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Pre-Clinical Course/System Descriptions

OMS-I (year one) Course Descriptions

 

DOSYS 701 Medical Gross Anatomy (6.5 Credit Hours)

Medical Gross Anatomy (MGA) is the study of the body's structure. The course is organized according to the major body regions: back and upper limb; thorax and abdomen; pelvis and lower limb; and head and neck. Laboratory dissections will be utilized throughout the entire course. Supplemental lectures and tutorials will also be given. The student is expected to learn anatomical terminology, three-dimensional and radiological anatomy. Throughout the course students will be challenged to relate the anatomy to solving clinical problems. The latter is an integral part of the anatomy curriculum. Students will be evaluated by a series of five written examinations and four laboratory practical exams.

 

DOSYS 711 Molecular Fundamentals of Medicine I (6.5 Credit Hours)

The Molecular Fundamentals of Medicine I (MFM I) course is designed to provide each student with an integrated understanding of the basic biochemical, molecular, and cellular principles underlying cell structure and function in health and disease. The course integrates the basic science disciplines of molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry and metabolism, pathology, and medical genetics within the context of their clinical applications to basic biomedical sciences. This course will provide a fundamental scaffold of knowledge in basic biological sciences necessary for completion of subsequent medical school curricula, preparation for the COMLEX and USMLE, and success in independent medical practice. Students will gain an understanding of (1) human molecular biology and genetics; (2) cellular biology and metabolism (3) cellular, molecular, and metabolic abnormalities resulting in pathological conditions and disease; and (4) the molecular basis for clinical diagnosis and therapy.

 

DOSYS 714 Medical Histology (4.0 Credit Hours)

Medical Histology gives students a foundation in the basic structural and functional organization of cells and tissues in the human body. The course focuses on histologic study of basic tissue types and the microscopic anatomy of major organs and organ systems. The understanding of the normal histology presented in this course is critical for the student's ability to: (1) envision the cellular/tissue structures associated with the biochemical and physiological processes explained in other courses, and (2) identify and comprehend the histopathology presented in the second-year systems courses.

 

DOSYS 731 Osteopathic Principles and Practice I (2.0 Credit Hours)

This course serves as the foundation of manipulative medicine unique to the practice of Osteopathy. Diagnosis of somatic dysfunction and application of osteopathic manipulative treatment are introduced and explored in both a didactic and skills laboratory setting. Students will learn within a conceptual framework to facilitate understanding of scientific mechanisms, diagnosis, integration and application of osteopathic manipulative treatment as part of a holistic and comprehensive approach to patient care.

 

DOSYS 741 Essentials of Patient Care I (2.0 Credit Hours)

An adequate history and physical examination is fundamental to the clinical diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. To that end, this course will teach the student how to perform a medical history and thorough physical examination and accurately record the findings.

The Essentials of Patient Care (EPC) curriculum consists of four semester-long courses. During EPC I & II, basic history and physical examination skills are taught from an organ systems based approach. This is accomplished through a multifaceted approach of didactic instruction, hands-on experiential instruction and standardized patient encounters. Additionally, the student is introduced to features of common pathologic conditions associated with these systems in order to bring relevance to early clinical learning. Throughout these two semesters and the following two, emphasis is placed on the patient-centered approach to clinical medicine.

During EPC III and IV, the organ systems are revisited in conjunction with the system being covered in the basic science curriculum. The same teaching modalities employed in the first year are repeated here. During these two semesters, history-taking and physical examination skills are enhanced through the introduction of more advanced technique incorporating the students' developing recognition of pathologic findings. The students will learn basic clinical skills in preparation for their clinical rotations.

 

The specific subject matter of each course is as follows:

  1. Essentials of Patient Care I - Obtaining and recording a patient history using patient-centered communication techniques, general survey and vital signs, skin, eye, HENT and pulmonary exam.
  2. Essentials of Patient Care II - Cardiac, abdominal, lymphatic, neurologic and musculoskeletal exams
  3. Essentials of Patient Care III - Advanced interpersonal skills, advanced musculoskeletal, neurologic, cardiovascular and lung exams.
  4. Essentials of Patient Care IV - Advanced interpersonal skills, advanced HEENT, abdominal exams. Male and female genitourinary exam.

 

DOSYS 781 Foundations of Modern Health Care I (2.5 Credit Hours)

This course will introduce students to the structure and function of the health care system. The course will also lay the groundwork in establishing the student as a lifelong learner who will uphold the professional and ethical standards of the osteopathic physician.

 

DOSYS 712 Molecular Fundamentals of Medicine II (7.0 Credit Hours)

MFM II focuses on the function of the human immune system and the infectious diseases that afflict humans. The immunology module explains how our body uses normal microbiota and various components of the immune system for self-regulation, self-healing, and health preservation to protect us from infection and disease. The microbiology content is delivered in a "bug parade" manor to study the characteristics, disease presentation and pathology caused by individual microorganisms allowing students to determine diagnosis and treatments of infectious diseases. It is an integrated course introducing the student who may be unfamiliar with microbiology to foundations of bacteriology, virology, parasitology, and mycology.

 

DOSYS 715 Medical Neuroanatomy (3.5 Credit Hours)

This course provides a thorough survey of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. The basic science components will include embryologic neural development, neuroanatomy, and neurophysiology.

 

DOSYS 716 Medical Physiology (6.0 Credit Hours)

This course is a comprehensive study of normal human physiology organized by system, with an emphasis on integration and control, and the osteopathic principles based on the body's innate capacity for regulation and healing. Students are also introduced to failures of the regulatory systems, due either to internal or external pathology. The major class activities are lectures and team-based learning (TBL) exercises. TBL activities are problem-solving exercises to reinforce learning. The goal of TBL is to develop problem-solving skills in physiological medicine that is needed to become highly qualified osteopathic physician.

 

DOSYS 717 Medical Basic Pharmacology (3.5 Credit Hours)

The course is designed to build a foundation of pharmacologic knowledge. Drug modes of action and physiologic effects that stem from drug actions are introduced systematically by pharmacologic class with emphasis placed upon prototypical and commonly used members from each pharmacologic class.

 

DOSYS 732 OPP II (2.0 Credit Hours)

This course builds on the foundations of manipulative medicine taught in the previous course. Diagnosis of somatic dysfunction and application of osteopathic manipulative treatment will now be applied to the entire body in both a didactic and skills laboratory setting. Students will learn in a contextual framework how diagnosis and treatment come together as part of holistic, comprehensive care for patients.

 

DOSYS 742 EPC II (2.0 Credit Hours)

An adequate history and physical examination is fundamental to the clinical diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. To that end, this course will teach the student how to perform a medical history and thorough physical examination and accurately record the findings.

The Essentials of Patient Care (EPC) curriculum consists of four semester-long courses. During EPC I & II, basic history and physical examination skills are taught from an organ systems-based approach. This is accomplished through a multifaceted approach of didactic instruction, hands-on experiential instruction and standardized patient encounters. Additionally, the student is introduced to features of common pathologic conditions associated with these systems in order to bring relevance to early clinical learning. Throughout these two semesters and the following two, emphasis is placed on the patient-centered approach to clinical medicine.

The specific subject matter of each course is as follows:

  1. Essentials of Patient Care I - Obtaining and recording a patient history, general survey and vital signs, skin, eye, HENT and pulmonary exam.
  2. Essentials of Patient Care II - Cardiac, abdominal, lymphatic, neurologic and musculoskeletal exams. Head to toe exam.

 

DOSYS 782 FMHC II (2.5 Credit Hours)

This course will introduce students to the structure and function of the healthcare system. This will include topics in health policy, professionalism, research and physician-patient relationships. Included in these areas are topics such as epidemiology and population health, interprofessional education, evidence-based medicine, research ethics and public health and disease surveillance. The course will include the introduction to the importance of standard precaution and disease prevention, along with topics in global health and the epidemiology of infectious diseases.

 

OMS-II (year two) Course Descriptions


DOSYS 724 Musculoskeletal (4.0 Credit Hours)

This course provides the student with an interdisciplinary approach to the primary care focused evaluation and treatment of conditions involving the neuromusculoskeletal system. Foundations of anatomy and biomechanics, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology are included to enhance the understanding of fundamental clinical concepts. Basic science and aspects of clinical neuromusculoskeletal medicine are considered with emphasis upon osteopathic medical practice; familiarity with previous coursework will be assumed and expected. Topics in the areas of orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, radiology, rheumatology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, are included in the course. Methods of examining the neuromusculoskeletal system will be addressed in conjunction with the Essentials of Patient Care when possible.

 

DOSYS 751 Hematology and Lymph (3.0 Credit Hours)

This course provides the medical student with an interdisciplinary, integrated approach to the basic science and clinical medicine framework for understanding the fundamentals of the hematopoietic and lymphatic systems. The course will introduce students to biochemical, genetic, pathological, pharmacologic and immunologic considerations as the basis for an approach to the pathophysiology and clinical evaluation and treatment of anemia, hemoglobinopathies, white blood cell disorders, primary immunodeficiency disorders, leukemias and lymphomas, multiple myeloma, myeloproliferative disorders, hemostasis disorders, platelet disorders, transfusion medicine, lymphedema, select infectious disease considerations, along with other specialized topics. Familiarity with previously completed coursework in medical school will be assumed.

DOSYS 720 Clinical Neuroscience (2.5 Credit Hours)

This course will provide a thorough survey of clinically relevant neurological pathology, epidemiology, and clinical presentation. Treatment strategies for common neurological diseases will be introduced. A concentration will be maintained on those neurological illnesses commonly seen in primary care settings. Collecting basic clinical data, integrating a comprehensive neurological exam, and developing familiarity with terminology common to the practice of neurology will be highlighted.

 

DOSYS 753 Cardiovascular (5.0 Credit Hours)

This course will prepare students to apply scientific understanding of normal physiological functions, the mechanisms of disease and principles of therapeutics within conceptual and clinical applications in order to:

  1. Distinguish normal from abnormal cardiovascular function, formulate a diagnosis, and determine the most appropriate basic therapeutic approach.
  2. Interpret and analyze history and physical examination, laboratory results, ECGs, and imaging technologies to diagnose and guide basic therapeutic approach for common cardiovascular conditions.

 

Students must combine the knowledge gained in OMS I basic science courses and in this course with skills learned in clinical skills courses. Students will be tasked to apply knowledge gained in this system during simulation labs in EPC, and in OSCEs and CPEs in EPC and OPP.

 

DOSYS 755 Renal (2.5 Credit Hours)

The purpose of this course is to present relevant clinical information of the pathophysiology and diagnosis and treatment of renal diseases to allow the student to develop an in-depth knowledge of the structures and functions of the human renal system and how they are altered by various specific renal and systemic disease processes. This second-year renal course will build on and augment what the student has already learned in the various first year courses and will develop a more comprehensive understanding of the structure and function of the renal system in health and illness and how it is evaluated. This course will also introduce and reinforce for the student the systemic manifestations of renal disease impacting other body systems and how pathophysiological processes in other systems impact renal function. The course will introduce the understanding of the alterations of the pharmacology of various medications as a result of the presence of renal disease.

 

DOSYS 757 Respiratory (3.0 Credit Hours)

The Respiratory Course is designed to instruct students about the pathologic conditions of the Respiratory system. The course is organized by disease types and has the pathophysiology early and integrated throughout the course. The course instructs students on the diagnostic and therapeutic tools used to evaluate and manage patients with pathology of the respiratory system. Numerous disciplines like anatomy, microbiology, and pharmacology are used to instruct the students about the evaluation and treatment of the pathology of the respiratory system. The greater design of the course is to teach an osteopathic student how to diagnose and treat problems originating from or related to the respiratory system.

 

DOSYS 733 OPP III (2.0 Credit Hours)

This course is a continuation of OPP II and provides students with a contextual framework for understanding the scientific mechanisms, diagnosis, integration and application of Osteopathic manipulative treatment as part of holistic, comprehensive care for patients with presentations considered in the concurrent systems course(s). This course includes both a didactic and skills component.

 

DOSYS 743 EPC III (3.0 Credit Hours)

An adequate history and physical examination is fundamental to the clinical diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. To that end, this course will teach the student how to perform a medical history and thorough physical examination and accurately record the findings.

The Essentials of Patient Care (EPC) curriculum consists of four semester-long courses. During EPC I & II, basic history and physical examination skills are taught from an organ systems-based approach. This is accomplished through a multifaceted approach of didactic instruction, hands-on experiential instruction and standardized patient encounters. Additionally, the student is introduced to features of common pathologic conditions associated with these systems in order to bring relevance to early clinical learning. Throughout these two semesters and the following two, emphasis is placed on the patient-centered approach to clinical medicine.

During EPC III and IV, the organ systems are revisited in conjunction with the system being covered in the basic science curriculum. The same teaching modalities employed in the first year are repeated here. During these two semesters, history-taking and physical examination skills are enhanced through the introduction of more advanced technique incorporating the students' developing recognition of pathologic findings. The students will learn basic clinical skills in preparation for their clinical rotations.

The specific subject matter of each course is as follows:

  1. Essentials of Patient Care III - Advanced interpersonal skills, advanced musculoskeletal, neurologic, cardiovascular and lung exams.
  2. Essentials of Patient Care IV - Advanced interpersonal skills, advanced HEENT, abdominal exams. Male and female

 

DOSYS 762 Reproductive / GU (4.5 Credit Hours)

This course will familiarize the student with the female and male reproductive system. The basic science and clinical information regarding the normal structure and function of the genitourinary system, the pathophysiology of genitourinary system disorders, and the clinical characteristics and epidemiology of these disorders. Students will receive an introduction to clinical obstetrics and gynecology including basic management principles and introduces principles of clinical diagnosis and management of genitourinary disorders.

 

DOSYS 760 Endocrine (3.0 Credit Hours)

This course applies the physiologic principles of hormone production and function to pathologic processes of endocrine disorders. It also explores metabolic dysfunction, including the pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes and other obesity related conditions. Clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of common adult endocrine disorders are covered. Emphasis is placed on understanding the interplay of endocrine regulatory mechanisms as they relate to appropriate pharmacologic treatment of endocrine dysfunction.

 

DOSYS 764 Gastrointestinal (3.0 Credit Hours)

This course tasks the student with applying basic principles of histology, embryology, anatomy, genetics, microbiology, physiology, pharmacology and pathology in order to diagnosis and initially manage gastrointestinal diseases in the adult and pediatric population. Basic concepts of nutrition will also be covered in this system.

 

DOSYS 768 Integument (2.0 Credit Hours)

This course explores the anatomy of the skin, pathologies of the skin and the pharmacology of dermatologic drugs. Clinical manifestations of skin disorders of various ages are presented in lecture format or TBL categorized by classification of lesions. Treatment explanations, including OMM, are incorporated in the course lectures.

 

DOSYS 722 Behavioral Medicine (2.5 Credit Hours)

This course will provide a thorough review of clinically relevant topics in psychiatry to better prepare students to evaluate and treat mental illness. A concentration on psychiatric issues seen in primary care settings will be maintained. Behavioral medicine will emphasize epidemiology, diagnosis, medication and psychotherapeutic management, as well as the physician's role in promoting behavioral change. The psychiatric diagnostic interview and DSM 5 criteria will be reviewed and applied. This course prepares students for their clinical core rotation in psychiatry as third year students and for their eventual practice of medicine regardless of chosen specialty.

 

DOSYS 734 OPP IV (2.0 Credit Hours)

This course is a continuation of OPP III and provides students with a contextual framework for understanding the scientific mechanisms, diagnosis, integration and application of Osteopathic manipulative treatment as part of holistic, comprehensive care for patients with presentations considered in the concurrent systems course(s). This course includes both a didactic and skills component.

 

DOSYS 744 EPC IV (3.0 Credit Hours)

An adequate history and physical examination is fundamental to the clinical diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. To that end, this course will teach the student how to perform a medical history and thorough physical examination and accurately record the findings.

The Essentials of Patient Care (EPC) curriculum consists of four semester-long courses. During EPC I & II, basic history and physical examination skills are taught from an organ systems-based approach. This is accomplished through a multifaceted approach of didactic instruction, hands-on experiential instruction and standardized patient encounters. Additionally, the student is introduced to features of common pathologic conditions associated with these systems in order to bring relevance to early clinical learning. Throughout these two semesters and the following two, emphasis is placed on the patient-centered approach to clinical medicine.

During EPC III and IV, the organ systems are revisited in conjunction with the system being covered in the basic science curriculum. The same teaching modalities employed in the first year are repeated here. During these two semesters, history-taking and physical examination skills are enhanced through the introduction of more advanced technique incorporating the students' developing recognition of pathologic findings. The students will learn basic clinical skills in preparation for their clinical rotations.

The specific subject matter of each course is as follows:

  1. Essentials of Patient Care III - Advanced interpersonal skills, advanced musculoskeletal, neurologic, cardiovascular and lung exams.
  2. Essentials of Patient Care IV - Advanced interpersonal skills, advanced HEENT, abdominal exams. Male and female genitourinary exam.

 

DOSYS 783 FMHC III (2.5 Credit Hours)

This course will address components of the health care system. The course will also encourage the student to be a lifelong learner that upholds the professional and ethical standards of being an osteopathic physician. Additionally, topics in health policy, public health, research, interprofessional education, physician-patient relationships and malpractice are included. The course will introduce key principles and methods of biostatistics and epidemiology that are important in research, epidemiology, and for the understanding of published studies.