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2021-2022 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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PHA - 585 General Surgery II
This clinical practice rotation is designed to immediately follow General Surgery I and reinforce general surgery concepts through the practice of a surgical subspecialty. Students will continue their exposure to the principles of preoperative, operative and postoperative care, diagnosis of surgical disease, indications for surgery, recognition and response to surgical emergencies, and the physiological principles of surgery are presented. Technical experience is provided in the operating rooms. Lectures and/or conferences provide additional direct contact with other members of the interprofessional healthcare team. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first year PA program courses and evaluations. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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PHA - 586 Women’s Health
The student will learn routine obstetrics, gynecologic health maintenance and patient education. Identification and management of pregnancy, infertility, gynecologic oncology, family planning and psychosomatic disorders will be introduced. Normal psychological changes in obstetrics and gynecology will also be covered. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first year PA program courses and evaluations. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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PHA - 587 Pediatrics
Principles and practice patient care from birth through adolescence are studied by providing direct patient care. Students will learn basic pediatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment and appropriate referral. The rotation will also provide exposure to developmental milestones, routine immunizations, common childhood illnesses, infant/child safety, and patient/parent education. Seminars, conferences, lectures and case presentations provide additional learning experiences. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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PHA - 588 Behavioral Health
Provides exposure to major psychiatric disorders focusing on diagnosis and management. Emphasis on aspects of psychology and psychiatry relevant to primary practitioner with a holistic approach to patient care, recognizing significant biological, psychological and social/environmental factors contributing to the patient’s illness. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first year PA program courses and evaluations. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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PHA - 589 Long Term Care/Geriatrics
Supervised clinical practice experience is provided in long term care/geriatrics, with a focus on rehabilitative medicine, geriatric medicine and the care of patients with chronic and/or terminal disease. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and rehabilitation of patients with physical, psychological and social disabilities is also introduced. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first year PA program courses and evaluations. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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PHA - 590 Emergency Medicine
Students will see patients in all areas of the emergency department under supervision of attending physicians, PAs or advanced practice nurses. Students will perform histories and physical examinations, record their findings and discuss patients with assigned preceptors. Students will formulate diagnosis and treatment plans, bearing in mind the inherent time, patient risk and cost factors. Students will learn the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of common emergency room patients and their complaints. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first-year PA program courses and evaluations. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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PHA - 591 Elective I
Elective rotation I may include any medical or surgical practice area as approved by the director of Clinical Education. This four-week rotation may provide a more in-depth study of one clinical practice area of interest to the student. Students are expected to provide patient care under the supervision of the preceptor. Learning experiences should include taking histories and performing physical exams, formulating a differential diagnosis, assessment, and treatment plan. Experiences may also include performing common procedures in the specific area of practice or going to the operating room (if applicable). Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first year PA program courses and evaluations. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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PHA - 592 Elective II
Elective rotation II may include any medical or surgical practice area as approved by the director of Clinical Education. This four-week rotation may provide a more in-depth study of one clinical practice area of interest to the student. Students are expected to provide patient care under the supervision of the preceptor. Learning experiences should include taking histories and performing physical exams, formulating a differential diagnosis, assessments and treatment plans. Experiences may also include performing common procedures in the specific area of practice or going to the operating room (if applicable). Successful completion of all first year PA program courses and evaluations. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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PHA - 593 Advanced Clinical Practice I
This course is part one of a two-part course series in an advanced area of PA practice. This course consists of a 15-week rotation in a single, focused area of advanced PA clinical practice. Students will select from several areas of medicine or surgery as they are available. Availability of advanced practice clinical areas and locations are determined by the director of Clinical Education. Advanced clinical rotations will generally require a minimum of 40 contact hours per week. Prerequisite: Successful completion of second year PA rotations and evaluations. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 15
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PHA - 594 Advanced Clinical Practice II
This course is part two of the two-part course series and consists of a 15-week rotation in a single, focused area of advanced PA clinical practice. Students will select from several areas of medicine or surgery as they are available. Availability of advanced practice clinical areas and locations are determined by the director of Clinical Education. Advanced clinical rotations will generally require a minimum of 40 contact hours per week. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PAS 593 - Advanced Clinical Practice I. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 15
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PHA - 595 Master’s Research Project I
This is the first of a two-part course sequence that will integrate the critical thinking, application of research data analysis, and presentation skills taught throughout the program in a formative research capstone project. Students are expected to apply knowledge obtained from PHA 521: Research and Statistics and participation in journal club activities in the development of their project. Students will work with an assigned faculty adviser to develop a clinical research question and gather, analyze, and critique relevant research literature related to the proposed question to develop an extensive literature review paper. Students will use this information in the next part of the course sequence to prepare a master’s capstone project designed to develop a potential research study. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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PHA - 596 Master’s Research Project II
This is the second of a two-part course sequence that will integrate the critical thinking, application of research data analysis, and presentation skills taught throughout the program in a formative research capstone project. Students are expected to apply knowledge obtained from PHA 521: Research and Statistics and participation in journal club activities in the development of their project. Students will work with an assigned faculty adviser to develop a feasible research project based on the research question and literature review developed in PHA 595. Students will then prepare a master’s capstone paper and presentation based on their original research study design. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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PHA - 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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PHR - 556 Tools for Research
This course focuses on the practical elements required to work as a scientist in modern times. It includes didactic lecture and computer practice on PowerPoint, poster making, importing into word documents, Adobe Photoshop, Sigma Plot, Grants.org, online proposal submission, advanced med-line searches, Excel spreadsheets and reference managing systems. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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PHR - 594 Structure Function and Pharmacology Of Cell Receptors
Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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PHR - 699 Doctoral Research
Laboratory research for the doctoral dissertation for PhD candidates only. By special arrangement. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1-9
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PHR - 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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PHY - 503 Physiology of the Striated/Cardiac Muscle
This course serves as an introduction to the basic properties of cellular electrophysiology using the cardiac muscle as an example. It introduces structural, molecular and cellular factors of cell excitation as well as its spread throughout the cell and/or tissue. The course should be useful to students of the cardiovascular system or muscle at all different levels across disciplines such as physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology and pathphysiology. The course includes lectures as well as laboratory sessions in which experimental techniques are domonstrated that allow the quantification of the parameters discussed in the lecture. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 3
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PHY - 511 Graduate Physiology I
Comprehensive physiology course dealing with all major or an systems except the CNS. Concept formation and problem solving are stressed. Lectures are supplemented by small group discussions and laboratory exercises. Students are expected to discuss assigned study questions in group discussions. Laboratory exercises are divided between conventional experiments and computer simulations of physiological systems. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 5
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PHY - 512 Graduate Physiology II
Continuation of PHY 511 . This is the second of two courses that focuses on cellular, tissue and organ-based physiology. The first half of the course disusses renal physiology, acid-base balance, gastrointestinal physiology, gastrointestinal and reproductive physiology. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 3
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PHY - 590 Special Topics in Physiology
Advanced course dealing with selected topics in physiology. Particular subjects vary from year to year. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 1-9
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PMR - 781 Research in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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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PMR - 791 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
This course introduces the student to the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). The course includes introduction in the care of patients with disabilities due to strokes, spinal cord injuries, head trauma, amputations, movement disorders, arthroplasties, etc. In addition, the student is expected to observe, understand and learn what services are provided by the allied health professional staff and when it is appropriate to prescribe these services. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 2-4
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PMR - 792 Physical Med & Rehab Virtual Away Elect
This two-four week online PM&R course is designed to allow non-Rush fourth year students interested in auditioning in PM&R at Rush explore the field in addition to interacting with faculty & residents. The course is centered around one-week learning modules on a single diagnosis (e.g., stroke) where the students are given a clinical case they will use as a backdrop for their learning. Each day, the students will be required to submit one-two paragraph responses to questions, complete a group discussion (students only), group discussion with a resident, and receive a didactic lecture from an attending physician. In addition, the course will incorporate concepts of disability, have mock oral boards cases, and have a virtual get-together with residents from the program. At the end of the course, the students have to present a 20-minute presentation on a topic of their choice. They will be evaluated based upon the quality of their presentation, daily submissions and quality of interaction/participation in group discussions. Retake course for credit: No. Pass/No pass grading allowed: No. Credit(s): 1-2
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PSY - EXM Psychiatry Exam Remediation
Remediation of course examination. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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PSY - REM Psychiatry Clinical Remediation
Remediation of clinical weeks. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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PSY - 7EI Psychiatry 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): 4
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PSY - 701 Core Clerkship: Psychiatry
This course provides basic medical and didactic exposure to the major psychiatric disorders focusing on diagnosis and management. Emphasis is placed on aspects of psychiatry relevant to the primary practitioner with a holistic approach to patient care, recognizing the significant biological, psychological and social/environmental factors contributing to the patient’s illness. Systems concepts of care are presented in an integrated manner through graded, intensive clinical experiences. Inpatient settings employed for assignment of patient responsibility include general adult, intensive adult, consultation-liaison services and clinical research. Required Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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PSY - 783 Research in Psychiatry
The student is exposed to basic clinical psychiatric research and be involved with patients with a wide spectrum of psychiatric disorders. Most of the research is based on using medical treatment that is investigational. The objectives of this clerkship are to become familiar with basic clinical research, including use of psychiatric rating scales, and basic research design. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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PSY - 792 Psychiatric Consult (Med/Psych)
This course is designed for students interested in the internal medicine/psychiatry residency or psychiatry in a consultation/liaison setting. Adults hospitalized on medical, surgical, obstetric, and neurological services are studied with supervised diagnostic evaluation and continuing management. Integration of medical, psychological, and family issues are emphasized, including the role of the milieu-home, community, and hospital. Special work is done with dialysis patients, transplant patients, patients with malignancy, and those undergoing intensive care. The course is planned as an experience in all areas, with emphasis depending upon student interest and needs. Those interested in the combined internal medicine/psychiatry residency may choose to have additional experiences to acquaint them with the residency and this combined approach to patient care. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4-6
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PSY - 793 Child Psychiatry
In this course, students will work with the treatment teams of the 4 Kellogg Child Psychiatric Inpatient Unit, the Rush Therapeutic Day School, the Medication Clinic, a residential treatment center for emotionally and behaviorally disturbed students and outpatient services for children and adolescents. Students attend seminars in child development, psychopathology, psychopharmacology and therapeutic modalities. Students participate in multidisciplinary staffing’s case conferences, departmental grand rounds and the journal club. Optional experience in school consultation at a therapeutic school for autistic children, and forensic consultant at the Juvenile Detention Center is available. Students are supervised by faculty members and child psychiatry fellows. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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PSY - 794 Adult Psychiatry
The objective of this course is to increase the student’s knowledge of various psychiatric disorders and to improve knowledge and skills in drug therapy, individual psychotherapy, family therapy and group therapy. Emphasis is placed on crisis management and brief therapy in inpatient settings. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 2-4
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PSY - 795 Geriatric Psychiatry
Objectives of this course are: (1) to increase the amount of experience in treating elderly patients with psychiatric diagnostic skills, and the use of psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy with elderly patients; (2) to learn the psychological changes that accompany the aging process; and (3) to become familiar with normal and abnormal states and processes in the elderly. These objectives are accomplished via: (a) readings in the field of Geriatric Psychiatry, and (b) direct treatment of selected patients with supervision by attending psychiatrists, fellows and residents. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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PSY - 796 Addiction Medicine
The Rush Addition Medicine elective is designed for medical students to learn: the role of outpatient addiction medicine treatment including the role of opioid replacement treatment for treatment of opioid use disorders, the role of psychosocial and dual diagnosis treatments, and the barriers to starting the medication and linking with treatment, the general approach to patients poisoned by drugs of abuse including recognition of basic toxidromes, the evaluation and treatment of overdoses and toxicities related to drugs of abuse, and the treatment of opioid and alcohol withdrawal syndromes in the inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department setting, the role of harm reduction in treating addiction, including the prescription of the opioid overdose antidote naloxone. and apply skills in application motivational interviewing and the stages of change model to patients with substance use disorders. They will have the opportunty to work directly with the Rush Substance Use Intervention Team and gain an understanding of the breadth of treatments available in the outpatient setting. Students will be trained with materials adapted from the PCSS buprenorphine x-waiver training course in order to make sure are aware how medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorders affects and could benefit their patients. Students have a choice of taking this elective for two or four weeks. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 2-4
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PSY - 797 Advanced Psychiatry: Road Home Program
The Advanced Psychiatry Elective: the Road Home Program elective is designed to further students’ education by: 1) providing students with an opportunity to work with veterans, a vulnerable population with unique needs; 2) giving students first-hand exposure to the processes involved in group psychotherapy, specifically cognitive processing therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder but also alternative treatments such as yoga and mindfulness; and 3) providing students the experience of being on a treatment team which manages combat-related issues such as suicidality, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma and substance use disorders. Students have a choice of taking this elective for two or four weeks. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 2-4
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PTH - 7EI Pathology Individualized Elective
Students may receive credit for individually arranged activities with Rush faculty members, outside faculty personal, private physicians or researchers or persons in a medically related field such as medical historians, ethicists, attorneys, and medical journalists. 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, specific dates of the rotation and that the student will not receive any monetary compensation. 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. 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): 4
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PTH - 781 Research in Pathology
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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PTH - 791 Pathology
This course is aimed at students who are considering post-graduate training in Pathology, and students who desire to enhance and complement their knowledge of general pathology. The student experiences what training in pathology is all about, and realize that there are many aspects in this intriguing field. The student has hands-on experience in the techniques of grossing specimens in surgical pathology, molecular diagnostic techniques, image analyses and clinical laboratory procedures. The student is encouraged to get involved in the performance of autopsies, including weekends, if so desired. On the last day of the course, the students prepare a 20-minute presentation to the department on a topic mutually agreed upon with the course director. The students have intimate contact with the residents and attending staff. Their activities will be supervised by the course director on a regular basis. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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PVM - 553 Observational Epidemiology
Course will provide an in-depth description of case-control and cohort studies. This includes: the different types (e.g., hospital- or population-based controls, retrospective and prospective cohorts, nested case- control); their strengths, weaknesses and uses, the definition and selection of cases and controls; matching and sampling; the definition and selection of exposure and comparison groups; the ascertainment of disease status and exposure status, and issues in analysis and interpretation of data, including the role of bias (selection bias, confounding bias, recall bias, misclassification of disease and exposure status); the effect of non-participation and loss to follow-up; and the application of various analytic approaches (stratification, standardization and multivariate models). The computation, interpretation and application of basic epidemiologic concepts and statistics will be reinforced throughout the course, including measures of disease frequency (prevalence, incidence, attack rate) and measures of association (relative risk, odds ratio, risk difference, population attributable risk). Landmark studies illustrating the different types of case-control and cohort studies will be described. Trainees will be assigned readings from basic epidemiologic texts as well as publications from major case-control and cohort studies. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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PVM - 781 Research in Preventive 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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RAD - 7EI Diagnostic Radiology 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): 4
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RAD - 711 Interventional Radiology
This clinical clerkship exposes the student to interventional radiology with emphasis on patient care. Both nonvascular as well as vascular interventional examinations are performed on inpatients as well as outpatients. Students have assigned readings and are able to attend lectures given by the Diagnostic Radiology attending staff and residents included under the Diagnostic Radiology clerkship. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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RAD - 721 Radiation Oncology
In this course students participate in the normal activities of the department including consultations, treatment planning, and follow-up care of cancer patients. The student is assigned to multiple services, allowing exposure to different cancer sites. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 2-4
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RAD - 781 Research in Radiology
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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RAD - 791 Diagnostic Radiology
In this course basic radiologic principles are demonstrated, and the role of the diagnostic radiologist in the clinical setting of general patient care, and medical and surgical specialty consultations is emphasized. Each student prepares one case for the teaching file and gives one oral presentation. Students have assigned readings to complete, and are tested by a written final examination. Students are also urged to attend the two daily departmental teaching conferences. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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RAD - 796 Nuclear Medicine
In this course all facets of the disciplines of nuclear medicine are studied, with particular emphasis on radionuclide scanning of organ systems for diagnostic and research purposes. Emphasis is on pathophysiologic correlation and case study. Literature review and individual topics are encouraged to provide in-depth study in the broad field of nuclear medicine. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 2
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RCP - 501 Foundations of Professional Practice
This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to appropriately utilize evidence-based communication, teamwork and conflict resolution concepts. The opportunities and challenges of social media in professional and personal contexts will also be explored. Additionally, the course will provide an overview of informatics topics that are most relevant to professional practice, namely, informatics standards, standardized clinical terminology, electronic health records and information literacy. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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RCP - 511 Introduction to Respiratory Care
This course provides students with the principles of chemistry and physics as they apply to respiratory care, an introduction to patient assessment, laboratory findings, radiography and pathophysiology related to common cardiopulmonary disorders. Specific modes of respiratory care are examined to understand principles of application to common cardiopulmonary disorders and related interventions indications, hazards, contraindications and evaluation. Prerequisite: Admission to the program. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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RCP - 512 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy And Physiology
Students will pursue an in-depth study of cardiac and pulmonary anatomy and physiology, as well as diagnostic procedures commonly used in the hospital to evaluate these systems. Topics include function of the respiratory system, ventilatory mechanics, gas transport in the blood, natural and chemical regulation of breathing, circulation, blood flow and pressure, and cardiac output. The heart-lung relationship and clinical applications of these phenomena in the pulmonary system will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Admission to the program. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 5
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RCP - 515 Respiratory Care Pharmacology
This course introduces the physiologic and pharmacologic basis of pulmonary and cardiac medications. Students will study the preparation, as well as the calculation of dosages and mixtures. General principles of pharmacology as a basis for an in-depth discussion of bronchoactive, mucus controlling drugs, surfactant and aerosolized anti-infective agents, and the drug groups related to the cardiopulmonary system, such as neuromuscular blocking agents, central nervous system depressants, cardiovascular agents, diuretics and antimicrobial agents will be included. Prerequisite: Admission to the program. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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RCP - 520 Respiratory Care Equipment & Techniques
This course provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with respiratory care equipment. Students select, assemble and check equipment for proper function, operation and cleanliness. Equipment malfunctions and actions to correct malfunctions will also be covered. Equipment will include oxygen delivery devices, humidifiers, aerosol generators, pressure ventilators, gas delivery, metering and analyzing devices, percussors, vibrators, environmental devices, manometers, gauges and vacuum systems. Maintenance of artificial airways, fiberoptic bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, chest tube maintenance and arterial blood gas sampling will also be discussed. Basic and advanced life support will be covered to include cardiopulmonary resuscitation, artificial ventilation and circulation, endotracheal intubation, airway care, recognition and treatment of arrhythmias, and cardiovascular pharmacology. Related equipment will also be reviewed to include manual resuscitators, artificial airways, defibrillators and cardiac monitors. RCP 511, RCP 512 Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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RCP - 521 Patient Assessment
Fundamentals of respiratory assessment will be covered to include review of existing data in the patient record, patient history, physical examination, oximetry, blood gases, respiratory monitoring, pulmonary function assessment, laboratory studies, chest and upper airway radiographs, ventilation/perfusion scans, bedside EKG interpretation, and cardiovascular monitoring. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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RCP - 522 Pulmonary Disease
Topics include the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of common pulmonary diseases and conditions. Respiratory Care management of non-respiratory disorders commonly encountered in the critical care unit will also be covered. Pulmonary and critical care medicine, obstructive and restrictive pulmonary disease, neoplastic disease of the lung, infectious diseases, neurological and neuromuscular disorders, drowning, burns, smoke inhalation, carbon monoxide poisoning, drug overdose, and respiratory care of the post-operative patient will be reviewed. RCP 512 Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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RCP - 523 Mechanical Ventilation
Provides instruction in the theory, set-up, operation and maintenance of mechanical ventilators, their associated modes of ventilation and related equipment. Topics include the following: mechanical ventilator theory, ventilator operation, modes of ventilation, ventilator maintenance and trouble shooting. RCP 511, RCP 512 Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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RCP - 530 Cardiac Diseases
Topics include the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of common cardiac and cardiovascular conditions. Respiratory care management of cardiac and cardiovascular disorders, shock, trauma, renal failure, acute G.I. disturbances and invasive cardiovascular procedures will be reviewed. Additionally, learners will learn to interpret 12-lead ECGs and obtain their ACLS credentials. RCP 512 Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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RCP - 531 Critical Respiratory Care
Provides instruction on all phases of adult critical care and continuous mechanical ventilation. Topics include physiology and classification of mechanical ventilation, acid base balance, indications for mechanical ventilatory support, implementation, monitoring, ventilator weaning and discontinuance will be covered. Advanced critical care techniques for invasive and non-invasive patient monitoring will be covered. Hemodynamic monitoring will include arterial pressure monitoring, central venous and pulmonary artery catheters and cardiac output measurement. Non-invasive monitoring techniques including oximetry, transcutaneous monitoring, capnography, ventilator graphic analysis, and assessment of the critical ill patient will also be reviewed. RCP 512, RCP 520 RCP 521, RCP 522, RCP 523 Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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RCP - 532 Pulmonary Function Testing
Provides a hands-on experience conducting and interpreting complete pulmonary function tests to include spirometry, lung volumes and diffusing capacityon. Common variations such as bronchoprovocation testing and bronchial responsiveness along with tests for muscle weakness are also included. In addition, the student will learn the operation, maintenance and quality control principles for all common pulmonary function and gas analysis equipment. Bronchoscopy, exercise testing and metabolic testing will also be reviewed. RCP 512, RCP 522 Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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RCP - 533 Pediatric & Neonatal Respiratory Care
This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to utilize evidence-based knowledge and critical thinking skills in the planning and provision of comprehensive respiratory care to newborns, infants, children, and adolescents along the health-illness continuum. Topics include fetal growth and development, neonatal and pediatric cardiopulmonary physiology and pathophysiology, respiratory care assessment of the newborn, infant and pediatric patient, as well as respiratory care diagnostic and therapeutic interventions targeted to specific cardiopulmonary pathologies. RCP 512, RCP 520 RCP 521, RCP 522, RCP 523 Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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RCP - 534 Clinical Practice I
Students will observe and achieve competencies related to respiratory procedures in general medical/surgical floors and adult intensive care units. Introduces students to clinical respiratory care procedures. Topics include the following: introduction to the clinical affiliate, patient assessment, medical gas therapy, aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, positive pressure breathing, chest physiotherapy and airway care. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of first two semesters of course work. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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RCP - 563 Research Methods
This course introduces the student to methods of scientific research to include review of literature, research designs, sampling techniques, variables and measurement, appraisal of the quality of existing evidence, research ethics and formulation of a problem statement and hypothesis. Students will also produce the first draft of a research proposal. Prerequisite: Admission to the program. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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RCP - 565 Research Project
Guided activities to complete the research protocol, create data collection instruments and begin data collection. RCP 563 Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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RCP - 566 Education
This course provides an introduction to basic principles and techniques used in respiratory care education. Topics include patient education, inservice education, needs assessment, writing objectives, lesson plan development, development of learning activities, use of media, development of presentations and evaluation. Motivational interviewing and smoking cessation are also introduced. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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RCP - 567 Management
Management theory and practical application is explored. Supervisory, management, and leadership qualities and responsibilities are studied, as well as organizational structures. Students are shown how these principles apply to organizations generally and respiratory care departments specifically. Students are introduced to hospital organization, healthcare finance, quality assurance and improvement and healthcare regulation Prerequisite: Admission to the program. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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RCP - 569 Clinical Practice II
This course provides students the opportunity to further develop both basic and advance skills required in the intensive care of the respiratory patient. Topics include the following: patient assessment, medical gas therapy, aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, positive pressure breathing, chest physiotherapy, airway care using nasal, endotracheal, tracheal tubes, initiation of mechanical ventilation, patient stabilization and monitoring, evaluation of hemodynamic variables, bronchial hygiene, evaluation for weaning, endotracheal intubation, extubation, arterial line sampling, arterial puncture, blood gas analysis and non- invasive monitoring. The students will also complete a pulmonary function, bronchoscopy observation, long-term care and pediatric rotations. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of first-year coursework. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 7
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RCP - 570 Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics
This advanced cardiopulmonary diagnostics course covers a range of tests that assess different body systems. Topics include polysomnography and sleep disorders, metabolic testing, ultrasound and echocardiography. Learners will observe tests, identify indications, interpret findings and describe the equipment required for each. RCP 512, RCP 522, RCP 530 Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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RCP - 573 Research Project II
Guided activities to continue data collection, begin data analysis, interpret findings and begin manuscript preparation. RCP 563 Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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RCP - 575 Clinical Practice III
This course provides an opportunity to acquire clinical experience in the intensive care of neonatal and pediatric patients. Topics include the following: patient assessment, medical gas therapy, aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy, airway care, initiation of mechanical ventilation, patient stabilization and monitoring, evaluation of hemodynamic variables, bronchial hygiene, evaluation for weaning, endotracheal intubation, monitoring (invasive and non-invasive), labor and delivery assistance and transport. Students are also given the opportunity to further develop their adult critical care skills. Prerequisite: RCP 569 . Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 7
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RCP - 577 Clinical Seminar
Learners review respiratory care across the lifes pan with an emphasis on problem-solving and decision-making. Practice board credentialing examinations will be administered. Current issues relevant to respiratory care will be explored to include new trends in management, new treatments and technologies, ethical issues in health care, and issues related to professional development and practice. Prerequisite: Second-year status. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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RCP - 583 Research Project III
Guided activities to answer an appropriate research question, data analysis, research presentation and develop a manuscript for completion of the required program research requirements. RCP 563 Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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RCP - 585 Clinical Practice IV
This course provides an opportunity to advance the students clinical experience in neonatal and pediatric respiratory care in the areas of patient assessment and monitoring (invasive and non-invasive), mechanical ventilation, ECMO, airway care, labor and delivery assistance and transport. Students will also have an opportunity for reinforcement of adult intensive care. In addition, students are provided with an opportunity in home health, skilled nursing facility, pulmonary rehabilitation and sleep. Prerequisite: RCP 575 . Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 8
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RCP - 589 Disease Management/Home Health
This course places emphasis on decision-making and problem-solving as they relate to clinical respiratory care and disease management. Current issues relevant to respiratory care will be discussed such as ethical issues in health care, smoking cessation, palliative care, and issues related to professional development and practice. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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RCP - 999 Continuous Enrollment
The requirement for Continuous Enrollment applies to all admitted students after completeing one semester. Master or 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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RMC - M3 Clinical Curriculum Enrollment
This course acts as place holder for billing purposes. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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RMC - M4 Clinical Curriculum Enrollment
This course acts as a place holder for billing purposes. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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RMC - 5EI Basic Biomedical Research
Students who have been selected to complete the RMC Summer Research Fellowship program will meet weekly to discuss their independent research projects. Discussions will emphasize how to give a poster presentation, crafting an abstract and creating a poster. Students will work with each other in small groups to discuss progress of their individual projects and troubleshoot problems they encounter with their research. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 1
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RMD - EXM Primary Care Exam Remediation
Remediation of course examination. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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RMD - REM Primary Care Clinical Remediation
Remediation of clinical weeks. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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RMD - 519 Capstone III
Continuation of RMD 518 [Inactive]. The Capstone Project is a self-directed, longitudinal activity that will commence during the M1 year and culminate in a presentation at the end of the M3 year. At the conclusion of medical school, each RMC student will be the “Rush Medical College expert” on their specific topic. Rush will support students who opt to publish their project with their faculty mentor. Potential publication types include case reports, book chapters, abstracts and research papers. During the M1 year, each medical student will identify a main theme they are interested in investigating throughout the three years of the project. Each year, students will be responsible for developing topics related to their theme. For each topic, the student identify and complete learning objectives, work with a faculty adviser and submit documentation to the faculty member who will provide advice, feedback and mentoring. Themes can be reshaped learning objectives that correspond to their current course work. Required Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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RMD - 520 Capstone IV
Continuation of RMD 519. The Capstone Project is a self-directed, longitudinal activity that will commence during the M1 year and culminate in a presentation at the end of the M3 year. At the conclusion of medical school, each RMC student will be the “Rush Medical College expert” on their specific topic. Rush will support students who opt to publish their project with their faculty mentor. Potential publication types include case reports, book chapters, abstracts and research papers. During the M1 year, each medical student will identify a main theme they are interested in investigating throughout the three years of the project. Each year, students will be responsible for developing topics related to their theme. For each topic, the student identify and complete learning objectives, work with a faculty adviser and submit documentation to the faculty member who will provide advice, feedback and mentoring. Themes can be re-shaped learning objectives that correspond to their current course work. Required Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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RMD - 538 Basic Spanish for Medical Professionals
The Basic Spanish for Medical Professionals course addresses the needs of medical students with little or no experience in Spanish. Students develop communicative proficiency and accuracy in the use of the Spanish language in medical settings with Spanish speaking patients. Students are exposed to pertinent information about Hispanic cultures as well. Students also participate in language tasks through listening, reading, writing and conversation. Classes will be taught in Spanish in order to immerse students in the target language. Retake Counts for Credit: No: Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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RMD - 539 Intermediate Spanish for Medical Professionals
The Intermediate Spanish for Medical Professionals course designed for first-year medical students to increase their comfort level with Spanish-language interviews, examination and patient education. The course is primarily focused on developing medical Spanish language communication skills for students with preexisting Spanish conversational skills but will also incorporate the sociocultural context of Hispanic /Latino patients. Students also participate in language tasks through listening, reading, writing and conversation. Classes will be taught in Spanish in order to immerse students in the target language. Medical Spanish requires longitudinal practice and which learners can enhance (or lose) over time. As a result, the course is also intended to help medical students understand and self-assess their proficiencies and limitations in medical Spanish and access help when needed. This course expands across the first year of medical school. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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RMD - 540 Humanities in Medicine I
This course examines how empathy, observation and interpretation impact one’s experience of literature and the arts. Particular attention will be paid to the ways in which observation and engagement with the arts parallels observation and engagement in patient care. Individual sessions will focus on the role of temporal and professional perspective in describing medical events, differences and similarities in observational skills in the arts, and medicine and the use of movement and drama exercises to examine how one experiences and is experienced by others. Course activities will include museum visits, movement activities, acting exercises, and reading and writing about selected works fo literature. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 1
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RMD - 541 Humanities in Medicine II
Continuation of RMD 540 . This course examines how empathy, observation and interpretation impact one’s experience of literature and the arts. Particular attention will be paid to the ways in which observation and engagement with the arts parallels observation and engagement in patient care. Individual sessions will focus on the role of temporal and professional perspective in describing medical events, differences and similarities in observational skills in the arts, and medicine and the use of movement and drama exercises to examine how one experiences and is experienced by others. Course activities will include museum visits, movement activities, acting exercises, and reading and writing about selected works fo literature. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 1
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RMD - 542 Spanish for Medical Professionals I
The primary goal of this course is to make it possible for students to communicate with patients whose dominant language is Spanish. The best way to learn a language is to practice as often as possible. From the onset of this course, students are encouraged to use their Spanish language skills in class in situations similar to those they may encounter in a medical environment with Spanish-speaking patients. There are in-class activities, such as role-playing, brief conversations, interviewing, and history taking. Students also expand their Spanish vocabulary with an emphasis on medical terminology. The students review the essentials of Spanish grammar to enhance their ability to communicate. Furthermore, the course includes informal presentations about different aspects of Hispanic culture to both enhance the quality of the relationship with Spanish-speaking patients and to avoid misunderstandings about certain cultural values and expectations. By familiarizing students with conversational Spanish and medical Spanish, this course will enable students to apply their learning to real-world situations, to assist with communications, and ultimately to break down the barriers between doctors and patients. This course also includes a series of cultural extracurricular activities and Spanish language websites for students to practice Spanish independently outside of the classroom. By visiting museums, restaurants and attending Hispanic movie sessions, students will be able to engage in Spanish learning activities between classroom sessions. Students will be able to utilize the internet educational resources to fit their individual learning styles, and to complement their in-class instruction and their particular medical interests. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 1
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RMD - 543 Spanish for Medical Professionals II
The primary goal of this course is to make it possible for students to communicate with patients whose dominant language is Spanish. The best way to learn a language is to practice as often as possible. From the onset of this course, students are encouraged to use their Spanish language skills in class in situations similar to those they may encounter in a medical environment with Spanish-speaking patients. There are in-class activities, such as role-playing, brief conversations, interviewing, and history taking. Students also expand their Spanish vocabulary with an emphasis on medical terminology. The students review the essentials of Spanish grammar to enhance their ability to communicate. Furthermore, the course includes informal presentations about different aspects of Hispanic culture to both enhance the quality of the relationship with Spanish-speaking patients and to avoid misunderstandings about certain cultural values and expectations. By familiarizing students with conversational Spanish and medical Spanish, this course will enable students to apply their learning to real-world situations, to assist with communications, and ultimately to break down the barriers between doctors and patients. This course also includes a series of cultural extracurricular activities and Spanish language websites for students to practice Spanish independently outside of the classroom. By visiting museums, restaurants and attending Hispanic movie sessions, students will be able to engage in Spanish learning activities between classroom sessions. Students will be able to utilize the internet educational resources to fit their individual learning styles, and to complement their in-class instruction and their particular medical interests. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 1
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RMD - 545 Sonographic Anatomy I
The course will enhance understanding of key preclinical anatomy and physiology concepts through introducing students to living normal sonographic anatomy and physiology, clinically relevant pathophysiologic conditions, and common ultrasound guided clinical procedures. Topics will be presented in parallel with the Rush M1 anatomy curriculum. We will utilize a monthly to biweekly, interactive, hands-on workshop review of (1) normal anatomy and physiology: direct sonographic visualization of anatomic structures and real-time physiology on normal paid human models, (2) abnormal anatomy and pathophysiology: sonographic visualization of pathologic conditions through the use of a portable ultrasound simulator and review of actual clinical case images, (3) ultrasound guided clinical procedures: preformance of common ultrasound guided clinical procedures on cadaver and simulation models. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 1
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RMD - 546 Sonographic Anatomy II
Continuation of RMD 545 . The course will enhance understanding of key preclinical anatomy and physiology concepts through introducing students to living normal sonographic anatomy and physiology, clinically relevant pathophysiologic conditions, and common ultrasound guided clinical procedures. Topics will be presented in parallel with the Rush M1 anatomy curriculum. We will utilize a monthly to biweekly, interactive, hands-on workshop review of (1) normal anatomy and physiology: direct sonographic visualization of anatomic structures and real-time physiology on normal paid human models, (2) abnormal anatomy and pathophysiology: sonographic visualization of pathologic conditions through the use of a portable ultrasound simulator and review of actual clinical case images, (3) ultrasound guided clinical procedures: preformance of common ultrasound guided clinical procedures on cadaver and simulation models. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 1
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RMD - 550 Capstone V
Continuation of RMD 520. The Capstone Project is a self-directed, longitudinal activity that will commence during the M1 year and culminate in a presentation at the end of the M3 year. At the conclusion of medical school, each RMC student will be the “Rush Medical College expert” on their specific topic. Rush will support students who opt to publish their project with their faculty mentor. Potential publication types include case reports, book chapters, abstracts and research papers. During the M1 year, each medical student will identify a main theme they are interested in investigating throughout the three years of the project. Each year, students will be responsible for developing topics related to their theme. For each topic, the student identify and complete learning objectives, work with a faculty adviser and submit documentation to the faculty member who will provide advice, feedback and mentoring. Themes can be re-shaped learning objectives that correspond to their current course work. Required Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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RMD - 551 Capstone VI
Continuation of RMD 550. The Capstone Project is a self-directed, longitudinal activity that will commence during the M1 year and culminate in a presentation at the end of the M3 year. At the conclusion of medical school, each RMC student will be the “Rush Medical College expert” on their specific topic. Rush will support students who opt to publish their project with their faculty mentor. Potential publication types include case reports, book chapters, abstracts and research papers. During the M1 year, each medical student will identify a main theme they are interested in investigating throughout the three years of the project. Each year, students will be responsible for developing topics related to their theme. For each topic, the student identify and complete learning objectives, work with a faculty adviser and submit documentation to the faculty member who will provide advice, feedback and mentoring. Themes can be re-shaped learning objectives that correspond to their current course work. Required Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 1
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RMD - 552 Capstone VII
Continuation of RMD 551. The Capstone Project is a self-directed, longitudinal activity that will commence during the M1 year and culminate in a presentation at the end of the M3 year. At the conclusion of medical school, each RMC student will be the “Rush Medical College expert” on their specific topic. Rush will support students who opt to publish their project with their faculty mentor. Potential publication types include case reports, book chapters, abstracts and research papers. During the M1 year, each medical student will identify a main theme they are interested in investigating throughout the three years of the project. Each year, students will be responsible for developing topics related to their theme. For each topic, the student identify and complete learning objectives, work with a faculty adviser and submit documentation to the faculty member who will provide advice, feedback and mentoring. Themes can be re-shaped learning objectives that correspond to their current course work. Required Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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RMD - 560 The Foundation of Medical Practice
Students are introduced to the structure and pedagogical methodology of the Rush Medical College preclerkship curriculum. Students are introduced to the roles that define the Rush curriculum and how those roles function to organize the curriculum. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 1
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RMD - 561 Host Defense and Response
This course uses a multidisciplinary case based approach to the structure and function of cells, tissues and organs as they pertains to infectious diseases and the immune system in the normal and disease state. Students learn to identify alterations and underlying pathophysiology which occur in the disease state, the significance of symptoms, signs and other ancillary data. Students also learn appropriate diagnostic modalities in evaluation of infectious disease and diseases of the immune system. Students are expected to describe the mechanism of action and use of antibiotics, antivirals, and biologic drugs for the treatment of these diseases. Students are also expected to construct differential diagnoses for common presenting symptoms in infectious disease. Students learn how to collect an appropriate history and conduct a relevant physical exam and to recognize abnormal findings in this exam. Students also learn key techniques in communicating with patients, families, and colleagues. Finally, students examine epidemiological and socioeconomic aspects of infectious disease and diseases of the immune system and explore selected ethical issues related to the clinical cases presented in the course. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 1
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RMD - 563 Food to Fuel
This course will use a multidisciplinary case based approach to the structure and function of cells, tissues and organs as they pertain to the digestive system, metabolism of food components and nutritional status. Students will learn to identify alterations and underlying pathophysiology which occur in the disease state, the significance of symptoms, signs and other ancillary data. Students will also learn appropriate diagnostic modalities in evaluation of diseases that affect the digestive system and nutritional status. Students will be expected to describe the mechanism of action and use of pharmacologic agents for the treatment of these diseases. Students will be expected to construct differential diagnoses for common presenting symptoms in diseases of the digestive system or that relate to nutritional status. Students will learn how to collect an appropriate history and conduct a relevant physical exam and to recognize abnormal findings in this exam. Students will also learn key techniques in communicating with patients, families, and colleagues. Finally, students will examine epidemiological and socioeconomic aspects of digestive system disease and nutritional status and explore selected ethical issues related to the clinical cases presented in the course. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 1
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RMD - 564 Movement and Mechanics
This course uses a multidisciplinary case based approach to the structure and function of cells, tissues and organs as they pertain to the digestive system, metabolism of food components and nutritional status. Students will learn to identify alterations and underlying pathophysiology which occur in the disease state, the significance of symptoms, signs and other ancillary data. Students also learn appropriate diagnostic modalities in evaluation of diseases that affect the digestive system and nutritional status. Students are expected to describe the mechanism of action and use of pharmacologic agents for the treatment of these diseases. Students are also expected to construct differential diagnoses for common presenting symptoms in diseases of the digestive system or that relate to nutritional status. Students learn how to collect an appropriate history and conduct a relevant physical exam and to recognize abnormal findings in this exam. Students also learn key techniques in communicating with patients, families and colleagues. Finally, students examine epidemiological and socioeconomic aspects of digestive system disease and nutritional status and explore selected ethical issues related to the clinical cases presented in the course. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 1
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RMD - 564E Movement and Mechanics Exam Makeup
Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 1
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RMD - 565 Brain, Behavior and Cognition
This course uses a multidisciplinary case based approach to the structure and function of cells, tissues and organs as they pertain to the digestive system, metabolism of food components and nutritional status. Students learn to identify alterations and underlying pathophysiology which occur in the disease state, the significance of symptoms, signs and other ancillary data. Students also learn appropriate diagnostic modalities in evaluation of diseases that affect the digestive system and nutritional status. Students are also expected to describe the mechanism of action and use of pharmacologic agents for the treatment of these diseases, and to construct differential diagnoses for common presenting symptoms in diseases of the digestive system or that relate to nutritional status. Students learn how to collect an appropriate history and conduct a relevant physical exam and to recognize abnormal findings in this exam. Students also learn key techniques in communicating with patients, families and colleagues. Finally, students examine epidemiological and socioeconomic aspects of digestive system disease and nutritional status and explore selected ethical issues related to the clinical cases presented in the course. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 1
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RMD - 566 Reproduction and Sexuality
This course uses a multidisciplinary case based approach to the expression of human sexuality and to the structure and function of cells, tissues and organs as they pertain to regulation of the reproductive systems, fetal development and renal function. Students learn to identify alterations and underlying pathophysiology which occur in the disease state, the significance of symptoms, signs and other ancillary data. Students also learn appropriate diagnostic modalities in evaluation of diseases that affect sexuality, reproductive systems, fetal development and renal function. Students are expected to describe the mechanism of action and use of pharmacologic agents for the treatment of these diseases. Students are also expected to construct differential diagnoses for common presenting symptoms of diseases related to sexuality, reproduction and renal function. Students learn how to collect an appropriate history and conduct a relevant physical exam and to recognize abnormal findings in this exam. Students also learn key techniques in communicating with patients, families, and colleagues. Finally, students examine epidemiological and socioeconomic aspects of reproductive system disease, sexuality, and renal disease and explore selected ethical issues related to the clinical cases presented in the course. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 1
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RMD - 567 Growth, Development and the Life Cycle
This course uses a multidisciplinary case based approach to normal neo-natal to geriatric development and disease related to different stages of the life cycle. Students learn to identify alterations and underlying pathophysiology which occur in the disease state, the significance of symptoms, signs and other ancillary data. Students also learn appropriate diagnostic modalities in evaluation of normal development and diseases related to different stages of the life cycle. Students are expected to describe the mechanism of action and use of pharmacologic agents for the treatment of these diseases. Students are also expected to construct differential diagnoses for common presenting symptoms of diseases associated with specific stages of the life cycle. Students learn how to collect an appropriate history and conduct a relevant physical exam and to recognize abnormal findings in this exam. Students also learn key techniques in communicating with patients, families and colleagues. Finally, students examine epidemiological and socioeconomic aspects of health and disease through the life cycle and explore selected ethical issues related to the clinical cases presented in the course. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 1
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RMD - 569 Complex Cases and Transition to Clerkship
This course has two segments. This first segment uses a multidisciplinary case based approach to the structure and function of cells, tissues and organs as they pertain to the complex, multiorgan system cases. Students learn to identify alterations and underlying pathophysiology which occur in multiorgan system diseases, the significance of symptoms, signs and other ancillary data. Students also learn appropriate diagnostic modalities in evaluation of multiorgan system diseases. Students are expected to describe the mechanism of action and use of pharmacologic agents for the treatment of these diseases. Students are also expected to construct differential diagnoses for common presenting symptoms of the multiorgan system diseases presented in this course. Students learn how to collect an appropriate history and conduct a relevant physical exam and to recognize abnormal findings in this exam. Students also learn key techniques in communicating with patients, families, and colleagues. Finally, students examine epidemiological and socioeconomic aspects of multiorgan system diseases and explore selected ethical issues related to the clinical cases presented in the course. The second segment consists of a focused preparation for the USMLE Step 1 Examination. Students use the NBME CBSSA, extensive online question banks and spaced timing study as resources to support an individualized study plan developed in conjunction with and monitored by course faculty and staff. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 1
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RMD - 570 Clinical Genetics I
The goal of this course is to enhance genomic education for medical students by employing a variety of pedagogical approaches. There will be a combination of literature review, as well as observation opportunities of genetic counseling sessions including prenatal counseling, cancer, neurology and pediatric. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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