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2017-2018 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Rush University Course Descriptions
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Rush Medical College Multidisciplinary Course |
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RMD - 571 Clinical Genetics II
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. Credit Hours: (0)
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RMD - 572 Health Equity & Social Justice Leadership I
Students will receive a foundational understanding of social medicine and the tools that will empower them to work to address issues of social justice and health equity during their time both as physicians in training and eventually when they are practicing physicians. Students will be introduced to communities, community partners, and community organizations that can provide an understanding of the power of collaboration within our communities, and what their role might be. Credit Hours: (0)
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RMD - 573 Health Equity & Social Justice Leadership II
Students will receive a foundational understanding of social medicine and the tools that will empower them to work to address issues of social justice and health equity during their time both as physicians in training and eventually when they are practicing physicians. Students will be introduced to communities, community partners, and community organizations that can provide an understanding of the power of collaboration within our communities, and what their role might be. Credit Hours: (0)
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RMD - 701 Core Clerkship: Primary Care
Students will be imbedded in either a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine ambulatory office for 4 weeks. Students will independently evaluate, present, and care for patients while working directly with attending preceptors. This will be a primarily outpatient experience and meant to immerse students in the primary care of patients on all levels including acute care, chronic illness care, and preventive care. Curriculum will highlight the unique relationships and specialized patient care that occurs in this setting. Required Credit Hours: (4)
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RMD - 720 Careers in Medicine
The purpose of this elective is to allow third year medical students at Rush to explore specialties into which they can match upon graduation from medical school (either into a categorical or advance program).
Students interested in the CiM elective will identify one specialty to pursue for the two week clerkship. The students will be paired with one or two attendings for the two week period. Students will be expected to spend 85% of their time with physicians participating in patient care to experience the daily life of a practitioner in both the inpatient and outpatient settings as appropriate for the specialty. They will spend the remaining 15% of their time in independent study researching the specialty and completing exercises on the Careers in Medicine website. The course will culminate in the student self reflection on whether to pursue the specialty for residency.
The specialties available will be those into which students can match into upon graduation from medical school (either into a categorical or advance program) including Anesthesia, Radiology, Pathology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Radiation Oncology, Urology. Specialties not eligible for this course include the Core clerkships (Psychiatry, Neurology, Family Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Emergency Medicine) and Dermatology. Elective
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RMD - 721 Ambulatory Medicine
Third year medical students will be placed in either a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine ambulatory office or clinic for two weeks. Students will independently evaluate, present, and care for patients while working directly with attending preceptors. This will be a primarily outpatient experience and is meant to immerse students in the ambulatory care of patients. Elective
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RMD - 722 Clinical Bridge Course
The course is designed to bridge the gap between medical student knowledge and expectations of day-one interns. Through small group, case-based discussions, the Clinical Bridge elective will expose fourth-year students to common intern-level concepts with an emphasis on high yield information and the thought process that drives clinical reasoning. Elective Credit Hours: 4
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RMD - 723 Medical Informatics
Students will be given an introduction to the field of clinical informatics and complete a research project in informatics. An overview of Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) will be provided with an emphasis on elements relevant to clinical careers and informatics research. Students will complete a research project evaluating an informatics application for efficacy, usability or impact on clinical outcomes. Elective
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RMD - 726 Mindfulness in Medicine
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction is a curriculum taught for more than 30 years that teaches skills, drawn largely from mindfulness (or insight) meditation traditions, that: promote the capacity for holding experience in non-judgmental awareness; and cultivates patience, compassion (to self and other), clarity during moments of emotional distress, quicker resolution of stress reactivity, and creative responses to stressors. This has been taught to, and researched, in (among other cohorts) persons with medical symptoms and chronic diseases, and medical students. MBSR, or a variation of MBSR, is a part of most University based Integrative Health programs. In “Mindfulness Practice in Clinical Care”, we will teach the MBSR curriculum in the first “trimester”, then apply what has been learned in a way to learn to attend to suffering in effective ways during clinical encounters.
Student will be evaluated on: attendance to, and participation in, group sessions (at least 15/18 sessions). Discussion of diary entries will be a major portion of discussion. Each student will be asked to maintain their diary in a Word document (or handwritten in a folder or notebook) and submit a copy to the course instructor at the end of the course (removing any aspects that they feel are too personal to share in writing). Elective
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RMD - 780 Basic Biomedical Research I
This the first part of a three-semester course that will introduce students to various aspects of the theory and practice of biomedical research. Students have independent readings, attend journal club and are paired with a faculty member with whom they will develop a research proposal and begin work on a project that may continue after the end of the year. Elective
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RMD - 781 Basic Biomedical Research II
Continuation of RMD 780 . This the second part of three-semester course that will introduce students to various aspects of the theory and practice of biomedical research. Students have independent readings, attend journal club and are paired with a faculty member with whom they will develop a research proposal and begin work on a project that may continue after the end of the year. Elective
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RMD - 783 Basic Biomedical Research III
Continuation of RMD 781 . This the third part of a three course series that will introduce students to various aspects of the theory and practice of biomedical research. Students have independent readings, attend journal club and are paired with a faculty member with whom they will develop a research proposal and begin work on a project that may continue after the end of the year. Elective Elective Credit Hours: (0)
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Research Administration |
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RSA - 501 Management Principles and Organizational Theory
This course is an introduction to principles and models of management, leadership, and organization and human behavior in the workplace. The course will also provide information on various organizational models for research administration, evaluation methods, and change implementation with the goal of increasing management and organizational effectiveness. Organizational structure, hierarchy, decision-making, management of change and evaluation paradigms will be discussed. The course will provide the student with a better understanding of how to be an effective manager in a variety of organizational settings and job positions in the research administration arena. Prerequisite: Admission to the program. Credit Hours: (4)
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RSA - 502 Theory of Grants and Contracts Administration
This course will introduce students to the principles of grants and contracts management, including the lifecycle of a grant or contract, how grant proposals and contract bids are developed, what the essential difference is between a grant and contract, the contract negotiation process, the subcontracting process and the regulations that govern grants and contracts including the Federal Acquisition Regulations. Students will be introduced to all areas of research administration including pre-award and post-award administration, responsible conduct of research and technology transfer. Some of the basics that the student will learn are: how a grant proposal is developed, the management of grants, contracts and subcontracts, what the essential difference is between a grant and a contract, how to respond to a Request For Application or Request For Proposal, the negotiation process and the regulations that govern grants and contracts including the Federal Acquisition Regulations. The course will provide the student with a better understanding of how to manage a sponsored projects pre-award office and what electronic systems are available to assist in applying for and managing grants and contracts. Prerequisite: Admission to the program. Credit Hours: (4)
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RSA - 510 Project Management
This course will provide students with the knowledge to assume a leadership position in sponsored projects or clinical trials administration. The course will include grant development and application preparation, IRB review and informed consent, subject recruitment and retention, study budget preparation and institutional training opportunities. The course will provide students with the knowledge to manage grant development and application, working with faculty researchers, and training departmental and college research administrators. This course will also provide students with the knowledge and skills to function as a clinical trials administrator through the management of the IRB approval process, subject recruitment and informed consent, multicenter clinical studies, data collection and progress reporting, study budget preparation and the financial management of clinical studies. Prerequisite: Admission to the program. Credit Hours: (4)
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RSA - 512 Budgeting and Fiscal Management
This course provides an overview of the principles governing the fiscal management of grants and contracts. The requirements that sponsors have regarding sound fiscal management of sponsored awards: grant, cooperative agreements and contracts will be presented. The student will learn how to develop a research business plan, how to prepare for an A-133 audit, what costs are allowable and allocable to a grant or contract, tracking awards, effort reporting, billing cost reimbursable contacts, managing accounts receivable, and preparing and negotiating an Facilities and Administration Costs rate proposal. The course will provide the student with a comprehensible understanding of the requirements to best manage funds received on sponsored awards and what electronic systems are available to facilitate the post-award management of grants and contracts. Prerequisite: Admission to the program. Credit Hours: (4)
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RSA - 513 Intro to Clinical Research Management
This is an overview of Clinical Research
Management. Topics include financial management,
regulatory management and operational management
of clinical research. The course contains a mix
of theory, basic tools and best practice designed
to provide students with the background necessary
to administer clinical studies in their practice. RSA-501 or RSA-510 Web Online Only No No Credit Hours: 4
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RSA - 514 Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Compliance
This course introduces students to legal, ethical and regulatory issues encountered in monitoring, implementing and managing research projects. Students will learn to apply ethical principles and legal and regulatory requirements to develop compliance programs, monitor investigator and institutional compliance, and implement corrective action. Students will learn how to design and implement a compliance program, processes for monitoring compliance and how to apply appropriate principles and processes to correcting noncompliance. The primary emphasis of the course will be on fundamental issues involved in structuring compliance programs that conform to legal requirements as well as principles of scientific integrity. Prerequisite: Admission to the program. Credit Hours: (4)
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RSA - 516 Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer
This course will introduce students to U.S. patent and contract laws, copyright and trademark laws and procedures, patent cooperation treaty laws and procedures, confidential disclosure agreements, licensing options and inter-institutional agreements to protect proprietary rights of institutions and inventors. The preparation of the patent applications and the filing with and examination by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will also be taught. Students will learn how to apply the relevant laws and procedures, how to properly prepare technology transfer documents and using effective, successful negotiation strategies. Prerequisite: Admission to the program. Credit Hours: (4)
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RSA - 518 Introduction to International Research Administration
Various areas within research
administration-pre-awarde, post award,,
contracting, and research compliance are coverd
in relation to their international counterparts.
In additiion, the relationship of grants office
to their international office counterparts, will
also be covered. The course is designed to
contain a mix theory, practical tools, and best
practices. RSA-501, RSA-502 and RSA-510 RSA-512 Classroom No No Credit Hours: 4
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RSA - 595 Special Topics in Research Administration
Directed readings in an area of Research Administration. The student, in consultation with Faculty, and the Program Director chooses a topic. The student finds the relevant literature, refines the topic and integrates the readings into a review of the literature. This is an elective course designed for the advanced student. It may be used as additional credit or when a required course was waived based on experience and/or prior coursework. Requires permission of Program Director to register Prerequisite: Program Director Approval Credit Hours: (variable)
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RSA - 596A Practicum I
Introduces students to research administration policy, procedure and operations. Areas include grants administration, project management, budget and fiscal management, compliance and audit, intellectual property and technology transfer. Students will rotate through each administrative area. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of first-year coursework. Credit Hours: (4)
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RSA - 596B Practicum II
The overall aim of Practicum II is to allow students to gain additional practical experience in the administrative area of concentration that they select: sponsored projects, clinical trials management, research finance, research compliance, research integrity, and intellectual property and technology transfer. This course will provide the student with further experience in their selected area of concentration. Prerequisite: RSA 596A . Credit Hours: (4)
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RSA - 598A Research Project I
First part in planning and conducting the required master’s degree research project. Guided activities to develop an appropriate research question and research methodology for completion of the research requirements. Students are expected to begin formulation of their research questions and to complete their review of the literature. Students are required to formally present the results of their projects to the faculty and student body and are encouraged to publish their results. The goal of conducting a research project is to prepare the students to become informed users of management literature and related research. Students will conduct research in areas of specialization chosen by the student or in an area of general research administration and practice. Through research the student will increase knowledge within the discipline and promote interdisciplinary collaboration. The student will advance the science and practice of research administration by providing a link between basic science research, clinical research and management practice. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of first-year coursework. Credit Hours: (2)
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RSA - 598B Research Project II
Continuation of Research Project I. Guided activities to develop an appropriate research question and research methodology and begin data collection for completion of the required program research requirements. At the completion of this course, the student should be ready to present their research proposal to their committee for the preliminary defense and to begin and complete the data collection phase of their research. Students are required to formally present the results of their projects to the faculty and student body and are encouraged to publish their results. Prerequisite: RSA 598A . Credit Hours: (2)
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RSA - 598C Research Project III
Continuation of Research Project II. During this phase, the research report is completed and the final defense of the project takes place. Completion of data collection, analysis, results and discussion for completion of the required program research requirements. Students are required to formally present the results of their projects to the faculty and student body and are encouraged to publish their results. Prerequisite: RSA 598B . Credit Hours: (2)
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Specialist in Blood Bank |
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SBB - 560 Human Blood Group Systems and Principles & Methods of Antibody Identification
Focus on human blood group systems; biochemistry, inheritance, serologic activity, clinical significance and disease associations. Topics include, but are not limited to, fundamentals of immunology, molecular biology, red blood cell membrane structure, genetics, antibody identifications as they relate to blood group systems. Taught only online. Extensive computer use required. Credit Hours: 4
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SBB - 561 Clin Immunohematogy & Transfusion
Focus on transfusion medicine practice and therapy. Topics include, but are not limited to, human circulatory system, effects of shock, blood component therapy, special transfusion, perinatal, neonatal & pediatric transfusion practice, hemolytic disease of the newborn, transplantation, anemias, infectious and noninfectious complications of blood transfusion. Taught only online. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisites: General knowledge of immunohematology and consent of the instructor. Credit Hours: 3
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SBB - 562 Blood Procurement and Blood Product Manufacturing
The focus of this course is on theoretical and practical concepts used in human blood procurement and blood product manufacturing. Topics include, but are not limited to, red blood cell & platelet preservation, the oxygen dissociation curve, basic coagulation, allogeneic & autologous blood donor selection, whole blood collection & component preparation, labeling, storage, distribution & use, donor testing, transfusion infectious diseases, storage lesions, hematopoietic progenitor cell (HPC) collection & use. Taught only online. Extensive computer use required. Credit Hours: 2
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SBB - 563 Blood Bank/Transfusion Service Operation
Review of theoretical and practical concepts used in blood bank and transfusion service operation. Topics include, but are not limited to, safety and federal regulatory requirements, disaster management, administration of blood components process validation, automation, human resources management, budgeting, competency assessment. Focus on quality management systems; QC, QA, QM, blood utilization management, error management. Taught only online. Extensive computer use required. Credit Hours: 3
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SBB - 564 SBB Project & Clinical Practicum
Independent investigation of a topic relevant to an area in immunohematology. Student will submit a written research paper as well as prepare and deliver a presentation based on the topic selected. Field experience under supervision of a professional expert in a blood center and/or hospital transfusion service setting is required for the clinical practicum. Clinical sites include, but are not limited to, apheresis centers, donor centers, stem cell processing centers, and transfusion service centers. Credit Hours: 3
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SBB - 565 Blood Bank Comprehensive Review
A comprehensive review and exam is provided for students completing the SBB program and who are eligible to sit for the ASCP SBB certification examination. Taught only online. Extensive computer use required. Credit Hours: 2
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SBB - 580 Human Blood Group Systems
Focus on human blood group systems: biochemistry, inheritance, serologic activity, clinical significance and disease associations. Topics include but are not limited to fundamentals of immunology, molecular biology, red blood cell membrane structure and genetics as they relate to blood group systems. Taught only online. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisites: General knowledge of immunohematology and consent of the instructor. Credit Hours: (4)
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SBB - 581 Principles and Methods of Antibody Identification
Review of methods for the detection and identification of antibodies with specificity for human red cell antigens. Topics include but are not limited to history of transfusion medicine, serological systems, direct and indirect antiglobulin tests. Focus on resolution of complex antibody problems. Taught only online. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisites: General knowledge of immunohematology and consent of the instructor. Credit Hours: (2)
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SBB - 582 Blood Procurement and Blood Product Manufacturing
Focus on theoretical and practical concepts used in blood procurement and product manufacturing. Topics include but are not limited to physiology, composition and function of blood, blood donor suitability, collection, serological testing, transfusion infectious diseases and their testing, component preparation, labeling, storage and distribution. Taught only online. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisites: General knowledge of immunohematology and consent of the instructor. Credit Hours: (3)
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SBB - 583 Blood Bank and Transfusion Service Operation
Review of theoretical and practical concepts used in blood bank and transfusion service operation. Topics include but are not limited to safety and federal regulatory requirements, pre-transfusion testing and administration of blood components. Focus on quality management systems: QC, QA, QM, blood utilization management and error management. Taught only online. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisites: General knowledge of immunohematology and consent of the instructor. Credit Hours: (3)
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SBB - 584 Clinical Immunohematology and Transfusion
Focus on transfusion medicine practice and therapy. Topics include but are not limited to human circulatory system; effects of shock; blood component therapy; special transfusion; perinatal, neonatal and pediatric transfusion practice; hemolytic disease of the newborn; transplantation; anemias; and infectious and noninfectious complications of blood transfusion. Taught only online. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisites: General knowledge of immunohematology and consent of the instructor. Credit Hours: (4)
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SBB - 585 Comprehensive Review
Advanced study of current trends; assigned topics in current literature read, evaluated and discussed. Topics include but are not limited to basics of research and education; information systems in blood bank; parentage testing; medical, legal and ethical aspects of blood banking; and laboratory math for the blood banker. A comprehensive review and exam is provided for students completing the SBB program and eligible to sit for the ASCP SBB certification examination. Taught only online. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisites: General knowledge of immunohematology and consent of the instructor. Credit Hours: (3)
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SBB - 586 SBB Clinical Practicum
Field experience under supervision of a professional expert in a blood center and/or hospital transfusion service setting. All students enrolled in the SBB curriculum must participate in clinical site visits and serologic resolution of clinical specimens. Clinical sites include but are not limited to apheresis centers, donor centers, stem cell processing centers and transfusion service centers. Students with prior clinical experience may qualify to complete the SBB-586 SBB Clinical Practicum course through credit by proficiency based upon standardized departmental evaluation. Qualified students who successfully pass the departmental evaluation will be exempt from taking this course and for tuition associated with this course. Credit Hours: (variable)
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SBB - 587 SBB Selected Topics and Project
Independent investigation of a topic relevant to an area in immunohematology. Student submits a written research paper as well as prepares and delivers a presentation based on the topic selected. All students enrolled in the SBB curriculum must participate in a research project and develop a presentation for a professional audience. Credit Hours: (3)
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SBB - 999 Continuous Enrollment
The requirement for Continuous Enrollment applies to all students admitted or re-admitted for Fall 2017 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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SUR - EXM Core Clerkship: Surgery - Exam Remediation
Remediation of SUR 701 - Core Clerkship: Surgery through exam retake only.
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SUR - REM Core Clerkship: Surgery - Clinical Weeks Remediation
Remediation of SUR 701 - Core Clerkship: Surgery through clinical weeks only.
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SUR - 701 Core Clerkship: Surgery
During this 8-week clerkship, the principles of pre-operative and post-operative care, diagnosis of surgical disease, indications for surgery, recognition and response to surgical emergencies, and the physiological principles of surgery are stressed through the case study method. Students will be involved in the care of approximately three patients per week. Technical experience is provided in the operating rooms and clinical skills lab. Outpatient clinics, lectures and conferences provide additional direct contact with faculty. Required Credit Hours: (8)
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SUR - 710 Subinternship: Surgery
Under supervision, the student assumes many of the duties and responsibilities of a resident physician. This includes responsibility for preoperative and postoperative care, participation in surgery, and rotating on the night on-call schedule. On-call responsibilities for the surgical sub-intern are at the level of the first year resident, namely, sub-interns will be the first member of the surgical team to see in-hospital consults, emergency room patients, and answer calls from the nurses. They will be supervised by in-house residents. The work is primarily with hospitalized patients, however, there is an opportunity to work with ambulatory and elective surgical patients. Independent library investigative projects are assigned. Required in M4 Year Credit Hours: (4)
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SUR - 711 Cardiovascular Surgery
This course emphasizes the clinical diagnosis and surgical management of adult and pediatric cardiac disorders. Preoperative evaluation including review of cardiac catheterization data, intraoperative management and postoperative care are discussed at conferences and in the operating room. Indications for surgery, preoperative evaluation and postoperative care are discussed at patient rounds, in conferences and on an individualized basis. Elective
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SUR - 712 Surgical Intensive Therapy
This rotation exposes the experienced student to comprehensive management of critically ill surgical patients. Application of advanced life support techniques including vaso-active drugs, mechanical aids to circulation, pacing, and respiratory therapy are reviewed. Pathophysiologic discussion and integration with cardiopulmonary analysis of data obtained from invasive monitoring are emphasized. Radiologic, medical, and surgical aspects of critical care medicine are also incorporated. Students will attempt to function as sub-interns with direct patient responsibilities. Elective
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SUR - 713 Peripheral Vascular Surgery
This course emphasizes the clinical non-invasive laboratory and radiologic diagnosis of peripheral vascular disorders considered for surgical management. Indications for surgery, pre-operative evaluation and post-operative care are discussed at patient rounds, in conferences and in the operating room. This rotation allows extensive time in the operating room with open cases. The student will work closely with the Vascular Fellow and Attendings Elective
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SUR - 716 Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery
The primary goal of this clerkship is to provide an introduction to the surgical subspecialty of plastic and reconstructive surgery in as many of its various elements and diverse applications as possible. Plastic surgery covers a broad array of surgical/medical problems including wound healing; burns, both acute and long-term care; congenital anomalies such as cleft lip and palate and other craniofacial defects; breast surgery including breast reduction, augmentation, and reconstruction following mastectomy; microsurgical procedures for a free flap transfer, nerve repair, and other means of tissue transposition; hand surgery, ranging from acute industrial accidents to long-term rehabilitation for neuromuscular problems; care of facial fractures, both acute and delayed repair; care for trunk and extremity problems, relating both to trauma and tumor extirpation; and aesthetic surgery of the face, extremities and trunk. Elective
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SUR - 726 Principles of Urology
This clerkship provides further experience in the diagnosis and management of urological problems as a supplement to the basic clerkship in surgery. Elective
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SUR - 727 Genitourinary Neoplasia
This course is designed to present the basic concepts of neoplasia, using the genitourinary neoplasms as models. The student actively participates in the management of both hospitalized and ambulatory patients. Multidisciplinary seminars and individual projects are available. Approval to take this course must be obtained from the course director prior to registration. Elective
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SUR - 731 Pain Management
This rotation exposes the experienced student to the care and management of patients with low back pain, post herpetic neurolgia, complex regional pain syndrome and other common pain problems. This is a busy office setting where students will see new and returning patients to take histories, perform physical exams and assist in various nerve block procedures. Student will function as a junior house officer. Elective
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SUR - 751 Orthopedics
This fourth-year elective rotation in Orthopedic Surgery is intended for students considering a career path requiring a knowledge of musculoskeletal problems. Students are assigned to work with individual attendings on the Adult Reconstructive Service, Foot-Ankle-Hand Service, Sports Medicine Service, Pediatric and Tumor Service, or the Spine Service. Students work with individual attendings in an office/clinic setting, assist in surgery, and round on inpatients. Students are required to attend the various clinical and resident education conferences. Educational goals include review of functional anatomy, understanding of injury triage, and concepts of treatment. Elective
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SUR - 752 Orthopedic Research
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. Depending on the proposal, the weeks of credit may or may not apply to the rule of 8-weeks maximum credit for coursework in a single subspecialty. This decision is at the discretion of the Office of Medical Student Programs. Elective
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SUR - 756 Neurosurgery
This clinical clerkship expands upon and demonstrates the practical application of neurological sciences. The diagnosis and management of both simple and complex neurosurgically-oriented disorders are addressed. Conferences with both the resident and attending staff are held weekly. Elective
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SUR - 757 Principles of Ophthalmic Exam
The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with the surgical specialty of Ophthalmology. They will learn basic ophthalmic terminology, history and examination principles, attend daily rounds and other didactic sessions, and observe surgery. It is intended that the students will not only learn techniques of examination which will be useful in their own medical practices, but will also understand the capabilities and limitations of the ophthalmologist in order to make better use of ophthalmic consultations.
If the clerkship is taken for four weeks, the student will gain experience in performing history and physical examinations and will work up patients to present to resident and attending physicians during the second two-week period. In addition, the student will learn to perform more sophisticated techniques of examination, including slit lamp funduscopic examination and indirect ophthalmoscopy. In general, the student will gain hands-on experience in ophthalmic examination, diagnosis, and theory. Elective
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SUR - 759 Otolaryngology
Clinical experience is provided in the diagnosis and management of patients with diseases of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck. Office practice, in addition to the care of hospitalized patients, provides the basis for clinical instruction, with emphasis on case study and proper use of instruments. Departments of Pathology, Radiology and Otology Conferences and Journal Club are included. Elective
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SUR - 761 Surgical Oncology
Concentrated experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and management of patients with tumors is provided through the Section of Surgical Oncology. Exposure to breast, skin, GI and solid organ tumors occurs through clinical service, attendance of tumor conferences, tours of the basic science research labs, the operating room and interactions with the Rush Cancer Center. Sudents who plan to specialize in a surgical or medical oncology related field are encouraged to apply. Elective
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SUR - 765 Colon and Rectal Surgery
Close one-on-one instruction between the student and physician in an apprentice-teacher relationship. The student accompanies the physician in all outpatient clinic office hours, as well as surgical procedures, and hospital rounds. This involves spending approximately 15 hours per week in a clinic environment, assisting in approximately 50 surgical and endoscopic procedures over the month and daily in-hospital rounds. No night call required. The grade will be determined by an essay exam, course clinical evaluations, submitted history and physical exams, and classroom participation. Elective
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SUR - 771 Thoracic Surgery
The preoperative, operative, and postoperative care of patients with pulmonary, mediastinal, chest wall, and esophageal disorders are studied in both hospitalized and ambulatory patients. In addition, students assist in patient care and learn surgical technique with hands-on experience during cutting-edge thoracic surgery procedures. Elective
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SUR - 781 Research in Surgery
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 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. Depending on the proposal, the weeks of credit may or may not apply to the rule of 8-weeks maximum credit for coursework in a single subspecialty. This decision is at the discretion of the Office of Medical Student Programs. Elective
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SUR - 782 Research in Anesthesia
Students will participate in new or ongoing research projects within the Anesthesiology Department. There will be close one-on-one collaboration between the student and faculty member. Research projects are available in both basic (animal lab, biochemistry lab) and clinical sciences. Current areas of investigation include: neuropharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and treatment of acute and chronic pain in animals. Clinical studies involve the application of the significant findings from basic research in neuropharmacology to acute and chronic pain management in patients. The educational objective of the clerkship is to train clinical investigators in the field of anesthesiology. Elective
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SUR - 794 Advanced Surgery
Advanced Surgery offers an opportunity for Rush students and especially outside students to become familiar with the Department of General Surgery at Rush University Medical Center. The student will participate in the rotation in a manner similar to the 3rd year students and may assume some of the duties and responsibilities of the junior residents, depending upon their familiarity with the task involved. Students will become involved in preoperative and postoperative care, they will participate in surgery, and 4th year students rotating in Advanced Surgery will take part in the in-house call schedule on a shared rotating basis with 3rd year students. The work is primarily with hospitalized patients, however, there is an opportunity for ambulatory and elective surgery.
The grade is determined primarily (65%) by clinical evaluations submitted by surgery residents and attendings. There is no limit as to the number of evaluations that may be turned in on one’s behalf. Proper behavior, attitude, and demeanor are therefore paramount. Students are encouraged to participate to the full extent possible, show initiative, teach third-year students, follow their patients closely, and be punctual for all activities. Twenty-five percent of the grade is determined by a classroom presentation of a clinical case with review of pertinent literature. Ten percent of the grade is based on a witnessed history and physical exam. Students meet weekly with Dr. Saclarides to discuss interesting cases and for the clinical presentations of the various students. Elective
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SUR - 795 Anesthesiology
This course enables medical students to learn airway management; recognize circulatory inadequacy and initiate support of the failing circulation; induce topical and infiltrative anesthesia safely; understand the actions and interactions of depressant and stimulant drugs commonly encountered or used by anesthesiologists; and participate in pre-operative evaluation and preparation of surgical and obstetric patients. Elective
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SUR - 796 Transplantation
The clinical aspects of transplantation, including donor and recipient surgery, and pre-operative and post-operative care are studied. The student participates in organ preservation care as well. Seminars on the fundamental and clinical aspects of transplant immunology are held. Elective
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SUR - 798 Trauma/Critical Care Surgery
This rotation is designed to provide the fourth year medical student with an in-depth clinical experience in the care of injured patients. Critical decision making and surgical training are the key elements taught during resuscitation, operative management and the critical care phase. The student will follow patients from the ambulance to their discharge home. Multilevel supervision and teaching is available from attending physicians and residents. Elective
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SUR - 808 Trauma/Critical Care Surgery
The Cook County Trauma Unit is one of the busiest urban trauma centers in the nation and offers an exceptional clinical experience for both medical students and residents. The trauma surgery rotation is designed to provide the senior-level medical student with an in-depth clinical experience in caring for the severely injured patient. The clerkship focuses on the initial management and associated decision-making, the necessary procedures and operative interventions, and the critical care necessary for survival of the trauma patient. The student is expected to take an assertive role in patient care from the initial encounter with EMS until the patient is discharged from the hospital. Multi-level supervision and guidance is provided by the attending physicians and residents as well as the clinical support staff. Elective
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VAS - 305 Vascular Anatomy, Physiology & Pathophysiology
This course is a detailed survey of the large, small, and microscopic vasculature of the human body including variations. Surrounding structures are also studied in their relationship to the vasculature. The purpose and normal mechanism of arterial and venous systems are explored. Disease mechanisms of a wide variety of disorders of arteries and veins are examined, with emphasis on those diseases that can be assessed by noninvasive vascular studies. Risk factors, symptoms, and treatment of these pathophysiologic processes will also be presented. Credit Hours: (2)
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VAS - 310 Patient Care
Vascular sonographers interact with patients continually through the workday. Patient care responsibilities include physical care and comfort as well as respectful communication and interactions with all. Patient attitudes in both health and disease are examined in order to make the sonographer more conscious of interactions in a diverse world. Activities are provided in the student lab to practice patient care and safety skills that students may encounter in a vascular lab such as but not limited to patient transport and comfort, CPR training, universal precautions, infection control, and wound wrapping. Credit Hours: (2)
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VAS - 320 Ultrasound Physics & Physical Principles I
This is the first of two courses in ultrasound physics and principles. The topics covered in this course include the basic parameters of sound and ultrasound, B-mode ultrasound, the Doppler effect, continuous and pulsed wave Doppler, color flow, basic hemodynamics, and ergonomics in the vascular lab. Math equations are utilized to examine the relationships of variables in the physics concepts. The relationship of these principles to guide appropriate, efficient, and intelligent use of the instrument controls is emphasized. Credit Hours: (2)
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VAS - 320L Physics & Instrumentation Lab
Students will actively learn basic ultrasound techniques and use of equipment controls in this lab course. Duplex ultrasound controls for B-mode, Doppler, and color image production will be utilized by students to create interpretable images and waveforms. Scanning skills such as appropriate vessel orientation, moving from transverse to longitudinal view on vessels, scanning in long and transverse planes, appropriate ergonomics, are also covered. Student efficiency and problem solving in use of equipment controls are evaluated in the lab proficiency exams. Credit Hours: (1)
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VAS - 325 Ultrasound Physics & Physical Principles II
This is the second of two courses in ultrasound physics and instrumentation. A continuation of the basic principles of B-mode, pulsed wave, and color Doppler are discussed emphasizing the components of the duplex scanner. Math equations are utilized to examine the relationships of variables in the physics concepts. The interaction of ultrasound and tissue, including ultrasound artifacts and bio-effects are also examined. Credit Hours: (3)
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VAS - 330 Venous Ultrasound Procedures
The theories, techniques, and processes for performing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), and vein mapping (VM) studies of the lower and upper extremities (LE/UE) are presented primarily through the use of duplex ultrasound. Topics also include anatomy, diseases, terminology, indications, patient history taking, diagnostic criteria, reporting, and problem-solving procedures. These skills will be addressed in this didactic course and applied in the related laboratory course. Credit Hours: (2)
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VAS - 330L Venous Ultrasound Procedures Lab
The venous ultrasound techniques and procedures for LE DVT duplex ultrasound learned in the didactic course will be practiced on models in the student laboratory. Scanning activities will also include history taking, data analysis, reporting, and problem-solving, and appropriate ergonomics. Chronic venous insufficiency, vein mapping, and upper extremity procedures skills will be practiced in VAS345L Advanced Proceures Lab.Students will observe actual patient exams in the hospital laboratory. Credit Hours: (1)
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VAS - 340 Arterial Physiologic & Duplex Procedures
The theories, techniques, and processes of performing physiologic and duplex arterial examinations of the lower and upper extremities are presented. The physiologic exams include segmental pressures, continuous wave Doppler waveforms, plethysmography, exercise testing, and some less frequently performed exams. Duplex scanning of the lower and upper extremities includes native arteries, post-operative, pseudoaneurysm, arteriovenous fistula and other less common patient exams. Topics also include anatomy, diseases, terminology, indications, patient history taking, diagnostic criteria, reporting, treatment, and problem-solving procedures. These skills will be addressed in this didactic course and practiced in the related laboratory courses VAS 340L and VAS345L. Credit Hours: (3)
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VAS - 340L Arterial Physiologic Procedures Lab
The upper and lower extremities native artery physiologic techniques and procedures in learned in the didactic course will be practiced on models in the student laboratory. Scanning activities will be emphasized but activities also include history taking, data analysis, reporting, and problem-solving. Students will observe actual patient exams in the hospital laboratory. Credit Hours: (1)
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VAS - 345L Advanced Procedures Lab
Advanced vascular procedures including upper extremity venous, chronic venous insufficiency, vein mapping, upper and lower extremity arterial duplex techniques and photoplethysmography (PPG) venous reflux exams are practiced in this course. The advanced vascular procedures, appropriate ergonomics, data analysis, and problem-solving will be practiced on models in the laboratory using duplex and PPG equipment. Students will observe actual patient exams in the hospital’s outpatient vascular lab. Credit Hours: (1)
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VAS - 350 Cerebrovascular Procedures
The theories, techniques, and processes of performing cerebrovascular studies using duplex ultrasound of extracranial arteries and transcranial Doppler (TCD) for intracranial arteries are covered in this course. Topics also include anatomy, diseases, terminology, indications, patient history taking, diagnostic criteria, reporting, treatment, and problem-solving procedures. These skills will be addressed in this didactic course and practiced in the related laboratory course. Credit Hours: (3)
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VAS - 350L Cerebrovascular Procedures Lab
The extracranial duplex ultrasound and intracranial (TCD) techniques and procedures will be practiced on models in the student vascular lab. Scanning activities will be emphasized but activities also include history taking, data analysis, reporting, and problem-solving. Students will observe actual patient exams in the hospital laboratory. Credit Hours: (1)
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VAS - 360 Abdominal Vascular Procedures Class & Lab
Duplex ultrasound procedures used to assess the aorta, iliac, renal, mesenteric, inferior vena cava, and hepatoportal vessels will be addressed in this course. Topics also include anatomy, diseases, terminology, indications, patient history taking, diagnostic criteria, reporting, treatment, and problem-solving procedures. The abdominal vascular procedures will be practiced on models in the laboratory using duplex equipment. Scanning activities will be emphasized but activities also include history taking, data analysis, reporting, and problem-solving. Students will observe actual patient exams in the hospital laboratory. Credit Hours: (2)
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VAS - 370 General Pathophysiology
Pathologic processes for general and organ system pathology in the human body are covered in this course including the manifestations of disease, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnostic tools, prognoses and therapeutic options. This is a hybrid course comprised of primarily distance learning with some face to face activities. Credit Hours: (3)
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VAS - 380 Professional Practices in Ultrasound
This course is designed to prepare students for a career in vascular ultrasound by generating knowledge and skills in a broad overview of topics that will assist in their professional development under four general headings: professional standards and resources, laboratory management, personal professional skills, and applying ethical principles. Credit Hours: (3)
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VAS - 390 Introduction to Research
The student is expected to be a life-long learner, evaluate research and data reports, and contribute to the knowledge base of the field. This course addresses basic knowledge and understanding of the methods of research available and how to use them. It introduces the student to research processes, basic analysis of research papers, evidence based practice, and the application of quality improvement information. Test validation accuracy procedures, including calculations, are also covered. Credit Hours: (2)
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VAS - 411 Clinical Skills in Vascular Ultrasound I
In this clinical course, the student learns to perform vascular exams on patients in the first clinical rotation in the program. A plan of practice focuses the student on learning particular types of vascular exams from a list of required and elective patient exams according to the program’s clinical experience handbook. The student will first observe, then perform sections of the planned vascular exams on patients, and go on to perform complete exams under the supervision of the clinical instructor. Prerequisites: Students must successfully complete the required first year courses (C grade or higher) prior to this clinical course. Credit Hours: (10)
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VAS - 412 Clinical Skills in Vascular Ultrasound II
In this clinical course, the student continues to learn to perform vascular exams on patients. A plan of study for the rotation focuses the student’s learning activities on particular required and elective patient exams according to the clinical experience handbook. Students will first observe, perform sections, and finally perform complete vascular exams as their skills improve under supervision of a clinical instructor. Credit Hours: (6)
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VAS - 413 Clinical Skills in Vascular Ultrasound III
In this clinical course, the student continues to learn to perform vascular exams on patients from the list of required and elective patient exams according to the clinical experience handbook. Students will first observe, perform sections, and finally perform complete vascular exams as their skills improve under supervision of a clinical instructor. Credit Hours: (6)
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VAS - 421 Professional Skills I
Students will practice professional skills during each semester of the senior year at clinical sites and be evaluated on particular characteristics such as honesty/integrity, interrelationships with patients and staff, communication, cleanliness, initiative, efficiency, confidence, judgement, constructive criticism, learning from mistakes, professional growth, HIPAA compliance, patient mindfulness, and personal responsibility. Credit Hours: (1)
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VAS - 422 Professional Skills II
Students will practice professional skills during each semester of the senior year at clinical sites and be evaluated on particular characteristics such as honesty/integrity, interrelationships with patients and staff, communication, cleanliness, initiative, efficiency, confidence, judgement, constructive criticism, learning from mistakes, professional growth, HIPAA compliance, patient mindfulness, and personal responsibility. Credit Hours: (1)
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VAS - 423 Professional Skills III
Students will practice professional skills during each semester of the senior year at clinical sites and be evaluated on particular characteristics such as honesty/integrity, interrelationships with patients and staff, communication, cleanliness, initiative, efficiency, confidence, judgement, constructive criticism, learning from mistakes, professional growth, HIPAA compliance, patient mindfulness, and personal responsibility. Credit Hours: (1)
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VAS - 425A Cumulative Clinical Skills in Vascular Ultrasound I
After students master new clinical skills with a passing grade, they must continue to demonstrate consistent performance at an appropriate skill level. During this course, students will continue to perform previously learned clinical skills at new and/or current clinical sites, demonstrating their ability to adjust to new protocols and clinical settings and be evaluated for consistently high quality in these skills each quarter. Credit Hours: (4)
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VAS - 425B Cumulative Clinical Skills in Vascular Ultrasound II
After students master new clinical skills with a passing grade, they must continue to demonstrate consistent performance at an appropriate skill level. During this course, students will continue to perform previously learned clinical skills at new and/or current clinical sites, demonstrating their ability to adjust to new protocols and clinical settings and be evaluated for consistently high quality in these skills each quarter. Credit Hours: (4)
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VAS - 441 Senior Topics/Cases I
Students will prepare, write, and present multiple case studies from the patient exams they have performed at their clinical sites. Students will also attend lectures on advanced topics and participate in Vascular Conferences. Credit Hours: (1)
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VAS - 442 Senior Topics/Cases II
Students will prepare, write, and present multiple case studies from the patient exams they have performed at their clinical sites. Students will also attend lectures on advanced topics and participate in Vascular Conferences. Credit Hours: (1)
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VAS - 443 Senior Topics/Cases III/Comprehensive Review & Exam
Students will attend multiple review classes in preparation for the comprehensive Rush comprehensive exam and the ARDMS credentialing exams. Students will also prepare, write, and present case studies from the patient exams they have performed at their clinical sites. This semester students are required to submit a case study abstract to the national professional organization for consideration to present at the annual meeting. Students will also attend lectures on a variety of advanced topics and participate in Vascular Conferences. Credit Hours: (2)
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VAS - 451 Cumulative Clinical Skills in Vascular Ultrasound I
After students master clinical skills in newly learned patient exams with a passing grade, they must continue to demonstrate consistent performance at an appropriate skill level. During this course, students will continue to perform previously learned clinical skills at new and/or current clinical sites, demonstrating their ability to adjust to new protocols and clinical settings, and be evaluated for proficiency in these skills each semester. Credit Hours: (1-4)
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VAS - 452 Cumulative Clinical Skills in Vascular Ultrasound II
After students master clinical skills in newly learned patient exams with a passing grade, they must continue to demonstrate consistent performance at an appropriate skill level. During this course, students will continue to perform previously learned clinical skills at new and/or current clinical sites, demonstrating their ability to adjust to new protocols and clinical settings, and be evaluated for proficiency in these skills each semester. Credit Hours: (1-4)
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VAS - 480A Senior Lectures/Comprehensive Review Phys Doppler/Color
Credit Hours: (1)
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VAS - 900 Independent Study
Independent study courses give students a unique opportunity to pursue a course of study not commonly included in the curriculum.If you are interested in pursuing an independent study, meet with the faculty member you want to work with to define the coursework and expectations. Credit Hours: (1-12)
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VAS - 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: (0)
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