50 Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine—Osteopathic Medicine Program (CSE), cumulative examinations midway and at the end of the semester involving multiple clinical stations; lectures on male and female physical examinations; and guided, practical sessions for male and female examinations. (1.5 credit hours) COM 6009—Clinical Reasoning I This interactive, case-based course, delivered by faculty members from diverse disciplines, will develop and enhance student clinical reasoning skills. The learning sessions will guide students to strengthen the clinical thought processes necessary to effectively diagnose and manage patients. By working through presentations of clinical cases, the course will also reinforce the fund of knowledge of prior coursework, using a variety of medical presentations and diagnoses. Professionalism, humanism, and cultural competency in medical care will also be addressed throughout the cases in this course. (1.5 credit hours) COM 6010—Clinical Reasoning II Through interactive learning sessions, this course will review and incorporate key medical concepts and topics covered in foundational and clinical science courses. Interactive application of this material will help strengthen the student’s skills in effectively diagnosing and managing patients. (1.5 credit hours) COM 6011—Medical Neuroanatomy This course will introduce students to structural, functional, and developmental features of the human nervous system, with an emphasis on clinical concepts. It includes a combination of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology and serves as a foundation and introduction to neurology. (3.0 credit hours) COM 6045—Business of Medicine This course exposes students to various aspects of the business and politics of medicine and includes the understanding of the structure of the federal and state government, the political system, the U.S. health care approach, and the regulatory bodies affecting the practice of osteopathic medicine. In addition, contracts, practice, marketing, electronic medical record (EMR), and insurance will be covered. (1.0 credit hour) COM 6055—Human Sexuality This course is designed to familiarize students with the field of human sexuality, with emphasis on the physiologicalpsychological and clinical aspects of sexuality. At the end of the course, students should be knowledgeable about human sexuality and understand a physician’s role in addressing sexual problems commonly found in clinical practice. (1.0 credit hour) COM 6065—Research Practicum The main objectives of this course are to prepare students for advanced research by examining how to plan, conduct, and report on empirical investigations. The course will cover techniques applicable to each of the steps of a research project, including formulating research questions, building a hypothesis, analyzing data (using both qualitative and quantitative methods), building evidence, assessing validity, and publishing. It will also cover ethics, plagiarism, and copyright related to conducting research. By the end of the course, students are expected to conduct and complete a team research project. (1.0 credit hour) COM 6082—Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) PALS is an American Heart Association program that presents a systematic, interactive approach dealing with the survival of critically ill and injured children. This care includes a broad spectrum of services, from early identification of problems through prehospital, hospital, and rehabilitative care. (1.0 credit hour) COM 6090— Geriatrics/Geriatrics System This course of instruction provides an overview of geriatric problems or syndromes, in a variety of care settings, affecting older adults, using a case-based approach, with an emphasis on differential diagnosis, systematic evaluation, and management incorporating the interprofessional team. Concepts of physiological changes with aging, psychosocial, and functional aspects, as well as their effects on general medical disorders, will be incorporated into the lectures. (1.0–1.5 credit hours, depending on student’s class) COM 6105—Endocrine System This course presents the pathophysiology, biochemistry, diagnosis, and management of hormonal disorders. It explores neoplastic, autoimmune, degenerative, and infectious diseases of the endocrine glands, as well as their systematic evaluation and management. Lectures are integrated, so that pathophysiology of diseases and disorders of each system, as well as clinical aspects, including diagnosis and treatment, are addressed. The knowledge base will be presented in a blended format to include case scenarios, an algorithmic approach to diagnosis, interpretation of laboratory data, and self-study. When possible, a patient-centered approach to management will be provided. (3.0–3.5 credit hours, depending on student’s class) COM 6107—Musculoskeletal System This course introduces students to diseases and other disorders of the immune and musculoskeletal systems; the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of rheumatologic disorders (including autoimmunity and inflammatory arthritis); orthopedics; and physical medicine and rehabilitation. Pathology, pharmacology, osteopathic principles and practice, evidence-based treatments, instruction in basic procedures, and independent reading assignments will be integrated into this course. (1.5–2.0 credit hours, depending on student’s class)
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