May 05, 2024

2016-2017 Augusta University Graduate and Professional Catalog

2016-2017 Augusta University Graduate and Professional Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Orthodontics - Resident
	ORTR 8220 - Diagnosis and Treatment Planning II Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 10 Lab Hours: 250 College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	ORTR 8330 - Diagnosis and Treatment Planning III Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 4 Other Contact Hours: 3 College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	ORTR 9010 - Classic and Current Literature Review I Literature Review Research Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	ORTR 9020 - Classis and Current Literature Review II Literature Review Defense of Completed Cases Research Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 17 Lab Hours: 425 College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	ORTR 9110 - Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment IV Clinical Orthodontics Surgical Orthodontics Graduate Teaching Assistant Screening Orthodontic Patients Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	ORTR 9120 - Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment V Clinical Orthodontics Surgical Orthodontics Graduate Teaching Assistant Screening Orthodontic Patients Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 20 Lab Hours: 500 College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	ORTR 9210 - ABO Treatment Plan Assessment I Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	ORTR 9220 - ABO Treatment Plan Assessment II Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 10 Lab Hours: 250 College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Pathology
	PATH 5002 - University Hospital Pathology Laboratory Prerequisite: Phase II Electives will be offered in most phases of practice of pathology including surgical pathology, autopsies, hematology, blood banking, chemistry, bacteriology, immunopathology or cytology. Special work will be assigned to the student for background purposes. Can be offered singularly or in combination. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 7 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PATH 5003 - Surgical Pathology Externship Prerequisite: Phase II To participate in all activities of Surgical Pathology. Students will function as supervised residents. They will participate in the examination of tissues and the rendering of diagnoses to clinicians. Students will be part of modern surgical pathology. Limited responsibility under supervision will be commensurate with ability. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 10 Lab Hours: 40 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PATH 5005 - Transfusion Medicine Understanding general principles of transfusion therapy and therapeutic apheresis. Blood donation and Hematopoietic Progenitor Cell (HPC) therapy/collection principles. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 10 Lab Hours: 40 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PATH 5007 - Cancer Cytogenetics Prerequisites: Phase II Cytogenetics is an important part of Pathology. It is now well documented that cytogenetic analysis is an independent diagnostic and prognostic indicator in human cancer, particularly leukemia and lymphoma (and a few solid tumors). This program is designed to acquaint the student to cancer cytogenetics and its clinical application in diagnosis and in the management of the cancer patient Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 7 Lab Hours: 40 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PATH 5009 - Clinical Pathology Externship Prerequisite: Phase II This elective is based on the practical application of clinical laboratory methods and evaluation of results. This objective will be pursued through patient rounds, interpretation of laboratory data, participation in patient treatment, particularly the use of blood and blood components, the development of tests and their evaluation as to future clinical utilization. An opportunity to learn the techniques of Hematology, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry, Microscopy, Immunohematology and Blood Banking will be available. This elective includes hands-on instruction. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 1 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PATH 5011 - Neuropathology Externship Prerequisite: Phase II This is a basic neuropathology course designed only for a student who intends to choose pathology, neurosurgery, neurology, or other neurological science related fields as a subspecialty in his medical career. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PATH 5014 - Pathology Off-Campus Externship Prerequisite: Phase II There will be opportunity to work in selected areas of Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology, including such fields as Surgical Pathology, Autopsy, Hematology, Blood Banking, and Microbiology in specified programs arranged with an offering pathologist. Students will have the opportunity to participate in intra- and inter-departmental conferences. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab Hours: 5 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PATH 5016 - Anatomic Pathology Externship Prerequisite: Phase II Pathology This elective will provide the student opportunity to work with a preceptor who will give the student training in their field of specialty and in the practice of Pathology. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 7 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PATH 5018 - Gastrointestinal Pathology Goal is to help students develop a basic familiarity with needle biopsies of the liver and endoscopic biopsies of the alimentary tract. Objectives are to obtain knowledge of Gastrointestinal Pathology. Students will participate in routine microscopic sign-out of biopsies and surgical specimens. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 7 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PATH 5019 - Clinical Microbiology Externship Prerequisite: A Medical Microbiology Course An area of mutual interest will be explored through research, literature review, hands-on evaluation, discussions with other laboratories, etc. A written document of the findings will be produced for internal use and ideally for presentation and publication. Alternately, practical training in one or more areas of clinical microbiology can be arranged to meet the individual needs of each student. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PATH 5023 - Basic Cardiovascular Pathology Prerequisites: Phase II To structurally cover cardiology and vascular diseases, both adult and congenital within context of their specific pathologic manifestations. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 7 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PATH 5025 - Pathology Research Prerequisite: Phase II Pathology This elective consists of research experience in selected areas of pathology through special arrangement with a member of the faculty of the department of Pathology. Arrangements should be made by the student with a member of the faculty. A description of the proposed project must be submitted to and approved by Dr. Stephen Peiper, Ext 2923. A copy of the description must accompany the Green Sheet. If the duration of the elective is more than one month, students only receive credit for a one month elective. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 10 Lab Hours: 30 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PATH 5026 - Southeast Georgia Health System Provide students with an opportunity to rotate through a busy pathology department and experience the full array of daily functions undertaken in such a department Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 11 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PATH 5027 - Clinical Hematology Externship This course will help the student understand the operation of a Clinical Hematology lab and thereby promote effective utilization. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 15 Other Contact Hours: 1 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Major Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PATH 5028 - Introduction to Pathology Provides students with an opportunity to rotate through a busy pathology department and experience the full array of daily functions undertaken in such a department. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 7 Other Contact Hours: 9 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Level Restrictions: Professional Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PATH 5085 - Phase I Elective: Cancer Cytogenetics Prerequisite: None This elective will acquaint the student to cancer cytogenetics and its clinical application in the management of the cancer patient. The student will be exposed to modern cytogenetic techniques, including cell culturing and harvesting procedures for obtaining chromosome slides, performing various chromosome banding techniques, microscopic analysis to identify normal and abnormal chromosomes, photography and computer-assisted karyotyping. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 8 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	RPAT 5000 - Pathology Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 27 Lecture Hours: 10 Lab Hours: 40 College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	RPAT 5001 - Pathology Blood Banking Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 27 Lecture Hours: 10 Lab Hours: 40 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Patient Care
	PTCR 5921 - Patient Services Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 6 College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia Fee Detail Code Description Dental Instrument Kit/Course Fee Amount 376 Fee Type FLAT Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTCR 5922 - Patient Services Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 6 College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia Fee Detail Code Description Dental Instrument Kit/Course Fee Amount 376 Fee Type FLAT Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTCR 5923 - Patient Services Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 6 College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia Fee Detail Code Description Dental Instrument Kit/Course Fee Amount 376 Fee Type FLAT Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTCR 5924 - Patient Services Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 6 College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia Fee Detail Code Description Dental Instrument Kit/Course Fee Amount 376 Fee Type FLAT Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTCR 5925 - Patient Services Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 6 College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia Fee Detail Code Description Dental Instrument Kit/Course Fee Amount 376 Fee Type FLAT Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTCR 5926 - Patient Services Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 6 College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia Fee Detail Code Description Dental Instrument Kit/Course Fee Amount 376 Fee Type FLAT Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTCR 5927 - Patient Services Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 6 College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia Fee Detail Code Description Dental Instrument Kit/Course Fee Amount 376 Fee Type FLAT Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTCR 5928 - Patient Services Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 6 College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia Fee Detail Code Description Dental Instrument Kit/Course Fee Amount 376 Fee Type FLAT Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTCR 5929 - Patient Services Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 6 College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia Fee Detail Code Description Dental Instrument Kit/Course Fee Amount 376 Fee Type FLAT Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTCR 5930 - Patient Services Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 6 College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia Fee Detail Code Description Dental Instrument Kit/Course Fee Amount 376 Fee Type FLAT Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTCR 5931 - Patient Services Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 6 College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia Fee Detail Code Description Dental Instrument Kit/Course Fee Amount 376 Fee Type FLAT Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTCR 5932 - Patient Services Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 6 College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia Fee Detail Code Description Dental Instrument Kit/Course Fee Amount 376 Fee Type FLAT Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTCR 5933 - Patient Services Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 0 TO 6 Other Contact Hours: 6 College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTCR 5934 - Patient Services Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 1 TO 6 Other Contact Hours: 1 TO 6 College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia Fee Detail Code Description Dental Instrument Kit/Course Fee Amount 282 Fee Type FLAT Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Patient Services
	PTSR 5702 - Patient Services Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Continuing Progress Courses Credit Hours: 0 TO 1 Other Contact Hours: 0 TO 1 Major Restrictions: Advanced Standing DMD Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTSR 5703 - Patient Services Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 2 Major Restrictions: Advanced Standing DMD Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTSR 5901 - Introduction to Patient Services Grade Mode: Normal Credit Hours: 2 TO 7 Lecture Hours: 0 TO 1 Other Contact Hours: 0 TO 4 College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTSR 5902 - Patient Services Grade Mode: Normal Credit Hours: 0 TO 1 Other Contact Hours: 0 TO 1 College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTSR 5903 - Patient Services Grade Mode: Normal Credit Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 2 College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Pediatric Dentistry
	PEDD 5001 - Preclinical Pediatric Dentistry Grade Mode: Normal Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDD 5002 - Pediatric Dentistry Seminar Grade Mode: Normal Credit Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 1 College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDD 5003 - Dentistry for the Disabled Patient Grade Mode: Normal Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDD 5601 - Preclinical Pediatric Dentistry Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Major Restrictions: Advanced Standing DMD Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDD 5602 - Pediatric Dentistry Seminar Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 1 Major Restrictions: Advanced Standing DMD Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDD 5603 - Dentistry for the Disabled Patient Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Major Restrictions: Advanced Standing DMD Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDD 5701 - Pediatric Dentistry Clinical Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Continuing Progress Courses Credit Hours: 0 TO 1 Other Contact Hours: 0 TO 1 Major Restrictions: Advanced Standing DMD Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDD 5901 - Pediatric Dentistry Clinical Grade Mode: Normal Credit Hours: 0 TO 1 Other Contact Hours: 0 TO 1 College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDD 5902 - Clinical Pediatric Dentistry Grade Mode: Normal Credit Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 4 College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Pediatric Dentistry - Resident
	PEDR 7010 - Pediatric Dentistry Didactics Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 16 Lecture Hours: 33 College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDR 7020 - Pediatric Dentistry Didactic Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 6 College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDR 7030 - Pediatric Dentistry Didactics Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 9 Lecture Hours: 7 College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDR 7120 - Clinical Pediatric Dentistry Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 22 Lab Hours: 550 College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDR 7130 - Pediatric Dentistry Clinic Clinical Patient Care Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 30 Other Contact Hours: 47 College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDR 7220 - Pediatric Dentistry Rotations Clinical patient care rotations. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 3 College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDR 8010 - Pediatric Dentistry Didactics Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDR 8020 - Pediatric Dentistry Didactic Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 8 Lecture Hours: 4 College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDR 8030 - Pediatric Dentistry Didactics Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 8 Lecture Hours: 5 College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDR 8120 - Clinical Pediatric Dentistry Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 29 Lab Hours: 725 College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDR 8130 - Pediatric Dentistry Clinic Clinical Patient Care Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 31 Other Contact Hours: 48 College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Pediatric Medicine
	PEDS 5000 - Basic Clerkship in Pediatrics Prerequisite: Successful completion of Phase II This six week pediatric clerkship provides basic education in child health. The recognition of normal developmental patterns, as well as the impact of age upon the expression of history taking, physical assessment, and laboratory interpretation within the various age groups that comprise pediatric practice. A lecture conference series accompanies the clinical rotations (nursery, ward and clinics) and is designed to teach the students how to approach common pediatric conditions including health maintenance. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 15 Lecture Hours: 28 Other Contact Hours: 45 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5001 - Neonatal Sub-I/Critical Care Prerequisite: PED 5000 The student will serve in the same capacity as a first year house officer being directly responsible for patients admitted to the Neonatal Nurseries. The student will be supervised by the senior NICU resident, the neonatal fellow, neonatal nurse practitioner and the NICU attending. Evaluation and management of high risk infants will be emphasized and special techniques and procedures used in the care of the sick newborn will be employed. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 10 Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 50 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5002 - Pediatric Off-Campus Externship Prerequisite: PED 5000 This special elective is offered to provide the student with experience in pediatrics in an off campus setting. It can be served either in a hospital or in a preceptor’s office by prior arrangement with them and the department. Selection of a setting can be best accomplished through counsel with your advisor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 7 Other Contact Hours: 40 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5004 - Off Campus Preceptorship Prerequisite: Phase II Clinical experience in child health in an off campus setting Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 15 Other Contact Hours: 40 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5005 - Pediatric Cardiology Externship Prerequisite: PED 5000 This course offers experience in the study of congenital and acquired heart disease with emphasis on the clinical manifestations and findings, and interpretation of diagnostic tests. Correlation of the anatomic malformation with the physiologic alterations are emphasized as well as the natural history and prognosis. A series of tutorial sessions and a course of ECG interpretation will be provided as well as the opportunity to attend teaching sessions within the section. Each day begins with a tutorial. The remainder of the day is devoted to the evaluation and management of infants, children and adults with congenital heart disease seen in the pediatric cardiology practice site. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 40 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5006 - Pediatric Allergy Immunology Externship Prerequisite: None Students will evaluate patients of all ages presenting with a variety of disorders ranging from common respiratory and cutaneous allergies to uncommon immunologic disorders. Students will gain experience with allergen skin testing, pulmonary function tests and microscopic examinations of sputum and nasal secretions. Two conferences and two pre-clinic lectures are presented each week. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 50 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5007 - Pediatric Research Prerequisite: None This elective consists of research experience in selected areas of pediatrics through special arrangement with the pediatric faculty. For example, if a student desires to have an in-depth experience around a procedural technique or a specific investigative methodology, he/she may arrange this with a member of the faculty. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 40 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5009 - Pediatrics Sub-I Prerequisite: PED 5000 The Pediatric substitute intern will serve as an active member (acting intern) of the Pediatric House Staff under the supervision of the Pediatric Resident and a Pediatric Faculty member. The student will have the opportunity for progressive experience in inpatient care. One student will be assigned to the General Inpatient Pediatric service, and one student will be assigned to the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology service. In December, January, February and March, there will be openings for two students on the General Inpatient Service. When signing up for this elective, please specify General or Hematology/Oncology. Due to the limited number of Pediatric Sub-Internships available at MCG, only those students who have declared for Pediatrics will be able to sign up during the first six weeks of the elective sign-up period. After this initial six-week sign up period, all students will be able to apply for any available positions, regardless of career choice. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 10 Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 50 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5010 - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology - MHUMC Savannah The student will develop his/her clinical skills by evaluating and following children and young adults with hematologic or oncologic disorders. Students will follow and manage patients admitted to the Pediatric Hem/Onc Service. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 40 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5011 - Pediatric Gastroenterology Externship Prerequisite: PED 5000 This special elective provides the student an opportunity to participate in the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal and hepatic disease in children and adolescents (acute and chronic). Patients are seen in clinic, on the inpatient wards and through the operating rooms and endoscopy suite. Topics include acute and chronic diarrhea, recurrent abdominal pain, inflammatory bowel disease, hepatitis (acute and chronic), persistent vomiting, hyperbilirubinemia, gastrointestinal bleeding, constipation, enteral and parenteral nutrition. A directed reading list will be provided to supplement “hands-on” experience. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 30 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5012 - Pediatric Elective at Memorial Health University Medical Center Prerequisite: PED 5000 The student will perform as an acting intern. The student will assume primary care responsibility for patients admitted to the Children’s Hospital under the direct supervision of the faculty. The student will participate in the evaluation and management of emergency pediatric problems. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 10 Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 50 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5013 - Pediatric Infectious Disease Externship Prerequisite: PED 5000 The Objectives of this rotation include: To provide a one month rotation on the Pediatric Infectious Disease Service in order for the student to gain greater experience in diagnosis and management of infectious diseases in infants and children. To learn how to evaluate and complete (write-up) a pediatric consult. To integrate the clinical evaluation of a child with a presumed infectious disease with appropriate microbiology tests (bacterial, fungal and viral cultures, rapid antigen testing, HIV viral load/genotype, serology, etc.) This may include some time working with microbiology technologists directly on the processing of culture specimens, evaluating growth/change in cultures, and interpreting biochemical and other tests to identify specific organisms, etc. To research and present one major topic in pediatric infectious diseases during this rotation. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 40 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5014 - Newborn Nursery Sub-I Prerequisite: PED 5000 Student will act in the same capacity as a first year house officer. Student will be responsible for admit and discharge examinations, attendance at deliveries and management of well infants and those with minor problems under the supervision of a pediatric resident and general pediatric faculty member. Four in-house call nights are required, as chosen by the student. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 10 Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 40 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5016 - University Hospital Pediatric Emergency Room Prerequisite: PED 5000 This elective offers the student exposure to a variety of presentations and problems in Pediatric Acute Care; medical illnesses, trauma, minor surgical procedures, as well as major emergencies. There will be an opportunity to assume progressive responsibility for patient care as an extern under the supervision and guidance of Emergency Room pediatricians. Emphasis is placed on experiential learning and you will follow your patients’ progress in this unique Emergency Room setting. You will be required to work every other weekend. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 10 Lecture Hours: 5 Other Contact Hours: 40 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5017 - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Externship This elective involves both outpatient and inpatient care. The student will learn how to formulate a diagnostic workup. A treatment plan will be developed and the multidisciplinary approach to patient management will be emphasized. The student will attend outpatient clinics each day and evaluate both new and established patients. Blood, spinal fluid and bone marrow smears will be reviewed. A research project can be a part of this elective if the student so desires. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 50 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5018 - Pediatric Critical Care Prerequisite: Must have completed PED 5000 with a grade of B or above This course is intended for students interested in critical care of infants and children. Students are assigned patients under the supervision of the critical care team and pediatric ICU attending. The focus of student teaching is to learn the basic skills needed for rapidly assessing and treating the critically ill child. Students are taught how to integrate a multiple organ systems approach to problem solving for such medical conditions as respiratory failure, shock, coma, pediatric trauma and care of the post-operative cardiac patient. This elective is NOT an acting internship. The setting is the Pediatric ICU at MCG Hospital. Those individuals interested in pediatrics, emergency medicine, anesthesiology or surgery are encouraged to enroll. Night call is arranged through the Pediatric ICU attending and average one night out of four. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 10 Lecture Hours: 12 Other Contact Hours: 50 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5019 - Medical Genetics Externship Prerequisites: PED 5000 Students will expand their knowledge of medical genetics, regarding inheritance of traits, genetic basis of diseases and birth defects, and how genetic disorders are diagnosed and managed. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 30 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5020 - Pediatric Endocrinology Externship Prerequisite: PED 5000 This elective is designed to familiarize the student with normal variations in pre-pubertal and pubertal growth patterns, the diagnostic approach to pediatric endocrine conditions and the ongoing management of the conditions. The weekly Pediatric Diabetes Clinics offer the student the opportunity to become familiar with the multidisciplinary approach to a chronic condition. In addition, each week there will be a discussion of a chosen topic. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 20 Other Contact Hours: 20 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5022 - Pediatric Pulmonology Externship Prerequisite: PED 5000 A four week rotation in Pediatric Pulmonology will include both inpatient consultation and outpatient management regarding patients with cystic fibrosis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, asthma, recurrent pneumonias and other common and uncommon respiratory disorders. Didactic sessions are conducted weekly with a reading list provided at the beginning of the course. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 24 Other Contact Hours: 16 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5023 - Adolescent Medicine Elective Prerequisite: PED 5000 This elective provides a concentrated student exposure to adolescent medicine in the primary care (outpatient) environment. The spectrum of care can be expected to include acute and chronic illnesses, gynecologic care, sports medicine, psychosocial and family disorders, growth problems, contraceptive counseling, issues related to adolescent sexuality, and substance abuse disorders. The instructional focus will concentrate upon accurate, extended history taking and communication skills needed to care for this challenging patient population. Recognition and appreciation of the common maladies of adolescence will be taught and their treatments will be demonstrated. Ample time is allowed for the student to review the current literature on a medical topic of interest and write a review article during the month. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 20 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5024 - Pediatric Critical Care MHUMC Savannah Prerequisite: PED 5000 This elective in pediatric critical care provides the senior medical student (acting intern) the opportunity to evaluate and manage the critically ill pediatric patient. The student will participate in the diagnosis and management of critically ill children using the history, physical examination, laboratory data and other invasive and non-invasive techniques. A physiologic approach to the evaluation and management of the critically ill patient will be taught and emphasized as it applies to pediatric critical care. Major topics to be covered include: fluid and electrolytes, closed head injury, seizures, respiratory distress/arrest, shock (cardiogenic and non-cardiogenic), poisoning/toxicology, and sepsis. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 8 Lecture Hours: 12 Other Contact Hours: 50 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5025 - Developmental Pediatrics Externship Prerequisite: PEDS 5000 Students will work daily with Dr. Carter in the Special Child Clinic caring for children with chronic medical, developmental and neuro-muscular conditions. Students will have weekly readings on developmental issues. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 12 Other Contact Hours: 50 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5027 - Neonatology Sub-Internship Prerequisite: PED 5000 The objective of the Neonatology Sub-Internship is to give the student an understanding of the practice of Neonatology. The student will be offered the opportunity to provide supervised primary care to neonates in the NICU with responsibilities similar to the NICU resident on a limited number of patients. The clinical experience will be supplemented with a core neonatal lecture series and individualized conferences with the Neonatologist. Students electing this elective should have interest in Pediatrics, Neonatology, Perinatal Medicine, Obstetrics of Intensive Care. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 10 Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 50 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5028 - Pediatric Specialty Prerequisite: PED 5000 This elective will provide the student with experiences in (a) Pediatric Cardiology, (b) Pediatric Gastroenterology, and (c) Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. (1) In Pediatric Cardiology, the student will attend outpatient pediatric cardiology clinics one or two days per week. At the end of the elective the student should be able to describe the components of the normal and abnormal pediatric cardiac examination, discuss the events of the cardiac cycle as they relate to the hemodynamics of congenital heart disease and discuss the evaluation and treatment of patients with palpitations, chest pain or syncope. (2) In Pediatric Gastroenterology, the student will attend pediatric gastroenterology clinic on or two days a week. The student will follow inpatient gastroenterology patients with the attending physician. The student will also observe endoscopic procedures and during the month will prepare a pertinent topic for discussion. (3) In Pediatric Hematology/Oncology the student will follow inpatient and outpatient hematology/oncology patients and consults. The student will be exposed to a wide variety of common pediatric hematologic disorders. The student will gain experience in performing lumbar punctures and bone marrow aspirates. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 40 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5034 - Pediatric Critical Care MHUMC Savannah Prerequisite: PED 5000 The student should learn how to evaluate and provide the basic management of acutely/critically ill infants and children. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 10 Lecture Hours: 12 Other Contact Hours: 50 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5035 - Pediatric Assistantship at Special Needs Summer Camp This unique elective allows the student to participate as part of the medical team each week in a camp setting with various medical conditions such as brain injury, chronic renal disease/solid organ transplant, hereditary bleeding disorders, cancer, asthma, emotional abuse, and congenital neuromuscular disorders. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 7 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5036 - Pediatric Sub-Specialties Externship Gain experience with the acute and chronic diseases associated with two different pediatric subspecialties. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 5 Other Contact Hours: 40 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5037 - Advanced Pediatrics In this course the students will take ownership of learning; develop a strong foundation in clinical reasoning; demonstrate understanding of improvement process and capacity for self-improvement; and work collaboratively and effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: PEDS5000 Credit Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 6 Other Contact Hours: 20 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Level Restrictions: Professional Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5038 - Spirituality and Medicine The student will research in depth a topic of his/her choice and will prepare a paper for presentation/publication. Optionally, the student may participate in clinical rounds and other activities in the Department of Pastoral Care. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 2 Program Restrictions: MD_MEDD-Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5039 - Pediatric Specialty Rotation Students will report to the Clinic and work alongside the attending that is there that day. They will see patients, present and participate in the diagnostic workup and the therapeutic decisions as directed by the attending that day. During the rotation, the student will also pick a problem that is presented at Clinic that they have an interest in, do a literature search, write a short paper on the synopsis of the literature and present a power point presentation to the appropriate attending. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 7 Lab Hours: 40 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5085 - Phase I Elective: Students in Community Prerequisite: None Students for Community Involvement (SCI) is a two-part elective focused on teaching first and second year medical students principles of preventive cardiology and then giving students an opportunity of going into classrooms throughout the state of Georgia to spread the word about preventive medicine. As part of the elective, there are a series of noon-time “Eat and Learn” lectures on cardiovascular disease, elucidating the role of nutrition, exercise, and smoking in the disease process. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 10 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5086 - Introduction to Pediatric Health Promotion/Disease Prevention Research Prerequisite: None Shadow faculty and research staff in their research activities. Topics include evaluation of genetic and environmental contributors to cardiovascular (CV) disease development in youth, neurohormonal mechanisms responsible for changes in CV structure and function,, social and community determinates of health behavior, prevention of CV disease and type 2 diabetes in youth via exercise, smoking prevention, stress reduction, safe exercise practices in the heat incl. Sickle cell trait, and community interventions. Under the mentorship of a GPI faculty member, each student will complete an annotated bibliography in an area to be selected by the student within the first 3 weeks, and give a brief talk on the topic. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 10 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5087 - Neonatology Prerequisite: None This elective is an observership in which students will be learning about common neonatal problems. Feeding techniques and their rational, and treatment modalities used in common problems observed. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 4 Other Contact Hours: 10 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5088 - Developmental Pediatrics Prerequisite: None The student will see children in the Special Child Clinic. They will be a part of the evaluations with the team decision making process. They will have opportunity to observe children with autism, cerebral palsy, behavior problems, development delay and school problems. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 2 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5089 - Phase I Elective: Fetal Echocardiography Prerequisite: None Students will attend echocardio lectures for pediatric cardiology and learn how to make measurements in preparation for summer research. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 3 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.

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ORTR 8220 - Diagnosis and Treatment Planning II

ORTR 8330 - Diagnosis and Treatment Planning III

ORTR 9010 - Classic and Current Literature Review I

ORTR 9020 - Classis and Current Literature Review II

ORTR 9110 - Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment IV

ORTR 9120 - Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment V

ORTR 9210 - ABO Treatment Plan Assessment I

ORTR 9220 - ABO Treatment Plan Assessment II

PATH 5002 - University Hospital Pathology Laboratory

PATH 5003 - Surgical Pathology Externship

PATH 5005 - Transfusion Medicine

PATH 5007 - Cancer Cytogenetics

PATH 5009 - Clinical Pathology Externship

PATH 5011 - Neuropathology Externship

PATH 5014 - Pathology Off-Campus Externship

PATH 5016 - Anatomic Pathology Externship

PATH 5018 - Gastrointestinal Pathology

PATH 5019 - Clinical Microbiology Externship

PATH 5023 - Basic Cardiovascular Pathology

PATH 5025 - Pathology Research

PATH 5026 - Southeast Georgia Health System

PATH 5027 - Clinical Hematology Externship

PATH 5028 - Introduction to Pathology

PATH 5085 - Phase I Elective: Cancer Cytogenetics

RPAT 5000 - Pathology

RPAT 5001 - Pathology Blood Banking

PTCR 5921 - Patient Services

PTCR 5922 - Patient Services

PTCR 5923 - Patient Services

PTCR 5924 - Patient Services

PTCR 5925 - Patient Services

PTCR 5926 - Patient Services

PTCR 5927 - Patient Services

PTCR 5928 - Patient Services

PTCR 5929 - Patient Services

PTCR 5930 - Patient Services

PTCR 5931 - Patient Services

PTCR 5932 - Patient Services

PTCR 5933 - Patient Services

PTCR 5934 - Patient Services

PTSR 5702 - Patient Services

PTSR 5703 - Patient Services

PTSR 5901 - Introduction to Patient Services

PTSR 5902 - Patient Services

PTSR 5903 - Patient Services

PEDD 5001 - Preclinical Pediatric Dentistry

PEDD 5002 - Pediatric Dentistry Seminar

PEDD 5003 - Dentistry for the Disabled Patient

PEDD 5601 - Preclinical Pediatric Dentistry

PEDD 5602 - Pediatric Dentistry Seminar

PEDD 5603 - Dentistry for the Disabled Patient

PEDD 5701 - Pediatric Dentistry Clinical

PEDD 5901 - Pediatric Dentistry Clinical

PEDD 5902 - Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

PEDR 7010 - Pediatric Dentistry Didactics

PEDR 7020 - Pediatric Dentistry Didactic

PEDR 7030 - Pediatric Dentistry Didactics

PEDR 7120 - Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

PEDR 7130 - Pediatric Dentistry Clinic

PEDR 7220 - Pediatric Dentistry Rotations

PEDR 8010 - Pediatric Dentistry Didactics

PEDR 8020 - Pediatric Dentistry Didactic

PEDR 8030 - Pediatric Dentistry Didactics

PEDR 8120 - Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

PEDR 8130 - Pediatric Dentistry Clinic

PEDS 5000 - Basic Clerkship in Pediatrics

PEDS 5001 - Neonatal Sub-I/Critical Care

PEDS 5002 - Pediatric Off-Campus Externship

PEDS 5004 - Off Campus Preceptorship

PEDS 5005 - Pediatric Cardiology Externship

PEDS 5006 - Pediatric Allergy Immunology Externship

PEDS 5007 - Pediatric Research

PEDS 5009 - Pediatrics Sub-I

PEDS 5010 - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology - MHUMC Savannah

PEDS 5011 - Pediatric Gastroenterology Externship

PEDS 5012 - Pediatric Elective at Memorial Health University Medical Center

PEDS 5013 - Pediatric Infectious Disease Externship

PEDS 5014 - Newborn Nursery Sub-I

PEDS 5016 - University Hospital Pediatric Emergency Room