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OCC - 612 Physical Disabilities I
Application of theories and conceptual models for restoration of occupational performance based on biomechanical and rehabilitative principles are presented. The occupational therapy planning, evaluation, and intervention process is introduced and instruction methods include application and synthesis of covered topics.
Credit Hours: 4
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OCC - 613 Physical Disabilities II
Application of theories and conceptual models for restoration of occupational performance based on motor learning, cognitive-perceptual and rehabilitation models of practice. The occupational therapy planning, evaluation, and intervention process is introduced and instruction methods include application and synthesis of covered topics. Credit Hours: 4
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OCC - 614 Mental Health Practice
Students learn to apply theories and conceptual models for restoration of occupational performance based on psychosocial principles for individuals, groups, and populations. Didactic and experiential learning activities will engage the student in the occupational therapy evaluation, intervention planning and intervention delivery processes. Students will also apply the principles of group dynamics to a 6-week group leadership experience.
Credit Hours: 4
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OCC - 615 Developmental Disabilities I
This course begins with fundamental topics of occupational performance as it relates to human and occupational development, with an emphasis on pediatric developmental. The students will be introduced to clinical reasoning within the context of the occupational therapy process with children and their families. Exposure to various assessment tools will facilitate foundational knowledge needed for occupational therapy evaluations related to development throughout the life cycle. Credit Hours: 3
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OCC - 616 Developmental Disabilities II
Interventions, which are unique to facilitating human and occupational development, are explored in this course. Students learn to apply practice models and frames of references for the prevention, development, remediation, and restoration of occupational performance as it relates to various developmental disorders.
Credit Hours: 3
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OCC - 617 Clinical Practice Skills/Fieldwork 1-A
This course focuses on development of professional behaviors to prepare students for fieldwork experiences. This course also provides didactic and lab training in the use of physical agent modalities. The course culminates with a supervised two-week field experience related to the theory and application of occupational therapy in the areas of biomechanical, rehabilitation, and psychosocial principles.
Credit Hours: 2
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OCC - 618 Clinical Practice Skills/Fieldwork 1-B
This course will provide didactic and lab training for select clinical skills necessary for successful completion of fieldwork experiences. In addition, this course continues to focus on development of professional behaviors to prepare students for fieldwork experiences. The course culminates with a supervised two-week field experience related to the theory and application of occupational therapy in the areas of biomechanical, rehabilitation, and psychosocial principles. Credit Hours: 2
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OCC - 630 Program Development
This course will introduce students to community-based practice and the program development process. Students will increase their awareness for opportunities to recommend changes to existing services and/or develop proposals for new services in traditional and emerging practice areas. Students will also explore alternative funding strategies, such as grant writing to fund new or developing programs. Credit Hours: 2
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OCC - 644 Leadership and Advocacy
This course presents the foundations of leadership development with an emphasis on effective management of the delivery of Occupational Therapy services, personnel management, fiscal management, and resource allocation. Institutional, community, and political advocacy as it relates to occupational therapy are also presented. Credit Hours: 2
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OCC - 683 Evidence-Based Practice Skills I
The Evidence-Based Practice Series is comprised of three courses (OCC 683, OCC 684, and OCC 685) and is the culmination of the research sequence in the occupational therapy curriculum. It provides students with the opportunity to explore and experience clinical research and the outcomes during development of a graduate research project. Small groups of students participate in weekly faculty-student seminars to explore the literature, create and conduct a research project leading to dissemination of the work, which will be a final paper and presentation.
Credit Hours: 1
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OCC - 684 Evidence-Base Practice II
This course is a continuation of OCC 683. Students will continue to work with their small groups to implement their research projects. Emphasis will be on strategies related to data collection and implementation of their project. Credit Hours: 1
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OCC - 685 Evidence-Base Practice III/Dissemination
This is the final course in the Evidenced-Based Practice Series. Emphasis in this course will be on strategies related to data analysis, interpretation and dissemination of findings. The culmination of this series will be completion of a scholarly paper and presentation.
Credit Hours: 2
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OCC - 795 Advanced Fieldwork I
This course offers supervised field experiencesapplying theoretical Occupational Therapy concepts on persons with psychosocial and/or physical dysfunctions. Full-time student status is continued while engaged in fieldwork. Credit Hours: 9
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OCC - 797 Advanced Fieldwork II
This course offers supervised field experiences applying theoretical Occupational Therapy concepts on persons with psychosocial and/or physical dysfunctions. Full-time student status is continued while engaged in fieldwork. Credit Hours: 9
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OCC - 810 Professional Reasoning & Doctarate Experience I
This is the first module in the Professional Reasoning and Doctoral Experience series, which culminates in the Individualized Doctoral Experience. Emphasis will be placed on development of professional reasoning. Students will begin planning their individualized doctoral experience by identifying interests and opportunities that match their strengths. Credit Hours: 2
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OCC - 811 Professional Reasoning & Doctorate Experience II
This is the second module of the Professional Reasoning and Doctoral Experience Series, which culminates in the Individualized Doctoral Experience. Emphasis will be placed on development of professional reasoning. Students will continue planning their individualized doctoral experience. Credit Hours: 1
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OCC - 812 Professional Reasoning and Doctorate Experience III
This is the final module of the Professional Reasoning and Doctoral Experience Series, which culminates in the Individualized Doctoral Experience. Emphasis is placed on the ongoing development of professional reasoning. Students will complete their plan for the Individualized Doctoral Experience and capstone dissemination. Credit Hours: 1
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OCC - 820 Capstone Competencies
Students will complete competency requirements which will include a comprehensive examination. Credit Hours: 1
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OCC - 825 Individualized Doctoral Experiences
This course affords students the opportunity to extend, build, and apply knowledge acquired in the curriculum and prior fieldwork experiences during a 16 week, full time, Individualized Doctoral Experience. Students will engage in an area of practice beyond the generalist level by directing their experience toward an in-depth focus on Advanced Practice in Traditional and Emerging settings, Management and Leadership, Academia, or Research. Students direct the development of specific learning objectives with the guidance and approval of faculty. Credit Hours: 12
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OCC - 828 Capstone Dissemination
Students will complete a capstone project based on the Individualized Doctoral Experience. The capstone will analyze professional development, advancing skills, and discovery of evidence in a culminating report. Students will complete the culminating report through producing papers and/or presentations based upon the objectives and outcomes developed through the Professional Reasoning and Doctoral Experience coursework. Credit Hours: 1
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OCC - 900 Independent Study
Creative project designed by the student and supervised by faculty. Credit Hours: (variable)
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OCC - 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. Credit Hours: (1)
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PAS - 592 Elective Rotation 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).
Credit Hours: (4)
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PHA - 511 Human Anatomy
This course provides students with a thorough understanding of the principles of functional and applied human anatomy necessary for the practice of clinical medicine. The course is driven primarily by the laboratory (small group) sessions with lectures given to prepare students for the lab and provide supplementary information.
Prerequisite for PHA 511: Successful completion, with a grade of ‘C’ or higher, of prerequisite undergraduate courses in human anatomy and human physiology. Prerequisite: Successful completion, with a grade of ‘C’ or higher, of prerequisite undergraduate courses in human anatomy and human physiology. Credit Hours: (5)
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PHA - 512 History and Physical Examination
This course is designed to teach PA students the proper techniques for patient assessment. This course covers how to conduct an effective medical interview, how to document clinical findings in the medical record (MR), and how to perform a physical exam. Both the comprehensive and problem focused medical history formats will be discussed and students will practice proper MR documentation using the SOAP note format. Students will learn how to perform a comprehensive physical examination (PE), and to recognize the normal examination findings associated with each organ system. The course will also introduce students to common pathological PE findings, and to interpret the significance of these findings to diagnosing disorders. Finally, students will learn to accurately record PE findings as part of a patient medical record. The course material will be presented sequentially in an organ-system basis.
The course will present techniques to facilitate accurate and efficient data collection, to foster effective patient communication, and to develop appropriate patient centered responses to different patients in the clinical setting. Developing skills to effectively educate, counsel, and influence patient behaviors will also be discussed.
Prerequisites for PHA 512: Successful completion, with a grade of ‘C’ or higher, of prerequisite undergraduate courses in human anatomy, human physiology, and psychology or equivalent social or behavioral science. Also requires concurrent enrollment in PHA 510 and PHA 514. Prerequisites: Successful completion, with a grade of ‘C’ or higher, of prerequisite undergraduate courses in human anatomy, human physiology, and psychology or equivalent social or behavioral science. Also requires concurrent enrollment in PHA 510 and PHA 514. Credit Hours: (2)
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PHA - 513 Professionalism & Practice I
This is the first of a three-part course series designed to introduce and familiarize students with the professional and practice issues of importance to the Physician Assistant (PA) profession.
PA Professionalism and Practice I is designed to introduce and familiarize the student with the major professional issues and communication skills important to a practicing Physician Assistant (PA) working on a medical team. Topics include the history and development of the PA profession, the physician-PA relationship, PA scope of practice and professional regulations, licensure, certification/recertification, PA program accreditation, and PA professional organizations. The course also covers legal issues in health care related to PA practice, including the Healthcare Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), professional liability, laws and regulations, billing and reimbursement, quality assurance, and risk management. Furthermore, this course will includes basic communication and body language skills needed to work as a successfull healthcare team member.
Prerequisites for PHA 513: Successful completion, with a grade of ‘C’ or higher, of prerequisite undergraduate courses in psychology or equivalent social or behavioral science. Prerequisites: Successful completion, with a grade of ‘C’ or higher, of prerequisite undergraduate courses in psychology or equivalent social or behavioral science. Credit Hours: (2)
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PHA - 514 Clinical Medicine I
This is the first in a three-part course series that provide an intensive study of the principles essential to the practice of primary care medicine.
Lectures will discuss the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and the management principles of various diseases in the following topic categories: dermatology, genetics, nutrition, psychiatry, introduction to pharmacology, immunology, and hematology. Lectures, readings, case study analysis, and discussion of specific disorders in each category will provide an understanding of the key clinical concepts relevant to disease diagnosis and patient care.
Prerequisites for PHA 514: Successful completion, with a grade of ‘C’ or higher, of prerequisite undergraduate courses in human anatomy and human physiology. Also requires concurrent enrollment in PHA 510 and PHA 512. Prerequisites: Successful completion, with a grade of ‘C’ or higher, of prerequisite undergraduate courses in human anatomy and human physiology. Also requires concurrent enrollment in PHA 510 and PHA 512. Credit Hours: (4)
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PHA - 515 Diagnostic Methods
This course will introduce PA students to the various diagnostic studies used in the screening, diagnosis, and management of disease. This course will focus on the common diagnostic tools of laboratory medicine that are available to the clinician. Many of the factors influencing the test selection process and the role of laboratory test findings in clinical decision making will be discussed. Topics will include clinical laboratory studies, hematology, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, coagulation studies, and special testing.
Prerequisite for PHA 515: Successful completion, with a grade of ‘C’ or higher, of prerequisite undergraduate courses in human anatomy and human physiology. Also requires concurrent enrollment in PHA 510 and PHA 514. Prerequisite: Successful completion, with a grade of ‘C’ or higher, of prerequisite undergraduate courses in human anatomy and human physiology. Also requires concurrent enrollment in PHA 510 and PHA 514. Credit Hours: (1)
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PHA - 520 Principles of Clinical Pharmacology I
This is the first in a two-part course series designed provide students with an intensive study of the principles pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics required for patient care. Emphasis in the course is placed on the applications of pharmacological principles in primary care medicine.
This course is organ system based; the topics discussed will mirror the major organ systems covered in the Clinical Medicine II. Pharmacological principles discussed in this course include: principles of pharmacology and drug action; pharmacokinetics and dynamics; drug dosage calculation; the usage profile for major classes of clinically important drugs, including indications, contraindications and side effects, and dosing and administration; principles of drug selection, and assessment of therapeutic efficacy and outcome.
Prerequisite for PHA 520: Successful completion of PHA 514. Also requires successful completion, with a grade of ‘C’ or higher, of prerequisite undergraduate courses in human physiology and biochemistry. Requires concurrent enrollment in PHA 522, PHA 524, and PHA 525. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PHA 514. Also requires successful completion, with a grade of ‘C’ or higher, of prerequisite undergraduate courses in human physiology and biochemistry. Requires concurrent enrollment in PHA 522, PHA 524, and PHA 525. Credit Hours: (3)
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PHA - 521 Research and Statistics
This course is an introduction to scientific research methods, intended to build students’ understanding of research methodology and their ability to critically analyze research literature for application in evidence based decision making. Topics include: identification of the research problem; analysis of the research hypothesis and design, literature review, statistical methodology and reported results; and critical review of research reports. Research articles related to clinical practice will be analyzed and discussed to clarify issues involving research methods and evidence based decision making. Students’ understanding of research methodology will be enhanced through the development of a research proposal and project as a part of the course requirements. These proposals are the basis of the student’s research capstone project in the second year of the program.
Prerequisites for PHA 521: Successful completion, with a grade of ‘C’ or higher, of prerequisite undergraduate courses in statistics. Also requires concurrent enrollment in PHA 522, PHA 524, and PHA 525. Prerequisites: Successful completion, with a grade of ‘C’ or higher, of prerequisite undergraduate courses in statistics. Also requires concurrent enrollment in PHA 522, PHA 524, and PHA 525. Credit Hours: (2)
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PHA - 522 Diagnostic Reasoning I
This is the first in a two-part course series designed to develop students’ skills in clinical problem solving, and promote application of knowledge gained throughout PA school for use in patient assessment and management, and formulating patient care plans. In class, students will be presented with clinical case scenarios, which they must analyze and make decisions relevant to patient evaluation and management. Students are encouraged to apply their medical knowledge and to utilize sound, clinically based texts and online references to derive clinical assessment plans and facilitate case analysis.
The goal of this course is to develop students’ clinical critical thinking and problem solving skills, including utilizing previously learned information and recognition of how to find necessary information to fill knowledge gaps.
Prerequisite for PHA 522: Successful completion of PHA 514 and PHA 512. Also requires concurrent enrollment in PHA 532, PHA 535, and PHA 536. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PHA 514 and PHA 512. Also requires concurrent enrollment in PHA 532, PHA 535, and PHA 536. Credit Hours: (2)
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PHA - 523 Professionalism & Practice II
This is the second of a three-part course series designed to introduce and familiarize students with the professional and practice issues of importance to the Physician Assistant (PA) profession.
This second course is an introduction to principles and practices of population health in the U.S. healthcare system, focusing on the Chicago metropolitan area and Chicago Medical District as an exemplar microcosm to represent the larger health system paradigm. The course will discuss issues related to healthcare access, population health trends, and current topics in public health policy and healthcare reform. Additionally, the role of social determinants of health on disease management is explored as a tool for reviewing health outcomes in the U.S. Course discussions will explore the influence of race, class, gender, immigration, and social status on health care policy. These discussions are designed to provide students with various lenses through which to analyze current and emerging public health policies, practices, and healthcare outcomes.
Prerequisite for PHA 523: Successful completion of PHA 513 and PHA 514. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PHA 513 and PHA 514. Credit Hours: (2)
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PHA - 524 Clinical Medicine II
This is the second in a three-part course series designed provide students with an intensive study of the principles essential to the practice of primary care medicine.
Lectures will discuss the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and management principles of various diseases in the following topic categories: neurology; cardiology; pulmonology; otolaryngology and ophthalmology; and infectious diseases. Lectures, readings, case study analysis, and discussion of specific disorders in each category will provide an understanding of the key clinical concepts relevant to disease diagnosis and patient care.
Prerequisite for PHA 524: Successful completion of PHA 514. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PHA 514. Credit Hours: (6)
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PHA - 525 Principles of Advanced Practice I
This is the first of a two-part course series designed to introduce and familiarize students with the skills and knowledge needed for clinical practice. The topics in this course reinforces those discussed in clinical medicine course series and the course sequencing parallels that of PHA 524 - Clinical Medicine II. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PHA 514. Also requires concurrent enrollment in PHA 524. Credit Hours: (2)
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PHA - 530 Principles of Clinical Pharmacology II
This is the second in a two-part course series designed provide students with an intensive study of the principles pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics required for patient care. Emphasis in the course is placed on the applications of pharmacological principles in primary patient care.
This course is organ system based; the topics discussed will mirror the major organ systems covered in the Clinical Medicine III. Pharmacological principles discussed in this course include: principles of pharmacology and drug action; pharmacokinetics and dynamics; drug dosage calculation; the usage profile for major classes of clinically important drugs, including indications, contraindications and side effects, and dosing and administration; principles of drug selection, and assessment of therapeutic efficacy and outcome. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PHA 520. Also requires concurrent enrollment in PHA 534 and PHA 535. Credit Hours: (3)
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PHA - 532 Diagnostic Reasoning II
This is the second in a two-part course series designed to develop students’ skills in clinical problem solving, and promote application of knowledge gained throughout PA school for use in patient assessment and management, and formulating patient care plans. In class, students further refine their patient care skills through case analysis and discussion. The format of the course is similar as PHA 522 - Diagnostic Reasoning I, where students will be presented with clinical case scenarios that they must analyze and make decisions relevant to patient evaluation and management. The cases in this term present more complex diagnostic and management issues than in the previous course.
The goal of this course is to further develop students’ clinical critical thinking and problem solving skills, including utilizing previously learned information and recognition of how to find necessary information to fill knowledge gaps. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PHA 522. Also requires concurrent enrollment in PHA 534 and PHA 535. Credit Hours: (2)
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PHA - 533 Professionalism & Practice III
This is the third of a three-part course series designed to introduce and familiarize students with the professional and practice issues of importance to the Physician Assistant (PA) profession.
The course explores the psychosocial aspects of patient care, to help students develop their understanding of the impact that one’s attitudes, biases, and values have on interpersonal relationships, medical practice, and patient communication. Discussions and presentations will cover the basic counseling and patient education skills necessary to help patients and families cope with illness and injury, and to modify their behaviors as needed to adhere to therapeutic management plans and improve outcomes. Discussions include issues of culture, faith, religion and sexuality, and the impact these forces have on attitudes towards health and patient counseling. The course will also tie together concepts from all three terms of this course in preparation for students’ beginning in clinical rotations. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PHA 513 and PHA 523. Credit Hours: (2)
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PHA - 534 Clinical Medicine III
This is the third in a three-part course series designed provide students with an intensive study of the principles essential to the practice of primary care medicine.
Lectures will discuss the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and management principles of various diseases in the following topic categories: gastroenterology; nephrology, including fluid and electrolyte, and acid-base maintenance; urology; endocrinology; women’s health; rheumatology; orthopedics; geriatrics, nutrition; and wellness and prevention medicine. Lectures, readings, case study analysis, and discussion of specific disorders in each category will provide an understanding of the key clinical concepts relevant to disease diagnosis and patient care. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PHA 514 and PHA 524. Credit Hours: (6)
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PHA - 535 Principles of Advanced Practice II
This is the second of a two-part course series designed to introduce and familiarize students with the skills and knowledge needed for clinical practice. Through lectures, case discussions, and skills labs, the course will anchor students’ knowledge of medicine across the lifespan and in different clinical settings. The topics in this course reinforces those discussed in clinical medicine course series and the course sequencing parallels that of PHA 534 - Clinical Medicine III. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PHA 525. Also requires concurrent enrollment in PHA 534. Credit Hours: (2)
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PHA - 536 Emergency & Surgical Medicine
This course will introduce students to patient assessment and management considerations in two specialty areas of clinical practice - Emergency Medicine and General Surgery.
The Emergency Medicine component discusses the role of triage, assessment, and the management of commonly encountered medical, surgical, environmental, and psychiatric emergencies as they present in the adult and pediatric populations.
The Surgery component will introduce students to concepts needed to assess patients, provide care, and assist the surgeon in major surgical areas, such as a day surgery unit or a hospital operating room. Lectures will discuss indications/considerations for surgery, and general surgical concepts. Pre- and post-operative patient assessment and care management will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PHA 514, PHA 524, and PHA 525. Credit Hours: (2)
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PHA - 581 Family Medicine
During this clinical experience in family medicine, students see patients, perform assessments and formulate care plans under the supervision of a physician, PA or advanced practice nurse. Comprehensive, longitudinal care is stressed. Common problems are reviewed and the responsibilities of a primary care physician assistant are observed and taught. Principles of health, wellness, prevention, recognition and treatment of substance abuse, and chronic disease management and chronic care are introduced in the clinical setting. Patient assessment and management are reviewed to include the generation of a differential diagnosis, and oral presentation of patient data to the supervising physician and appropriate referral of patients. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first-year PA program courses and evaluations. Credit Hours: (4)
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PHA - 586 Women’s Health
This clinical rotation experience will introduce students to patient health maintenance and education needs in the obstetrics and gynecological setting. Students will learn the identification and management principles of conditions unique to women, including normal psychological changes throughout the lifespan, pregnancy, infertility, gynecologic oncology, family planning, and psychosomatic disorders. Basic, common procedures in obstetrics and gynecology will also be covered. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first year PA program courses and evaluations. Credit Hours: (4)
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PHA - 587 Pediatrics
This clinical rotation experience will allow students to learn the principles and practice patient care from birth to adolescence through 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. Credit Hours: (4)
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PHA - 588 Behaviorial Health
This clinical rotation provides students with experience in the diagnosis and management of patients with psychiatric disorders. Emphasis is on the primary care approach to behavioral health management, including recognition of the biological, psychological, and social/environmental factors that impact patient care, and pharmacologic and behavioral therapy approaches to disorder management. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first year PA program courses and evaluations. Credit Hours: (4)
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PHA - 589 Long-Term Care/Geriatrics
This clinical rotation provides students with experience in long term care/geriatrics, with a focus on rehabilitative medicine, geriatric medicine and the care of patients with chronic and/or terminal disease. The rotation also introduces students to physical therapy, occupational therapy, and rehabilitation of patients with physical, psychological and social disabilities. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first year PA program courses and evaluations. Credit Hours: (4)
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PHA - 592 Elective Rotation II
The Elective II rotation will provide students with a second opportunity for in-depth study in a clinical practice area of their interest. Rotations may take place in various medical or surgical practice areas, as approved by the Director of Clinical Education. 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). Successful completion of all first year PA program courses and evaluations. Credit Hours: (4)
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PHA - 593 Advanced Clinical Practice I
This course is the first part of a two-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.
Advanced clinical practice students will acquire an in-depth knowledge of the care and treatment of patients with in a single focused area while maintaining their study in general, primary care medicine. Students are expected to work with all members of the healthcare team and will be supervised by physicians, PA, or nurse practitioner preceptors at all times. Students may work in an outpatient setting, inpatient setting, emergency room, or operating room. Students are required to attend various clinical education conferences as determined by the clinical preceptor. Educational goals include mastering of history and exam skills, cost-effective and safe laboratory and radiology choices, detailed differential diagnosis’, and independent formulation of assessments and plans. Student may be expected to work days, nights, and/or weekends. Call may be required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of second year PA rotations and evaluations. Credit Hours: (15)
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PHA - 594 Advanced Clinical Practice II
This course is the second of a 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.
Advanced clinical practice students will acquire an in-depth knowledge of the care and treatment of patients with in a single focused area while maintaining their study in general, primary care medicine. Students are expected to work with all members of the healthcare team and will be supervised by physicians, PHA, or nurse practitioner preceptors at all times. Students may work in an outpatient setting, inpatient setting, emergency room, or operating room. Students are required to attend various clinical education conferences as determined by the clinical preceptor. Educational goals include mastering of history and exam skills, cost-effective and safe laboratory and radiology choices, detailed differential diagnosis’, and independent formulation of assessments and plans. Student may be expected to work days, nights, and/or weekends. Call may be required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PAS 593 - Advanced Clinical Practice I. Credit Hours: (15)
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PHA - 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. Credit Hours: (1)
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PED - EXM Core Clerkship: Pediatrics - Exam Remediation
Remediation of PED 701 - Core Clerkship: Pediatrics through exam retake only.
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PED - REM Core Clerkship: Pediatrics - Clinical Weeks Remediation
Remediation of PED 701 - Core Clerkship: Pediatrics through clinical weeks only.
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PED - 701 Core Clerkship: Pediatrics
The principles and practice of care of the patient from birth through adolescence are studied through direct patient contact. The primary objective is to provide an opportunity for students to become proficient in the clinical basis of pediatric diagnosis. The clinical facilities of both the inpatient and outpatient services of Rush University Medical Center, John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County, and private physicians’ offices are utilized. Regular conferences, lectures, and case presentations provide additional learning experiences.
Students will have an eight-week assignment to pediatrics, which includes rotations in inpatient and ambulatory settings, and the nursery. Ambulatory activities constitute 50% of the clerkship. Required Credit Hours: (8)
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PED - 710 Subinternship: Pediatrics
The subintern will function in a capacity similar to an intern on one of two pediatric ward services. Senior residents and faculty physicians will provide supervision. This experience is only offered to fourth-year students. The students are expected to take call every fourth night. Required in M4 Year Credit Hours: (4)
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PED - 711 Pediatric Cardiology
Ambulatory experience can be obtained in the care of children with congenital and acquired heart disease, as well as, assessment of innocent heart murmurs. Clinical history and physical findings are correlated with x-ray, electrocardiographic, echocardiographic, and cardiac catheterization data. Didactic sessions are offered once a week which include learning the interpretation of ECG and chest x-ray. Elective
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PED - 715 Chronic Diseases In Children
Based at Shriners Hospitals for Children, students will participate in an active inpatient and outpatient program which provides referral services to children with musculoskeletal disorders, neural tube defects and other chronic diseases.
Student should contact the Office of Medical Student Programs four weeks prior to the rotation start date for (1) a form authorizing a criminal background check, which must be returned to Shriners; (2) a drug-testing form and list of locations where the test can be performed at no charge; and (3) a copy of his/her immunization record. Elective
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PED - 716 Pediatric Ambulatory Care
This rotation offers students the opportunity to participate in ambulatory care pediatrics in the Rush Pediatric Primary Care Center, providing both health care supervision and urgent care services. A hands-on approach with individual attending supervision is emphasized. The student is expected to evaluate patients independently. Students generate their own weekly educational goals for the rotation. The elective will be geared toward satisfying the student’s individual needs and interests. Elective
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PED - 721 Pediatric Endocrinology
This rotation provides students with a problem-oriented approach to pediatric endocrinology. All aspects of pediatric endocrinology are covered but particular emphasis is placed on the outpatient assessment of the normal and abnormal aspects of growth and pubertal development.
The elective aims to highlight the role of the primary care provider in the initial evaluation of pediatric patients with a suspected endocrine disorder and to provide the student with an introduction to specialized diagnostic endocrine testing and management of the endocrine patient. The student will be expected to evaluate any inpatient consult which presents during the rotation.
The student will be provided up to 8 endocrine case exercises with questions for review, as well as other didactic material, and will be expected to present an endocrine topic researched from the literature for 15-20 minutes at the end of the rotation. Elective
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PED - 724 Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
The Pediatric Intensive Care course will expose the student to the type of care provided to medical, subspecialty, and surgical pediatrics patients who require higher acuity of care. The student will be part a medical team comprised of residents of varying experience levels. The student will be expected to perform at a sub-intern level with regard to expectations and work requirements. By the end of the rotation, the student will be expected to learn: 1) The initial evaluation and stabilization of a critically ill patient; 2) pediatric resuscitation techniques; 3) basic ventilator management; and 4) procedures such as intubation, and central line placement. Elective
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PED - 726 Pediatric Nephrology
This rotation will provide the student with experience in the care of children with renal problems in hospital and ambulatory settings. The emphasis in this clerkship is on participation on an active consulting service with concentration on normal and abnormal renal functions, electrolyte imbalances, proteinuria, hematuria, hypertension, urinary tract infections, and developmental diseases of the kidney. Elective
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PED - 732 Pediatric GI/Nutrition
This clerkship will provide a core set of didactic materials and discussions. Emphasis will be on understanding the pathophysiology of, and basic approach to, common clinical problems. The nutrition component will include fundamentals of enteral and total parenteral nutrition management. The student will be expected to perform a literature review of one or more topics. Elective
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PED - 741 Pediatric Allergy/Immunology
This elective teaches the clinical approach to problems of allergy, other immune-mediated diseases, and immunodeficiency in both children and adults. Diagnosis and treatment of commonly encountered IgE-mediated diseases (allergic rhinitis, asthma, eczema, and urticaria), as well as connective tissue diseases and immunodeficiency syndromes are explained. Rotators are responsible for following medicine and pediatric inpatient consults at RUMC 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 Medical Center. Rotators 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
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PED - 742 Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
This course provides an introduction to the care of children with hematologic disorders and malignancies of childhood. A core lecture series is presented during the elective as well as a review of blood and marrow morphology. Students will participate in the evaluation of new patients as well as established patients. Ward rounds are made daily when there are no clinic patients to be seen. Students are responsible for initial evaluation of consultations. Outpatient clinics are held five days a week. Several multi-disciplinary conferences are held weekly. A course syllabus (2 books of scholarly articles) will be provided; it may be picked up from the Chief Resident’s Office. Students will be evaluated by completion of a 50-question open-book test, attendance, quality of write-ups, and submission of a “scholarly activity” to be explained during the first few days of the rotation. Elective
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PED - 746 Pediatric Infectious Disease
This elective clerkship focuses on clinical and laboratory evaluation of pediatric infections. An active inpatient consultation service provides ample opportunity for patient evaluation and follow-up. Correct use of laboratory facilities is stressed. Pathophysiology of infectious diseases, differential diagnosis, and antibiotic use are discussed on daily ward rounds and weekly conferences. The student will see outpatients with diagnostic problems as well as attend specialized clinics for children with HIV infection, tuberculosis and congenital toxoplasmosis. Elective
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PED - 751 Pediatric Neurology
On this clerkship fourth-year medical students will become acquainted with the broad scope of pediatric neurology with an emphasis on the basic examination of children with neurologic and developmental problems. Use of neurodiagnositic studies (EEG, brain imaging) and neurogenetic studies will be covered. The student will become familiar with common diagnoses such as epilepsy, migraine, autism, muscular dystrophy, “developmental delay,” tics and attention deficit disorder. Elective
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PED - 772 Pediatric Respiratory Medicine
The objectives for this clerkship are to expose the medical student to all facets of clinical practice involving pediatric patients with respiratory disease. Elective PED - 781 Research in Pediatrics 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. 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. 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. Elective
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PED - 794 Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine
This course provides direct experience in the care of hospitalized and outpatient adolescents and young adults. Hospitalized patients are seen at Rush University Medical Center. Outpatients are seen at a variety of sites, including the Pediatric Ambulatory Care Center at Rush, the Adolescent Family Planning Clinic at Rush, and the Joliet Job Corps and Chicago Job Corps Centers. Elective
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PED - 804 Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine
This course provides experience in outpatient settings, including a hospital-based adolescent clinic, an HIV adolescent specialty clinic, the juvenile detention center, and school-based clinics. In addition, students are required to do short presentations and to participate in didactic sessions and a journal club that is adolescent-focused. Students will also participate in presentations for adolescent groups. Elective
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PED - 842 Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
This course provides an introduction to the care of children with hematologic disorders and malignancies of childhood. A core lecture series is presented during the elective as well as a review of blood and marrow morphology. Students will participate in the evaluation of new patients as well as established patients. Ward rounds are made daily for inpatients on the service and consultations. Outpatient clinics are held two days a week. Several multi-disciplinary conferences are held weekly. A course syllabus will be provided. Elective
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PED - 861 Child Abuse and Neglect
Students doing this elective will work one-on-one with the attending physicians and Child Abuse Pediatrics Fellow in the Division of Child Protective Services at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, and will actively participate in the work-up, management, and follow-up care of children suspected of being maltreated. Students can expect to learn medical aspects of Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, and Neglect (including Failure to Thrive). Students will also have the opportunity to observe and participate in the developmental evaluations of patients and in the psychosocial evaluations of patients and their families. Students also attend and provide care in the weekly comprehensive follow-up clinic for abused and neglected children, and will also attend the Medical Clinic at the Children”s Advocacy Center. In addition to participating in the clinical work-up of suspected abuse/neglect, students will learn about the role of the physician as advocate for the child within the Child Welfare and Legal Systems and will learn about the physician”s role in coordinating multidisciplinary care for high risk patients and their families. There is required reading for the elective and students will be expected to attend lectures, present cases during rounds and weekly multidisciplinary patient staffings, and do a short educational presentation. Elective
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PHR - 501 Medical Pharmacology I
Introduction to the basic concepts which describe drug actions. The autonomic nervous system and related drug actions, anti-inflammatory drugs, autacoids, neuropharmacology, psychopharmacology and anesthetic/analgesic pharmacology. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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PHR - 502 Medical Pharmacology II
Cardiovascular, diuretic and respiratory agents, hypoglycemic agents, drugs acting on the blood and blood-forming organs, toxicology, antibiotics and cancer chemotherapeutic agents. Prerequisite: PHR 501 .
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PHR - 521 Laboratory Instrumentation
Course covers principles and applications of experimental equipment. Instrumentation includes ultraviolet and visible spectrophotometry, spectrophotofluorometry, thin-layer chromatography, column chromatography, high-pressure liquid chromatography, atomic absorption, liquid scintillation spectrometry, isotope use and handling, pH adjustment, sample weighing, melting point determination, hematocrit determination, centrifugation and glassware cleaning. Credit Hours: (1)
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PHR - 542 Pharmacotherapeutics
The use of drugs in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease is presented with special emphasis in clinical pharmacology. Credit Hours: (variable)
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PHR - 556 Tools for Research
This course focuses on the practical computer skills required to work as a scientist in modern times. It includes didactic lecture and computer practice on PubMed, reference programs, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, Sigma Plot and importing into Word . Finally students are introduced to the research section of the NIH website with the emphasis on finding grant information and the mechanisms of online grant applications. Credit Hours: (1)
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PHR - 563 Advanced Concepts in Pharmacology
This course will cover Biotransformation, Drug Activation, Pharmacogenetics, Kinetics, and Toxicology. Credit Hours: (4)
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PHR - 573 Readings in Drug Abuse and Addiction
The literature on drug abuse will be surveyed. Areas of emphasis will include the role of DA in addiction, the concept of the addictive personality and the genetics of addiction, the neurobiology of incentive salience, dissociation of tolerance from euphorogenic effects, history of addiction theory and the unique aspects of various drugs of abuse. The ethics of chronic pain management in the clinical setting will also be discussed. Credit Hours: (1)
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PHR - 585 Clinical Pharmacology Research
This survey course describes in detail all aspects of performing clinical drug trials. It includes extensive discussion on IND applications, how drug studies differ from other types of studies, GLP certification procedures, informed consent procedures involving drugs, the characteristics of Phase I-IV studies and the special considerations involved with each, packaging and delivery considerations, role of the pharmacokineticist in the design and implementation of these studies, sample and data collection procedures, FDA oversight considerations, data analysis and interpretation, and laboratory responsibilities after the study is completed. Credit Hours: (2)
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PHR - 590 Special Topics in Pharmacology
The course is designed to allow the student flexibility in independently pursuing a particular area of interest. May be taken for one or more terms. Note this course receives a letter grade. For a letter grade, a public presentation or literature review is required for evaluation. Credit Hours: (variable)
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PHR - 593 Introduction to Grantsmanship
This course is designed to provide the practical aspects of proposal submission. In addition to covering basic writing skills, it addresses specific elements that should be included in each of the various sections of federal grants, foundation applications and biotech contracts. In addition, it talks about ways of identifying sources for funding, a survey of the NIH landscape and how to prepare budgets. The online submission process is also reviewed. Credit Hours: (1)
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PHR - 594 Advanced Receptor Pharmacology
This courses covers the various receptor subtypes with an emphasis on receptor activation and signaling and how such processes ultimately effect drug action. Credit Hours: (3)
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PHR - 595 Readings in Pharmacology
The course is designed to allow the student flexibility in independently pursuing a particular area of interest. May be taken for one or more terms. This course is typically an independent study or a Journal Club focused on a particular topic of interest to faculty or students. Credit Hours: (variable)
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PHR - 597 Clinical Pharmacology Thesis Research
A minimum of eight research hours must be completed. This will involve actual time collecting data in a clinical pharmacology study either as part of an individual’s own project or in collaboration with a mentor. As part of the requirements of this research, the investigator will have to either write an IND or a drug company research proposal as well as complete a written thesis and defend it publicly. Credit Hours: (variable)
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PHR - 598 Research in Pharmacology
Laboratory research in an area of interest that will form the basis of a dissertation proposal or a master’s thesis. These research hours are taken prior to passage of comprehensive exams. By special arrangement. Credit Hours: (variable)
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PHR - 622 Experimental Models in Pharmacology
Advanced laboratory courses focuses on techniques used in preparing experimental methods/models for research. By arrangement only. Credit Hours: (variable)
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PHR - 691 Pharmacology Seminar
A pharmacology seminar series featuring speakers from outside and within the department. Students are required to make presentations a minimum of once a year. Credit Hours: (1)
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PHR - 699 Doctoral Research in Pharmacology
Laboratory research for the doctoral dissertation for PhD candidates only. By special arrangement. Credit Hours: (variable)
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PHR - 900 Independent Study in Pharmacology
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PHY - 501 Medical 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. Credit Hours: (4)
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PHY - 502 Medical Physiology II
Continuation of PHY 501 . Prerequisite: PHY 501 . Credit Hours: (4)
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PHY - 503 Physiology of Striated Muscle
Topics: fundamentals of excitation-contraction coupling, mechanics of muscle, equivalent circuit analysis, muscle biochemistry and developmental aspects of nerve and muscle. Credit Hours: (3)
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