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2011-2012 Georgia Health Sciences University Catalog

2011-2012 Georgia Health Sciences University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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	PATH 5027 - Clinical Hematology This course will help the student understand the operation of a Clinical Hematology lab and thereby promote effective utilization. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 16 Course Level: Professional Semester MedicineMedicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PATH 5028 - Community Based 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 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 9 Course Level: Professional Semester MedicineProfessional 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 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 8 Repeated: 1 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PTH5085C Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDD 5001 - Preclinical Pediatric Dentistry Grade Mode: Normal Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 4 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PEDO5001 Dental Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDD 5002 - Pediatric Dentistry Seminar Grade Mode: Normal Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 1 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PEDO5002 Dental Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDD 5003 - Dentistry for the Disabled Patient Grade Mode: Normal Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 1 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PEDO5003 Dental Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDD 5901 - Pediatric Dentistry Clinical Grade Mode: Normal Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 0Credit Hrs. High: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 0Contact Hrs. High: 1 Course Level: Professional Semester Dental Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDD 5902 - Clinical Pediatric Dentistry Grade Mode: Normal Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 4 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PEDO5902 Dental Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDR 7010 - Pediatric Dentistry Didactics Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 16Contact Hrs. Low: 6 Course Level: Post Professional Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDR 7020 - Pediatric Dentistry Didactic Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6Contact Hrs. Low: 6 Course Level: Post Professional Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDR 7030 - Pediatric Dentistry Didactics Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Course Level: Post Professional Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDR 7110 - Pediatric Dentistry Clinic Clinical Patient Care Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 9Contact Hrs. High: 18 Course Level: Post Professional Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDR 7120 - Clinical Pediatric Dentistry Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 20Contact Hrs. Low: 10Contact Hrs. High: 24 Course Level: Post Professional Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDR 7130 - Pediatric Dentistry Clinic Clinical Patient Care Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 10Credit Hrs. High: 40Contact Hrs. Low: 20Contact Hrs. High: 40 Course Level: Post Professional Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDR 7220 - Pediatric Dentistry Rotations Clinical patient care rotations. Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 16 Course Level: Post Professional Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDR 8010 - Pediatric Dentistry Didactics Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Course Level: Post Professional Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDR 8020 - Pediatric Dentistry Didactic Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 8Contact Hrs. Low: 6 Course Level: Post Professional Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDR 8030 - Pediatric Dentistry Didactics Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6Contact Hrs. Low: 6 Course Level: Post Professional Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDR 8110 - Pediatric Dentistry Clinic Clinical Patient Care Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 10Credit Hrs. High: 40Contact Hrs. Low: 20Contact Hrs. High: 40 Course Level: Post Professional Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDR 8120 - Clinical Pediatric Dentistry Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 21Contact Hrs. Low: 16Contact Hrs. High: 40 Course Level: Post Professional Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDR 8130 - Pediatric Dentistry Clinic Clinical Patient Care Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 10Credit Hrs. High: 40Contact Hrs. Low: 20Contact Hrs. High: 40 Course Level: Post Professional Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	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 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 15Contact Hrs. Low: 73 Repeated: 2 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5000 Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5001 - Substitute Neonatal Intern 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 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 10Contact Hrs. Low: 60 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5001 Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5002 - Off Campus Special Elective 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 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 40 Repeated: 2 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5002 Medicine 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 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 55 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5004 Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5005 - Pediatric Cardiology 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 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 50 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5005 Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5006 - Allergy and Clinical Immunology 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 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 60 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5006 Medicine 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 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 42 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5007 Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5009 - Pediatric Clinical Assistantship at MCG 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 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 10Contact Hrs. Low: 60 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5009A Medicine 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 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7 Course Level: Professional Semester Medicine 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 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 50 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5012C College Restrictions: Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5011 - Pediatric Gastroenterology 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 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 40 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5011 Medicine 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 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 10Contact Hrs. Low: 60 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5012B Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5013 - Pediatric Infectious Disease 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 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 50 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5013 Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5014 - Well Baby Nursery Substitute Intern 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 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 10Contact Hrs. Low: 50 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5014 Medicine 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 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 10Contact Hrs. Low: 45 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5016 Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5017 - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology 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 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 60 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5017 Medicine 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 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 10Contact Hrs. Low: 62 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5018 Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5019 - Medical Genetics 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 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 40 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5019 Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5020 - Pediatric Endocrinology 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 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 40 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5020 Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5022 - Pediatric Pulmonology 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 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 40 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5022 Medicine 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 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 30 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5023 Medicine 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 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 8Contact Hrs. Low: 62 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5024 Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5025 - Developmental Pediatrics 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 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 62 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5025 Medicine 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 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 10Contact Hrs. Low: 60 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5027 Medicine 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 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 50 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5028 Medicine 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 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 10Contact Hrs. Low: 62 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5034 Medicine 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 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 8 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5035 Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5036 - Pediatric Subspecialties Gain experience with the acute and chronic diseases associated with two different pediatric subspecialties. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 45 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5036 Medicine 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: Prerequisites: PEDS5000 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 30 Course Level: Professional Semester MedicineProfessional Semester 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 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 10 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5085 Medicine 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 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 10 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5085A Medicine 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 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 14 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5085B Medicine 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 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5085D Medicine 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 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 4 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5085E Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5090 - Learning in Family Environment (LIFE) Prerequisite: None Student will step out of their student role and into a true-to-life “hands-on” approach to family-centered care in a patient’s home/community environment; students will interact with families/children with chronic medical challenges and/or children with disabilities/special needs. Students will be encouraged to see beyond the child’s diagnosis as they see how families accommodate for their child’s illness/disability in daily life. The concept of family-centered care will be the basis of this course. Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 6 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5085F Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5091 - Introduction to Integrative Medicine Prerequisite: None A study in the practice o utilizing the best and most effective healing modalities from “Complementary” or “Alternative” Medicine in conjunction with conventional, or “Western” medicine. Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5085I Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5092 - Pediatric Cardiology Prerequisite: None Shadow and observe the physician while learning many aspects of cardiology, patient interaction, and treatment. Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 4 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PED5085J Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5093 - Pastoral Care and the Physician-Healer To become familiar with the ancient and modern concepts of the physician’s role in healing of body, mind, and soul. Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Repeated: 0 Course Level: Professional Semester Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5094 - Introduction to Telehealth in Pediatrics Students will learn about telehealth technology and how it is being used to provide clinical care in a variety of Pediatric Specialties at MCG. Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Course Level: Professional Semester MedicineProfessional Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PEDS 5999 - Basic Clerkship Remediation in Pediatrics Remediation of the Basic Core Clerkship in Pediatrics Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Prerequisites: Prerequisites: PEDS5000 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1 Course Level: Professional Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PERI 5001 - Fundamentals of Periodontology Grade Mode: Normal Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 1 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PER5001 Dental Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PERI 5002 - Non-Surgical Periodontics Grade Mode: Normal Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 1 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PER5002 Dental Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PERI 5003 - Surgical Periodontics Grade Mode: Normal Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 1 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PER5003 Dental Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PERI 5004 - Periodontology in a General Practice Grade Mode: Normal Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PER5004 Dental Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PERI 5901 - Periodontic Clinic Grade Mode: Normal Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Credit Hrs. High: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. High: 2 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PER5901 Dental Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PERI 5902 - Periodontic Clinic Grade Mode: Normal Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Course Level: Professional Semester Equivalent Course: PER5902 Dental Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PERR 7001 - Periodontal Therapy Seminar Grade Mode: Normal Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 18Contact Hrs. Low: 16 Course Level: Post Professional Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PERR 7002 - Periodontal Therapy Seminar Grade Mode: Normal Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 16Contact Hrs. Low: 20 Course Level: Post Professional Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PERR 7003 - Advanced Periodontology 2 Grade Mode: Normal Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 28Contact Hrs. Low: 28 Course Level: Post Professional Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PERR 7101 - Clinical Periodontic 1 Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 18Contact Hrs. Low: 32 Course Level: Post Professional Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PERR 7102 - Clinical Periodontics 2 Clinical Patient Care Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 20Contact Hrs. Low: 40 Course Level: Post Professional Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PERR 8004 - Advanced Periodontology 3 Grade Mode: Normal Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 16Contact Hrs. Low: 20 Course Level: Post Professional Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PERR 8005 - Advanced Periodontology 4 Grade Mode: Normal Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 28Contact Hrs. Low: 28 Course Level: Post Professional Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PERR 8103 - Clinical Periodontics 3 Clinical Patient Care Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 8Contact Hrs. Low: 16 Course Level: Post Professional Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PERR 8104 - Clinical Periodontics 4 Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 18Contact Hrs. Low: 32 Course Level: Post Professional Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PERR 8105 - Clinical Periodontics 5 Clinical Patient Care Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 20Contact Hrs. Low: 40 Course Level: Post Professional Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PERR 9006 - Advanced Periodontology 5 Grade Mode: Normal Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 16Contact Hrs. Low: 20 Course Level: Post Professional Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PERR 9007 - Advanced Periodontology 6 Grade Mode: Normal Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 28Contact Hrs. Low: 28 Course Level: Post Professional Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PERR 9106 - Clinical Periodontics 6 Clinical Patient Care Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 8Contact Hrs. Low: 16 Course Level: Post Professional Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PERR 9107 - Clinical Periodontics 7 Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 18Contact Hrs. Low: 32 Course Level: Post Professional Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PERR 9108 - Clinical Periodontics 8 Clinical Patient Care Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 20Contact Hrs. Low: 40 Course Level: Post Professional Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 3470 - Medical Communication Skills and Terminology in PA Learn and develop effective terminology and communication skills for eliciting patient histories and communicating this information to other members of the healthcare team. Emphasis given to performing competent medical interviews. Skills practiced in Clinical Medicine I and II. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Equivalent Course: PAD3470 BSPSA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 3480 - Psychosocial Issues in Healthcare I Exposure to social psychology applied to general medicine practice. Topics include interpersonal relations, family problems, human sexuality, children’s special needs, minority group health needs, effects of chronic illness, and death and dying. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Equivalent Course: PAD3480 BSPSA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 3990 - Independent Study Independent study may provide additional or initial exposure to the didactic material under the supervision of a faculty member. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 0 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Equivalent Course: PAD3990 BSPSA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 4010 - Preceptorship required rotation generally selected as the last rotation during enrollment. Students may select from any primary care area such as family practice, pediatrics, internal medicine or general surgery. Prerequisite: All Phase I and II courses Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6Contact Hrs. Low: 40 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Equivalent Course: PAD4010 BSPSA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 4030 - Family Practice Encounter a variety of clinical problems in family practice setting. Prerequisite: All Phase I courses Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6Contact Hrs. Low: 40 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Equivalent Course: PAD4030 BSPSA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 4040 - Internal Medicine Prerequisite: All Phase I courses Evaluate and manage patients with a variety of medical problems such as diabetes, hypertension, respiratory diseases, cardiac diseases and other major system disorders. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6Contact Hrs. Low: 40 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Equivalent Course: PAD4040 BSPSA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 4050 - Pediatrics Prerequisite: All Phase I courses Learn to evaluate health problems that occur from birth through adolescence. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6Contact Hrs. Low: 40 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Equivalent Course: PAD4050 BSPSA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 4060 - Obstetrics and Gynecology Prerequisite: All Phase I courses Learn to evaluate and manage health issues associated with female organs including pregnancy. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6Contact Hrs. Low: 40 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Equivalent Course: PAD4060 BSPSA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 4070 - Mental Health Prerequisite: All Phase I courses Learn to evaluate, manage and make dispositions on a variety of mental health problems. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6Contact Hrs. Low: 40 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Equivalent Course: PAD4070 BSPSA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 4180 - Surgery Prerequisite: All Phase I courses Students encounter principles of surgical management of patients including: preoperative, postoperative and operating room care. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6Contact Hrs. Low: 40 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Equivalent Course: PAD4180 BSPSA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 4200 - Emergency Medicine Prerequisite: Phase I courses Learn to evaluate and manage a variety of problems that typically present to a hospital ER and to master procedures that are commonly performed. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6Contact Hrs. Low: 40 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Equivalent Course: PAD4200 BSPSA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5010 - Medical Terminology Prerequisites: Admission to PA Program Course Description: Instruction to equip students with strong skills in medical communication and terminology and its application to patient care. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 1 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: PAD5010 Allied Health SciencesPhysician AssistantGraduate SemesterMaster of Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5015 - Medical Communications This course will present the skills necessary for obtaining a complete medical history and enhancing good communication among patients and healthcare team members. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Course Level: Graduate Semester Allied Health SciencesPhysician AssistantGraduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5020 - Genetics Prerequisite: Admission to the PA Program Course Description: A survey course of medical genetics using case-based instruction. Grade Mode: Normal Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 1 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: PAD5020 Allied Health SciencesPhysician AssistantGraduate SemesterMaster of Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5025 - Introduction to Clinical Medicine Introductory concepts to pathophysiology, laboratory medicine, and diagnostic studies. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Allied Health SciencesPhysician AssistantGraduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5030 - Cultural Competency Prerequisites: Admission to the PA Program Course Description: An introductory course that explores different cultures and their perception of medical care. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 1 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: PAD5030 Allied Health SciencesPhysician AssistantGraduate SemesterMaster of Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5100 - Ethics and Professional Practice Issues Prerequisite: Admission to the PA program. This course helps the students explore issues of medical practice. Students debate both sides of ethical issues such as patient confidentiality, patient rights and clinical experimentation/investigation; aspects of dependent practice, and roles of other healthcare providers involved in medical team approach to medical care, legal issues, quality assurance, and risk management. Facilitates development of realistic role identity for the physician assistant. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: PAD5100 MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5110 - History and Physical Assessment Prerequisite: Admission to the PA program; successful completion of summer semester coursework. Teaches the basics of history taking and physical examination skills and techniques. Introduces variations of normal and common abnormal physical findings. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 5Contact Hrs. Low: 0 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: PAD5110 MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.

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PATH 5027 - Clinical Hematology

PATH 5028 - Community Based Pathology

PATH 5085 - Phase I Elective: Cancer Cytogenetics

PEDD 5001 - Preclinical Pediatric Dentistry

PEDD 5002 - Pediatric Dentistry Seminar

PEDD 5003 - Dentistry for the Disabled Patient

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 7110 - Pediatric Dentistry Clinic

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 8110 - Pediatric Dentistry Clinic

PEDR 8120 - Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

PEDR 8130 - Pediatric Dentistry Clinic

PEDS 5000 - Basic Clerkship in Pediatrics

PEDS 5001 - Substitute Neonatal Intern

PEDS 5002 - Off Campus Special Elective

PEDS 5004 - Off Campus Preceptorship

PEDS 5005 - Pediatric Cardiology

PEDS 5006 - Allergy and Clinical Immunology

PEDS 5007 - Pediatric Research

PEDS 5009 - Pediatric Clinical Assistantship at MCG

PEDS 5010 - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology - MHUMC Savannah

PEDS 5010 - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology - MHUMC Savannah

PEDS 5011 - Pediatric Gastroenterology

PEDS 5012 - Pediatric Elective at Memorial Health University Medical Center

PEDS 5013 - Pediatric Infectious Disease

PEDS 5014 - Well Baby Nursery Substitute Intern

PEDS 5016 - University Hospital Pediatric Emergency Room

PEDS 5017 - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

PEDS 5018 - Pediatric Critical Care

PEDS 5019 - Medical Genetics

PEDS 5020 - Pediatric Endocrinology

PEDS 5022 - Pediatric Pulmonology

PEDS 5023 - Adolescent Medicine Elective

PEDS 5024 - Pediatric Critical Care MHUMC Savannah

PEDS 5025 - Developmental Pediatrics

PEDS 5027 - Neonatology Sub-Internship

PEDS 5028 - Pediatric Specialty

PEDS 5034 - Pediatric Critical Care MHUMC Savannah

PEDS 5035 - Pediatric Assistantship at Special Needs Summer Camp

PEDS 5036 - Pediatric Subspecialties

PEDS 5037 - Advanced Pediatrics

PEDS 5085 - Phase I Elective: Students in Community

PEDS 5086 - Introduction to Pediatric Health Promotion/Disease Prevention Research

PEDS 5087 - Neonatology

PEDS 5088 - Developmental Pediatrics

PEDS 5089 - Phase I Elective: Fetal Echocardiography

PEDS 5090 - Learning in Family Environment (LIFE)

PEDS 5091 - Introduction to Integrative Medicine

PEDS 5092 - Pediatric Cardiology

PEDS 5093 - Pastoral Care and the Physician-Healer

PEDS 5094 - Introduction to Telehealth in Pediatrics

PEDS 5999 - Basic Clerkship Remediation in Pediatrics

PERI 5001 - Fundamentals of Periodontology

PERI 5002 - Non-Surgical Periodontics

PERI 5003 - Surgical Periodontics

PERI 5004 - Periodontology in a General Practice

PERI 5901 - Periodontic Clinic

PERI 5902 - Periodontic Clinic

PERR 7001 - Periodontal Therapy Seminar

PERR 7002 - Periodontal Therapy Seminar

PERR 7003 - Advanced Periodontology 2

PERR 7101 - Clinical Periodontic 1

PERR 7102 - Clinical Periodontics 2

PERR 8004 - Advanced Periodontology 3

PERR 8005 - Advanced Periodontology 4

PERR 8103 - Clinical Periodontics 3

PERR 8104 - Clinical Periodontics 4

PERR 8105 - Clinical Periodontics 5

PERR 9006 - Advanced Periodontology 5

PERR 9007 - Advanced Periodontology 6