54 Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine—Osteopathic Medicine Program management plans—including health education for patients and families and referrals. (8.0 credit hours) COM 7104—Surgery I Rotation (M3 Core) During this rotation, the student will be exposed to a variety of clinical problems routinely seen on the surgical service. Emphasis will be placed on preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative management of the patient. In the operating room, the student will practice aseptic techniques, operating room principles, and assisting in surgery (8.0 credit hours) COM 7110—Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation (M3 Core) Obstetrics and gynecology is the medical specialty that provides care for those problems unique to women dealing with diseases of the reproductive tract and with pregnancy. The rotation acquaints the student with the concepts and practices utilized in this care. It is intended that the student becomes familiar with techniques and procedures used in this specialty, as well as with diagnosis and management of commonly encountered obstetrical and gynecological problems. (8.0 credit hours) COM 7131—Pediatrics I Rotation (M3 Core) Pediatrics is the study of the comprehensive care of the growing child. This includes screening for proper growth and development, preventive health care, and the recognition and management of illnesses in infants, children, and adolescents. The emphasis in pediatrics is on learning to perceive the child as a dynamic, growing, and developing patient. All aspects of the child’s health are based upon the foundation formed during previous periods of growth. As pediatricians, it will be vital for students to be cognizant of these changes and to assist in maximizing health in each of these stages through health screening, anticipatory guidance, and preventative medicine techniques. In this way, they can assure the best future for maturing, young patients. (8.0 credit hours) COM 7132—Pediatrics II Rotation (M3 Core) Pediatrics is the study of the comprehensive care of the growing child. This includes screening for proper growth and development, preventive health care, and the recognition and management of illnesses in infants, children, and adolescents. The emphasis in pediatrics is on learning to perceive the child as a dynamic, growing, and developing patient. All aspects of the child’s health are based upon the foundation formed during previous periods of growth. As pediatricians, it is vital for us to be cognizant of these changes, and to assist in maximizing health in each of these stages through health screening, anticipatory guidance, and preventative medicine techniques. In this way, we can assure the best future for our maturing, young patients. Students have the option of completing this rotation live or virtually. (8.0 credit hours) COM 7151—Rural and Urban Underserved Medicine I Rotation (M3 Core) This course addresses the applicable core competencies of patient care, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, OPP, medical knowledge, and systems-based practice. (8.0 credit hours) COM 7152—Rural and Urban Underserved Medicine II Rotation (M3 Core) This course addresses the applicable core competencies of patient care, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, OPP, medical knowledge, and systems-based practice. (8.0 credit hours) COM 8004—Senior Seminar This course consists of a series of presentations prior to graduation that reinforce knowledge and skills useful for the internship experience. Topics include medical economics, risk management, on-call medication, physician impairment, professional liability, medical licensure, and emergency management. A mock trial is presented. (1.0 credit hour) COM 8007—Come Home Day III All NSU-KPCOM fourth-year medical students will be required to return to NSU’s HPD Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus once during the fall term to participate in scheduled interactive sessions. These interactive sessions are hands-on OPP Seminars that are case based and clinically driven. The scheduling of these sessions will be managed by the Department of Osteopathic Principles and Practice, using an online scheduling system. Each date will have a maximum capacity. Students may choose to coordinate attendance at the OPP Seminar with on-campus COMAT testing. Students are excused from clinical rotation responsibilities during the time of their scheduled OPP Seminars. (1.0 credit hour) COM 8008—Come Home Day IV All NSU-KPCOM fourth-year medical students will be required to return to NSU’s HPD Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus once during the winter term to participate in scheduled interactive sessions. These interactive sessions are hands-on OPP Seminars that are case based and clinically driven. The scheduling of these sessions will be managed by the Department of Osteopathic Principles and Practice, using an online scheduling system. Each date will have a maximum capacity. Students may choose to coordinate attendance at the OPP Seminar with on-campus COMAT testing. Students are excused from clinical rotation responsibilities during the time of their scheduled OPP Seminars. (1.0 credit hour)
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