NSU HPD Catalog 2023-2024

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine—Osteopathic Medicine Program 49 documentation skills for both patient history and physical exam findings. This will be accomplished through a series of “writeups” and SOAP notes on the various history and physical exam areas taught throughout the semester. (1.5–4.5 credit hours, depending on student’s class) COM 5850—Medical Immunology This course will be presented in a lecture/required readings format. This immunology course covers both innate and adaptive immune responses of humans, with a focus on the host’s interaction with an environment containing a variety of potential pathogens. In addition, other aspects of immunology, such as immunodeficiency disorders, autoimmune disorders, hypersensitivities, and graft rejection, are presented. (1.5–2.0 credit hours, depending on student’s class) COM 5851—Integumentary System This course introduces students to clinical aspects and treatments of skin diseases, infections of the skin, skin pathology, neoplastic disorders of the skin, burn management, plastic surgery, and cutaneous manifestations of systemic disorders. It consists of lectures supplemented by visual materials, pathology slides, and independent study assignments. (2.0–2.5 credit hours, depending on student’s class) COM 5855—Hematopoietic and Lymphoreticular System Through both traditional and interactive, case-based lectures, this course introduces students to the diagnosis and management of diseases of the hematopoietic and lymphoreticular system, including anemias, disorders of coagulation, leukemias, and lymphomas and introductory oncology topics of oncogenesis and cancer therapeutics. Pathogens affecting the hematopoietic and lymphoreticular systems will be presented in both lecture and independent study assignments. Indications for, and adverse reactions to, blood transfusion will also be addressed. (2.0–2.5 credit hours, depending on student’s class) COM 5860—Respiratory System This course presents the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of selected respiratory disorders; infectious disorders; and neoplasms of the respiratory system. Ventilatory functions and management of respiratory failure are described. Speakers are from the departments of Family Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Microbiology, Nutrition, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, OPP, and Surgery, including the Division of Otorhinolaryngology. The course consists of lectures supplemented by independent study assignments. (3.5–4.0 credit hours, depending on student’s class) COM 5861—Cardiovascular System This course covers the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of selected cardiovascular disorders. Lectures are given in an integrated fashion by faculty members from multiple departments and disciplines, so that clinical aspects, pathophysiology of diseases, and disorders of each system are addressed. Topic presentations have been aligned between courses within the academic block. The course consists of lectures supplemented by independent study assignments. (5.0–5.5 credit hours, depending on student’s class) COM 5862—Gastrointestinal System This course covers pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of gastrointestinal diseases, as well as diseases of the liver and biliary system. The instruction involves the participation of faculty members from multiple departments. The course consists of lectures supplemented by independent study assignments. (3.5–4.0 credit hours, depending on student’s class) COM 5870—Interdisciplinary Education and Professionalism I This course encompasses curricular concepts that run through the clinical science courses to include areas such as public health, health informatics, ethics and professionalism (leadership), humanism, humanities, research, genomics, and integrative medicine. In addition to these concepts, students will be exposed to various disciplines in the health field and how they are interrelated. Students will also be required to participate in a variety of professional activities. (2.5 credit hours) COM 5990—Preclinical Medical Science Review This course is a self-study course to assist students in developing lifelong learning skills. The basic science content review module is an open-ended, self-directed module that allows the student to identify specific content areas for review. Knowledge is assessed at the completion of the module utilizing a self-assessment quiz. (1.0 credit hour) COM 6000—Principles of Clinical Medicine I This course is composed of several components and uses multiple learning modalities. It begins in the fall semester and continues as Principles of Clinical Medicine II during the winter semester. The components of the course include Interactive Learning Group (ILG) problem-based, smallgroup sessions using patient cases for discussion and analysis with a clinical facilitator; Clinical Skills Exams (CSE); and a one-on-one student experience with simulated patients who have been trained to portray medical problems, as well as patient simulation and interpersonal skills programs. (1.5 credit hours) COM 6001—Principles of Clinical Medicine II This course is a continuation of Principles of Clinical Medicine I, which began in the fall semester. It is composed of several components, uses multiple learning modalities, and continues during the winter semester. The components of the course include Interactive Learning Group (ILG), problem-based, small-group sessions using patient cases for discussion and analysis with a clinical facilitator; Clinical Skills Exams

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