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2021-2022 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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HSM - 628 Health Care Economics & Payment Systems
This course provides students with the fundamental economic concepts and theories underpinning the health care industry and the technical components of health care reimbursement and payment models. By the end of the semester, students will be able to evaluate, both at a conceptual and at an analytical level, arguments about how the markets for health care and health insurance work. This course takes a holistic look by evaluating the perspectives of various stakeholders; the patient, provider, industry and government. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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HSM - 632 Statistic for Health Care Management
This course focuses on concepts and procedures for using descriptive and inferential statistics. Differences between parametric and non-parametric statistical tests will be emphasized. This course is predominantly an application based course incorporating the use of computerized statistical programs such as SPSS. Prerequisite: Undergraduate statistics Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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HSM - 636 Quality, Safety & Operational Improvement in Health Care
This course provides students with the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to apply systems thinking, quantitative methods and other tools to increase the capacity for quality and operational improvements in health care organizations. Improvement of quality, safety, operational and financial outcomes is the main role of the health care leader, and is a result of effective understanding and use of data and insights, and motivating change among multi-disciplinary stakeholders. Methodologies, tools and approaches to transform data into usable insights will be presented, including the effective use of metrics and dashboards. Students will appreciate the utility of these for analyzing systems, improving processes, and enhancing quality and patient safety. Emphasis is placed on students’ abilities to work with managers and clinicians to analyze problems, identify possible solutions, implement process improvements and communicate with stakeholders in non-technical terms. The course uses a combination of learning methods, including group discussion, multimedia and operational projects. Challenging assignments in real health care settings-such as emergency department throughput, operating room logistics, and mortality and complication improvements-give students the opportunity to apply what they are learning. Prerequisite: HSM 606 Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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HSM - 640 Health Care Planning & Marketing
This course develops students’ understanding and appreciation of the health care planning, communications and marketing processes. Through discussions, cases, teach back of marketing and strategic planning concepts, and guest lecturers, aspects of planning and marketing are covered. These include frameworks for strategic thinking and planning, consumer research, market segmentation, distribution and product strategies, advertising and promotion, mass communications/public relations, social media, referral development and marketing, and assessment of outcomes and effectiveness of planning and marketing efforts. As a result of this course, students are able to discuss, assess and critically and marketing initiatives. Prerequisites: HSM 606, HSM 612 Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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HSM - 644 Health Care Managerial Finance & Seminar
This course moves beyond basic financial accounting to how financial information is used to manage and make decisions. From the revenue perspective, students are expected to learn and demonstrate an understanding of the way health care providers are paid for services based on the source of payment (Medicare, Medicaid, managed care) and the payment methodology. From a cost perspective, cost allocation methodologies as well as types of costs (e.g. fixed, variable, semi-variable), will be taught. Case studies, in-class exams, and team presentations will be used to evaluate students’ competencies to assemble revenue and cost information to make strategic decisions and construct budgets and business strategies. The examples used will focus on existing and emerging reimbursement trends that are impacting health care organizations. Prerequisite: HSM 612 Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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HSM - 648 Health Law & Ethics for Health Care Managers
This course is designed to introduce students to the legal, regulatory and ethical landscape applicable to the health care industry. The topics include a variety of legal and ethical issues that are relevant to the practice of health care administration, including regulatory and business law, fraud and abuse, corporate governance, and organizational liability. Students will also consider the ethical issues underlying the fundamental conflicts and decisions faced by health care managers, including identifying stakeholders, defining ethical conflicts, proposing multiple courses of action as well as the possible costs and benefits of each. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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HSM - 652 Health Policy
HSM 652 introduces students to the public policy and political environments that influence and shape the manner in which health care is obtained and delivered in the United States. More specifically, this course will examine the organization and financing of health care, politics and the influence of Medicare and Medicaid policies through the lens of contemporary health policy issues. In addition to conceptual discussion, the course includes a variety of techniques to analyze and evaluate health policy decisions and their implications on health care organizations. Prerequisites: HSM 606 Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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HSM - 656 Master’s Project I
The overall goal of this course is to integrate quantitative methods and health care management knowledge to address a problem that is important to health care delivery, management or policy. In this course, students will design and conduct an applied quantitative research project that results in a high quality, compelling management report and two professional oral presentations to key stakeholders. The key components of this course include integrating and synthesizing information from multiple sources; developing an appropriate research question; developing an appropriate research design and analysis plan; integrating rigorous analytic methods with data management skills to analyze data; and interpreting quantitative or qualitative results in light of the existing literature and best practices to provide new insight for health care management or policy. Prerequisites: HSM 606, 610 or concurrently, HSM 626, 636, 632, 616 Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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HSM - 660 Master’s Project II
The overall goal of this course is to integrate quantitative methods and health care management knowledge to address a problem that is important to health care delivery, management or policy. In this course, students will design and conduct an applied quantitative research project that results in a high quality, compelling management report and two professional oral presentations to key stakeholders. The key components of this course include integrating and synthesizing information from multiple sources; developing an appropriate research question; developing an appropriate research design and analysis plan; integrating rigorous analytic methods with data management skills to analyze data; and interpreting quantitative or qualitative results in light of the existing literature and best practices to provide new insight for health care management or policy. Prerequisites: HSM 656, 632, 628, 616 Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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HSM - 664 Leadership in the Changing Health System
The primary goal of this class is to enhance students’ effectiveness as healthcare leaders by expanding their capabilities in organizational analysis and leadership generally, and within the evolving health ecosystem specifically. The course begins by helping students develop a solid conceptual understanding of organizational processes from a socio-technical perspective, and gain experience in using this understanding to plan successful control systems and change efforts for individuals, teams, and organizations. The course places particular emphasis on developing student skills in observation and reflection on individual behavior, group processes, and systems. The course draws on organizational and behavioral theory but emphasizes application through team-based learning, experiential exercises and reflection. The course concludes with an emphasis on personal leadership and lifelong learning, with a focus on helping students enhance their self-awareness concerning strengths and development needs as they relate to their career aspirations. Prerequisites: HSM 502 and HSM 515 Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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HSM - 668 Managerial Epidemiology
This course emphasizes managerial epidemiologic principles that health care managers use to inform strategic initiatives and to achieve optimal organizational performance, Topics include basic epidemiological principles to understand disease, descriptive epidemiology, research designs, cost effectiveness analysis, community needs assessment, program planning and program evaluation. Prerequisite: HSM 632 Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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HSM - 672 Capstone: Strategic Management Of Health Care Organizations
This course provides students with opportunities to apply the fundamentals of strategic planning and marketing, economics, finance, information system, and operations acquired in previous courses in the HSM curriculum to practical problems and decisions faced by real health care organizations. Students apply techniques of situational assessment, data analysis, strategy development and problem solving. As the capstone course for the HSM program, students are encouraged to integrate and refine their knowledge from all sources of learning in the HSM program to apply to business case studies. They conduct strategic analyses and develop and present strategic recommendations consistent with the mission, vision and values of an organization under the guidance of a teaching team of senior health care managers. The result is an improved ability to think critically, identify strategic challenges, complete strategic analyses for different business problems, and communicate clearly. Prerequisites: HSM-616, HSM-628, HSM-636, HSM-640. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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HSM - 688 Topics in Health Systems Management
Electives have been developed to accommodate the diverse educational needs of our students. Topics in Health Systems Management provide students the opportunity to further develop their health care leadership knowledge, skills and attitudes. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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HSM - 900 Independent Study
Specialized course work designed around the needs of an individual student. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 1-12
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HSM - 999 Continuous Enrollment
The requirement for Continuous Enrollment applies to all students admitted or readmitted for fall 2015 or later. Doctoral students should follow program requirements for continuous enrollment and degree completion. Students who have not completed their degree requirements are required to maintain Continuous Enrollment through the college of their program until the degree is earned. Continuous Enrollment courses are graduate level courses set up by departments at Rush University for students who need to remain actively enrolled in the University while they finish their graduate work. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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IDS - 505 Interdisciplin Studies Palliative Care
The purpose of this interdisciplinary web-based course is to educate graduate students about incorporating palliative care as an interdisciplinary approach to care for people with chronic, life limiting illness across the life span and health-illness continuum directly and/or indirectly into their discipline or area of practice through collaboration and coordination with those specializing in palliative care. The course addresses a recognized, growing need in health care. Prerequisite: None. P/N grading. (2) Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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IMM - 507 Basic Immunology I
Introduction to immunology, with emphasis placed on the components, nature and organization of the immune system. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 3
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IMM - 508 Basic Immunology II
A continuation of Basic Immunology I. This course focuses on activation and regulation of the immune system. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 3
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IMM - 510 Advanced Immunology I
Introduction to immunology, with emphasis placed on the components, nature and organization of the immune system. Prerequisite: IMM 507 , IMM 508 , IMM 509 or equivalent. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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IMM - 610 Special Topics
Detailed study of contemporary topics in immunology are presented in a five-week block. Topics such as inflammation, host defense, membrane structure and antigen presentation are included. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1-12
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IMM - 620 Doctoral Research
Research credits after admission to candidacy. (P/N only) Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1-9
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IMM - 900 Independent Study
Specialized course work designed around the needs of an individual student. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1-4
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IMM - 999 Continuous Enrollment
The requirement for Continuous Enrollment applies to all students admitted or readmitted for fall 2015 or later. Doctoral students should follow program requirements for continuous enrollment and degree completion. Students who have not completed their degree requirements are required to maintain Continuous Enrollment through the college of their program until the degree is earned. Continuous Enrollment courses are graduate level courses set up by departments at Rush University for students who need to remain actively enrolled in the University while they finish their graduate work. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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IPE - 502 Interprofessional Patient Centered Teams
This program will introduce students to the four Interprofessional Educational and Collaborative Practice (IPEC) domains: Values/Ethics, Roles/Reponsibilities, Teams/Team work and Communication. Students will use experiential team based learning to apply knowledge, skills and values of the IPEC competencies. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): Non Credit
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IS - 305 Intro to Imaging Sciences
This course focuses on specialized imaging sciences modalities. It includes concepts and theories of equipment operations and their integration for medical diagnosis. The student will be introduced to the basics of the available advanced imaging modalities used in the assessment of anatomy and diagnosis of disease processes. This course will provide instruction in the Imaging Sciences Program curricula to meet the needs of students for entry level employment by providing an overview diagnostic imaging, the technological education and clinical practice. The student will be introduced to the basics of advanced imaging modalities used in the assessment of anatomy and diagnosis of disease processes. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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IS - 307 Introduction to Patient Care
An overview of the historical development of radiography and basic radiation protection. An introduction to the many facets of allied health professions; including types of health care professionals, medical ethics, medical terminology, patient assessment, infection control procedures, emergency and safety procedures, communication and patient interaction skills, promoting a safe clinical environment and basic pharmacology. Topics also include patient’s right to privacy, confidentiality, documentation, team building, cultural issues, age related concerns, and death and dying. This course is intended to assist students in the understanding of the environment encountered in clinical agencies. This course infers from evidence-based medicine to promote the application of critical thinking skills and clinical judgment. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1-3
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IS - 310 Sectional Anatomy & Pathology
Radiology has been developing dramatically during the past few years. With enhancements in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the role of the RT has also been changing. Skills in cross-sectional anatomy are important to help the MRI technologist to identify the anatomy being imaged and to communicate effectively with the radiologist and physicians. This class will provide you with the opportunity to expand your knowledge of body cross-sectional anatomy and its appearance in CT and MRI images. This course provides an in-depth application of cross sectional anatomy for medical imaging. Emphasizes the characteristic manifestations, pattern recognition, and image assessment of pathologies observed in medical images. It includes a brief review of normal anatomy and structure, followed by general overview descriptions of specific pathologic processes. Students will use textbooks and Internet resources to learn the cross-sectional anatomy, basic characteristics, clinical features, and diagnostic tools including medical imaging procedures. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 5
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IS - 314 Pathophysiology
This course provides an in-depth application of the concepts of pathophysiology for the assessment and management of medical imaging patients. Emphasizes the characteristic manifestations, pattern recognition, and image assessment of pathologies observed in medical images. This course investigates general pathology and organ system pathology. It includes a brief review of normal structure and function, followed by more in-depth descriptions of specific pathologic processes. Students will use textbooks and Internet resources to learn the basic characteristics, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, and diagnostic tools including medical imaging procedures, prognoses and therapies for each of the specific pathologies. Students will participate in online discussions and create interactive pathology presentations in this course. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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IS - 318 Patient Assessment
Patient evaluation and implementation of evidence-based care plans will be described. Evidence based practice and critical diagnostic thinking are reviewed and applied to the review of the medical record, patient interview, physical assessment, and evaluation of diagnostic studies. Assessment of oxygenation and arterial blood gases are reviewed. Laboratory studies, imaging studies, and ECG monitoring and interpretation are discussed. Pulmonary function testing, diagnostic bronchoscopy and other diagnostic studies are also described. The student will integrate assessment findings in the development and evaluation of care plans for specific disease states and conditions. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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IS - 325 Pharmacology and Radiologic Contrast Agents
This course provides a study of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, medication administration, drug categories and implications in patient care. Emphasizes pharmaceuticals frequently used in medical imaging. This course is intended to provide imaging sciences professionals the knowledge in all aspects of basic pharmacology. The purpose is to educate radiologic personnel in basic pharmacology principles, ensuring quality patient care. Contrast media is used by most modalities of Diagnostic Imaging. This course is designed to provide an in-depth understanding different contrast media use in Diagnostic Imaging. A brief historical development and evolution of contrast media is reviewed. Topics include uses, prevention of acute reactions, contrast induced nephropathy, renal adverse reaction and more. Students will follow weekly modules and or use textbook and Internet resources to learn more about contrast media use, safety issues and guidelines. Students will participate online with other. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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IS - 328 Vascular Interventional Technology
This didactic course includes instruction over: procedural angiography including; imaging of the heart, pulmonary vascular system, thoracic aorta, central venous access procedures, cardiac-interventional, vascular-interventional and nonvascular interventional procedures. Each student will be working in either Vascular-Interventional Radiology or Interventional Cardiology. The course encourages students to combine theoretical knowledge with the practical experience they acquire while working in these clinical areas. Learning activities for this course review and build upon pre-existing knowledge, such as human anatomy, physiology, pathology, patient care in radiography and radiation protection. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 6
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IS - 331 Education
This course will provide students with an introduction to basic principles and techniques used in health care education. This course will provide students with the knowledge needed by health professional who interact with other health professionals and/or patients in educational settings including professional development, higher education, patient education or community education. Case studies will be presented. Topics include: health care professional’s role in education, patient education, in-service education, course design, curriculum development and models, objectives and goals, lesson plan development, learning activities, use of media, teaching methods, development of presentations, testing and evaluation. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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IS - 336 MRI Physics
This course will provide the student with an introduction to the field of MRI. Topics will include an overview of MRI history and development, fundamental principles of magnetism, safety in MRI, equipment, terminology, and coils. This course will explain in depth concepts of MRI physics. Topics will include, basic principles of MRI, image weighting and contrast, tissue characteristics, signal production, image formation, image acquisition and image production, pulse sequences, flow phenomena, artifacts in MRI, scanning parameters, contrast media administration, along with functional imaging techniques. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 5
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IS - 337 Computed Tomography Physics
This course will provide the student with an in-depth understanding of the physical and instrumentation involved in concepts of computed tomography. Computed tomography is a specialized modality of diagnostic imaging section. The historical development and evolution of computed tomography is reviewed. Physics topics include x-radiation in forming the CT image, CT beam attenuation, linear attenuation coefficients, tissue characteristics and Hounsfield number application. Data acquisition and manipulation techniques, image reconstruction algorithms will be explained. This course will also provide students with fundamental physical principles, quality control, and instrumentation needed. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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IS - 338 Advanced Radiation Biology
This course is directed to computed tomography (CT) and interventional radiography students enrolled in the Imaging Sciences program. Content will include review and continuation of basic radiobiology involved with radiography and advanced modalities. It will address the radiobiological/biophysical events at the cellular and subcellular levels. Analysis of factors influencing radiation response of cells and tissues will be covered. Construction and evaluation of radiobiological data on graphs, charts and survival curves will be included. Relationships of time, dose, fractionation, volume and site as they apply to tissue response will be evaluated. The principles of radiation response modifiers, hyperthermia, chemotherapy and their influence on biologic effects in combination with radiation will be examined. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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IS - 340 MRI Safety
This course provides an in-depth application of the health and safety concerns of MRI technology. Both theoretical and practical information will be covered. MRI physics bioeffects of static, gradient and radiofrequency electromagnetic fields will be covered as well as the risks associated with acoustic noise. Use of MRI during pregnancy, the design of an MRI facility to support safety, the procedures to screen patients and other individuals, and the management of patients with claustrophobia, anxiety or emotional distress will be addressed. Review of the safety of MRI contrast agents, use of ferromagnetic detection systems, techniques for physiological monitoring, unique safety needs of interventional MRI centers, and administration of sedation and anesthesia during MRI will be covered. Proper management of patients with metallic implants and complex electronically activated devices, such as cardiac pacemakers and neuromodulation systems will be covered. MRI safety policies and procedures will be reviewed for hospitals/medical centers, outpatient facilities, children’s hospitals and research facilities. Finally, MRI standards and guidelines will be addressed for the United States. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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IS - 400 Independent Study
Independent study courses give students a unique opportunity to pursue a course of study not commonly included in the curriculum. If you are interested in pursuing an independent study, meet with the faculty member you want to work with to define the coursework and expectations. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1-12
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IS - 444 MRI Positioning/Protocols 4 Semester Hours
MRI is a specialized modality of diagnostic imaging section. This course is designed to provide an understanding of proper protocols and positioning utilized to acquire appropriate imaging with patient history in mind concepts of MRI. Anatomy and Pathophysiology is reviewed for appropriate protocol and contrast usage. Protocol and Positioning topics include basic overview of MRI Physics, indications for procedure, preparation, orientation of MRI room, positioning and landmarks, patient history and assessment, types of contrast media and their usage, scan parameters for brain, spine, upper and lower extremity imaging, female and male pelvis, abdominal imaging, cardiac and breast imaging. MRI protocols vary from site to site and most often are dependent on radiologist’s preference. Students will follow weekly modules and or use textbook and internet resources to learn MRI protocols and positioning Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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IS - 447P Clinical Practicum I 6 Semester Hours
Supervised clinical experience in the imaging track selected. This course is designed so the students gains the clinical experience needed to function in an active imaging sciences department and to document the needed clinical procedures. Each of the three clinical practicum will consist of 333.33 hours (total of 1000 hours) in an assigned facility for supervised practice of acquired knowledge and skills. Review of medical imaging with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking in the imaging track selected. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 6
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IS - 448 Clinical Seminar I
This course builds on the previous learning related to imaging sciences. This course will allow the students to engage in self-directed study to prepare for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) by completing registry review board modules. This course will provide the students the opportunity to integrate the theory and clinical practice in order to meet the complex needs of patients. ARRT registry review modules and case presentations will be completed. This course will provide a review of medical imaging with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking in the imaging track selected. The course is intended for senior students to prepare for the ARRT’s credentialing exam. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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IS - 449 Clinical Seminar II
This course builds on the previous learning related to imaging sciences. This course will allow the students to engage in self-directed study to prepare for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) by completing registry review board modules. This course will provide the students the opportunity to integrate the theory and clinical practice in order to meet the complex needs of patients. ARRT registry review modules and case presentations will be completed. This course will provide a review of medical imaging with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking in the imaging track selected. The course is intended for senior students to prepare for the ARRT’s credentialing exam. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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IS - 453 Computed Tomography Positioning and Protocols
Computed tomography is a specialized modality of diagnostic imaging section. This course is designed to provide an understanding of proper protocols and positioning utilized to acquire appropriate imaging with patient history in mind concepts of computed tomography. Anatomy and pathophysiology is reviewed for appropriate protocol and contrast usage. Protocol and Positioning topics include basic overview of CT Physics, Patient communication and safety, Radiation dose, indications for procedure, preparation, orientation of CT room, positioning and landmarks, patient history and assessment, types of contrast media and their usage, scan parameters. Imaging protocols for brain, chest, abdomen, spine and musculo-skeletal imaging will be covered in this course. CT protocols vary from site to site and most often are dependent on radiologist’s preference. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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IS - 454 Health Care Ethics and Cultural Competence
This course covers ethical issues that allied health professionals can expect to encounter during their education and career. It covers such areas of concern as professionalism, cultural differences, confidentiality, informed consent, responsible practice, handling mistakes, difficult cases and key legal aspects of these issues. The course will begin by helping the student understand the value of diversity in our society and allow the student to make self-examination of their own beliefs, values and biases. This will be followed by the dynamics involved when two cultures interact. Students will examine specific cultural characteristics as they apply to health care and propose ways of adapting diversity to the delivery of health care. The course will include an in-depth assessment of the Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) standards and cultural competency information available to healthcare organizations. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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IS - 457P Clinical Practicum II 6 Semester Hours
Supervised clinical experience in the imaging track selected. This course is designed so the student gains the clinical experience needed to function in an active imaging sciences department and to document the needed clinical procedures. Each clinical practicum requires 333.33 hours in an assigned facility for supervised practice of acquired knowledge and skills. This course will offer a review of medical imaging with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking in the imaging track selected. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 6
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IS - 458 Leadership 3 Semester Hours
This special topics course is designed to provide a basic introduction to leadership by focusing on what it means to be a good leader. Emphasis in the course is on the practice of leadership. The course will examine topics such as: the nature of leadership, recognizing leadership traits, developing leadership skills, creating a vision, setting the tone, listening to out-group members, handling conflict, overcoming obstacles, and addressing ethics in leadership. Attention will be given to helping students to understand and improve their own leadership performance. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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IS - 463 Research & Statistical Methods
An introduction to the methods of scientific research to include research design and statistical analysis. Critical review of the components of research reports will be performed to include definition of the problem, review of the literature, research design, data analysis and results. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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IS - 467P Clinical Practicum III 6 Semester Hours
Supervised clinical experience in the imaging track selected. This course is designed so the students gains the clinical experience needed to function in an active imaging sciences department and to document the needed clinical procedures. Each of the three clinical practicums will consist of 333.33 hours (total of 1000 hours) in an assigned facility for supervised practice of acquired knowledge and skills. Review of medical imaging with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking in the imaging track selected. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 6
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IS - 468 Clinical Seminar III
This course builds on the previous learning
related to imaging sciences. This course will
allow the students to engage in self-directed
study to prepare for the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) by completing
registry review board modules. This course will
provide the students the opportunity to integrate
the theory and clinical practice in order to meet
the complex needs of patients. ARRT registry
review modules and case presentations will be
completed. This course will provide a review of
medical imaging with an emphasis on problem
solving and critical thinking in the imaging
track selected. The course is intended for senior
students to prepare for the ARRT’s credentialing
exam. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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IS - 481P Clinical Specialty Practicum 6 Semester Hours
Supervised clinical experience in the imaging track selected. This course is designed so the student gains the clinical experience needed to function in an active imaging sciences department and to document the needed clinical procedures. The clinical specialty practicum will consist of 200 hours in an assigned facility for supervised practice of acquired knowledge and skills. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 6
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IS - 999 Continuous Enrollment
The requirement for Continuous Enrollment applies to all students admitted or re-admitted for fall 2015 or later. Doctoral students should follow program requirements for continuous enrollment and degree completion. Students who have not completed their degree requirements are required to maintain Continuous Enrollment through the college of their program until the degree is earned. Continuous Enrollment courses are graduate level courses set up by departments at Rush University for students who need to remain actively enrolled in the University while they finish their graduate work. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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MED - EXM Medicine Exam Remediation
Remediation of course examination. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 8
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MED - REM Medicine Clinical Remediation
Remediation of clinical weeks. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 8
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MED - 7EI Internal Medicine Individualized Elective
Students may receive credit for an individually arranged elective with a Rush faculty member. In order to receive credit for such a rotation, the person to whom the student will be responsible must write a letter stating the student’s activities, responsibilities, amount of supervision and specific dates of the rotation. The sponsoring faculty member must complete an evaluation of the student’s performance at the conclusion of the elective. Students must submit a proposal to the Office of Clinical Curriculum for approval at least eight weeks before the rotation and must have written approval from the assistant dean of Clinical Education before beginning the rotation. Students may receive four weeks of credit for an individually arranged elective. Credit for a maximum of only one individually arranged elective will count toward graduation requirements. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 2-4
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MED - 703 Core Clerkship: Internal Medicine
This course introduces students to the study and skills of clinical medicine. Through the case study approach, students have the opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and their problems. In this manner, students can develop their skills in history taking and physical examination and will review pathophysiological priniciples in caring for patients. Students develop an understanding of relationships between disease states and patient hosts from the medical, social and emotional points of view. The ward team approach allows students the opportunity to actively work toward the goals of good patient care and the acquisition of a solid foundations of medicine. Students are expected to supplement their learning through a self-study progam of learning objectives. This will provide the students with exposure to basic technical skills as well as a core set of topics in Internal Medicine. Required Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 8
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MED - 710 Subinternship: Internal Medicine
Students function at an advanced level, doing histories and physical examinations, diagnostic evaluations, and initiation of appropriate therapy. There is close supervision by the staff of the Department of Internal Medicine. The course is primarily intended for students desiring additional clinical experience in internal medicine. The four-week subinternship rotation is taken during the fourth year. This clerkship will be scheduled during the elective lottery, which takes place in the spring of the M3 year. Required in M4 Year Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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MED - 711 Cardiovascular Medicine
This course is the study of the diagnostic spectrum of cardiac evaluation including bedside assessment, critical care cardiology, electrocardiography, electrophysiology, echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, coronary angiography, coronary care, interventional cardiology, preventive cardiology and exercise testing. Patient study is carried out under the direction of the clinical staff. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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MED - 712 Medical Intensive Care
This course provides experience in the recognition and management of medical critical care issues, particularly the use of bedside hemodynamic monitoring, use of mechanical ventilators and management of cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal and endocrine emergencies. Patient care is carried out under the direction of the clinical staff. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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MED - 713 Cardiovascular Research
In this course, a student’s program is individually planned with emphasis on understanding basic research techniques and completion of a project with the goal of submitting an abstract and/or manuscript. The student is assigned to a specific faculty member based on his/her individual interest. The research program of the Section of Cardiology encompasses treatment and prevention of chronic heart failure, arrhythmias and coronary artery disease; echocardiography; myocardial cell contraction; molecular biology of heart cell differentiation; and vascular biology. Students must submit a proposal to the Office of Clinical Curriculum for approval at least eight weeks before the rotation and must have written approval from the Office of Clinical Curriculum before beginning the rotation. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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MED - 721 Endocrinology/Metabolism
Endocrine and metabolic disorders are studied under the direction of the clinical faculty. Regular didactic sessions, departmental conferences and seminars supplement clinical work, which involves both outpatients and inpatients. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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MED - 724 Coronary Care Unit
This course is designed for students desiring advanced exposure to patients with acute cardiovascular illness. During this rotation the student functions at the sub-intern level and will be expected to admit anywhere from one to three patients per day. Although night call is not required, it is expected that the student remain until their work is fully completed and sign-out given to the intern on-call. The student then will give formal presentations of patient histories and physicals at morning rounds. The student is available for admitting and rounding six days out of seven. The student is also exposed to the full spectrum of bedside procedures performed in the coronary care unit including pulmonary artery catheterization, indwelling arterial line, and venous central catheter. Exposure to placement of transvenous pacemakers and intraaortic balloon pumps will also be part of the CCU experience. It is anticipated that the experience in the coronary care unit be rigorous. At the conclusion of the rotation the student should be able to understand the diagnosis and treatment of the full spectrum of cardiovascular illnesses including ischemic heart disease, advanced heart failure, shock, hypertensive heart disease, valvular heart disease, congenital heart disease and pericardial disease. The student gains valuable experience in the diagnosis and treatment of rhythm disturbances and in 12-lead electrocardiogram interpretation. The student is responsible for all aspects of patient care under the supervision of the physician team which includes a full-time cardiovascular attending physician, a cardiovascular fellow, as well as internal medicine residents and interns. It is also expected that the student participate in didactic conferences and attend all the Cardiology conferences throughout their rotation. This clerkship is recommended for students intending to enter a career in internal medicine, the internal medicine subspecialties or critical care medicine. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 2-4
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MED - 726 Nephrology
In this course, the clinical diagnosis and management of patients with acute and chronic renal disease as well as various fluid, acid-base and electrolyte abnormalities are studied. In addition, the course is directed toward the proper interpretation of pathophysiologic findings and the practical clinical management of nephrotic syndrome, diabetic nephropathy, glomerulonephritis and patients with chronic renal failure and end-stage renal disease. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 2-4
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MED - 732 Digestive Diseases
This course is divided into two 2-week sessions; gastroenterology and hepatology. Students rotate on the gastroenterology and hepatology inpatient services including liver transplant. Students actively participate in consults, didactic lectures and bedside rounds. Students attend all conferences including Gastroenterology Grand Rounds, conference, Liver Transplant Conference and Journal Club. An outpatient experience in both gastroenterology and hepatology is available once per week if desired. There is an optional opportunity for those students wishing to participate in clinical research in the area of digestive diseases to incept projects during this rotation. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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MED - 736 Hematology
This course provides an intensive exposure to clinical hematology. Students meet with residents, fellows and a teaching-attending hematologist daily for presentation and discussion of hospitalized hematology patients. Students work-up patients, present them to the attending and participate in patient care with medical residents. Blood and bone marrow slides on the service patients are reviewed daily with attending hematologists using a teaching (multi-headed) microscope. Bedside rounds follow the daily presentation of cases. On Mondays, a multidisciplinary lymphoma conference presents diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of the malignant lymphomas. On Thursdays, a clinical conference is held in which a patient is presented and discussed in depth by students, residents and faculty. A recent addition to this elective is a daily self-learning session with a faculty member on a core topic of hematology. Twenty of these topics cover the spectrum of hematologic diseases. All conferences held by the Section of Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation is available to the students on an optional basis. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 2-4
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MED - 746 Infectious Disease
In this course students are exposed to a wide variety of acute and chronic infectious disease problems with emphasis on diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Teaching is conducted in a case-study format in which students see new patients and present them to the attending on consultation rounds. Rush and Stroger Hospitals have a joint fellowship training program in Infectious Disease. Rush students will spend two weeks at Rush and two weeks at Stroger Hospital on the respective Infectious Disease Consultative Services; visiting students will spend all four weeks at Rush. In addition, students will attend a weekly two-hour infectious disease conference at Rush and a one-hour infectious disease conference at Stroger where they may present cases. Sixteen lectures on basic infectious disease topics are presented over the four weeks. Students are NOT allowed to drop this course less than 8 weeks prior to the start. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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MED - 747 Global & Community Health
In this course, students spend between two and four weeks in a specific community defined by the student. The purpose of this elective is to provide students the opportunity to read and discuss in the area of Primary Health Care, as defined by the World Health Organization (1978). Students obtain a framework for addressing common diseases in an underserved community setting from a clinical, epidemiologic and public health perspective. In addition to the didactic portion of the course the student spends two-four weeks in an underserved community developing country setting under the supervision of Rush faculty. The course will focus on the social determinants of population health, including the impact of environment, poverty, social structure and culture on health status and health care. The course will include the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, control, and prevention of selected diseases of importance in underserved settings. Students use this knowledge to develop a plan for working in disadvantaged communities providing primary health care, either locally or internationally. Students must have a faculty sponsor at Rush as well as a physician at the site responsible for supervision of the student’s work. Students must complete the online curriculum and reading self study prerequisites prior to departure for their work in the community and must submit a completed project within one week of the completion of the elective. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 2-4
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MED - 751 Rheumatology
In this course, students participate in all activities of the Section of Rheumatology, including patient care in clinics, inpatient consultations, conferences and didactic sessions. A wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions and connective tissue diseases are seen. Objectives include performance of musculoskeletal exam, synovial fluid analysis, arthrocentesis, therapeutic injection of joints and other structures, ability to formulate differential diagnosis of rheumatic conditions, and formulate long-term management programs. An interdisciplinary approach relies on contributions of immunology, orthopedics, diagnostic radiology, physiotherapy and occupational therapy. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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MED - 755 Quality & Safety in the Hospital
In this course students are assigned to the Rush University Medical Center attending directed service and assume primary responsibility for patient care under close supervision, provided by an assigned attending hospitalist. Students have the unique opportunity to work one-on-one with an attending hospitalist, and interface with case management, physicial therapy, pharmacy, nursing, primary care physicians outside of the hospital, emergency medicine and critical care physicians and medical/surgical consultants to provide high-quality and safe inpatient care. Students participate in a series of workshops and didactic sessions addressing important topics in quality improvement and patient safety. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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MED - 761 Medical Oncology
Patients seen by the Section of Medical Oncology provide an ample and varied spectrum of oncological problems. Students study selected patients under the direction of members of the section. Various therapeutic approaches and complications occurring in the course of the disease are discussed. The program stresses the importance of the combined interdisciplinary approach using the resources of the Departments of Surgery and Therapeutic Radiology, as well as those of Pathology and Nuclear Medicine. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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MED - 771 Pulmonary Medicine
The course gives the student an exposure to the diagnosis and management of patients with a wide variety of pulmonary disorders. The rotation concentrates primarily on in-patients at Rush University Medical Center, but there is an opportunity to work with out-patients in the Rush Center for Lung Diseases. The essentials of pulmonary physiology, the use and interpretation of pulmonary function testing, and the provision of mechanical ventilatory support are emphasized during the rotation. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 2-4
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MED - 777 Allergy/Immunology
This course teaches the clinical approach to the problems of allergy, other immune-mediated diseases and immunodeficiency in children and adults. Diagnosis and treatment of commonly encountered IgE-mediated diseases (allergic rhinitis, asthma, eczema and urticarla), as well as connective tissue diseases and immunodeficiency syndromes are explained. Students are responsible for following medicine as well as pediatric inpatient consults at Rush University Medical Center and Stroger Hospitals, and report to the attending physician-on-service for daily rounds. Allergy/Immunology outpatient care is demonstrated at Fantus Clinic (part of the Stroger Hospital Ambulatory Care Network) as well as the Allergy/Immunology Office at Rush University Medical Center. Students also learn about skin testing techniques, spirometry and immunological tests performed by the Rush Medical Laboratory. Teaching (basic science or clinical lecture, journal club, research and chart review) conferences are held at Rush on Friday mornings. The attending physician-on-service and/or fellow-on-service also teach on daily rounds. A pretest and final quiz are given to measure achievement as a basis for evaluation. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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MED - 781 Research in Medicine
Students may arrange research rotations individually with faculty at Rush. In order to receive credit for such a rotation, the person to whom the student will be responsible must write a letter describing the student’s activities, responsibilities, amount of supervision, and the specific dates of the rotation. Credit toward graduation is granted assuming that the research project is ongoing throughout the academic year. Students must submit a proposal to the Office of Clinical Curriculum for approval at least eight weeks before the rotation and must have written approval from the director of Clinical Curriculum before beginning the rotation. Research rotations are scheduled for a minimum of four weeks of credit with the expectation that the full project will extend beyond the formal course duration. Depending on the proposal, the weeks of credit may or may not apply to the rule of eight weeks maximum credit for coursework in a single subspecialty. This decision is at the discretion of the Office of Clinical Curriculum. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4-8
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MED - 785 Community-Based Intensive Care
This community-based intensive care experience is offered at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, Illinois. Students learn to recognize critically ill patients’ presentation and natural history, identify proper treatment of critical illness and become familiar with typical critical care procedures. They also learn the process of multidisciplinary rounds in a community ICU. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 2-4
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MED - 790 Advanced Concepts in Palliative Care
This is a two-week online compressed course designed for graduate students to build a foundation in palliative care principles that may be applied directly to patient care. The focus of the course is to gain familiarity with an interdisciplinary approach and establish primary palliative care expertise in caring for patients with life-limiting illness across the disease continuum. Students learn the history and driving tenets of palliative care, discover the core skills in interprofessional teamwork, and expand their understanding of complex pain and symptom management, serious illness communication, prognostication and the care of the dying patient. Graduate students leave with skills that have been demonstrated to improve patient safety, patient and provider satisfaction and decrease health care utilization. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 2
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MED - 795 Geriatric Medicine
This course draws upon a number of resources within the Rush system, including Rush University Senior Care and its practice sites and Johnston R. Bowman Health Center. Students learn about models of care for older adults throughout the continuum of medical care. Under the supervision of the faculty of the section of Geriatric Medicine and Palliative Care, students participate as part of an interdisciplinary team in evaluation and assessment of the medical, psychiatric, and social needs of older adults. The curriculum includes exposure to topics in medical ethics, medical economics and medical and legal aspects of end-of-life care. Weekly didactic sessions presented by section faculty complement clinical experiences. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 2-4
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MED - 799 Combined Internal Medicine/Pediatrics
This course is based at Lifetime Medical Associates, the continuity practice of the Rush Combined Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Residency Program. This integrated resident-faculty outpatient practice focuses on family-oriented primary care. Students spend the day working with common outpatient problems in patients of all ages. In addition, students gain experience in office management, insurance issues, quality improvement, urgent care, and other areas important to general practice. Because this course is essentially an outpatient subinternship, we request that students advise us as soon as possible of a need to change dates or cancel enrollment. NOTE: Visiting students may only enroll in four-week rotations with the approval of the course director; they are not eligible for two-week rotations. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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MED - 812 Medical Intensive Care
This course provides experience in the recognition and management of medical critical care issues, particularly the use of bedside hemodynamic monitoring, use of mechanical ventilators, and management of cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal and endocrine emergencies. Patient care is carried out under the direction of the clinical staff. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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MED - 815 Clinical Palliative Care
In this course, students see patients referred to the palliative care service in the inpatient, outpatient and home setting. The service sees 50 patients/month in the inpatient setting; 10-15/week in the outpatient clinic; and 2-3 patients/week at home. The student is involved in a selected number of these patients. Palliative Medicine fellows provide teaching to the residents and medical students rotating on the service both formally during didactic sessions, as well as serving as role models during direct patient care interactions and family meetings. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 2
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MED - 821 Endocrinology/Metabolism
Endocrine and metabolic disorders are studied under the direction of the clinical faculty. Regular didactic sessions, departmental conferences, and seminars supplement clinical work, which involves both outpatients and inpatients. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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MED - 826 Nephrology
In this course, the clinical diagnosis and management of patients with acute and chronic renal disease as well as various fluid, acid-base, and electrolyte abnormalities are studied. In addition, the course is directed toward the proper interpretation of pathophysiologic findings and the practical clinical management of nephrotic syndrome, diabetic nephropathy, glomerulonephritis and patients with chronic renal failure and end-stage renal disease. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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MED - 828 Cardiology
This course consists of two weeks of CCU and two weeks of inpatient cardiology consults, or four weeks of CCU. Each student can choose which of the two formats they prefer. Students see patients on their own and present/discuss them with the team. They attend cardiology rounds and conferences. Students improve their knowledge about the presentation and treatment of common cardiac diseases including: chest pain, acute coronary syndrome, arrhythmias. Students improve their skills in the cardiac examination and in the interpretation of EKGs. There is a daily half-hour teaching conference for the team. Students have the option of staying for an additional hour long conference geared towards the fellows. Students are invited to attend any conferences for the department of medicine residents (noon conferences three days per week). Evaluation is based on the student’s performance on rounds. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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MED - 832 Digestive Diseases
This course is divided into two-week sessions; Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Students rotate on the gastroenterology and hepatology inpatient services including liver transplant. Students actively participate in consults, didactic lectures and bedside rounds. Students attend all conferences including Gastroenterology Grand Rounds, conference, Liver Transplant conference and Journal Club. An outpatient experience in both gastroenterology and hepatology is available once per week if desired. There is an optional opportunity for those students wishing to participate in clinical research in the area of digestive diseases to incept projects during this rotation. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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MED - 836 Hematology
This course provides an intensive exposure to clinical hematology. Students meet with residents, fellows and a teaching-attending hematologist daily for presentation and discussion of hospitalized hematology patients. Students work-up patients, present them to the attending and participate in patient care with medical residents. Blood and bone marrow slides on the service patients are reviewed daily with attending hematologists using a teaching (multi-headed) microscope. Bedside rounds follow the daily presentation of cases. On Mondays, a multidisciplinary lymphoma conference presents diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of the malignant lymphomas. On Thursdays, a clinical conference is held in which a patient is presented and discussed in depth by students, residents and faculty. A recent addition to this elective is a daily self-learning session with a faculty member on a core topic of hematology. Twenty of these topics cover the spectrum of hematologic diseases. All conferences held by the Section of Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation is available to the students on an optional basis. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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MED - 847 Externship: Infectious Disease
As externs on the Infectious Disease inpatient ward, students act as daily care providers for newly admitted patients with HIV/AIDS, most of whom have opportunistic infectious and/or malignancies requiring in-hospital diagnostic evaluation and therapy. Students participate in daily multi-disciplinary team rounds that include an Infectious Disease attending, Medicine house staff, clinical pharmacist, and physician assistants (PA’S). Students also may spend one-half day per week in the outpatient HIV clinic under the supervision of an Infectious Disease physician. Didactic sessions include a weekly one-hour Infectious Disease conference conducted at the Core Center, a two-hour clinical Infectious Disease conference held at Rush and 12 lectures on HIV-related topics. Exposure to the microbiology lab takes place during which the following topics are reviewed; HIV Testing, Blood Cultures, Mycobacterial Testing, Susceptibilities. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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MED - 848 HIV Primary Outpatient Care
In this course students learn about HIV primary care including HIV counseling and testing; prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of opportunistic infections; and antiretroviral therapy. Experiences will include adult, adolescent and pediatric HIV clinics, and brief exposure to a walk-in sexually transmitted disease clinic, and specialists in HIV dental, renal, cancer, hematology and neurology specialty care, as well as mental health, social work, and chemical dependency support services. Didactic sessions include a one-hour weekly Infectious Diseases conference at the CORE Center and a two-hour clinical conference at Rush. The CORE Center provides comprehensive outpatient Infectious Disease services. Founded by Rush and the County of Cook, the Center is operated by the Cook County Bureau of Health Services. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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MED - 850 Short Stay Telemetry
In this course students see patients on their own and go over their presentations with senior residents and attending staff. CXRs and EKGs are also reviewed with the attending staff. Students are exposed to the presentation and management of patients with chest pains, acute coronary syndromes as well as congestive heart failure and various arrhythmias. All patient orders will be supervised and co-signed by the house staff. Students usually see two patients daily and follow their patients for the ~48-hour stay while they are on the observation unit. Students will be based on the telemetry units Monday- Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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MED - 851 Rheumatology
In this course, students participate in all activities of the Section of Rheumatology, including patient care in clinics, inpatient consultations, conferences and didactic sessions. A wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions and connective tissue diseases are seen. Objectives include performance of musculoskeletal exam, synovial fluid analysis, arthrocentesis, therapeutic injection of joints and other structures, ability to formulate differential diagnosis of rheumatic conditions and formulate long-term management programs. An interdisciplinary approach relies on contributions of immunology, orthopedics, diagnostic radiology, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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MED - 861 Medical Oncology
Patients seen by the Section of Medical Oncology provide an ample and varied spectrum of oncological problems. Students study selected patients under the direction of members of the section. Various therapeutic approaches and complications occurring in the course of the disease are discussed. The program stresses the importance of the combined interdisciplinary approach using the resources of the Departments of Surgery and Therapeutic Radiology, as well as those of Pathology and Nuclear Medicine. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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MED - 872 Pulmonary Consultation Services
This course consists of Stroger Hospital inpatient pulmonary consults and outpatient pulmonary clinics. Students see patients on their own and present/discuss them with the team. They see a variety of new and follow-up patients. Stroger Hospital is renowned for the ethnic and clinical diversity of its patient population. Students also attend pulmonary rounds and conferences. The rotation consists of inpatient pulmonary consults and outpatient pulmonary clinics. Typical hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students will have weekends off. Specific Educational Objectives of Clerkship: At the end of the rotation, students will: (1) display an approach to history taking, physical examination and interpretation of radiographic and physiologic studies to allow accurate description of acute and chronic respiratory syndromes; (2) be able to classify respiratory illnesses based on tempo and findings as acute, sub-acute or chronic and categorize the illness as congenital or acquired, infectious, inflammatory, neoplastic or traumatic in nature; (3) demonstrate an organized approach to interpretation of chest imaging; (4) demonstrate an organized approach to interpretation of cardiorespiratory physiology; (5) demonstrate proficiency in physical examination of the patient with lung disease. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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MLS - 504 Clinical Chemistry I
This course is designed to introduce students to clinical chemistry as used in medical laboratory science (MLS). The biochemistry, clinical utility, and analysis of amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids/lipoproteins, bilirubin and non-protein nitrogen-containing molecules will be presented. Renal physiology along with the chemical and cellular analysis of urine will also be presented. Course content includes correlation of data and case studies for selected disease states. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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MLS - 505 Clinical Chemistry II
This course continues with the biochemistry, analysis, and application of clinically-significant chemical substances. Topics include: enzyme kinetics and clinical application of enzyme levels, endocrinology, bone and mineral metabolism, cardiac markers, tumor markers, body water balance, electrolytes, pH and blood gases, and testing for drugs of abuse and toxic alcohols. Course content includes the discussion of case reports and primary literature for selected disease states. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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MLS - 514 Hematology I
This course introduces hematologic concepts and clinical applications. Students will learn about venipuncture, complete blood counts, hematopoiesis, erythrocyte metabolism, the synthesis and function of hemoglobin, leukopoiesis and differentiation of leukocytes. After students learn about the normal aspects hematology, they will learn about the abnormalities associated with erythrocytes and leukocytes such as, anemias, hemoglobinopathies, thalassemias and leukemias and lymphomas. Case studies will be used to further students’ understanding of erythrocytes and leukocytes. Laboratory sessions included. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 6
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MLS - 515 Hematology II
The study of hematology is continued in this course in which students learn about coagulation and hemostasis and extend their knowledge of erythrocytes and leukocytes to the analysis of body fluids other than blood. Students will learn about megakaryopoiesis, hemostasis, coagulation and coagulopathies. In addition, the chemical and cellular analyses of the following fluids will be discussed: cerebral spinal, synovial, pleural, peritoneal, pericardial and seminal, as well as fecal analysis. Finally, students will learn how to differentiate between transudates and exudates as well the clinical significance of those analyses. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3*
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MLS - 523 Clinical Immunology
An introduction to the basic concepts and terminology of immunity is covered in this course, including development, structure and function of the lymphoid system; the basis of antigenicity; antibody structure, production and function; mechanisms of cellular and humoral immunity; the complement system; and mechanisms of immune suppression and tolerance. Topics also include the immune response and the laboratory testing related to measuring the immune response. The pathogenesis and laboratory diagnosis of immunological disorders such as hypersensitivities, immune deficiencies and autoimmunity will be discussed. Solving case studies involving immune system disorders will be an important aspect of learning about these diseases. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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MLS - 524 Clinical Immunohematology
This course provides the student with the practical and theoretical knowledge in whole blood collection, processing, and transfusion that is necessary to work in a blood center or clinical transfusion service. Topics include red cell immunology, genetics, and membrane biochemistry; characteristics of human blood group systems; serological testing systems; parentage testing; red cell antibody detection and identification; pretransfusion testing; quality management; blood product manufacturing, including blood procurement, component preparation and donor infectious disease testing; transfusion medicine practice; adverse effects of transfusion; and hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN). Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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MLS - 526 Molecular Techniques
This course consists of an introduction to the principles, methodologies and applications of molecular biological procedures used in the clinical laboratories. Emphasis is placed on the molecular biological procedures used in the identification of infectious agents that cause human disease, in the diagnosis of inherited diseases, in the diagnosis of cancer and in the determination of risk factors for the development of cancer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3*
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MLS - 534 Clinical Microbiology I
This course focuses on the diagnostic procedures employed in the clinical bacteriology laboratory, such as specimen collection and the cultivation, isolation and identification of medically important bacteria. Mechanisms of antimicrobial activity and antibiotic susceptibility testing are discussed in depth. Laboratory activities familiarize the student with the appearance and colony morphology of clinically important bacteria and consist of learning procedures used in the identification of bacterial isolates, including the gram stain and various biochemical and molecular assays. These activities are then applied to the identification of unknown bacterial isolates found in patient specimens. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 6
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MLS - 535 Clinical Microbiology II
In this course, students will learn about the acquisition, disease and identification of fungi (yeasts and molds), eukaryotic parasites and obligate intracellular organisms including viruses and bacteria. Emphasis is on the diagnostic procedures used in the clinical laboratory to isolate and identify these organisms. Digital microscopy will be used to supplement lecture such that students will learn the morphology of fungi and parasites in particular. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3*
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MLS - 541 Research in MLS I
This is the first course in the MLS research series that is taken concurrently with Research Methods. In this course, students will apply research methods to the medical laboratory science scope of practice. Students will learn about the requirements for completing a research project in medical laboratory science that will satisfy graduation requirements including the components of the written research paper and content of the proposal and final defense presentations. Students will attend and evaluate the research defense presentations given by students who are preparing for graduation. At the conclusion of this course, students will have selected a research topic and research mentor. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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MLS - 542 Research in MLS II
Completion of a research project provides the graduate student with the opportunity to participate in the design, implementation, analysis and reporting of original research in medical laboratory science (MLS) or translational research related to MLS. With the guidance of a research adviser, the graduate student will be involved in the planning and execution of a project as well as generate analyzable data that can be published in a primary journal. Students can undertake projects in any discipline within the scope of the field of medical laboratory science with the support of their chosen research adviser as well as the MLS faculty. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 6
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MLS - 543 Research in MLS III
This course is a continuation of MLS 542 Research in MLS II in which the student will complete the analysis of data generated during the first course and complete a written manuscript and final oral defense in culmination of the requirements for the degree. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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