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Clinical Medicine Major Curriculum

Innovative, Interactive, and Integrated Clinical Medicine Doctorate Degree

The Clinical Medicine Major within the Doctor of Medical Science (DMS) degree program, established in 2016, provides Physician Assistants (PAs) with advanced, comprehensive training in clinical medicine. This major integrates foundational elements of systems-based medicine to deliver a broad-based and flexible curriculum tailored to diverse clinical interests. In addition to rigorous clinical content, all DMS students in the Clinical Medicine major participate in a longitudinal leadership curriculum designed to strengthen communication, team dynamics, and high-level decision-making skills essential for clinical excellence and organizational leadership.

Advanced Clinical Training

The DMS curriculum is designed to deepen the PA’s medical understanding through collaborative scenarios, case-based learning, problem-solving, and diagnostic exercises.

The DMS program is designed with efficiency and value in mind, offering high-quality resources while minimizing out-of-pocket costs. Aligned with this approach, the curriculum includes access to a range of robust academic and clinical tools, enabling students to earn all required CME for NCCPA certification maintenance while enrolled in the program.

All our clinical courses, carefully crafted and refined since 2016, are led by board-certified physicians who bring years of practical experience to their teaching. Integrated within the nine core modules, students also benefit from focused content in radiology, anatomy, and pharmacology, ensuring a well-rounded mastery of clinical medicine.

Nine Core Modules: Cardiology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Infectious Disease, Neurology, Psychiatry, Nephrology, Rheumatology

Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS): We also offer 45 hours of unparalleled hands-on ultrasound training and advanced imaging, led by a board-certified radiologist, within the Medical Conference I course. The training can be completed on campus in person or virtually.

View the full course description in the DMS catalog at https://dmscatalog.lmunet.edu/classes

Curriculum Plan Options

The DMS curriculum is designed to provide a rigorous yet flexible academic experience that supports the needs of working clinicians. In addition to the standard course plan, students may choose from specialized study plans that extend the program by just one semester, allowing for program completion in 17 months while gaining advanced expertise tailored to their career goals.

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General Medicine Cognate

Standard Course Plan

The General Medicine cognate is a 12-month curriculum designed to broaden the foundation in clinical medicine through a systems-based approach. Coursework emphasizes the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of conditions across the nine core body systems. Students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver comprehensive patient care, integrating evidence-based practice with clinical reasoning to prepare for a diverse range of medical settings. Whether full-time or part-time, students can expect a rigorous academic experience grounded in clinical relevance, leadership development, and scholarly growth, all tailored to meet their unique goals and schedules.

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General Medicine Cognate

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Medical Education Cognate

The Medical Education cognate is a 17-month curriculum plan that seamlessly combines advanced clinical training with evidence-based teaching and leadership development. This integrated option is ideal for those who are passionate about patient care and interested in teaching, mentoring, or contributing to academic medicine.

Rather than choosing between clinical and educational pathways, this curriculum plan allows students to pursue both, requiring only one additional semester and allowing program completion in just 17 months. Through this extension, students enhance their clinical expertise while gaining practical tools in curriculum design, adult learning theory, and effective instruction in classroom and clinical settings.

This blended approach prepares graduates not only for excellence in clinical practice but also for impactful roles as educators, preceptors, and leaders in the field of medical education.

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Medical Education Cognate

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Emergency Medicine Cognate

Requires minimum enrollment

The Emergency Medicine cognate is a 17-month curriculum plan that seamlessly combines advanced clinical training with focused preparation for the unique demands of emergency care. This integrated option is ideal for individuals passionate about acute medicine and interested in developing advanced skills for managing high-acuity, time-sensitive conditions in diverse patient populations.

Rather than choosing between broad clinical training and specialty focus, this plan allows students to pursue both, requiring only one additional semester and allowing program completion in just 17 months. Through this extension, students enhance their clinical expertise while gaining practical tools in emergency assessment, rapid decision-making, procedural interventions, and the delivery of efficient, evidence-based care in urgent and emergent settings.

This blended approach prepares graduates not only for excellence in clinical practice but also for impactful roles in emergency departments, urgent care centers, and leadership positions within acute care medicine.

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Emergency Medicine Cognate

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