Students will engage in a case-based learning approach in order to better understand a variety of pediatric hematology/oncology conditions such as disorder of coagulation, leukemia, anemia, and lymphoma. Course will involve case discussions, didactic lectures, and observation of common laboratory procedures. In addition, students will be able to interact with pediatric hematology/oncology faculty in order to ask questions about career path in this area.
This elective will expose students to atypical child development through observation and interaction under the guidance of childcare development professionals.
This course will provide the student with a working understanding of pharmacology and pharmaco-therapeutics as applied to dental practice. Further, this course includes the pharmacology of drugs that affect the central nervous system, autonomic nervous system, cardiovascular system and endocrine function. Students will become familiar with drugs used in dental practice and the drugs that the patients may be taking for medical conditions.
This course is a seminar review and an update of pharmacologic topics. A National Board examination package has been assembled from the last 7 released exams. The questions are grouped according to topics and questions are identified by year. At each session, students will register their responses to selected questions (either exact or modifications of those which have appeared on the National Board Examinations) utilizing a computerized program. The program allows instantaneous display of percentile distribution of answers to each question and thereby class performance on each question. After students have attempted each question and results have been displayed, the faculty will provide information as to why a particular answer is correct and the distracters are wrong. The extent of discussion for each question will depend on the class performance on each question. Approximately 25-30 questions on designated topics will be attempted during each scheduled session.
This course will provide the student with a working understanding of pharmacology and pharmaco-therapeutics as applied to dental practice. Further, this course includes the pharmacology of drugs that affect the central nervous system, autonomic nervous system, cardiovascular system and endocrine function. Students will become familiar with drugs used in dental practice and the drugs that the patients may be taking for medical conditions.
This course is a seminar review and an update of pharmacologic topics. A National Board examination package has been assembled from the last 7 released exams. The questions are grouped according to topics and questions are identified by year. At each session, students will register their responses to selected questions (either exact or modifications of those which have appeared on the National Board Examinations) utilizing a computerized program. The program allows instantaneous display of percentile distribution of answers to each question and thereby class performance on each question. After students have attempted each question and results have been displayed, the faculty will provide information as to why a particular answer is correct and the distracters are wrong. The extent of discussion for each question will depend on the class performance on each question. Approximately 25-30 questions on designated topics will be attempted during each scheduled session.
Prerequisite: Medical Course in Pharmacology
Expand knowledge and understanding of selected areas of pharmacology and therapeutics. Students may elect to study in-depth a specific area in Pharmacology and Toxicology under the guidance of one or more faculty members most familiar with that specific area.
Prerequisite: Approval by faculty member with whom research will be done
Opportunity to participate in research programs being conducted by members of the faculty of the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology
Prerequisites: Medical Course in Pharmacology
Goals: Expand knowledge and understanding of toxins’ actions and their clinical management. Students will participate in discussion and review of several aspects of toxicology including heavy metals, gaseous poisons, industrial and agricultural chemicals, poisonous plants and venoms. Emphasis is on human toxicology and includes selected reports to be presented by enrollees.
Prerequisites: Medical Course in Pharmacology.
Better understanding of the actions and clinical uses of important classes or drugs and modes of drug delivery, allow students to reflect on and solve problems
encountered with clinical therapeutics.
Prerequisite: Medical Course in Pharmacology.
Students will participate in discussions and review of aspects of toxicology including heavy metal, gaseous poisons, industrial and agricultural chemicals, poisonous plans and venoms. Emphasis on human toxicology and includes selected reports to be presented by enrollees.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 5
College Restrictions: Medicine Major Restrictions: Medicine Level Restrictions: Professional Semester
Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group
Prerequisites: Completion of SGS Core Curriculum.
Current concepts and trends in pharmacological science and research. Covers all areas of pharmacology.
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
Prerequisites: Completion of SGS Core Curriculum.
This course is interdisciplinary with an emphasis on current techniques, concepts and trends in drug discovery today. Strategies for deciphering a drug target and for discovering new classes of drugs and therapies will be the main themes of the course.
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
Prerequisites: Admission in a graduate program.
The student works with individual faculty members on a specific investigative research problem. This provides an introduction to analytical techniques and the scientific method in action.
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Major Restrictions: Pharmacology Program Restrictions: DPHIL_PHAR-Pharmacology Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
The student works closely with his/her major advisor on an in-depth study of a research problem of interest to both student and advisor. This course culminates in the preparation of a PhD dissertation. Permanent assignment to a specific lab with a major advisor and a defined research project.
Grade Mode: Satisfactory
Credit Hours: 1 to 12 Contact Hours: 40 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 40 Other Hours: 0
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Major Restrictions: Pharmacology Program Restrictions: DPHIL_PHAR-Pharmacology Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
Introduction to radiation physics with emphasis on radiation therapy physics. Basic principles of radiation such as radioactive decay, production of x-rays, radiation quality, radiation interaction with matter, radiation detection and measurement, and radiation safety for the medical dosimetrist are discussed. Design and principles of operation of radiation therapy equipment are included.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 4 Contact Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4
College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: MHSMD_MDOS-Medical Dosimetry, MHS_DOSM-Medical Dosimetry Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Dosimetry program.
Concepts of dose distribution in tissue and the rationale for specific patient treatment approaches and planning techniques will be presented for the medical dosimetrist. Calculation systems for photon, electron, and brachytherapy treatments are included with all modification factors for treatment devices, patient geometry, and machine parameters considered in-depth. The course is designed to augment the student’s clinical knowledge from rotations in medical dosimetry.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: MHSMD_MDOS-Medical Dosimetry Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
Advanced topics in medical dosimetry physics including; IMRT, biologic modeling, treatment planning systems QA, dose calculation algorithms, as well as current advancements in the field.
Course prerequisites: Admission to Medical Dosimetry program
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 4 Contact Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4
College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: MHSMD_MDOS-Medical Dosimetry Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
Prerequisites: Admission to PA Program
Course Description:
Instruction to equip students with strong skills in medical communication and terminology and its application to patient care.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 1 Contact Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1
College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Major Restrictions: Physician Assistant Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Physician Assistant
This course will present the skills necessary for obtaining a complete medical history and enhancing good communication among patients and healthcare team members.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2
College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Major Restrictions: Physician Assistant Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
Prerequisite: Admission to the PA Program
Course Description:
A survey course of medical genetics using case-based instruction.
Grade Mode: Normal
Credit Hours: 1 Contact Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1
College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Major Restrictions: Physician Assistant Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Physician Assistant
Prerequisites: Admission to the PA Program
Course Description:
An introductory course that explores different cultures and their perception of medical care.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 1 Contact Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1
College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Major Restrictions: Physician Assistant Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Physician Assistant
Prerequisite: Admission to the PA program.
This course helps the students explore issues of medical practice. Students debate both sides of ethical issues such as patient confidentiality, patient rights and clinical experimentation/investigation; aspects of dependent practice, and roles of other healthcare providers involved in medical team approach to medical care, legal issues, quality assurance, and risk management. Facilitates development of realistic role identity for the physician assistant.
Prerequisite: Admission to the PA program; successful completion of summer semester coursework.
Teaches the basics of history taking and physical examination skills and techniques. Introduces variations of normal and common abnormal physical findings.
Prerequisite: Admission to the PA program; successful completion of summer semester coursework.
This course presents physical examination skills and techniques. Introduces variations of normal and common abnormal physical findings. Students will also learn how to document the physical exam.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Major Restrictions: Physician Assistant Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
Prerequisite: Admission to the PA program; successful completion of summer semester coursework.
Focuses on the principles of pharmacology, mechanism of action, toxicology and drug distribution.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Clinical Medicine (PHAS 5025), or Permission of instructor.
Clinically-oriented didactic preparation for clinical rotations and future clinical practice. Etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and appropriate management of Dermatology, ENT, and Ophthalmology.
Prerequisite: Admission to the PA program; successful completion of summer and fall semester coursework.
Clinical training using both real and standardized patients for obtaining histories and performing physical exams. Enhances acquisition of skills necessary to formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan using case-based instruction.
Prerequisite: Admission to the PA Program, successful completion of summer and fall semester coursework.
General survey of fundamental principles underlying human behavior, development, learning, memory, motivation, and social and abnormal behavior. Emphasis on improving communication skills, integrating knowledge of psychosocial principles and clinical diagnosis using case-based instruction.
Prerequisites: Admission to the PA Program, successful completion of summer and fall semester coursework.
General principles of pharmacotherapeutics as related to medications used in treatment of injury or disease conditions affecting body systems discussed in PAD 5120 using case-based instruction.
Prerequisites: Admission to the PA Program, successful completion of summer and fall semester coursework.
Clinically-oriented didactic preparation for clinical rotations and future clinical practice. Etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and appropriate management of selected disease entities in GI, cardiovascular, pulmonary, GU and neurology using case-based instruction.
Prerequisites: Admission to Physician Assistant Program, SAHS 7110 Principles of Human Physiology.
Advanced concepts in human physiology will be presented in lecture format; topics will correlate with organ systems being taught in Clinical Medicine II.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 1 Contact Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1
College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant
Prerequisites: Admission to the PA Program, successful completion of summer and fall semester coursework.
Clinical training using both real and standardized patients for obtaining histories and performing physical exams. Enhances acquisition of skills necessary to formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan using case-based instruction. Continuation of PHAS 5140.
Prerequisites: Admission to the PA Program, successful completion of summer, fall and spring semester coursework.
General principles of pharmacotherapeutics as related to medications used in treatment of injury or disease conditions affecting body systems discussed in PHAS 5130, 5220 & 5310 using care-based instruction.
Prerequisites: Admission to the PA Program, successful completion of summer, fall and spring semester coursework.
Clinically-oriented didactic preparation for clinical rotations and future clinical practice. Etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and appropriate management of selected disease entities in hematology, oncology, Ob/Gyn, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Infectious Disease using case-based instruction.
Prerequisites: Admission to Physician Assistant Program, SAHS 7110.
Advanced concepts in human physiology will be presented in lecture format, topics will correlate with organ systems being taught in Clinical Medicine Series.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 1 Contact Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1
College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant
Prerequisites: Admission to the PA Program, successful completion of summer, fall and spring semester coursework.
Clinically oriented didactic course used as a foundation for clinical rotations in emergency medicine. Focus on common acute conditions encountered in primary care and surgical settings. Primary goals are to present concepts and principles which characterize discipline of emergency medicine and to provide basic ER skills using case-based instruction.
Prerequisites: Admission to the PA Program, successful completion of summer, fall and spring semester coursework.
Clinically oriented didactic and lab skills course used as a foundation for clinical rotations in surgery and emergency medicine. Focus on common surgical conditions encountered in surgical settings. Primary goals are to present concepts and principles which characterize disciplines of surgery and to provide basic surgical skills using case-based instruction.
Prerequisites: Admission to the PA Program, successful completion of summer, fall and spring semester coursework.
Clinical training using both real and standardized patients for obtaining histories and performing physical exams. Enhances acquisition of skills necessary to formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan using case-based instruction. Continuation course of PHAS 5230.
Prerequisites: Admission to the PA Program, successful completion of summer, fall and spring semester coursework.
Instruction to equip students with the necessary skills to understand basic research methods, epidemiology concepts and its application to patient care using evidence-based medicine practices and case-based instruction.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of PA didactic coursework.
Application of basic medical knowledge to problems and situations encountered in internal medicine practice. Data base collection, formulation of complete problem list, and participation in daily rounds and management of patient problems provides awareness of complexity of disease processes and differential diagnosis.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of PA didactic coursework.
Assignment to surgical team to learn routine surgical management of both inpatients and outpatients. Emphasis on preoperative evaluation and preparatory procedures, assisting at the operating table, and management of patients from preoperative period through to discharge.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of PA didactic coursework.
Assignment to an orthopedic surgical team to learn routine management of both inpatients and outpatients. Emphasis on preoperative evaluation and preparatory procedures, assisting at the operating table, and management of patients from preoperative period through to discharge.
Course prerequisites: Completion of didactic phase of PA Curriculum.
Course Description: Emphasis on outpatient evaluation and treatment of conditions common at family medicine/primary care level. Appropriate health maintenance measures for different age groups.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of PA didactic coursework.
Evaluation and management of emergency and surgical problems of ambulatory patient. Emergency room setting facilitates experience in initial evaluation of acute medical and surgical conditions, performance of problem-specific examinations and minor surgical skills.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of PA didactic coursework.
Assigned to institutional setting or community-based pediatric site with emphasis on communication skills and relating sensitively to children and parents. Normal growth and development, pediatric preventive medicine, and evaluation and management of common childhood illnesses.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of PA didactic coursework.
Assignment to psychiatric and/or behavioral clinical inpatient or outpatient setting. Placement facilitates acquisition of communication and behavioral modification skills useful in primary care settings.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of PA didactic coursework.
Common gynecological problems, pregnancy and delivery. Assisting at operating table may be significant aspect of rotation. Emphasis on clinical experience with cancer detection techniques, abnormal menstruation and bleeding, infections, and contraception counseling.
Prerequisites, successful completion of PA didactic and clinical coursework.
Focus on clinical settings in area of student’s medical vocational interest.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of PA didactic coursework.
Focus on completing research or community service learning project and developing skills as a teacher/educator with field experience.
Prerequisites: Permission of the Physician Assistant Department.
Independent study will provide additional or initial exposure to course material under faculty supervision.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 1 to 12
Major Restrictions: Physician Assistant Degree Restrictions: Master of Physician Assistant
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. program.
A course for healthcare professionals on the non-technical aspects of healthcare. Examples of topics to be covered are areas in quality assurance, risk management, Medicaid, Medicare, other third party payers, home healthcare, malpractice, ethics, etc.
Prerequisite: Admission to a Masters Program
Focus of course is on primary care Geriatrics. It will be conducted in a symposium format with opportunity for class/group discussion. There will be take-home assignments including a take-home examination. This will be a practice case management approach.