56 Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine—Osteopathic Medicine Program Clinical Course Descriptions— Elective Rotations COM 8000A—Elective Rotation A COM 8000B—Elective Rotation B COM 8000C—Elective Rotation C COM 8000D—Elective Rotation D COM 8000E—Elective Rotation E COM 8000F—Elective Rotation F Each of these courses encompasses one four-week block of the 48 credit hours of electives that are required in the fourth year of medical school. During this time, students may choose from a variety of medical specialties and subspecialties, but may not do more than 12 weeks in the same specific discipline. Electives may be arranged in either two-week or four-week time periods, but each two-week rotation must occur sequentially with another two-week rotation to comprise one complete fourweek time period. (8.0 credit hours each) COM 8009—Emergency Medicine This is a two- to four-week elective where students gain exposure to a variety of emergency room systems, including both operational and practical issues. The student will learn the fundamentals of emergency room care. (4.0–8.0 credit hours) COM 8009A—Emergency Medicine: Medical Toxicology The division runs a four-week rotation introducing emergency residents to the care of poisoned, intoxicated, or exposed patients, including recognizing toxidromes, appropriate use of laboratory testing, familiarity with antidotes, decontamination techniques, and disposition that is a required part of the Emergency Medicine Residency Program syllabus. (4.0–8.0 credit hours) COM 8009B—Emergency Medicine: Pediatric Emergency Medicine The clerkship will expose the student to a variety of emergency room systems, including both operational and practical issues as related to and applied to the pediatric patient. The student will learn the fundamentals of emergency room care in this patient population. (4.0–8.0 credit hours) COM 8011—Otolaryngology The clerkship will expose the student to otolaryngology through lectures; interactive participatory groups; clinical rounds; operative experiences; and other formats leading to the understanding of the structure, function, pathology, and performance of ENT (otolaryngology) surgery and nonoperative otolaryngology as it relates to the diagnosis and treatment of ENT lesions. There will be a practical element of the rotation such that the student is introduced to basic and intermediate nonoperative, preoperative, operative, and postoperative otolaryngology and otolaryngology surgery care, practice, and critical skills as they pertain to ENT pathology. The clerkship is designed to promote the understanding of the relationship between surgery; specialized ENT conditions and ENT surgery; and the patient in the nonoperative, preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, including indications and contraindications for otolaryngologic surgery. The course will assist the student in preparing for the clinical questions on the COMLEX-USA and other licensing examinations. (4.0–8.0 credit hours) COM 8011A—Otolaryngology: Otology/Neurotology The clerkship will consist of lectures, interactive participatory groups, clinical rounds, operative experience, and other formats leading to the understanding of the structure, function, pathology, and performance of ENT (otolaryngology) surgery and nonoperative otolaryngology as it relates to the diagnosis and treatment of ENT lesions, especially as it relates to the ear, hearing, and vestibular apparatus. There will be a practical element of the rotation such that the student is introduced to basic and intermediate nonoperative, preoperative, operative, and postoperative otolaryngology and otolaryngology surgery care, practice, and critical skills as they pertain to ENT pathology and hearing and vestibular functions. The clerkship is designed to promote the understanding of the relationship between surgery; specialized ENT conditions and ENT surgery; and the patient in the nonoperative, preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, including indications and contraindications for otolaryngologic surgery. The course will assist the student in preparing for the clinical questions on the COMLEX-USA and other licensing examinations. (4.0–8.0 credit hours) COM 8011B—Otolaryngology: Pediatric Otolaryngology The clerkship will expose the student to the practice of medicine in the inpatient and ambulatory environments. Students will be engaged in the care of patients under the direct supervision of a physician certified in a specialty. (4.0–8.0 credit hours) COM 8012—Family Medicine Family medicine is a primary care medical specialty that provides continual and comprehensive health care for the individual and the family. It integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences with a broad understanding of all health care disciplines. The scope of family medicine encompasses all ages, sexes, and organ systems. It deals with every disease entity and includes an understanding and application of the principles of osteopathic medicine. It places in the forefront of medical care the advancement of wellness and the prevention of disease and promotes advocacy for the benefit of its patients. Family physicians possess unique attitudes, skills, and knowledge that qualify them to provide
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