED 403 - Pediatric Cardiology
This is primarily an outpatient cardiology clinic rotation with opportunities to observe surgeries, TEEs, catheterizations, advanced imaging, and EP studies. The student will learn the clinical signs and symptoms of the major congenital and acquired pediatric cardiac conditions. Self-directed reading of primary articles as well as texts will be required. Relevant EKGs echocardiography, x-rays and physical exam findings will be reviewed.
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PED 405 - Pediatric Acting-Internship
The Acting Internship (AI) experience is designed to encourage senior medical students to assume patient care responsibilities similar to those of an intern (PGY-1 resident), including night call. The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the opportunity to further develop his/her clinical skills and knowledge in pediatrics. Under the supervision of the faculty attending and supervising resident, the student will admit patients, perform history and physical examinations, write orders, discuss the case with the supervising resident and attending, make daily rounds with the pediatric team, and perform clinical procedures. This elective is designed to give the student considering a career in pediatrics the opportunity to function as an acting-intern on a pediatric ward and to assess his/her suitability and interest in pediatric residency training.
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PED 406 - Pediatric Infectious Diseases
The student will gain experience in the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of infectious diseases in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Inpatient experience is mostly in a consultative role, which allows the student to focus on the infectious disease issues. Work is distributed to maximize learning. Students are encouraged to delve into the literature about patients or conditions they find particularly interesting. The outpatient clinic provides experience with acute infectious problems outside the realm of the generalist’s knowledge. In addition, patients with sub-acute or chronic infections or immune-compromising conditions are followed. Weekly city- wide infectious diseases case conference and weekly division meetings provide additional didactic learning, and contact with many ID-trained sub-specialists.
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PED 409 - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
The purpose of this elective is to provide the student with an opportunity for practical application of acquired knowledge and skills pertaining to pediatric hematology/oncology. The student’s clinic time will be spent in the outpatient practice.
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PED 411 - Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
A comprehensive rotation encompassing all aspects of the discipline of pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition. The student will work with all age groups, from newborn to young adult, in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Travel to satellite offices is the student’s option. The student will observe and sometimes assist with procedures, such as endoscopy, dilation and liver biopsy. Attendance at all GI-related conferences and a presentation at the monthly journal club will be expected.
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PED 412 - Pediatric Nephrology
A comprehensive experience in pediatric nephrology. Includes daily inpatient rounds, consultations, outpatient clinics daily. Emphasis on clinical diagnosis and management of acute and chronic renal diseases including fluid-electrolyte, acid-base, and renal failure. Prior arrangement required.
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PED 414 - Ambulatory Pediatric Medicine
This elective is designed to give the student experience in the diagnosis and management of common acute illnesses in children, the essential features of well child and adolescent care including developmental assessment and health maintenance and common long-term illness management of children in the General Academic Pediatrics Outpatient Center. Students will be supervised by the pediatric attending physicians in the General Academic Pediatrics Outpatient Center.
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PED 415 - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
This elective is designed to familiarize the student with the subspecialty of pediatric critical care medicine. The student shall become familiar with the management of critically ill children who have a variety of medical and surgical problems. The student will be familiar with the social, ethical and medical-legal issues associated with the practice of critical care. The student will function as a house officer under the direct supervision of the attending and senior residents on the PICU service.
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PED 416 - Clinical Genetics
This elective provides the student with a comprehensive 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 children in inpatient and outpatient settings.
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PED 419 - Clinical Pediatric Neurology
Clinical experience with the wide spectrum of neurological disorders in children, including neuromuscular diseases, epilepsy, headache, brain tumors, neuro-degenerative diseases, and neonatal neurology.
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PED 420 - Pediatric Pulmonology
The student will actively participate as a member of the division, on an outpatient basis. Student will either shadow or independently see patients in clinic. Inpatient time is to be expected when there are no clinics. Attendance at general pediatric conferences will be expected.
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PED 421 - Allergy/Clinical Immunology Rotation
Student will be involved directly in the evaluation and management of patients with allergic and immunologic disorders, including asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, urticaria, food allergy, anaphylaxis, and recurrent infections. Knowledge and clinical experience will be obtained by learning to interpret blood levels for immune function, CXRs, PFTs, skin testing and food challenges.
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PED 422 - Pediatric Emergency Medicine
This elective is located in the emergency department of the Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters. Students will be expected to see patients independently and then present the history, physical examination, assessment and plan to the ED attending physician in an efficient, organized manner. Participants in the elective will receive hands-on experience in managing a wide variety of medical and surgical problems that present to a busy pediatric emergency department. The ideal student for this rotation is one who is serious about experience in pediatric emergency medicine, can work independently and who is willing to work a full clinical schedule.
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PED 423 - Office Based Pediatrics
This elective is being offered as an opportunity to obtain experience in a Pediatrician’s office. Under the supervision of the pediatrician, the student will perform duties of a practicing pediatrician. The elective is designed to give the student considering a career in pediatrics the opportunity to further assess his/her interest in pediatric practice.
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PED 426 - Child Abuse Pediatrics
During the child abuse rotation, students will become familiar with the medical and forensic mental health assessment of children with suspected sexual abuse, physical abuse, and/or neglect. Basic knowledge of child abuse pediatrics will be acquired through inpatient and outpatient consultations, scheduled clinics, observation of medical and mental health faculty, attendance at multidisciplinary team meetings and observation of court proceedings.
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PED 428 - Pediatric Pain Medicine and Palliative Care
This elective provides the student with an introduction to the fields of pediatric pain management and pediatric palliative care. Students have the opportunity to learn about a variety of medical conditions requiring palliative care and pain management by participating in the evaluation of children in inpatient and outpatient setting.
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PED 436 - Virtual Pediatric Critical Care
Designed to better prepare students, residents, and fellows to contribute to the diagnosis and management of the critically ill pediatric patient during their pediatric intensive care unit rounds. This virtual course features professionally-narrated modules with clear learning objectives, engaging case studies, interactive questions, and a list of additional resources for further exploration. An extensive topic selection is covered with lectures developed by content experts on each subject.There are two components to this course: 1.Online Modules2.Skills-Based Sessions Students will need to successfully complete both components of the course. The skills-based sessions will be available as sessions during the TIPS: Residency weeks in Block 10.
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PED 998 - Pediatrics
Non-site-specific elective with a member of the EVMS faculty
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PED 999 - Pediatrics
Away elective
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation |
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PMR 400 - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Flexible inpatient and/or outpatient clinical experiences for adult physical medicine and rehabilitation. Inpatient rehabilitation of stroke, head injury, spinal cord injury, amputee and other orthopedic and neurologic disorders. Outpatient musculoskeletal and pain management including manipulation, acupuncture, epidurals and nerve blocks. Specialty clinics for spinal cord injury, muscular dystrophy, spasticity and cerebral palsy and head injury. Electrodiagnostic evaluation of muscle and nerve disorders. Choice of 2 - 4 weeks duration.
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PMR 998 - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Non-site-specific elective with a member of the EVMS faculty
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PMR 999 - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Away elective
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Physician Assistant |
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MPA 5002 - Introduction to Medical Diagnostics & Interventions
0.5 Credit Hours
This course will introduce the fundamentals and foundational skills of clinical ultrasonography.
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MPA 5003 - Physiology & Pathophysiology
4 Credit Hours
The purpose of this course is to provide advanced coverage of human pathophysiology through the analysis of diseased and other abnormal physiological conditions.
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MPA 5005 - Medical Diagnostics I
3 Credit Hours
This course introduces and assesses clinical competency of specified skills, diagnostic modalities, and interventions related to professional responsibilities and practices in patient care.
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MPA 5061 - Clinical Anatomy for Health Professions
5 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: MSA 508 , PATH 504
A study and exploration of the human cadaver through lecture, lab dissection and prosecution.
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MPA 5082 - Introduction to the PA Profession
3 Credit Hours
This course explores the history, role, practice scope and professional policies of the physician assistant in healthcare. It also presents an interactive and strategic examination of the evolving American healthcare system, the issues and controversies relative to healthcare reforms and the growing impact of managed care.
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MPA 5091 - Clinical Assessment and Reasoning I
3 Credit Hours
Introduces the beginning practitioner to the skills of listening, communicating, data collecting and documenting patient encounters.
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MPA 5112 - Clinical Pharmacology I
3 Credit Hours
This course provides preparation for appropriate administration/prescription of medicines, which is accomplished through a study of drug classifications, pharmacodynamic actions and rationale for therapeutic use of prescription and nonprescription medications.
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MPA 5142 - Psychosocial Elements of Wellness
2 Credit Hours
The societal determinants of health, illness and disease are explored as a continuum of community care, a promotion of cultural sensitivity and an enrichment of the clinician-patient relationship.
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MPA 5162 - Introduction to Clinical Medicine I
5 Credit Hours
This course is designed to lay the foundation for patient care through a comprehensive understanding of illness. This 3-course series in the medical sciences and related technologies addresses care of the adult, adolescent and pediatric patient beginning with common acute self-limited illnesses and progressing to more complex, well-defined chronic disorders.
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MPA 5165 - Medical Diagnostics II
3 Credit Hours
This course introduces and assesses clinical competency of specified skills, diagnostic modalities, and interventions related to professional responsibilities and practices in patient care.
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MPA 5193 - Clinical Assessment and Reasoning II
4 Credit Hours
This course introduces the use of examination techniques and equipment used during a patient-centered physical examination and emphasizes the relationship of the exam to the history to aid in developing competency and clinical judgment in clinical assessment. It also promotes a working knowledge base for integrating information into decision-making, diagnosis hypothesis, clinical reasoning, and data resolution skills through cooperative learning strategies and selected clinical topics.
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MPA 5213 - Clinical Pharmacology II
3 Credit Hours
Preparation for appropriate administration/prescription of medicines is accomplished through a study of drug classifications, pharmacodynamic actions and rationale for therapeutic use of prescription and nonprescription medications.
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MPA 5235 - Medical Diagnostics III
2 Credit Hours
This course introduces and assesses clinical competency of specified skills, diagnostic modalities, and interventions related to professional responsibilities and practices in patient care.
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MPA 5253 - Introduction to Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Medicine
2 Credit Hours
This course introduces population epidemiology and decision-making theory, followed by an introduction to and application of the principles of evidence-based medicine to patient care.
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MPA 5263 - Introduction to Clinical Medicine II
5 Credit Hours
Designed to lay the foundation for patient care through a comprehensive understanding of illness. This 3-course series in the medical sciences and related technologies addresses care of the adult, adolescent and pediatric patient beginning with common acute self-limited illnesses and progressing to more complex, well-defined chronic disorders.
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MPA 5295 - Clinical Assessment and Reasoning III
5 Credit Hours
This course integrates the patient-centered history-taking and physical examination skills presented in Clinical Assessment and Reasoning I and II and emphasizes differential formulation in the context of problem-focused encounters. A systematic approach is used in studying the comprehensive and problem-oriented clinical assessment of various patient populations within simulated cases.
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MPA 5314 - Patient Counseling and Education
2 Credit Hours
This course builds on knowledge gained in clinical science courses by providing the student with the skills necessary to educate patients about their disease processes, help patients become a partner in their own healthcare and guide patients toward health-promoting behavior.
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MPA 5341 - Legal and Medical Ethical Issues in Medicine
2 Credit Hours
This course examines the relationships and impact of health law and medical ethics in healthcare by analyzing case studies of contemporary health issues.
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MPA 5342 - Business of Medicine
1 Credit Hours
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a future provider’s perspective of the US health care system.
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MPA 5364 - Introduction to Clinical Medicine III
5 Credit Hours
Designed to lay the foundation for patient care through a comprehensive understanding of illness. This 3-course series in the medical sciences and related technologies addresses care of the adult, adolescent and pediatric patient beginning with common acute self-limited illnesses and progressing to more complex, well-defined chronic disorders.
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