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2010-2011 Georgia Health Sciences University Catalog

2010-2011 Georgia Health Sciences University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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	DHYG 3255 - Dental Specialty Clinic II Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Expanded opportunities to observe, assist, and provide care to patients in various specialty clinics. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Equivalent Course: DENH3255, DHY4550 Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	DHYG 3260 - Patient Care III Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Clinical application of the dental hygiene process of care. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6Contact Hrs. Low: 8 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Equivalent Course: DENH3260, DHY4500 Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	DHYG 3265 - Theory and Practice V Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Concepts, principles, and skills essential for rendering comprehensive dental hygiene care. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Equivalent Course: DENH3265, DHY4510 Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	DHYG 3270 - Radiology Technique II Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Advanced radiographic technique, error recognition/correction, and interpretation. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Equivalent Course: DENH3270, RADD4590 Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	DHYG 3275 - Oral Medicine Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Major complications of common systemic diseases and their effect on the provision of oral healthcare. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Equivalent Course: DENH3275, OMD4520 Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	DHYG 3280 - Practice Administration Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Dental practice management with focus on ethical and legal issues. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Equivalent Course: DENH3280, DHY4540 Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	DHYG 3285 - Dental Hygiene Practicum Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Clinical dental hygiene field experience in a dental private practice setting. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 4 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Equivalent Course: DENH3285, DHY4560 Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	DHYG 7000 - Current Concepts in Periodontics Grade Mode: Normal, Audit An exploration of current concepts in periodontics for the dental hygienist. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester College Restrictions: Graduate StudiesProgram Restrictions: MS_AHSC-Allied Health Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	DHYG 7010 - Survey of the Dental Sciences Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Overview of pertinent dental sciences that are essential for the future dental hygiene educator. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester College Restrictions: Graduate StudiesMajor Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	DHYG 7020 - Teaching Methodology Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Development of the teaching qualities required to become an educator and leader in dental hygiene. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 4Contact Hrs. Low: 4 Course Level: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	DHYG 7030 - Teaching Practicum Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Practical experience providing instruction to dental hygiene students in didactic, clinical and laboratory. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 5Contact Hrs. Low: 10 Course Level: Graduate Semester Major Restrictions: Allied Health SciencesProgram Restrictions: MS_AHSC-Allied Health Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	DHYG 7040 - Leadership, Organization, and Administration Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Preparation to implement the roles of a dental hygiene program director/coordinator. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 4Contact Hrs. Low: 4 Course Level: GS School of Graduate Studies,Allied Health Sciences, Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	DHYG 7050 - Dental Hygiene Internship Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Field based teaching, administrative, and service experience in an educational or alternative setting. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 5Contact Hrs. Low: 10 Course Level: GS School of Graduate StudiesAllied Health Sciences Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	DIVD 5001 - Diversity Issues and Language Skills for Dentistry Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory This is a lecture course which reviews opportunities in the profession of dentistry with emphasis on private practice, public health and opportunities in rural areas. This course also provides epidemiologic information on dentistry in Georgia as well as some training in cultural sensitivity. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 1 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: VOD5001 College Restrictions: Dentistry Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	DMAT 5001 - Dental Materials Grade Mode: Normal This course is specifically designed to acquaint the third year student dentist with characteristic properties of polymers, ceramics and metals as they relate to the science of Materials Engineering. It is the specific goal of this course to relate these material concepts to their clinical applications, providing the student with the ability to discern differences between materials failure and technique problems, as well as to provide a basis for rational selection of restorative dental materials. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: DPS5001 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	DMIC 5001 - Oral Microbiology and Infectious Disease I Grade Mode: Normal This course presents lectures on microbiology and immunology, including microbial physiology, metabolism, genetics and mechanisms of pathogenesis and basic principles of immunology and immunological responses. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: OBMP5301 College Restrictions: Dentistry Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	DMIC 5002 - Oral Microbiology and Infectious Disease II Grade Mode: Normal Pathogenesis, clinical features and diagnosis of bacterial, viral, rickettsial, and mycotic infections, particularly those that present with oral manifestations are presented in this course. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: OBMP5302 College Restrictions: Dentistry Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	DMIC 5003 - Cariology Grade Mode: Normal The course presents an integrated study of the multi-factorial aspects of dental caries, including theories of caries etiology, epidemiology, molecular pathology, microbiolgical and biochemical composition of dental plaque, host and nutritional influences on pathogenicity. Approaches to caries prevention including immunization, fluoridation, antimicrobial agents and sugar substitutes are discussed. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: OBMP5303 College Restrictions: Dentistry Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	DPAT 5001 - Applied Pathology for Dentistry Grade Mode: Normal This course includes lectures and clinico-pathological conferences on the basic principles of disease, relevant histopathology and the underlying mechanism at the cellular and sub cellular level. The topics include cell pathology, inflammatory process, hemodynamic disturbances, genetic and metabolic disorders and neoplasia. In addition, pathology of the systemic organs is also covered. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 5Contact Hrs. Low: 5 Course Level: PR, GS Equivalent Course: OBMP5501 College Restrictions: Dentistry Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	DPAT 5002 - Clinical Pathology Conferences Grade Mode: Normal This course is comprised of clinico-pathologic conferences encompassing differential diagnosis of systemic diseases. These conferences include “case studies” of diseases with emphasis on pathogenesis relative to clinical manifestations with implications for patient management during treatment of oral disease. Fundamentally, this course is conducted in a problem-solving format. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: OBMP5502 College Restrictions: Dentistry Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	DPAT 5003 - Oral Pathology Grade Mode: Normal This course examines the etiology and pathogenesis of oral and paraoral diseases in basic oral & maxillofacial pathology. The subject matter includes an introduction and biopsy techniques, developmental defects and anomalies, abnormalities of teeth, pupal/periapical diseases, periodontal diseases, bacterial infections, fungal and protozoal diseases, viral infections, physical and chemical injuries, allergies and immunologic diseases, oral cancer and epithelial pathology, and salivary gland pathology. The course is conducted via lectures coupled with clinico-pathology conferences which emphasize the development of a differential diagnosis and establishment of a final diagnosis. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 5Contact Hrs. Low: 5 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: OBMP5503 College Restrictions: Dentistry Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	DPAT 5004 - Clinical Oncology Grade Mode: Normal This course is comprised of lectures and clinico-pathologic conferences, which primarily emphasize the diagnosis and management of malignant and benign lesions of the oral/perioral regions. Clinico-pathologic conferences are integrated for establishment of a differential diagnosis of lesions in the oral/perioral region as well as oral manifestations of systemic neoplasms. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 1 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: OBMP5505 College Restrictions: Dentistry Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	DPHM 5001 - Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Dental Practice I Grade Mode: Normal This course is an introduction to pharmacology with emphasis on aspects of particular relevance to general dentistry. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 1 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: OBMP5401 College Restrictions: Dentistry Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	DPHM 5002 - Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Dental Practice Grade Mode: Normal 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. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 5Contact Hrs. Low: 5 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: OBMP5402 College Restrictions: Dentistry Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	DPHM 5003 - Pharmacology Seminar Grade Mode: Normal 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. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 1 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: OBMP5403 College Restrictions: Dentistry Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	DPHY 5001 - Physiological Foundation for Dental Practice I Grade Mode: Normal This is the first of two courses designed to present Physiology to dental students with a special emphasis placed on concepts and principles specifically related to dental practice. While this course provides dental students with an integrated knowledge of the functional systems of the human body, it also covers specific topics unique to dental practice such as: stress on the heart due to dental treatment; the relationship between diet and oral health; and the positive and negative aspects of fluoride use on the body. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 4Contact Hrs. Low: 4 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: OBMP5201 College Restrictions: Dentistry Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	DPHY 5002 - Physiological Foundation for Dental Practice II Grade Mode: Normal This is the second of two courses designed to present Physiology to dental students with a special emphasis placed on concepts and principles specifically related to dental practice. While this course provides dental students with an integrated knowledge of the functional systems of the human body, it also covers specific topics unique to dental practice such as: N2O sedation in dentistry; the diabetic patient; pregnancy gingivitis; and the relationship between calcium homeostasis and alveolar bone loss. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: OBMP5202 College Restrictions: Dentistry Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDSC 5901 - Emergency Dental Services Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Emergency Dental Services (EDS) provides students with the experiences necessary for them to be competent in the management of patients’ dental emergencies. During rotation through the clinic, the student will encounter and treat the majority of dental emergencies which are commonly seen in dental practice including those of pulpal and periodontal origin, traumatic origin and those resulting from treatment failures. The scope of services will include extractions, pulpectomy, excavations, restorations, prescriptions for medications, occlusal adjustments, referrals, biopsies, re-cementation of restorations and I & D for special cases. The students will be instructed on the administration of an abbreviated health history, a consent form, and the management of the record using the problem oriented SOAP format. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 1 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: EDS5901 College Restrictions: Dentistry Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EMED 5001 - Emergency Medicine Clerkship Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisite: Core Curriculum, This month rotation is structured to give the student an introduction to the specialty of Emergency Medicine. The rotation is designed to provide an opportunity for the student to gain experience in dealing with conditions routinely seen in the practice of Emergency Medicine. Clinical instruction in the initial evaluation and stabilization of the acutely ill and injured patient will be provided by working alongside Emergency Medicine faculty who are present 24 hours a day. The rotation provides ample clinical experience and patient contact. The schedule includes approximately 40 hours of patient contact a week and EMS experience. There is assigned reading and a final exam. Students will rotate at one of several sites, including MCG, Ft. Gordon, Aiken, and Tifton. Sites are subject to change. Students will be assigned to the sites on a “first come” basis. Housing is provided at very remote sites. More information can be obtained by contacting Melissa Powell in the Department of Emergency Medicine, MCG Ext. 4412. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 10Contact Hrs. Low: 40 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EMED 5003 - Pediatric Emergency Medicine Clerkship Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisite: Core Curriculum, This elective will expose the student to the wide variety of pediatric illnesses and injuries, which present to the Emergency Department. The student will assume progressive responsibility in the management of trauma, major and minor medical illnesses, and minor surgical procedures. Students will work directly with the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Attending or the Emergency Medicine Attending. There is an open book exam and small project due at the end of each rotation. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 42 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EMED 5004 - Research in Emergency Medicine Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisite: Approval by faculty member with whom research will be done, Opportunity to participate in research projects in conjunction with members of the faculty of the Department of Emergency Medicine. Arrangements to be made by the student with a member of the faculty. Students will be required to submit a summary of their research findings in abstract form to receive credit for the elective. If the duration of the work is more than one month, students only receive credit for a one month elective. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EMED 5005 - Emergency Medicine Externship Off-Campus Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisite: EMED 5001 or EMED 5002, This special off-campus rotation will be arranged by the student with an off-site hospital which accepts off-campus students for an Emergency Medicine rotation. The rotation will include nine hours of patient contact in addition to didactic sessions offered by the site. Teaching materials will be provided by the chosen faculty and an examination at the end of the rotation may be required depending on the selected site. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 40 Repeated: 2 Course Level: Professional Semester College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EMED 5007 - International and Travel Medicine Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisite: Successful completion of third year of medical school, This will be a supervised clinical experience with students engaging in patient care under the direct supervision of faculty trained and familiar with travel medicine, clinical tropical medicine, and medicine in the developing world. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 4 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EMED 5008 - Emergency Ultrasound Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: EMED 5001, 1) Familiarization of the principles of Emergency US, 2) Demonstration of the clinical utility of EUS, 3) Learn the basic principles and physics of sonography, 4) Introduction to the basic emergency ultrasound exams Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 39 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EMED 5012 - Emergency Medicine Clerkship Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Core Curriculum Student will attain an overview of the specialty of Emergency Medicine and gain insight into the assessment and management of emergency patients. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 10Contact Hrs. Low: 40 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EMED 5085 - Phase I Elective: Freshman Elective in Emergency Medicine Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit Prerequisite: None, Students will shadow a senior student or emergency medicine resident in the initial assessment and management of undifferentiated patients. There will be interaction with the attending physician on all patients. Activities will be entirely clinical. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 10 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EMED 5086 - Phase I Elective: Introduction to Wilderness Medicine Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit Weekly seminars will be conducted by the Emergency Medicine physicians on a wide variety of topics encompassed by the expanse of Wilderness Medicine. Subjects covered will include envenomotions, altitude illness, heat and cold injuries, water purification, traveler’s diarrhea, and dive medicine, etc. Subjects covered can be tailored to group interest and experience. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 1 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: EMED5085W College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EMED 5087 - Basic Emergency Response Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit Students will develop knowledge and skills required for emergency response in pre-clinical settings. Upon completion students will understand their role in basic emergency response, be able to assess emergency situations and victims, and perform basic skills to help stabilize a trauma or medical patient in the field. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	ENDO 5001 - Fundamentals of Endodontics Grade Mode: Normal This course will introduce the student to the field of endodontics through lecture sessions and laboratory projects. At the conclusion of the course, the student shall be competent in the performance of endodontic procedures on extracted teeth. The student then will be scheduled in the Endodontic Block Clinic for endodontic treatment on extracted teeth mounted in the endodontic dentiform (endodontic simulations). Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 5 Course Level: Professional Semester College Restrictions: Dentistry Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	ENDO 5002 - Endodontic Seminar Grade Mode: Normal Seminars cover such topics as alternative endodontic techniques, endodontic surgery, rationale for case referral, and endodontic diagnosis. Students are also introduced to the endodontic literature with assignments of written reports of articles in the Journal of Endodontics. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 1 Course Level: Professional Semester College Restrictions: Dentistry Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	ENDO 5901 - Endodontic Clinic Grade Mode: Normal This course consists of the successful completion of the following procedures: 1. Diagnostic testing exercise which includes performing endodontic diagnostic testing on a classmate. 2. Apex locator simulation practical seminar. 3. Simulated clinical procedures on five extracted teeth mounted in the Endodontic Dentoform. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 0Credit Hrs. High: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 0Contact Hrs. High: 1 Course Level: Professional Semester College Restrictions: Dentistry Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	ENDO 5902 - Endodontic Clinic Grade Mode: Normal This course consists of the performance of endodontic procedures that are indicated for patients. Each case must be treatment planned to include the endodontic therapy as well as the definitive restoration. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 0Credit Hrs. High: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 0Contact Hrs. High: 1 Course Level: Professional Semester College Restrictions: Dentistry Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	ENDR 7010 - Didactic Endodontics Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 10Contact Hrs. Low: 10 Course Level: Post Professional College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	ENDR 7020 - Didactic Endodontics Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 16Contact Hrs. Low: 16 Course Level: Post Professional College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	ENDR 7030 - Didactic Endodontics Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 22Contact Hrs. Low: 22 Course Level: Post Professional College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	ENDR 7110 - Clinical Endodontics Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Patient Care Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6Contact Hrs. Low: 12 Course Level: Post Professional College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	ENDR 7120 - Clinical Endodontics Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 18Contact Hrs. Low: 36 Course Level: Post Professional College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	ENDR 7130 - Clinical Endodontics Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 24Contact Hrs. Low: 48 Course Level: Post Professional College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	ENDR 8010 - Didactic Endodontics Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 4Contact Hrs. Low: 4 Course Level: Post Professional College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	ENDR 8020 - Didactic Endodontics Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 16Contact Hrs. Low: 16 Course Level: Post Professional College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	ENDR 8030 - Didactic Endodontics Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 22Contact Hrs. Low: 22 Course Level: Post Professional College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	ENDR 8110 - Clinical Endodontics Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Patient Care Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 10Contact Hrs. Low: 20 Course Level: Post Professional College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	ENDR 8120 - Clinical Endodontics Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Patient Care Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 18Contact Hrs. Low: 36 Course Level: Post Professional College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	ENDR 8130 - Clinical Endodontics Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Patient Care Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 24Contact Hrs. Low: 48 Course Level: Post Professional College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	ESTD 5001 - Esthetic Restorative Dentistry Grade Mode: Normal Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: RES5005 College Restrictions: Dentistry Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	ETHD 5001 - Ethics for Health Professionals Grade Mode: Normal Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 1 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: ETH5000 College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences, Dentistry Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	ETHD 5002 - Ethics, Jurisprudence and Dentistry Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 1 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: ETH5001 College Restrictions: Dentistry Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	FIXP 5001 - Fixed Prosthodontics I Grade Mode: Normal Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 5Contact Hrs. Low: 8 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: FIX5001 College Restrictions: Dentistry Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	FIXP 5002 - Fixed Prosthodontics II Grade Mode: Normal Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 4Contact Hrs. Low: 8 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: FIX5002 College Restrictions: Dentistry Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	FMPC 5000 - Basic Clerkship Family Medicine Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisite: Successful completion of Phase I and Phase II, This six week clerkship is a supervised experience in the evaluation and management of patients seen primarily in the ambulatory family medicine practice setting. Many of the patients have undifferentiated health problems. Evaluation and management of health problems are emphasized. Students may draw assignments at the following Georgia Family Medicine Residency Programs: Medical College of Georgia and TriCounty Satellite Clinics Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 15Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: FMP5000 College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	FMPC 5001 - Family Medicine Residency Externship, Macon, Ga Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisite: Completion of Core Curriculum, To help the student develop the skills necessary to, function as a successful extern in the inpatient and, ambulatory setting of family medicine. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 10Contact Hrs. Low: 68 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: FMP5000 College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	FMPC 5003 - Preceptorship Family Practice Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisite: FMP5000 or MED5000, The student may choose from Preceptors in various communities across the state who have agreed to assist in medical student teaching. These Preceptors, who have been screened by the Joint Board of Family Practice, have undergone training for their teaching roles. This elective provides the student with a supervised experience in the evaluation and management of patients with undifferentiated clinical problems encountered in the practice of Family Medicine. The student will participate in the office practice, hospital rounds, house calls, emergency room visits, and selected community activities. (Participation in the elective must be arranged and approved by the Department of Family Medicine; contact Medical Student Coordinator, Ext. 4075.) Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 10Contact Hrs. Low: 55 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: FMP5001 College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	FMPC 5004 - Clinical and/or Research Elective in Family Med Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Students wanting to pursue special educational electives with Family Medicine Preceptors, Residencies or Faculty can make arrangements for this unique experience through the department of Family Medicine. These experiences could include: patient care, research, special projects involving psychosocial aspects of medicine, drug dependency, family therapy, and other issues related to the provisions of healthcare to entire families. (Participation in this elective must be arranged through and approved by the Department of Family Medicine, Medical College of Georgia; contact Medical Student Curriculum Coordinator, ext. 4075.) Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 51 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: FMP5004 College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	FMPC 5006 - The Geriatric Patient in the Nursing Home Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: FMPC 5000 or MED 5000 To expose the student to the wide variety of medical, social, psychiatric and institutionally related problems in the geriatric patient confined to a nursing facility commonly encountered by the primary care physician. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 4Contact Hrs. Low: 40 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: FMP5006 College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	FMPC 5007 - Family Medicine Residency Externship, FMP Residency Program, Floyd Medical Center, Rome, GA Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisite: Completion of Core Curriculum This elective with the Family Practice Residency Training Program of the Floyd Medical Center in Rome, Georgia, provides the student with clinical experience in both ambulatory and inpatient settings of Family Practice. Concepts of comprehensive and longitudinal healthcare will be emphasized. In addition to the clinical exposure, the student will also participate in daily group and individual teaching sessions. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 10Contact Hrs. Low: 55 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: FMP5007 College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	FMPC 5008 - Family Medicine Residency, Externship Columbus, GA Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisite: Core Curriculum The student will develop the skills necessary to function as a successful extern in the inpatient and ambulatory setting of family medicine. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 10Contact Hrs. Low: 55 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: FMP5008 College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	FMPC 5009 - Family Practice Residency Externship, Memorial Medical Center, Savannah, GA Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisite: Core Curriculum This elective at the Family Practice Residency Training Program of the Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia, provides the student with clinical experience in both ambulatory and inpatient settings of Family Medicine. In addition to the clinical exposure, the student also participates in daily group and individual teaching sessions. The student also participates in the provision of longitudinal and comprehensive healthcare. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 10Contact Hrs. Low: 55 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: FMP5009 College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	FMPC 5010 - Family Practice Rural Medicine Externship, Warrenton, GA Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisite: Core Curriculum This elective is rural Family Medicine and is provided through the TriCounty Health System, Inc. in Warrenton, Crawfordville and Gibson, Georgia, which serves as a rural teaching site for the Family Practice Residency Program at the Medical College of Georgia. The student has supervised exposure to a population of patients with undifferentiated health problems and actively participates in the evaluation and management of these problems. The student becomes familiar with the uniqueness of rural healthcare practice and establishes an appreciation for frequently encountered problems both acute and chronic. The student also has daily group and individual teaching sessions. (Participation in this elective must be arranged through and approved by the Department of Family Medicine, Medical College of Georgia; contact Medical Student Curriculum Coordinator, ext. 4075.) Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 10Contact Hrs. Low: 55 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: FMP5010 College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	FMPC 5011 - Sub-internship in Inpatient Family Medicine, Family Medicine Program, Medical College of Georgia Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisite: FMP 5000 This elective is provided through the Family Medicine Inpatient Service of the Department of Family Medicine, Medical College of Georgia. This service provides the student with an in-depth exposure to the broad range of medical problems confronting the Family Physician in a hospital environment. The student assumes the primary medical care responsibilities for patients on the service and is supervised by Family Medicine Faculty and Senior Family Medicine residents. The student participates in all phases of patient evaluation from admission to discharge planning. Further information regarding this elective may be obtained from Julie Hendrich, M.D., Department of Family Medicine, 721-4674. (Participation in this elective must be arranged and approved by the Department of Family Medicine, Medical College of Georgia; contact Student Curriculum Coordinator, ext. 4075). Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 10Contact Hrs. Low: 57 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: FMP5011 College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	FMPC 5012 - Family Medicine and Family Therapy Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Completion of Core Rotations, To help the student increase their knowledge of family, systems theory and to gain skill in its application in the, practice of Family Medicine. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: FMP5012 College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	FMPC 5013 - Family Practice Residency Externship, Albany, G Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: FMP 5000, MED 5000, PSY 5000, OBG 5000, PED 5000. The elective at the Southwest Georgia Family Practice Program at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia provides the student with clinical experience in both ambulatory and inpatient settings of Family Medicine. In addition to the clinical exposure, the student also participates in daily group and individual teaching sessions. The student also participates in the provision of longitudinal and comprehensive healthcare. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 10Contact Hrs. Low: 55 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: FMP5013 College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	FMPC 5014 - Family Practice Residency Externship, Morrow, GA Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisite: FMP 5000, MED 5000, PSY 5000, OBG 5000, PED 5000, This elective with the Family Practice Residency Program of Georgia Baptist Medical Center is located in Morrow, Georgia (17 miles south of the hospital). It provides the student with clinical experience in both ambulatory and inpatient settings of Family Practice. A special emphasis of our rotation is the incorporation of the principles of Community Oriented Primary Care in the curriculum. Longitudinal ambulatory care is stressed during the rotation. The student will also participate in all lectures and in individual teaching sessions. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 10Contact Hrs. Low: 55 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: FMP5014 College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	FMPC 5015 - Primary Care Sports Medicine Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisite: None, The primary care sport medicine elective is a clinical rotation for students interested in sports medicine. Through this rotation the student will be exposed to the wide range of sports medicine problems managed by a family practice sports medicine physician. The student will receive clinical experience in the Sports Medicine Clinic at MCG as well as participating in the field-side medical coverage of various sporting events in the community. Following this rotation the student should be able to perform a thorough musculoskeletal physical examination and be familiar with the management of common sports medicine injuries. The student will be evaluated on their ability to perform the musculoskeletal examination and their evaluation of patients during the rotation. (Participation in this elective must be arranged through and approved by the Department of Family Medicine Student Curriculum Coordinator, ext. 4075.) Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 55 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: FMP5015 College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	FMPC 5016 - Family Practice Residency Externship, Waycross, GA Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisite: FMP 5000, MED 5000, PSY 5000, OBG 5000, PED 5000, This elective with the residency program of the Satilla Regional Medical Center is located in Waycross and Blackshear, Georgia. It provides the student with clinical experience in both ambulatory and inpatient settings of Family Practice and will emphasize continuity of care. Community involvement will also be stressed. The student will participate in daily group and individual teaching sessions Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 51 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: FMP5016 College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	FMPC 5018 - Salvation Army Homeless Medical Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Goals: To provide the student with an understanding of the problems facing the homeless population and their healthcare. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 31 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: FMP5018 College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	FMPC 5019 - Phase III Elective: Procedures in Family Medicine Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisite: Successful completion of Core Rotations, This is a clinical elective offered in the Department of family Medicine at MCG with special emphasis on procedural medicine. This rotation is designed for medical students with an interest in Family Medicine and a desire to learn more about procedures commonly performed by family physicians. Students will be assigned on half day clinic per week in each of the following: flexible sigmoidoscopy, upper endoscopy, minor surgery, treadmill evaluations and osteopathic manipulations. Remaining time will be spent evaluations patients in the Family Medicine Center. (Participation in this elective must be approved by the Department of Family Medicine, MCG. Contact the Medical Student Coordinator, ext 1-407 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 40 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: FMP5019 College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	FMPC 5020 - Southwest Georgia Sports Medicine Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisite: Core Requirements, This rotation is designed to provide the student with an introduction to the field of primary care sports medicine. Activities will include hands on responsibility for the evaluation and continuing care of patients with sports medicine related injuries and conditions in the sports medicine clinic and training room settings. Students are closely supervised by our sports medicine staff that is fellowship trained and hold Certificates of Advanced Qualifications in Sports Medicine. Throughout the school year, there will be opportunities for the student to participate in local high school and college event coverage. The student will also participate in weekly sports medicine journal club meetings and have an opportunity to interact with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and athletic trainers with sports medicine expertise. Objective of the course: 1. To introduce the student to the field of primary sports medicine. 2. To provide the student a clinical experience in Sports Medicine. 3. To provide the student with an appreciation of the broad scope of problems commonly managed by primary care sports medicine physicians and the clinical and procedural skills involved. 4. To become familiar with the utilization of consultants in the management of certain sports medicine related injuries and conditions. 5. To gain a better understanding of the role of the primary care sports medicine physician as part of the multidisciplinary team that provides care to athletes. 6. To provide an opportunity for the student to explore his/her own interest in primary care sports medicine through direct observation and participation during the rotation. 7. Additional objectives may be added depending on the particular needs and desires of the student. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 44 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: FMP5020 College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	FMPC 5021 - Health Disparities in Family Medicine Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisite: Core Requirements, To increase student comprehension of health disparities and to improve their skills in reduction of health disparities. At the end of this elective, students will be able to address patient/physician/system roles in development of disparities; be proficient in two behavioral health interventions and have working knowledge of several patient coping strategies; have an increased understanding of health disparities, their causes, and how a variety of factors influence the health of the underserved and minority populations. Students will attend lecture/seminar sessions; provide services in underserved communities; complete an educational portfolio; develop and deliver patient education modules; co-facilitate communication labs and complete an independent study project on a challenging communication issue; and become proficient in two behavioral health interventions. Faculty evaluation of student’s performance on educational modules, professionalism, quality of independent study project, proficiency in behavioral health interventions, interpersonal and communication skills, quality of educational portfolio. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 22 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: FMP5021 College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	FMPC 5022 - CerviCusco, Peru (International Women’s Healthcare) Grade Mode: Normal, Audit This goal of this elective is to provide an international women’s health experience at a clinic that focuses on cervical cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment. Prerequisites: Phase 3 Core Curriculum Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 40 Course Level: Professional Semester College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	FMPC 5085 - Salvation Army Homeless Clinic Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit The students will gain experience in taking vital signs and gathering subjective information from patients. Guided by junior and senior and attending and resident physicians, the students will also gain experience in the area of physical examination of patients, formulation of a diagnosis and in planning a course of action for the patients. Students will also gain experience in coordinating the clinic which would include preparing charts, controlling patient flow as well as running the pharmacy aspect of the clinic by filling prescriptions and recording information about types and amounts of the pharmaceuticals that are used. Students will also be responsible for compiling monthly reports concerning the numbers of patients seen and volunteers participating in clinic. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: FMP5085 College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	FMPC 5098 - FMP Summer Preceptorship Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit This elective is offered to freshman students who are in their second semester of medical school as an opportunity to shadow a family physician in the day-to-day activities of a private practice of family medicine. The student may choose from a large list of community preceptors located in various sites across the State of Georgia who have agreed to assist in medical student education. This elective provides the student with a supervised teaching experience in the evaluation and management of patients with undifferentiated clinical problems encountered in the practice of Family Medicine. The student will participate in the office practice, hospital rounds, house calls, emergency room visits, and selected community activities. Students enrolled in the preceptorship program must maintain a log of all patient care activities that they experience; including all procedures and major diagnosis. Students will be given the opportunity to expand their skills in doctor-patient communication and physical diagnosis in this clinical setting with direct supervision from their preceptors. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 44 Repeated: 2 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: FMP5098A, FMP5098B College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	FMPC 5999 - Basic Clerkship Remediation in Family Medicine Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Remediation of the Basic Core Clerkship in Family Medicine Prerequisites: Prerequisites: FMPC5000 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1 Course Level: Professional Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GERD 5001 - Introduction to Geriatric Dentistry Grade Mode: Normal Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: GER5001 College Restrictions: Dentistry Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GMED 5000 - Basic Clerkship in Medicine Part I Grade Mode: Normal, Audit, Continuing Progress Courses Prerequisite: Phase 1 and Phase 2. This 4 week core clerkship provides background in the fundamentals, principles and skills of Internal Medicine. Students actively participate in patient care as a member of the healthcare team. Bedside clinical skills, patient presentations, write-ups, logical approach to diagnostic decision making, as well as accumulation and synthesis of medical knowledge are emphasized. Every effort is made for all students to spend 8 weeks on inpatient services (at least one month on a general medicine service) and one month (if possible) in the ambulatory setting. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 10Credit Hrs. High: 20Contact Hrs. Low: 10 Repeated: 1 Course Level: Professional Semester Co-Requisites: GMED5100 Equivalent Course: MED5000C College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GMED 5008 - Acting Internship at VA Hospital Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisite: GMED 5000 and GMED 5100, Students in this elective function as acting interns on the general medicine services at the Veterans Administration Hospital. The student will alternate patients with the intern in the initial workup treatment and care of these patients. The student will be closely supervised by the resident and faculty physician attending on the service. The acting intern will be responsible for planning and instituting the diagnostic workup and therapeutic program for his patients. In addition, he/she will assist in the teaching of junior medical students assigned to his service. The acting intern’s on call schedule will be identical to that of the ward team. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 10Contact Hrs. Low: 50 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: MED5008 College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GMED 5009 - Acting Internship at Eisenhower Medical Center Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: MED 5000 Identifying sick versus well patients. Developing patient interviewing and fact-finding skills. Learning the pathophysiology of multi-organ diseases. Treating and managing internal medicine patients. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 10Contact Hrs. Low: 50 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: MED5009 College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GMED 5010 - Rheumatology Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisite: None, A clinical multidisciplinary experience in the rheumatic diseases with a basic core of material pertinent to major diseases in this area; experience with consulting an clinical material. Special desires for more defined endeavor by the student will be considered. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 40 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: MED5010 College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GMED 5011 - Acting Internship at MCG Hospital Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisite: MED 5000, Students taking the acting internship at MCG will essentially function as an intern on the team, admitting patients in sequence with the interns and working directly under the resident. Acting interns will be expected to attend all conferences the interns attend. The acting intern will complete the initial work up and determine the treatment plan in conjunction with the resident. The acting intern will function as the primary care physician for his/her patients but will be closely supervised in all activities by the resident and attending faculty physician. The acting interns on call schedule will be identical to that of the ward team. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 10Contact Hrs. Low: 10 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: MED5011 College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GMED 5012 - Hematology/Oncology Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisite: MED 5000, Objective: This elective is designed to provide the basics in clinical hematology and medical oncology. In-depth study of blood and marrow morphology is emphasized. An approach to diagnosis and management as well as general principles of cancer chemotherapy will be stressed. The importance of interdisciplinary cancer decision making (internist, surgeon, radiation therapist) will be emphasized. Two half-day clinics each week are arranged to emphasize the diagnosis and therapy of common hematologic and oncologic disorders. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 35 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: MED5012 College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GMED 5013 - Renal Transplant/Yellow Medicine Elective Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: MED 5000, SUR 5000, Goals: Offer overview of inpatient and outpatient physical, medicine and rehabilitation. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: MED5013 College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GMED 5014 - Rehabilitation Medicine at Walton Rehabilitation Hospital Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisite: MED 5000, Objectives of the elective will be to learn general principles of rehabilitation medicine in the hospital setting, in addition to participation in a multidisciplinary approach to treatment of patients undergoing rehabilitation. The student will have some clinical responsibility for patients admitted to the hospital and follow them through their rehabilitation. Specialty programs for Brain Injury, Pediatric Rehab., Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke Rehab. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 40 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: MED5014 College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GMED 5015 - Clinical Cardiology Savannah Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: MED 5000, Students will participate in daily ECG, instruction as well as cardiovascular evaluation of all, service consultations and daily rounds, including, rounds on private patients when appropriate. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 40 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GMED 5016 - Nephrology Consult Elective Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisite: MED 5000, Experience in clinical nephrology through participation in inpatient consultations, teaching conferences, and once weekly general nephrology outpatient clinic. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 10 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: MED5016 College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GMED 5017 - Cardiology Consultation Service at MCGHC Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisite: MED 5000, The MCG Cardiology elective is an integrated rotation between the cardiology consult service and the special procedure labs. Students’ time will be divided between the consult service and the labs. On the consult service the student will be exposed to various cardiovascular diseases in medical and pre- and post-operative surgical inpatients. The student will be part of the consultative team working closely with the cardiology attending and the fellow. Patients will be seen with bedside teaching emphasizing physical and differential diagnosis. The student will be expected to provide references appropriate for each case evaluated. During this time, the student will become familiar with the indications, usefulness and limitations of diagnostic tests and special procedures such as echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, stress testing, electrophysiology studies and nuclear cardiology. Each week the student will spend one day in one of the special procedures laboratories (cardiac catheterization lab, ECHO lab, electrophysiology labs and Nuclear/stress testing lab.) The appropriate attending and fellow prior to and during the lab day will provide didactic teaching. Students will have an opportunity to see left and right catheterizations, coronary interventions, transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, catheter ablations, pacemaker and/or AICD implantations, cardioversions and stress testing. The EKG laboratory will provide EKGs each day to be read with the EKG attending. Invasive and non-invasive conferences are scheduled throughout the week and journal club is once a month. Students are required to attend conferences. Feedback will be given to the students biweekly from the rotation coordinator. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 40 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: MED5017 College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GMED 5018 - Cardiology Consultation Service at VA Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisite: MED 5000, The emphasis of this rotation is on consultative cardiology and electrocardiographic interpretation. The student will work closely with the cardiology attending and the cardiology fellow. The major clinical emphasis is on physical diagnosis and differential diagnosis of various cardiovascular diseases. The student will read a considerable number of electrocardiograms. Students will be familiarized with the indications, usefulness and limitations of special procedures such as echocardiography, stress testing, nuclear cardiology and cardiac catheterization. The student will attend all weekly conferences of the Department of Critical Care. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: MED5018 College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GMED 5019 - Cardiology at Eisenhower Medical Center (Ft. Gordon Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisite: MED 5000, This course is designed to provide basic knowledge in the problems of heart disease and its complications. Students will participate in the care of patients in the Intensive Care Unit as well as on medical wards and outpatient service. They will also spend time understanding and reading electrocardiograms, phonocardiograms, echocardiograms (M mode and 2D), and Graded exercise tests (GXT). Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 40 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: MED5019 College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GMED 5020 - Cardiology at VA Acting Internship Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: MED 5000 Goals: To learn the management principals of a patient admitted with cardiovascular disease. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 50 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: MED5020 College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GMED 5021 - Gastroenterology at MCGH Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisite: MED 5000, This course is designed to provide an understanding of clinical aspects of diseases of the digestive system, pancreas and liver, including endoscopy, interpretation of gastrointestinal x-rays, biopsies and laboratory results. it consists of rounds, conferences and clinics at the MCG Hospital. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 40 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: MED5021 College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GMED 5023 - Pulmonary Diseases Consult Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisite: MED 5000, This elective is designed to provide experience in consultative pulmonary medicine. Emphasis is placed upon the clinical evaluation of patients with altered lung function, and the appropriate use of both invasive and noninvasive pulmonary diagnostic procedures. The student will gain experience in interpretation of chest roentgenograms, pulmonary function tests, and arterial blood gases. Selected pulmonary topics are covered in the weekly pulmonary conference. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 40 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: MED5023 College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GMED 5024 - Infectious Disease at Eisenhower Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: MED 5000C, Provide senior medical students with a patient-based, problem-oriented exposure to general infectious diseases and HIV. The DDEAMC outpatient ID clinic has a robust HIV population with varying stages of disease. The inpatient service receives referral patients from the entire Southeast region. Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 40 Repeated: 1 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: MED5024F College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.

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DHYG 3255 - Dental Specialty Clinic II

DHYG 3260 - Patient Care III

DHYG 3265 - Theory and Practice V

DHYG 3270 - Radiology Technique II

DHYG 3275 - Oral Medicine

DHYG 3280 - Practice Administration

DHYG 3285 - Dental Hygiene Practicum

DHYG 7000 - Current Concepts in Periodontics

DHYG 7010 - Survey of the Dental Sciences

DHYG 7020 - Teaching Methodology

DHYG 7030 - Teaching Practicum

DHYG 7040 - Leadership, Organization, and Administration

DHYG 7050 - Dental Hygiene Internship

DIVD 5001 - Diversity Issues and Language Skills for Dentistry

DMAT 5001 - Dental Materials

DMIC 5001 - Oral Microbiology and Infectious Disease I

DMIC 5002 - Oral Microbiology and Infectious Disease II

DMIC 5003 - Cariology

DPAT 5001 - Applied Pathology for Dentistry

DPAT 5002 - Clinical Pathology Conferences

DPAT 5003 - Oral Pathology

DPAT 5004 - Clinical Oncology

DPHM 5001 - Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Dental Practice I

DPHM 5002 - Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Dental Practice

DPHM 5003 - Pharmacology Seminar

DPHY 5001 - Physiological Foundation for Dental Practice I

DPHY 5002 - Physiological Foundation for Dental Practice II

EDSC 5901 - Emergency Dental Services

EMED 5001 - Emergency Medicine Clerkship

EMED 5003 - Pediatric Emergency Medicine Clerkship

EMED 5004 - Research in Emergency Medicine

EMED 5005 - Emergency Medicine Externship Off-Campus

EMED 5007 - International and Travel Medicine

EMED 5008 - Emergency Ultrasound

EMED 5012 - Emergency Medicine Clerkship

EMED 5085 - Phase I Elective: Freshman Elective in Emergency Medicine

EMED 5086 - Phase I Elective: Introduction to Wilderness Medicine

EMED 5087 - Basic Emergency Response

ENDO 5001 - Fundamentals of Endodontics

ENDO 5002 - Endodontic Seminar

ENDO 5901 - Endodontic Clinic

ENDO 5902 - Endodontic Clinic

ENDR 7010 - Didactic Endodontics

ENDR 7020 - Didactic Endodontics

ENDR 7030 - Didactic Endodontics

ENDR 7110 - Clinical Endodontics

ENDR 7120 - Clinical Endodontics

ENDR 7130 - Clinical Endodontics

ENDR 8010 - Didactic Endodontics

ENDR 8020 - Didactic Endodontics

ENDR 8030 - Didactic Endodontics

ENDR 8110 - Clinical Endodontics

ENDR 8120 - Clinical Endodontics

ENDR 8130 - Clinical Endodontics

ESTD 5001 - Esthetic Restorative Dentistry

ETHD 5001 - Ethics for Health Professionals

ETHD 5002 - Ethics, Jurisprudence and Dentistry

FIXP 5001 - Fixed Prosthodontics I

FIXP 5002 - Fixed Prosthodontics II

FMPC 5000 - Basic Clerkship Family Medicine

FMPC 5001 - Family Medicine Residency Externship, Macon, Ga

FMPC 5003 - Preceptorship Family Practice

FMPC 5004 - Clinical and/or Research Elective in Family Med

FMPC 5006 - The Geriatric Patient in the Nursing Home

FMPC 5007 - Family Medicine Residency Externship, FMP Residency Program, Floyd Medical Center, Rome, GA

FMPC 5008 - Family Medicine Residency, Externship Columbus, GA

FMPC 5009 - Family Practice Residency Externship, Memorial Medical Center, Savannah, GA

FMPC 5010 - Family Practice Rural Medicine Externship, Warrenton, GA

FMPC 5011 - Sub-internship in Inpatient Family Medicine, Family Medicine Program, Medical College of Georgia

FMPC 5012 - Family Medicine and Family Therapy

FMPC 5013 - Family Practice Residency Externship, Albany, G

FMPC 5014 - Family Practice Residency Externship, Morrow, GA

FMPC 5015 - Primary Care Sports Medicine

FMPC 5016 - Family Practice Residency Externship, Waycross, GA

FMPC 5018 - Salvation Army Homeless Medical

FMPC 5019 - Phase III Elective: Procedures in Family Medicine

FMPC 5020 - Southwest Georgia Sports Medicine

FMPC 5021 - Health Disparities in Family Medicine

FMPC 5022 - CerviCusco, Peru (International Women’s Healthcare)