48 Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine—Osteopathic Medicine Program in hospitals and clinics. In this way, this pathology course provides the bridge between medical education and clinical training by providing a scientific foundation of the etiology, pathogenesis, morphologic alterations, and effects of diseases. The course consists of the fundamental principles of general pathology as they apply to cell injury, inflammation, and repair; hemodynamic disorders; the local and systemic pathology of infectious diseases; immunopathology; systemic genetic diseases; neoplasia; and the aging process. (1.5 credit hours) COM 5082—Fundamentals of Pharmacology This 30-hour course consists of basic pharmacological concepts and principles needed for the applied clinical courses that follow. (2.0 credit hours) COM 5083—Principles of Radiology This course provides an overview of common imaging modalities used in clinical practice. This course utilizes a standard lecture format that may be supplemented with other learning technologies. (1.0 credit hour) COM 5121—Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP) I This course presents the first unit of a five-course sequence that addresses osteopathic theory, philosophy, and manipulative procedures. It provides an introduction to the general principles and techniques of osteopathic diagnosis of the axial skeleton and paraspinal regions. Student doctors will be exposed to basic terminology and examination skills through lecture, demonstration, and hands-on performance. (3.5 credit hours) COM 5122—Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP) II OPP II covers the second unit of a five-course sequence that addresses osteopathic theory, philosophy, and osteopathic manipulative procedures. OPP II provides an introduction to the general principles and techniques of osteopathic diagnosis of the axial skeleton and paraspinal regions, including the lumbar and thoracic spines. Student doctors will be exposed to basic terminology and examination skills through lecture, demonstration, and hands-on performance. (1.5 credit hours) COM 5125—Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP) III OPP III covers the third unit of a five-course sequence that addresses osteopathic theory, philosophy, and osteopathic manipulative procedures. OPP III introduces the general principles and techniques of osteopathic diagnosis of the axial skeleton and paraspinal regions, including the cervical spines and the rib cage. Student doctors will be exposed to basic terminology and examination skills through lecture, demonstration, and hands-on performance. (1.5 credit hours) COM 5425—Medical Procedures I This course serves to integrate the clinical skills relevant to the medical conditions learned within the systems courses. In this course, students participate in small-group, hands-on clinical procedure experiences that may include guided medical simulation scenarios. Faculty members, who demonstrate and guide the students, facilitate the small groups. The procedures focus on the real-life activities of practicing physicians. (1.0 credit hour) COM 5426—Medical Procedures II This course serves to integrate the clinical skills relevant to the medical conditions learned within the systems courses. In this course, students participate in small-group, hands-on clinical procedure experiences and may include guided medical simulation scenarios. Faculty members, who demonstrate and guide the students, facilitate the small groups. The procedures focus on the real-life activities of practicing physicians. (1.0 credit hour) COM 5802—Tobacco Use and Dependence This course will focus on providing knowledge and skills-based training to osteopathic medical students covering the following topics: (1) Health Effects of Tobacco Use, (2) Pharmacology and Drug Delivery Systems in Tobacco Cessation; (3) Nicotine Addiction; and (4) Attitude and Behavioral Changes in Tobacco Cessation. (1.0 credit hour) COM 5830—Physical Diagnosis I Students will learn the components of a patient history and physical examination and will develop effective interviewing techniques and physical examination skills. The course will consist of assigned readings, lectures, and practical training sessions in which diagnostic techniques and ultrasound basics will be practiced and performed by students under faculty assistance and supervision. Simulation manikins and standardized patients will also be utilized for students to perform a modified history and physical examination. Students will be able to recognize normal findings in a healthy patient, as well as some abnormal findings that may represent disease. In addition, they will begin to develop proper documentation skills for both patient history and physical exam findings. This will be accomplished through a series of “write-ups” on the various history and physical exam areas taught throughout the semester. (1.5 credit hours) COM 5840—Physical Diagnosis II Students will continue to learn the components of a patient history and physical examination and will develop effective interviewing techniques and physical examination skills. The course will consist of assigned readings, lectures, and practical training sessions in which diagnostic techniques will be practiced and performed by students under faculty assistance and supervision. Simulation manikins and standardized patients will also be utilized for students to perform a modified history and physical examination. Students will be able to recognize normal findings in a healthy patient, as well as some abnormal findings that may represent disease. In addition, they will begin to develop proper
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