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2017-2018 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

2017-2018 Addendum and Errata


Errata Sheet for Rush University 2017-2018 University Catalog

This errata serves as the official notification of changes to the 2017 - 2018 catalog and should be used in conjunction with the printed and online versions.

Listed below are any changes, additions, corrections, or modifications to the 2017 - 2018 catalog.  These changes have been authorized by the program director, college administration or University administration. 


Erratum for Cardiovascular Perfusion

Requested on: April 30, 2019

Submitted by: Julie Collins, CCP, LP, MS

Error:Catalog does not reflect changes made to credit hours and total required hours.

Correction: View correct program of study here.


Erratum for Clinical Nutrition, MS

Requested on: May 9, 2019

Submitted by: Sarah Peterson, PhD

Error: Plan of study is incorrectly listed in the 2017-2018 university catalog.

Correction: The correct plan of study can be viewed here.


Erratum for Medical Laboratory Sciences

Requested on: May 9, 2019

Submitted by: Maribeth Flaws, PhD

Error: Plan of study contains credit hour and course errors.

Correction: Corrections can be viewed here.


Erratum for Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Managment Program

Requested on: June 6, 2019

Submitted by: Maribeth Flaws, PhD

Error: Plan of study contains credit hour and course errors.

Correction: Corrections can be viewed here.


Erratum for Vascular Ultrasound

Requested on: May 14, 2019

Submitted by: Jacqueline Ortiz, MA, RVT

Error: Vascular Ultrasound, BS plan of study contains credit hour errors.

Correction: Corrections can be viewed here.


Erratum for Occupational Therapy (OTD)

Requested on: May 22, 2019

Submitted by: Linda Olson, PhD

Error: Course numbers and credit hours were modified.

Correction: Viewable here.


Erratum for Integrated Biomedical Sciences, MS

Requested on: May 23, 2019

Submitted by: Marenda A. Wilson-Pham, PhD

Error: Integrated Biomedical Sciences, MS plan of study listed in 2017-2018 university catalog is not accurate.

Correction: Viewable here.


Erratum for Clinical Research, MS

Requested on: May 28, 2019

Submitted by: Andrew Bean, PhD

Error: 2017-2018 university catalog does not delineate the number of hours required in each of the programmatic areas for successful completion of the program.

Correction: Viewable here.


Erratum for Imaging Sciences, BS

Requested on: July 1, 2019

Submitted by: Laura Vasquez, PhD

Error: Incorrect course listing in 2017-2018 university catalog.

Correction: Viewable here.


Erratum for MS Clinical Laboratory Management with Specialist in Blood Bank Certificate (CLM/SBB)

Requested on: November 12, 2019

Submitted by: Maribeth Flaws, PhD

Page in catalog: 224

Error: CLM-506 (2SH) and CLM-509 (2SH) were combined into CLM-511 (4SH) in a curricular change in summer 2018 that was applied to the students who started the CLM/SBB program in Fall 2017

Correction: Completion of CLM-511 (4SH) is required for the CLM/SBB program.


Erratum for the College of Nursing

Requested on: November 19, 2019

Submitted by: Mary Johnson, PhD, RN

Pages in the catalog: 72 - 73

Error: Courses for APRNNNP.CERT and APRNACPNP.CERT: NRS 541 and NRS600 do not exist.

Correction: The courses should be NRS 541P and NRS 600P


Erratum for CRNA BSN to DNP Program, College of Nursing

Requested on: November 25, 2019

Submitted by: Mary E. Johnson, PhD

Page in catalog: 93

Error: ANA 500 Introduction to Neurobiology is listed as 3 credits for CRNA BSN to DNP. The total credits listed for Population/Role Cognates is listed as 18. The total credit hours are listed as 89. The footnote indicates that successful “completion of the CRNA BSN to DNP track requires a minimum of 89 semester hours for graduation.”

Correction: ANA 500 Introduction to Neurobiology should be 2 credits. The subtotal credit hours listed for Population/Role Cognates should be 17. The total credit hours should be listed as 88 credit hours. The footnote should state that successful “completion of the CRNA BSN to DNP track requires a minimum of 88 semester hours for graduation.”


Erratum for CRNA MSN to DNP, College of Nursing

Requested on: November 25, 2019

Submitted by: Mary E. Johnson, PhD

Page in catalog: 137

Error: ANA 500 Introduction to Neurobiology is listed as 3 credits for CRNA MSN to DNP. The total credits listed for Population/Role Cognates is listed as 18. The total credits are listed as 77. The footnote indicates that successful “completion of the CRNA BSN to DNP track requires a minimum of 77 semester hours for graduation.”

Correction: ANA 500 Introduction to Neurobiology should be 2 credits. The subtotal credit hours listed for Population/Role Cognates should be 17. The total credits hours should be 76. The footnote should state that successful “completion of the CRNA MSN to DNP track requires a minimum of 76 semester hours for graduation.”


Erratum for Physician Assistant Studies (MS) Program, College of Health Sciences

Requested on: September 3, 2020

Submitted by: Regina Chen, PhD (c), MS, PA-C, L. Ac., Dipl. C.H.

Page in catalog: 271

Errors: 

  • PHA-580 Master’s Research Project is listed as a degree requirement.
  • PHA-595 Master’s Research Project I is missing from the list of degree requirements.
  • PHA-596 Master’s Research Project II is missing from the list of degree requirements.
  • Course descriptions are missing from this Catalog for both PHA-595 and PHA-596.

Corrections: 

  • PHA-580 Master’s Research Project is no longer a degree requirement for students entering under this Catalog.
  • PHA-595 Master’s Research Project I and PHA-596 Master’s Research Project II are both Phase III degree requirements for students entering under this Catalog.

Missing Course Descriptions:

PHA-595 Master’s Research Project I
This is the first of a two-part course sequence that will integrate the critical thinking, application of research data analysis, and presentation skills taught throughout the program in a formative research capstone project. Students are expected to apply knowledge obtained from PHA 521: Research and Statistics and participation in journal club activities in the development of their project. Students will work with an assigned faculty advisor to develop a clinical research question and gather, analyze, and critique relevant research literature related to the proposed question to develop an extensive literature review paper. Students will use this information in the next part of the course sequence to prepare a master’s capstone project designed to develop a potential research study. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 1

PHA-596 Master’s Research Project II
This is the second of a two-part course sequence that will integrate the critical thinking, application of research data analysis, and presentation skills taught throughout the program in a formative research capstone project. Students are expected to apply knowledge obtained from PHA 521: Research and Statistics and participation in journal club activities in the development of their project. Students will work with an assigned faculty advisor to develop a feasible research project based on the research question and literature review developed in PHA 595. Students will then prepare a master’s capstone paper and presentation based on their original research study design. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 1


Erratum for Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program, Rush Medical College

Requested on: March 9, 2021

Submitted by: Bill Fleming, MSIS, MS

Pages in catalog: 62

Errors: 

  • RMD-552 Capstone VII is listed as a required course in the thirs year curriculum.
  • Paragraph of text under “Curriculum: Fourth Year” needs to be updated due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • A required course series is missing from the fourth year curriculum.  This course description is also missing from this Catalog.
  • The number of weeks of required clinical electives is incorrect and is missing information about what can count for this requirement.
  • Due to unavailability of testing facilities related to the pandemic, students in this cohort are not required to take either USMLE Step 2 exam.

Corrections: 

  • RMD-552 Capstone VII is not a required course and should be removed from the third year curriculum.
  • The paragraph of text under “Curriculum: Fourth Year” should read as follows:

    The fourth year involves a required emergency medicine core clerkship, a required senior sub-internship, a required clinical bridge course, and a required Transitions to Residency course taken over the Summer, Fall, and Spring terms of the M4 year. In addition, a series of elective clerkships are taken which ultimately comprise a minimum of 44 total weeks. Required senior core clerkships total 24 weeks. The remaining 20 weeks required of the fourth year consist of elective study in areas of special interest to each student.The choice of electives is guided by the goal of an educationally balanced undergraduate experience. Of the 20 weeks of required student-chosen electives:

    • a minimum of 12 weeks must be patient care electives

    • a maximum of 8 weeks can be virtual away electives taken at other Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) - or Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited institutions.   Of these 8 weeks, up to 4 weeks can count for credit.

  • The fourth year curriculum includes RMD-750 Transitions to Residency which must be taken each semester of the student’s fourth year for 4 weeks per semester (12 weeks total).

  • The course description for RMD-750 Transitions to Residency is as follows:

    This is a 12-week longitudinal course that is designed to provide fourth-year medical students the opportunity to gain the necessary skills to prepare and navigate the residency program placement process. Students will participate in enrichment activities that will assist in the preparation and completion of USMLE Step CK and Step CS. They will receive residency interview guidance in individual and small group sessions and subsequently participate in mock interviews. Additional course content may include thematic topics to complete RUMC designated horizontal, vertical, and role curriculum. Students will be required to submit a portfolio including but not limited to: Letter’s of Recommendation requests, noteworthy characteristics for MSPE, completion and submission of ERAS applications including CV and personal statement. There is no written examination.

  • The full text under the Electives section of the fourth year curriculum should read as follows:

    Students are required to take 20 weeks of electives. Please note: Only elective weeks taken during the student’s M4 year count toward this requirement. Clinical elective rotations taken in other years cannot contribute toward the fulfillment of the 20 weeks of required electives.

  • The USMLE Step 2 section should be deleted.  This is not a requirement for this cohort.