May 17, 2024

2020-2021 Academic Bulletin (Jan 2021 Ed)

2020-2021 Academic Bulletin (Jan 2021 Ed) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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	MED 45023 - Endocrinology & Diabetes Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective is designed to provide an opportunity for students to observe both inpatient and outpatient evaluation and management of patients with a wide variety of endocrine disorders, including thyroid and parathyroid disease, osteoporosis, multiple endocrine neoplasia, pituitary disorders, etc. Students will participate in patient care, evaluation, and management, and requested inpatient consults. Students will work under the direct supervision of a clinical endocrinologist. Students can observe patients undergoing thyroid ultrasounds and U/S-guided fine needle biopsies of thyroid nodules. Students will be able to gain experience in evaluation and intensive outpatient management of diabetic patients using insulin pumps, continuous glucose sensing, and multiple daily injection regimens. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Asma Khan - asma.khan@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Asma Khan - asma.khan@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: Joyce Poke - joyce.poke@erlanger.org - 423-778-6670 Prior Authorization: No Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
	MED 45025 - Gastroenterology Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective is designed to provide the student with a broad exposure to the subspecialty of general clinical gastroenterology (including hepatology). About 40% of the student’s time will be spent in the out-patient setting, where he/she will learn how to diagnose and manage a variety of common gastrointestinal complaints seen in the ambulatory patient. About 40% of the elective will be spent on an in-patient service at one of the UT Teaching Hospitals, where the educational emphasis will be on general consultative gastroenterology and in the management of acute GI disorders. The remaining time will be spent in the endoscopy suite, where the student will be exposed to the technical aspects of gastroenterology, and in didactic teaching sessions, which will include pathology, pathophysiology, and clinical conferences. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Memphis Hospital: Methodist University Hospital and Regional One Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Colin Howden - chowden@uthsc.edu Spring - Instructor of Record: Colin Howden - chowden@uthsc.edu Course Coordinator: Linda Bridgewater - lbridgewater@uthsc.edu - 901-448-5813 Prior Authorization: No Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: No Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Overnight Call and/or Float: No Time off for interviews: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
	MED 45026 - Gastroenterology Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective is designed to acquaint the student with the clinical approach to the patient presenting with a GI illness including a pertinent history and physical, intelligent selection of laboratory, x-ray, and endoscopic studies to the ultimate culmination of diagnosis. Clinical management of the patient and therapy will be emphasized. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Knoxville Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Thomas Young - tyoung@utmck.edu Spring - Instructor of Record: Thomas Young - tyoung@utmck.edu Course Coordinator: Deanna Porter - dkporter@utmck.edu - 865-305-4323 Prior Authorization: Yes Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Time off for interviews: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
	MED 45027 - Gastroenterology Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective is designed to acquaint students with clinical problems in Gastroenterology. Students will participate in patient care, evaluation, management, and requested in- and outpatient consults and endoscopic procedures and biopsies. Basic concepts in pathophysiology and therapy will be stressed. Students will be expected to actively participate in all GI rounds and patient discussions. Expect extensive exposure to acute and chronic GI disorders including the full spectrum of liver diseases. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Louis Lambiase - louis.lambiase@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Louis Lambiase - louis.lambiase@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: Joyce Poke - joyce.poke@erlanger.org - 423-778-6670 Prior Authorization: No Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
	MED 45030 - Hematology/Oncology-MUH Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective at MUH will aid the student in gaining expertise in the examination, diagnosis and management of patients with hematological and oncological disorders. The student at MUH will participate in daily rounds with an attending physician, a medical resident and two medical interns. In addition, the student will have some patient care responsibilities depending on his or her level of clinical training and expertise. The student will participate directly in patient care, learning not only current hematological and oncological techniques of diagnosis and treatment but general principles of practice of internal medicine. In addition, the student will review peripheral blood and bone marrow specimens. Each student should become familiar with the various procedures and practices consistent with quality patient care in the Division of Hematology/Oncology. Students should also attend general medicine conferences, hematology conferences, and medicine journal club. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Memphis Hospital: Methodist University Hospital Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Michael Martin - ndeslauriers@westclinic.com Spring - Instructor of Record: Michael Martin - ndeslauriers@westclinic.com Course Coordinator: Stefano Cannioto - scannio1@uthsc.edu - 901-448-6809 Prior Authorization: No Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
	MED 45031 - Hematology-Oncology-WC Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The student will acquire skill and efficiency in history taking and physical examination of a patient with hematologic or neoplastic disorder. Formulate a problem list. Apply knowledge and facts acquired in the biological sciences to a clinical problem in hematology or oncology. Learn the approach to staging and prognostication in cancer. The student will have some responsible for 10 (2 per day) patients. Students will participate in evaluation and managements of outpatients in an office setting with ample opportunity for closely supervised participation in direct patient care with an attending physician. There will be opportunity for reviewing blood smears, radiographic studies and discussion about candidacy of patients for participation in clinical research studies. Students will work closely with an attending physician who will be physically present in the clinic and will see all patients with the student. There are at least 5 weekly conferences varying from didactic sessions to disease-specific multi-disciplinary tumor boards as well as journal clubs. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Memphis Hospital: West Cancer Clinic Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: TBD Spring - Instructor of Record: TBD Course Coordinator: Darla Bruce - dbruce@WESTCLINIC.com - 901-683-0055 ext. 64503 Prior Authorization: No Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
	MED 45032 - Hematology-Clinical and Research Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective introduces the student to disease of the hematopoietic system/Oncology, their diagnosis and management by combining clinical experience and introduction to relevant research in hematology oncology. Students will spend part of their time on the clinical service and part in the laboratory. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Knoxville Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Wahid T. Hanna - whanna@tennessee.edu Spring - Instructor of Record: Wahid T. Hanna - whanna@tennessee.edu Course Coordinator: Deanna Porter - dkporter@utmck.edu - 865-305-4323 Website: http://gsm.utmck.edu Prior Authorization: Yes Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Overnight Call and/or Float: No Time off for interviews: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
	MED 45040 - Infectious Diseases - ROH Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face-to-face clinical rotation. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. During the course, students will gain practical experience in the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases under the supervision of attending physicians, postdoctoral fellows and medicine residents. They will participate in all rounds and seminars of the section and perform histories and physical examinations on selected patients on the consultation service. Students will be directed to pertinent literature regarding patients being cared for on the service. Repeatability (The maximum credit hours a student may have for this course.): 6 Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Memphis Hospital: Regional One Health Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: James Dale - jbdale@uthsc.edu Spring - Instructor of Record: James Dale - jbdale@uthsc.edu Course Coordinator: Stefano Cannioto - scannio1@uthsc.edu - 901-448-6809 Website: https://uthsc.edu/infectious-diseases/index.php Prior Authorization: No Blocks Not Offered: Offered all Blocks Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Overnight Call and/or Float: No Time off for interviews: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
	MED 45041 - Infectious Diseases-MUH Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face-to-face clinical rotation. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective is designed to familiarize students with the evaluation and management of adult infectious diseases, and antimicrobials and their clinical use. Elements of clinical microbiology and epidemiology (especially hospital epidemiology) will be incorporated in the preceptorship, including review of stains, cultures, susceptibility, data, etc. The student will be responsible for initial evaluation of all patients. They will follow the patients daily, formulate plans of management and, under the supervision of a resident and attending, will write orders and notes on all infectious disease service patients. They will review stains, cultures, etc. daily on all patients. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Memphis Hospital: Methodist University Hospital Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Michael Gelfand - mgelfand@uthsc.edu Spring - Instructor of Record: Michael Gelfand - mgelfand@uthsc.edu Course Coordinator: Stefano Cannioto - scannio1@uthsc.edu - 901-448-6809 Prior Authorization: No Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Overnight Call and/or Float: No Time off for interviews: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
	MED 45042 - Infectious Diseases Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective will be to teach the student how to be an effective consultant and assist the student in improving his/her knowledge of infectious diseases. Upgrade the student’s knowledge regarding the use of antimicrobial agents, and improve the student’s understanding of the diagnosis and management of commonly encountered infectious diseases with attention to the use of the history and readily available laboratory tests. The student will be responsible for>5 new patients workups per week. Attending rounds will be held at least 5 days per week. At attending rounds the student will present his/her new patients to the attending physician. At the time of presentation the student should also have formulated an assessment and plan. The student will see new patients, make daily rounds on his/her old patients and be present at attending physician rounds. He/she will be responsible for a daily update of his/her patients to the attending. Faculty and residents will review patient assessments and plans of therapy. Students will participate in the outpatient clinics for HIV, TB, and STD’s at the Knox County Health Department. Each student is given assigned reading materials. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Knoxville Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Mahmound Shorman - MShorman@utmck.edu Spring - Instructor of Record: Mahmound Shorman - MShorman@utmck.edu Course Coordinator: Deanna Porter - dkporter@utmck.edu - 865-305-4323 Prior Authorization: No Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
	MED 45043 - Infectious Diseases Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. This elective is designed to acquaint students with clinical infectious disease problems found through the various medicinal disciplines. The student will participate in patient rounds and requested consults. Basic clinical microbiology, including interpretation of gram-stained clinical specimens and colony morphology of organisms will be integrated with diagnosis and treatment. A selected bibliography will be provided and periodic discussion held pertaining to basic infectious diseases. The students will be expected to actively participate in these discussions, conferences, and the care of infectious disease inpatients. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Jay Sizemore - james.sizemore@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Jay Sizemore - james.sizemore@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: Joyce Poke - joyce.poke@erlanger.org - 423-778-6670 Prior Authorization: No Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
	MED 45044 - Infectious Diseases Cr Hrs: 6 Session Length: 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective at St. Thomas Midtown (formerly Baptist Hospital) in Nashville offers a wide range of clinical infectious disease problems in a large tertiary care setting. The student will make daily inpatient and outpatient rounds with full-time faculty members in infectious diseases. The rotation provides one-on-one teaching with a comprehensive review of infectious disease medicine through patient evaluations and regular lectures. There is no weekend or night call. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Nashville Hospital: St. Thomas Midtown Hospital Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Mark B. Carr - mark.carr@sth.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Mark B. Carr - mark.carr@sth.org Course Coordinator: Debra Hinton - debra.hinton@ascension.org - 615-284-3387 Website: http://comnashville.uthsc.edu/content/im-clerkships/ Prior Authorization: No Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: No Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Overnight Call and/or Float: No Time off for interviews: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
	MED 45045 - Infectious Diseases-VAMC Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 or 4 weeks This is a face-to-face clinical rotation. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. During the course, students will gain practical experience in the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases under the supervision of attending physicians, postdoctoral fellows and medicine residents. They will participate in all rounds and seminars of the section and perform histories and physical examinations on selected patients on the consultation service. Students will be directed to pertinent literature regarding patients being cared for on the service. Repeatability (The maximum credit hours a student may have for this course.): 6 Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Memphis Hospital: VA Medical Center Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: James Dale - jbdale@uthsc.edu Spring - Instructor of Record: James Dale - jbdale@uthsc.edu Course Coordinator: Stefano Cannioto - scannio1@uthsc.edu - 901-448-6809 Prior Authorization: No Blocks Not Offered: Offered all blocks Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Overnight Call and/or Float: No Time off for interviews: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
	MED 45050 - Nephrology-ROH/MUH Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The student will be exposed to a wide variety of renal diseases of varying stages of severity. Individual patients will be assigned for each student to follow during the rotation. Experience in managing patients with fluid and electrolyte problems, acid-base problems and various aspects of hypertension also will be provided. The student will have the opportunity to observe patients receiving hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and who have had renal transplantation. Daily conferences and rounds will be conducted by the nephrology staff. Regular conferences include journal club, biopsy conference, physiology seminar and general nephrology conferences (case orientation). Outpatient experience will include weekly renal clinic. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Memphis Hospital: Regional One Health and Methodist University Hospital Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Stacy A. Johnson (ROH) - sjohn178@uthsc.edu Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Hieu Vo (MUH) - hvo1@uthsc.edu Spring - Instructor of Record: Stacy A. Johnson (ROH) - sjohn178@uthsc.edu Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Hieu Vo (MUH) - hvo1@uthsc.edu Course Coordinator: Stefano Cannioto - scannio1@uthsc.edu - 901-448-6809 Prior Authorization: No Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
	MED 45051 - Nephrology-VAMC Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The student will be exposed to a wide variety of renal diseases of varying stages of severity. Individual patients will be assigned for each student to follow during the rotation. Experience in managing patients with fluid and electrolyte problems, acid-base problems and various aspects of hypertension also will be provided. The student will have the opportunity to observe patients receiving hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and who have had renal transplantation. Daily conferences and rounds will be conducted by the nephrology staff. Regular conferences include journal club, biopsy conference, physiology seminar and general nephrology conferences (case orientation). Outpatient experience will include weekly renal clinic. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Memphis Hospital: VA Medical Center Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Barry Wall - barry.wall@va.gov Spring - Instructor of Record: Barry Wall - barry.wall@va.gov Course Coordinator: Stefano Cannioto - scannio1@uthsc.edu - 901-448-6809 Prior Authorization: No Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
	MED 45052 - Nephrology-Bapt Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The student will be exposed to a wide variety of renal diseases of varying stages of severity. Individual patients will be assigned for each student to follow during the rotation. Experience in managing patients with fluid and electrolyte problems, acid-base problems and various aspects of hypertension also will be provided. The student will have the opportunity to observe patients receiving hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and who have had renal transplantation. Daily conferences and rounds will be conducted by the nephrology staff. Regular conferences include journal club, biopsy conference, physiology seminar and general nephrology conferences (case orientation). Outpatient experience will include weekly renal clinic. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Memphis Hospital: Baptist Hospital Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Bobby Kelley - nsmgofmemphis@gmail.com Spring - Instructor of Record: Bobby Kelley - nsmgofmemphis@gmail.com Course Coordinator: Stefano Cannioto - scannio1@uthsc.edu - 901-448-6809 Prior Authorization: Yes Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
	MED 45053 - Fluid, Electrolyte & Acid-Based Management Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving either 3 or 6 credit hours. Students will see patients with fluid, electrolyte, and/or acid-base problems with an attending nephrologist who will review and discuss the pathophysiology of the disorders encountered on a clinical basis. Participation in ongoing research studies in fluid and electrolyte problems is optional but suggested. Students will be expected to do a complete medical work-up (history, physical examination and clinical assessment) prior to presentation of each case to the attending nephrologist. These exercises will be complimented by didactic sessions in which the major fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base disturbances will be reviewed by faculty in the Nephrology Section. Each student will be assigned a specific topic for presentation in a seminar session at the end of the elective. Guidance in the preparation of seminar topics will be provided by a faculty member. Presentations will be informal, but must cover the assigned topics in a comprehensive manner. This elective will extend the student knowledge in the pathophysiology of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base disorders and gain additional experience in the evaluation and management of complex clinical problems. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Memphis Hospital: VA Medical Center-Nephrology Department Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Barry Wall - barry.wall@va.gov Spring - Instructor of Record: Barry Wall - barry.wall@va.gov Course Coordinator: Stefano Cannioto - scannio1@uthsc.edu - 901-448-6809 Prior Authorization: Yes Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: No Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
	MED 45055 - Nephrology Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The student will participate in the work-up and management of patients with renal disease as well as those with fluid and electrolyte disorders. The Erlanger Renal Service is particularly germane to the education of senior medical students since it provides exposure is to the complete spectrum of renal diseases. Prominent inclusions are acute glomerulonephritis, acute kidney injury, electrolyte disorders, and chronic renal failure from a wide variety of etiologies. Renal replacement modalities to be encountered include: Renal transplant, continuous renal replacement therapy, intermittent hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Pathophysiology and its relationship to clinical medicine will be stressed throughout this elective. The student will attend daily Internal Medicine Residency conferences including a weekly renal conference. The student will be expected to participate actively in these renal conferences. The student will work directly under the supervision of an intern or a senior medical resident and the Director of Nephrology. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Christopher V Poole - dr.poole@nephassociates.com Spring - Instructor of Record: Christopher V Poole - dr.poole@nephassociates.com Course Coordinator: Joyce Poke - joyce.poke@erlanger.org - 423-778-6670 Prior Authorization: Yes Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Overnight Call and/or Float: Yes Time off for interviews: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
	MED 45060 - Pulmonology-ROH Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective emphasizes applied respiratory physiology and concentrates on exposure to pulmonary function testing and principles of respiratory therapy and respiratory critical care. The student will have an opportunity to correlate the history and physical findings in chronic lung disease with the pathophysiology as revealed by pulmonary physiologic studies. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Memphis Hospital: Regional One Health Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Molina Julio Lanfranco - jlanfran@uthsc.edu Spring - Instructor of Record: Molina Julio Lanfranco - jlanfran@uthsc.edu Course Coordinator: Stefano Cannioto - scannio1@uthsc.edu - 901-448-6809 Prior Authorization: No Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
	MED 45061 - Pulmonology-VAMC Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective emphasizes applied respiratory physiology and concentrates on exposure to pulmonary function testing and principles of respiratory therapy and respiratory critical care. The student will have an opportunity to correlate the history and physical findings in chronic lung disease with the pathophysiology as revealed by pulmonary physiologic studies. The general Rheumatology preceptorship provides in-depth clinical experience in Rheumatology. This is supplemented by attendance at all teaching rounds and conferences which include: seminars, consultation rounds, primer reviews and clinical and radiology conferences. An opportunity for in-depth study of a clinical and/or laboratory problem is also available under the direct supervision of one of the rheumatology faculty according to the interests of the student and the faculty preceptor (connective tissue, biochemistry, immunology and therapeutic trials). The student is responsible for the evaluation and care of inpatient consultations, and the care of out-patients with arthritis and connective tissue diseases. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Memphis Hospital: VA Medical Center Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Muhammad K Zaman - muhammad.zaman@va.gov Spring - Instructor of Record: Muhammad K Zaman - muhammad.zaman@va.gov Course Coordinator: Stefano Cannioto - scannio1@uthsc.edu - 901-448-6809 Prior Authorization: No Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
	MED 45062 - Pulmonology Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The student will have opportunity to evaluate, follow, and participate in the management of patients in the office and when admitted to the University of Tennessee Medical Center by the faculty of the University Pulmonary and Critical Care Physicians. In addition to improving clinical skills in history taking and physical examination, the student will have an intensive experience in the application and interpretation of blood gases, pulmonary function testing, radiologic study, and other diagnostic modalities in medical chest diseases. Lectures on Pulmonology topics will be available. Opportunities for exposure in subspecialty clinics (Cystic Fibrosis, Pulmonary Hypertension, Interstitial Lung Disease, Interventional Pulmonary and Chest Cancer Clinic). Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Knoxville Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Tina Dudney - tdudney@tennessee.edu Spring - Instructor of Record: Tina Dudney - tdudney@tennessee.edu Course Coordinator: Deanna Porter - dkporter@utmck.edu - 865-305-4323 Website: http://gsm.utmck.edu Prior Authorization: No Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: No Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Overnight Call and/or Float: No Time off for interviews: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
	MED 45063 - Pulmonology Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective pulmonary rotation is a one-month elective rotation for fourth year medical students in which the principles of pulmonary medicine are emphasized. Socioeconomic issues such as complications of substance abuse or lack of timely medical care will be addressed. Ethical issues concerning the intensity of care are often encountered. The appropriate environmental precautions and hazards are frequently discussed when isolation of patients is required. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Patrick Koo - patrick.koo@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: patrick.koo@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: Joyce Poke - joyce.poke@erlanger.org - 423-778-6670 Prior Authorization: No Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
	MED 45065 - Sleep Medicine Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. Students will attend Sleep Medicine Clinics at the VAMC and Le Bonheur and attend weekly Sleep-J Clubs and Fellowship lectures. The students will receive direct feedback by supervising Residents and Staff and will present cases, interact with MP and support personnel. Accuracy, timeliness and caring will be accessed. The students will have some responsibility for 10 patients per week. The student will be able to care for patients with major Sleep Disorders (OSA, CSA, PLMS, Parasomnia) and Insomnia Sleepiness Circadian Rhythm Rx CPAP Medications & Sleep Neurobiology). The student will be able to read reports & interpret (PSNG, MSLT, and MWTs). The student will be familiar with the questionnaires used in Sleep Medicine (i.e. ESS, QoL). The student should be able to provide patients adequate Sleep Hygiene Education. The student should have direct supervision by Fellows and Staff (UT Faculty). Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Memphis Hospital: VA Medical Center and Le Bonheur Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Amado X Freire - afreire@uthsc.edu Spring - Instructor of Record: Amado X Freire - afreire@uthsc.edu Course Coordinator: Stefano Cannioto - scannio1@uthsc.edu - 901-448-6809 Website: www.uthsc.edu/pulmonary Prior Authorization: No Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Overnight Call and/or Float: No Time off for interviews: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
	MED 45070 - Rheumatology Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This rheumatology elective provides in-depth clinical experience in Rheumatology. The student will attend all teaching rounds and conferences including primer reviews and radiology conferences. Interested students may study a clinical and/or laboratory problem under the direct supervision of one of the rheumatology faculty. The student is responsible for the evaluation and care of inpatient consultations, and the care of outpatients with arthritis and connective tissue diseases. The student will learn how to approach examinations, diagnosis and treatment of patients with rheumatic diseases. Students will be trained in joint aspiration and injection by the staff or rheumatology fellow. The focus is on ambulatory care of common rheumatic problems. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Memphis Hospital: Regional One Health and VA Medical Center Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Debendra Pattanaik - dpattana@uthsc.edu Spring - Instructor of Record: Debendra Pattanaik - dpattana@uthsc.edu Course Coordinator: Stefano Cannioto - scannio1@uthsc.edu - 901-448-6809 Prior Authorization: No Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
	MED 45071 - Rheumatology-Private Practice Cr Hrs: 6 Session Length: 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective will teach the student how to approach examinations, diagnosis and treatment of patients with rheumatic diseases and to teach evaluation of X-rays on rheumatic patients. The student will be responsible for seeing patients in the office, performing a limited number of histories and physicals. The student will write appropriate progress notes and formulate an assessment based upon information gathered. Students will be trained in and/or observe joint aspirations and injections by the staff. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Memphis Hospital: Rheumatology and Osteoporosis Center of Memphis Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Charles R Arkin - charles_arkin@rocm.md Spring - Instructor of Record: Charles R Arkin - charles_arkin@rocm.md Course Coordinator: Stefano Cannioto - scannio1@uthsc.edu - 901-448-6809 Prior Authorization: No Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: No Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Overnight Call and/or Float: No Time off for interviews: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
	MED 45072 - Rheumatology Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. Medical clerks in their senior year may elect a one or two month rotation in University Rheumatology. The purpose of this elective is to develop an approach to the assessment and management of articular diseases such as osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis and of systemic rheumatic disease such as systemic lupus erythematosus. This includes an understanding of and proficiency in the musculoskeletal exam. The format of this rotation is that of a clinical preceptorship. Students will have the opportunity to evaluate, present, discuss, document and participate in the management of private patients in the office setting and hospital consults. In these activities students work one on one with experienced faculty. Teaching will include brief clinical lectures, case discussions, musculoskeletal x-ray reviews and demonstration of routine joint procedures such as aspiration and injection. At the beginning of the rotation, students will be given the 700 page Primer on the Rheumatic Diseases with suggested reading selections. In addition, students will participate in the Department of Medicine conference schedule including noon didactic lectures. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Knoxville Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Jeffery Bieber - JBieber@utmck.edu Spring - Instructor of Record: Jeffery Bieber - JBieber@utmck.edu Course Coordinator: Deanna Porter - dkporter@utmck.edu - 865-305-4323 Prior Authorization: No Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
	MED 45073 - Rheumatology Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective is designed to introduce the student to the medical subspecialty of Rheumatology focused on the diagnosis, treatment and management of arthritis, inflammatory diseases and autoimmune system problems affects the joints, soft tissues and connective tissues. Basic concepts in pathophysiology, systematic evaluation will be stressed. The elective will provide opportunity for increased knowledge in the area of history taking, conducting a physical examination leading to diagnosis, treatment and disease management. The elective will introduce traditional and new biologic therapies and treatment of diseases of joints, muscles, and bones, including newer biologic therapies and joint/soft tissue injections. The student will be expected to actively participate in all Rheumatology rounds and patient discussions. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Michael Brit - michael.brit@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Michael Brit - michael.brit@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: Joyce Poke - joyce.poke@erlanger.org - 423-778-6670 Prior Authorization: No Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Overnight Call and/or Float: No Time off for interviews: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
	MED 45075 - Hospitalist Medicine - MUH Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 or 4 weeks This is a face-to-face clinical rotation. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective offers increased responsibility in inpatient general medicine. The student will be acting as an intern and will be working directly with an attending faculty member. They will be responsible for direct patient care including admitting patients, writing orders, and diagnosing and managing patients on a general medicine ward service. The student will attend daily work rounds and teaching rounds. Patient care activities are paramount, and students are expected to be an integral member of the team. Students will be based at Methodist University.This Elective is very similar to the General Medicine JI, but rather than having a full team including attending/senior resident/interns/M3’s, the student will work directly one on one with an attending. Other expectations of type of patient, patient load, expectations for documentation are similar to the general medicine JI. This elective’: is similar to the General Medicine Hospitalist JI with regards to responsibilities and patient care but allows for more flexibility of scheduling if required, and may be done as either a 2 week or 4 week elective. Repeatability (The maximum credit hours a student may have for this course.): 6 Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Memphis Hospital: Methodist University Hospital Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Tina Borschel - dborsche@uthsc.edu Spring - Instructor of Record: Tina Borschel - dborsche@uthsc.edu Course Coordinator: Stefano Cannioto - scannio1@uthsc.edu - 901-448-6809 Prior Authorization: Yes Blocks Not Offered: Offered all blocks Off-cycle timing allowed: No Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Time off for interviews: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
	MED 45080 - Rehabilitation Medicine Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective is designed to provide the student with a knowledge of the evaluation and treatment services provided by the Division of Rehabilitation Medicine and their role in total management of both inpatients and outpatients. Students will work directly under the supervision of physicians of the Division of Rehabilitation Medicine and will learn to perform functional evaluations and design rehabilitation treatment programs for patients referred to the Division. Students will also learn the indications and uses for Physical and Occupational Therapy in a large variety of conditions. The student will spend time at Regional One Health, Campbell Clinic, VA Hospital, HealthSouth, and Methodist University Hospital. Each of these rehabilitation programs has a somewhat different emphasis due to the nature of the patient referral load. The student will also be provided an opportunity to participate in the ongoing research programs of the Division of Rehabilitation Medicine. This elective will be of great value to students who are considering a career in those specialties which utilize Rehabilitation Medicine services extensively. These include the specialties of orthopaedic surgery, neurosurgery, neurology, rheumatology, and family practice. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Memphis Hospital: Variable Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Robert W Greene - sgreene@greenemdpc.com Spring - Instructor of Record: Robert W Greene - sgreene@greenemdpc.com Course Coordinator: Stefano Cannioto - scannio1@uthsc.edu - 901-448-6809 Prior Authorization: Yes Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
	MED 45900 - Visiting Student Elective in Medicine Cr Hrs: 6 Session Length: 4 weeks This elective is for visiting students only. UTHSC students are not permitted to enroll. This is a face to face clinical rotation. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care, and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. Students sharpen their skills of patient evaluation, daily management, and discharge planning on hospitalized patients with a wide variety of pathology. Work as part of a team consisting of residents with attending supervision. The JI provides the mainstay of care for their assigned patients being closely supervised by the upper level resident. Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000
	MED 49000 - Away Elective in Medicine Cr Hrs: 6 Session Length: 4 weeks This course number is used by UTHSC students only for scheduling a visiting elective at another medical school for which credit is granted at UTHSC. Grade Mode: Standard grade Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Memphis Hospital: Variable Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Tina Mullick Borschel - dborsche@uthsc.edu Spring - Instructor of Record: Tina Mullick Borschel - dborsche@uthsc.edu Course Coordinator: Kimberlee Norwood - knorwood@uthsc.edu - 901-448-3843 Prior Authorization: Yes Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: Yes Deadline for Excused Absence: Review host institution deadline policy Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Overnight Call and/or Float: Variable
Medicinal Chemistry
	MEDC 800 - Master’s Thesis and Research Cr Hrs: 1-9 Research performed under the direction and supervision of the respective student’s Research Advisor, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science. Research based. Repeatability (The maximum credit hours a student may have for this course.): 108 Grade Mode: P/NP Instructional Method: Research Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Hassan Almoazen Spring - Instructor of Record: Hassan Almoazen
	MEDC 810 - Organic Medicinal Chemistry I Cr Hrs: 3 The course discusses the fundamental principles of medicinal chemistry including the effect of chemical structure on drug action (structure-activity relationships, stereochemistry, and mechanism of drug action at the molecular level); the effect of physicochemical properties on drug stability, absorption, distribution, metabolism, elimination, and selection of route of drug administration; and approaches to drug synthesis. Representative molecular entities from various drug classes will be discussed. Credit hours: 3 Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture Term offered: Spring 2021 Fall - Instructor of Record: Isaac Donkor
	MEDC 812 - Advanced Medicinal Chemistry Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0) This course will present concepts in medicinal chemistry with emphasis on application of these concepts to rational drug design. Classical and contemporary approaches to the design of small molecules for interaction with macromolecular targets such as receptors, enzymes, and DNA will be discussed. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture Term offered: Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Isaac O Donkor Spring - Instructor of Record: Isaac O Donkor
	MEDC 813 - Research Techniques in Medicinal Chemistry Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0) An introduction to current trends in the design and synthesis of potential medicinal agents. The course includes recent techniques applicable to the isolation and characterization of organic compounds, as well as contemporary methodology for the study and chemical and physical properties influencing biological response. The course content is tailored to the specific needs of students majoring in this field. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture Term offered: Fall (every other year, not currently offered) Fall - Instructor of Record: Wei Li
	MEDC 819 - Seminars in Medicinal Chemistry Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0-0) Current journal articles in Medicinal Chemistry will be presented by students followed by a question and answer session. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Isaac O Donkor Spring - Instructor of Record: Isaac O Donkor
	MEDC 820 - Organic Medicinal Chemistry II Cr Hrs: 3 This is a continuation of MEDC 810. The course discusses the fundamental principles of medicinal chemistry including the effect of chemical structure on drug action (structure-activity relationships, stereochemistry, and mechanism of drug action at the molecular level); the effect of physicochemical properties on drug stability, absorption, distribution, metabolism, elimination, and selection of route of drug administration; and approaches to drug synthesis. Representative molecular entities from various drug classes will be discussed. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture Term offered: Fall 2021 Fall - Instructor of Record: Isaac Donkor Spring - Instructor of Record: Isaac Donkor
	MEDC 821 - Computer-Aided Molecular Design I Cr Hrs: 3 (32-32-0) This course, the first of a two-part series, is designed to teach students the essential elements of computer-aided molecular design. It will cover principles and applications of molecular modeling, an introduction to computational quantum mechanics, energy minimizations and methods of conformational analysis, computational simulations of biophysical systems (molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo methods), protein and DNA modeling, virtual screening, and structure-based hit and lead identification methods. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab Term offered: Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Kirk Hevener
	MEDC 822 - Computer-Aided Molecular Design II Cr Hrs: 3 (32-32-0) This course, the second of a two-part series, is designed to teach students the essential elements of computer-aided drug design. It will cover principles and applications of cheminformatics, pharmacophore modeling in drug design, quantitative structure-activity relationship modeling, ADMET modeling, and ligand-based drug design techniques in hit identification and lead optimization. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab Term offered: Fall 2021 Fall - Instructor of Record: Kirk Hevener
	MEDC 830 - Scientific Communication Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0-0) This course surveys basic techniques in scientific communication including: scientific manuscripts/articles, theses/dissertation, and other forms of written scientific communication; laboratory notebooks, reports and other technical documentation; collecting and citing literature; basic grantsmanship and introduction to the NIH grant submission process; scientific poster and podium (oral communication) formats; preparation of professional scientific materials including CV/résumé, research summary, research philosophy, teaching philosophy; and the use of relevant software. Grade Mode: Standard Term offered: Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Kirk Hevener
	MEDC 840 - Special Topics: Macromolecular Structural Biology Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0) This course will explore the fundamentals of macromolecular structural biology, with an emphasis on x-ray crystallography and the underlying principles of the protein techniques, including protein expression, purification, and analysis. Grade Mode: Standard grade Instructional Method: Lecture/Laboratory based Spring - Instructor of Record: Kirk Hevener
	MEDC 900 - Doctoral Dissertation and Research Cr Hrs: 1-9 Research performed under the direction and supervision of the respective student’s Research Advisor in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Repeatability (The maximum credit hours a student may have for this course.): 144 Grade Mode: P/NP Instructional Method: Research Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Hassan Almoazen Spring - Instructor of Record: Hassan Almoazen
	MEDC 919 - Seminars in Medicinal Chemistry Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0-0) Seminar presentation required of Ph.D. candidates in Medicinal Chemistry. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Hassan Almoazen Spring - Instructor of Record: Hassan Almoazen
Medical Laboratory Science
	MLS 400 - Medical Laboratory Practices Cr Hrs: 4 The principles of safe operations of a clinical laboratory including Standard Precautions, OSHA regulations and ergonomic practices. Pre-analytical considerations of patient preparation and sample collection. Urinalysis theory will include quality control, renal physiology, the pathology of kidney abnormalities, and correlation of laboratory findings. Laboratory assessment of other body fluids with emphasis on critical clinical findings. An immunological methods section reviews the fundamental functions of the immune system, explains immunodiagnostic methods, and applies serological results with infectious disease and diseases of the immune system. Grade Mode: Standard Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Online Instructional Method: Lecture Term offered: Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Thomas Wes Williamson
	MLS 403 - Clinical Chemistry Cr Hrs: 5 This course will emphasize chemical measurements of physiological indicators of normal and abnormal human metabolism. Topics covered include carbohydrates, proteins, renal function, arterial blood gases, cardiac markers, liver function, lipid testing, nutritional assessment, enzymes, endocrinology, tumor markers, prenatal testing, newborn screening for inborn errors of metabolism, therapeutic drug monitoring, and toxicology. Case studies will be used to correlate laboratory generated data with clinical information. Basic principles of quality control including Westgard Rules, calculation of mean, median, mode, standard deviation and coefficient of variation will be reviewed. Grade Mode: Standard Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Online Instructional Method: Lecture Term offered: Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Kathleen McLoughlin Kenwright Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Lynn R Ingram
	MLS 404 - Clinical Practicum II Cr Hrs: 2 (2 weeks) Practical application of clinical chemistry principles in a service laboratory setting under supervision. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical Term offered: Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Kathleen McLoughlin Kenwright
	MLS 405 - Hematology Cr Hrs: 5 Principles of hematopoiesis, normal and abnormal blood cell physiology, function and morphology, principles of normal and abnormal hemostasis, routine and special laboratory techniques in hematology and coagulation, correlation of disease states with laboratory results, and quality control. Grade Mode: Standard Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Online Instructional Method: Lecture Term offered: Spring Spring - Instructor of Record: Sheila Criswell
	MLS 406 - Clinical Practicum III Cr Hrs: 2 (2 weeks) Practical or simulated application of clinical hematology principles and interpretation of hematology laboratory data. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical Term offered: Spring Spring - Instructor of Record: Sheila Criswell
	MLS 407 - Blood Bank Cr Hrs: 5 The course covers theories of immunohematology with application to clinical blood banking. Lecture sessions include technical aspects related to blood group antigens and antibodies, serological procedures, quality control, donor requirements, blood storage, and blood components with application of this knowledge to problem solving in antibody identification, various hemolytic diseases, adverse effects of transfusion, and transfusion therapy. Also encompassed in this course are basic concepts of the immune response such as antigen and antibody interactions, the complement system, disorders of the immune response, and hypersensitivity reactions. Grade Mode: Standard Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Online Instructional Method: Lecture Term offered: Spring Spring - Instructor of Record: Thomas W Williamson
	MLS 408 - Clinical Practicum IV Cr Hrs: 2 (2 weeks) Practical application of blood bank principles in a service laboratory setting under supervision of a medical technologist. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical Term offered: Spring Spring - Instructor of Record: Thomas W Williamson
	MLS 409 - Clinical Microbiology Cr Hrs: 5 Clinical microbiology, mycology, parasitology and virology with emphasis on the isolation, identification, classification and antibiotic sensitivity testing, where appropriate, of human pathogenic microorganisms. Included are transmission, pathogenesis, pathophysiology and immunology of infectious disease as well as epidemiology, proper specimen collection and handling and quality assurance. Grade Mode: Standard Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Online Instructional Method: Lecture Term offered: Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Linda Ross
	MLS 410 - Clinical Practicum V Cr Hrs: 2 (2 weeks) Course including experience in microbiology under supervision in a service laboratory where emphasis is placed on technical proficiency. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical Term offered: Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Linda Ross
	MLS 501 - Advanced Laboratory Practices Cr Hrs: 4 Principles of laboratory management, education, ethics, and professionalism will be covered. Discussion of the elements of research, including scientific writing, statistical analysis of data, seminar preparation, and literature searches. Current topics such as the use of animals in scientific research and ethics in research will also be included. Online review material and practice tests for the national board of certification exam will be conducted in this course. Grade Mode: Standard Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Online Instructional Method: Lecture Term offered: Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Kathleen McLoughlin Kenwright
	MT 413 - Introduction to Pathology Cr Hrs: 1 (20-0-0) Basic concepts of pathology with emphasis on the relationship of historical, physical and laboratory findings to the patho-physiology of disease. Emphasizes vocabulary of disease and disease mechanisms. Grade Mode: Standard Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Online Instructional Method: Lecture Term offered: Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Kathleen Kenwright Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Keisha Burnett
	MT 414 - Parasitology Cr Hrs: 2 (20-20-0) Lecture and laboratory exercises which emphasize classification and identification of parasites of medical importance including morphology of infective and diagnostic forms. Also included will be consideration of arthropod vectors, laboratory quality control and proper specimen collection and handling. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab Term offered: Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Linda W Pifer
	MT 415 - Urinalysis Cr Hrs: 2 (20-20-0) Didactic presentations and laboratory experience in the examination of urines. This includes quality control, renal physiology and the pathology of kidney abnormalities. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab Term offered: Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Thomas Williamson
	MT 419 - Introduction to Laboratory Sciences Cr Hrs: 4 (40-60-0) Designed to introduce new laboratory science students to medical terminology, healthcare professions, professional attributes and strategies for student success in professional programs. Principles involved in specimen collection and preparation of various types of solutions, dilutions and calculations used in the clinical laboratory will be covered. Students are taught the basic principles of laboratory instrumentation including spectrophotometry, electrochemistry, and identification of basic human cells using the microscope. The use of Standard Precautions and safety in the laboratory are emphasized. Laboratory exercises support lecture material. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab Term offered: Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Linda Ross Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Santosh Joshi
	MT 422 - Clinical Chemistry I Cr Hrs: 3 (30-40-0) Course includes basic concepts of laboratory instrumentation, troubleshooting techniques, operation, evaluation, and selection of instruments. Lectures and assigned readings emphasize chemical measurements of physiological indicators of normal and abnormal human metabolism. Correlation of laboratory generated data with the available clinical information. Laboratory experience in determining constituents of body fluids, principles of chemical analysis, use and care of equipment, and identification of sources of error. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab Term offered: Spring Spring - Instructor of Record: Kathleen Kenwright
	MT 425 - Urinalysis Clinical Practicum Cr Hrs: 1 (1 week) Practical clinical laboratory experience in the examination of urines. This includes quality control, renal physiology and the pathology of kidney abnormalities. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical Term offered: Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Kathy Kenwright
	MT 427 - Cell Biology Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0) Reviews the structure and function of organelles, biosynthetic pathways within the cell, cellular production of energy, and membrane transport systems. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture Term offered: Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Junaith Mohamed
	MT 430 - Molecular Diagnostics Cr Hrs: 3 (30-40-0) Fundamental concepts of human genetics will be explored. Particular emphasis is placed on the molecular and genetic mechanisms of disease development. Hands on training in molecular diagnostic laboratory procedures will provide an opportunity for students to perform and explore a variety of techniques. Students will learn how to interpret basic molecular diagnostic laboratory results used to diagnose and manage human diseases. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab Term offered: Spring Spring - Instructor of Record: Jacen Moore
	MT 431 - Hematology I Cr Hrs: 3 (30-60-0) Course covering principles of hematopoiesis, normal and abnormal blood cell physiology, function and morphology, principles of normal and abnormal hemostasis, routine and special laboratory techniques in hematology and coagulation, correlation of disease states with laboratory results, and quality control. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab Term offered: Spring Spring - Instructor of Record: Sheila Criswell
	MT 432 - Clinical Microbiology I Cr Hrs: 5 (40-110-0) Course in clinical microbiology and mycology with emphasis on the isolation, identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing, where appropriate, of human pathogenic microorganisms. Included are pathogenesis and pathophysiology of infectious disease as well as epidemiology and quality assurance. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab Term offered: Spring Spring - Instructor of Record: Linda Ross
	MT 433 - Clinical Chemistry II Cr Hrs: 3 (30-40-0) Course including basic concepts of laboratory instrumentation, troubleshooting techniques, operation, evaluation, and selection of instruments. Lectures and assigned readings emphasizing chemical measurements of physiological indicators of normal and abnormal human metabolism. Correlation of laboratory generated data with the available clinical information. Laboratory experience in determining constituents of body fluids, principles of chemical analysis, use and care of equipment and identification of sources of error. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab Term offered: Spring Spring - Instructor of Record: Kathleen McLoughlin Kenwright
	MT 434 - Basic and Clinical Immunology I Cr Hrs: 3 (30-40-0) A study of the fundamental concepts of human immunology, both theoretical and practical application, which includes the in vivo mechanisms underlying the response to infectious agents, alteration of immunity, aberrant immunity, tumor immunity, and hypersensitivity. Theoretical principles of the structure and functions of antigens and antibodies will be applied to diagnostic immunology / serology testing for the assessment of various disease states. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab Term offered: Spring Spring - Instructor of Record: Thomas W Williamson
	MT 441 - Hematology II: Clinical Practicum Cr Hrs: 2 (2 weeks) Experience under supervision including application of appropriate knowledge and skills in a service laboratory setting. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical Term offered: Spring Spring - Instructor of Record: Sheila Criswell
	MT 442 - Clinical Microbiology II: Clinical Practicum Cr Hrs: 2 (2 weeks) Course including practical application of clinical microbiology and mycology principles in a service laboratory setting under supervision. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical Term offered: Spring Spring - Instructor of Record: Linda Ross
	MT 443 - Clinical Chemistry III: Clinical Practicum Cr Hrs: 2 (2 weeks) Experience under supervision in a service laboratory setting. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical Term offered: Spring Spring - Instructor of Record: Kathleen McLoughlin Kenwright
	MT 511 - Hematology III Cr Hrs: 4 (40-60-0) Course covering principles of hematopoiesis, normal and abnormal blood cell physiology, function and morphology, principles of normal and abnormal hemostasis, routine and special laboratory techniques in hematology and coagulation, correlation of disease states with laboratory results, and quality control. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab Term offered: Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Sheila Criswell
	MT 512 - Blood Bank I Cr Hrs: 5 (60-40-0) Theories of immunohematology with application to clinical blood banking. Includes theoretical and technical considerations of blood groups, serological procedures, transfusion therapy, related pathologic mechanisms and the production of blood products. Problem solving experience related to these concepts is provided. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab Term offered: Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Thomas W Williamson
	MT 513 - Clinical Chemistry IV Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0) Lectures and assigned readings emphasizing chemical measurements of physiological indicators of normal and abnormal human metabolism. Case studies that include laboratory generated data will be correlated with clinical information. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab Term offered: Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Kathleen Kenwright
	MT 515 - Basic Educational and Management Principles Cr Hrs: 2 (25-0-0) Principles of learning with specific application to the development of instructional objectives, strategies and evaluation for specific teaching-learning situations. Also basic principles of management with particular emphasis on the clinical laboratory. Includes the basic management process, personnel supervision, identification and allocation of resources and simulated problem solving. Provides practical application of management principles under the supervision of local laboratory managers. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture Term offered: Spring Spring - Instructor of Record: Linda Ross
	MT 517 - Principles of Laboratory Utilization Cr Hrs: 1 (20-0-0) Principles affecting the cost effective and efficient use of laboratory services in an environment of managed care will be presented. Special emphasis will be placed on the challenge of maintaining quality services while containing costs and the knowledge and skills necessary for successful consultations with physicians on effective use of the laboratory. Clinical correlation case presentations are also included. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture Term offered: Spring Spring - Instructor of Record: Kathleen Kenwright
	MT 518 - Introduction to Research I Cr Hrs: 1 (20-0-0) Discussion of the elements of research, including scientific writing, statistical analysis of data, seminar preparation, and literature searches. Current topics such as the use of animals in scientific research and ethics in research will also be discussed. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture Term offered: Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Jacen Moore Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Kathleen Kenwright
	MT 519 - Virology Cr Hrs: 1 (20-0-0) The nature, classification, physiochemical properties, multiplication, host cell relationships and immunology of viruses of human importance. Transmission, pathogenesis and all current techniques of laboratory diagnosis will also be discussed. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture Term offered: Spring Spring - Instructor of Record: Linda W Pifer
	MT 520 - Advanced Techniques in Molecular Biology Cr Hrs: 2 (20-40-0) Basic concepts, principles, and applications of technological advancements in laboratory science including genetic technologies, flow cytometry, HLA tissue typing, nucleic acid hybridization and amplification techniques, and biosensors. Provides opportunity for students to understand how basic scientific discoveries impact patient diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Grade Mode: Standard Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab Term offered: Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Jacen Moore
	MT 521 - Hematology IV: Clinical Practicum Cr Hrs: 3 (3 weeks) Experience under supervision including application of appropriate knowledge and skills in a service laboratory setting. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical Term offered: Spring Spring - Instructor of Record: Sheila Criswell
	MT 523 - Clinical Chemistry V: Clinical Practicum Cr Hrs: 2 (2 weeks) Experience under supervision in a service laboratory setting. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical Term offered: Spring Spring - Instructor of Record: Kathleen McLoughlin Kenwright
	MT 531 - On or Off Campus Experience Cr Hrs: 1 (1 week) Students may choose to concentrate their activity in areas related to medical laboratory science such as point of care testing, laboratory information systems, education, molecular techniques or to return to any discipline for in-depth study. Objectives to be met will be mutually set by student and Faculty. Grade Mode: P/F Instructional Method: Clinical Term offered: Spring Spring - Instructor of Record: Thomas W Williamson
	MT 532 - Clinical Microbiology III Cr Hrs: 2 (20-20-0) Course in clinical microbiology and mycology with emphasis on the isolation, identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing, where appropriate, of human pathogenic microorganisms. Included are pathogenesis and pathophysiology of infectious disease as well as epidemiology and quality assurance. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab Term offered: Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Linda Ross
	MT 535 - Research Capstone Cr Hrs: 2 (2 weeks) Course involving literature review of recent research publications in various medical laboratory science disciplines, submission of a paper and presentation in a formal seminar. Emphasis on importance of research in advancement of clinical laboratory sciences. Grade Mode: Standard Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): hybrid Instructional Method: research Term offered: Spring Spring - Instructor of Record: Junaith Mohamed
	MT 542 - Clinical Microbiology IV: Clinical Practicum Cr Hrs: 2 (2 weeks) Courses including practical application of clinical microbiology and mycology principles in a service laboratory setting under supervision. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical Term offered: Spring Spring - Instructor of Record: Linda Ross
	MT 544 - Blood Bank II: Clinical Practicum Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks) Experience under supervision in a service laboratory where emphasis is placed on technical proficiency. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical Term offered: Spring Spring - Instructor of Record: Thomas W Williamson
	MT 611 - Hematology III Cr Hrs: 4 (40-60-0) Course covering principles of hematopoiesis, normal and abnormal blood cell physiology, function and morphology, principles of normal and abnormal hemostasis, routine and special laboratory techniques in hematology and coagulation, correlation of disease states with laboratory results, and quality control. As a graduate level course, students will be given an unknown leukemia case study. Microscopic analysis will be performed and laboratory results will be correlated to provide a diagnosis. This case will be presented to faculty and students. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab Term offered: Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Sheila Criswell
	MT 612 - Blood Bank I Cr Hrs: 5 (60-40-0) Theories of immunohematology with applications to clinical blood banking. Includes theoretical and technical considerations of blood groups, serological procedures, transfusion therapy, related pathologic mechanisms and the production of blood products. Problem solving experience related to these concepts is provided. As a graduate level course, students are expected to complete additional reading assignments related to transfusion medicine and submit critiques of two of these articles. Students are expected to participate in substantial discussion of the articles and critiques. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab Term offered: Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Thomas W Williamson
	MT 613 - Clinical Chemistry IV Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0) Lectures and assigned readings emphasize chemical measurements of physiological indicators of normal and abnormal human metabolism. Case studies that use laboratory generated data will be correlated with clinical information. As a graduate level course, students are expected to independently complete additional reading and research which will provide background information for a case presentation related to death from a drug overdose. The case will integrate concepts learned in earlier chemistry courses with information from the current course. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab Term offered: Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Kathleen Kenwright
	MT 621 - Hematology IV: Clinical Practicum Cr Hrs: 3 (3 weeks) Experience under supervision including application of appropriate knowledge and skills in a service laboratory setting. As a graduate level practicum, students will present a hematology related case study to laboratory employees at their clinical site or an independent learning assignment may be substituted at the discretion of the professor Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical Term offered: Spring Spring - Instructor of Record: Sheila Criswell
	MT 623 - Clinical Chemistry V: Clinical Practicum Cr Hrs: 2 (2 weeks) Students will be expected to gain experience under supervision in a service laboratory setting. As a graduate level practicum, students will present a chemistry related presentation to laboratory employees at their clinical site or an independent learning assignment may be substituted at the discretion of the professor. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical Term offered: Spring Spring - Instructor of Record: Kathleen McLoughlin Kenwright
	MT 632 - Clinical Microbiology III Cr Hrs: 2 (20-20-0) Course in clinical microbiology and mycology emphasizes the isolation, identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing, where appropriate, of human pathogenic microorganisms. Included are pathogenesis and pathophysiology of infectious disease as well as epidemiology and quality assurance. As a graduate level course, students have higher level course learning objectives to improve the learner’s critical thinking and problem solving skills. To achieve these objectives, graduate students will have additional essay test questions and/or case studies on each exam. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab Term offered: Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Linda Ross
	MT 642 - Clinical Microbiology IV: Clinical Practicum Cr Hrs: 2 (2 weeks) Course includes practical application of clinical microbiology and mycology principles in a service laboratory setting under supervision. As a graduate level practicum, students will be expected to present a microbiology related presentation to laboratory employees at their clinical site or an independent learning assignment may be substituted at the discretion of the professor. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical Term offered: Spring Spring - Instructor of Record: Linda Ross
	MT 644 - Blood Bank II: Clinical Practicum Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks) Clinical practice experience under supervision in a service laboratory where emphasis is placed on technical proficiency. As a graduate level practicum, students will be expected to complete a blood bank related case study or independent learning assignment at the discretion of the professor. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Clinical Term offered: Spring Spring - Instructor of Record: Thomas W Williamson
Molecular Science
	DMSC 101 - Biochemistry Cr Hrs: 4 (64-0-0) The course consists of a series of lectures that offers a basis for an understanding of modern biochemistry as well as establishing a background for courses occurring later in the curriculum. Although major emphasis is on fundamental aspects of biochemistry, additional emphasis is given to areas of special importance in oral biology. The laboratory emphasizes analytical techniques applied to oral tissues and secretions. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Mustafa K Dabbous Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Jegdish P Babu Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Terrance G Cooper Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Tayebeh Pourmotabbed Fall - Additional Instructor 4: Edwin Thomas
	DMSC 201 - Microbiology Cr Hrs: 3 (49-0-0) Lectures and laboratory exercises present the fundamental aspects of microbial structure, growth, and genetics, with a survey of sterilization, disinfection and chemotherapy. Microbial virulence, nonspecific host resistance, and the principles of immunology precede a survey of disease producing microorganisms. Emphasis is placed on those affecting the oral cavity or with oral manifestations, and those of public health interest which might affect the dentist. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Marko Z Radic Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Jegdish P Babu Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Edwin Thomas Fall - Additional Instructor 3: James Patrick Ryan Fall - Additional Instructor 4: Ying Kong
	MSCI 811 - Microbiology, Immunology and Biochemistry Journal Club Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0-0) Discuss and analyze pertinent issues, trends, policies, practices, and processes in the current developments in biomedical sciences (focus on Microbiology, Immunology and Biochemistry) and scholarship. Repeatability (The maximum credit hours a student may have for this course.): 10 Grade Mode: P/NP Instructional Method: Seminar Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Ae-Kyung Yi Spring - Instructor of Record: Ae-Kyung Yi
	MSCI 812 - Physical Biochemistry and Applications in Structural Biology Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0) A Lecture in physical biochemistry that is divided into two parts. The first part covers the major experimental techniques used in physical biochemistry, including X-ray crystallography, NMR spectroscopy, general spectroscopy, and thermodynamics. The theoretical and experimental bases of the techniques will be emphasized. The second part addresses the structure and mechanisms of biological macromolecules, and many of the major classes of proteins will be discussed, as well as the structures of DNA and RNA. Emphasis will be on the physicochemical processes that control the folding and stability of macromolecules and on the processes that determine their unique structures and functions. The course will be accompanied by problem sets and practical sessions in the laboratory, and students will also be provided with software for viewing and manipulating structures on personal computers. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture Prerequisites: permission of instructor Term offered: Not currently offered Spring - Instructor of Record: Stephen W White
	MSCI 814 - Bioinformatics I Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0-0) This course consists of eleven 2.5-hour segments. The material will be introduced in a brief Lecture for 30-45 minutes as necessary. The majority of time will be spent using computer applications of bioinformatics tools. The course is designed to provide practical training in bioinformatics methods including accessing the major public sequence databases, using the five BLAST tools to find sequences, analyzing protein and nucleic acid sequences, detecting motifs or domains in proteins, assembling protein sequences from genomic DNA, detecting exons and finding intron-exon boundaries, aligning sequences (Clustal W), and making phylogenetic trees (Phylip). Basic proteomics methods and comparative genomics will also be discussed. Students should leave the course with a working knowledge of how to carry out research using these tools. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture Term offered: Spring Spring - Instructor of Record: David R Nelson Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Yan Cui
	MSCI 815 - Bioinformatics II Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0-0) This course follows MSCI 814 Bioinformatics I, and consists of six 2.5- hour segments partially as lecture and partially as computer tutorial sessions to demonstrate advanced bioinformatics methods and the use of databases. Topics include knowledge base mining; 3D structure viewers like Cn3D, the VAST databases of 3D structure alignments; use of genome browsers like UCSC and Ensembl and NCBI’s genomic biology section; gene arrays–their construction, use, and data analysis; mapping quantitative trait loci (QTLs) and radiation hybrid mapping; genome assembly and annotation. Grade Mode: Standard Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture Term offered: Spring Spring - Instructor of Record: David R Nelson Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Yan Cui
	MSCI 840 - Special Topics in Molecular Sciences - Replication of RNA Viruses Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0-0) Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest. This course will be an in depth review of all aspects of replication of RNA viruses with an emphasis on the mechanisms from entry through exiting the cell. An emphasis of the course will be on the mechanisms used to replicate genomes and an evaluation of the studies that support those mechanisms. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture Term offered: Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Colleen Jonsson
	MSCI 840 - Special Topics in Molecular Sciences - Bacterial Pathogenesis Cr Hrs: 1-3 Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: David Nelson Spring - Instructor of Record: David R. Nelson
	MSCI 840 - Special Topics in Molecular Sciences - Biochemistry Cr Hrs: 1-3 Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest. Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: David Nelson Spring - Instructor of Record: David R. Nelson

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MED 45023 - Endocrinology & Diabetes

MED 45025 - Gastroenterology

MED 45026 - Gastroenterology

MED 45027 - Gastroenterology

MED 45030 - Hematology/Oncology-MUH

MED 45031 - Hematology-Oncology-WC

MED 45032 - Hematology-Clinical and Research

MED 45040 - Infectious Diseases - ROH

MED 45041 - Infectious Diseases-MUH

MED 45042 - Infectious Diseases

MED 45043 - Infectious Diseases

MED 45044 - Infectious Diseases

MED 45045 - Infectious Diseases-VAMC

MED 45050 - Nephrology-ROH/MUH

MED 45051 - Nephrology-VAMC

MED 45052 - Nephrology-Bapt

MED 45053 - Fluid, Electrolyte & Acid-Based Management

MED 45055 - Nephrology

MED 45060 - Pulmonology-ROH

MED 45061 - Pulmonology-VAMC

MED 45062 - Pulmonology

MED 45063 - Pulmonology

MED 45065 - Sleep Medicine

MED 45070 - Rheumatology

MED 45071 - Rheumatology-Private Practice

MED 45072 - Rheumatology

MED 45073 - Rheumatology

MED 45075 - Hospitalist Medicine - MUH

MED 45080 - Rehabilitation Medicine

MED 45900 - Visiting Student Elective in Medicine

MED 49000 - Away Elective in Medicine

MEDC 800 - Master’s Thesis and Research

MEDC 810 - Organic Medicinal Chemistry I

MEDC 812 - Advanced Medicinal Chemistry

MEDC 813 - Research Techniques in Medicinal Chemistry

MEDC 819 - Seminars in Medicinal Chemistry

MEDC 820 - Organic Medicinal Chemistry II

MEDC 821 - Computer-Aided Molecular Design I

MEDC 822 - Computer-Aided Molecular Design II

MEDC 830 - Scientific Communication

MEDC 840 - Special Topics: Macromolecular Structural Biology

MEDC 900 - Doctoral Dissertation and Research

MEDC 919 - Seminars in Medicinal Chemistry

MLS 400 - Medical Laboratory Practices

MLS 403 - Clinical Chemistry

MLS 404 - Clinical Practicum II

MLS 405 - Hematology

MLS 406 - Clinical Practicum III

MLS 407 - Blood Bank

MLS 408 - Clinical Practicum IV

MLS 409 - Clinical Microbiology

MLS 410 - Clinical Practicum V

MLS 501 - Advanced Laboratory Practices

MT 413 - Introduction to Pathology

MT 414 - Parasitology

MT 415 - Urinalysis

MT 419 - Introduction to Laboratory Sciences

MT 422 - Clinical Chemistry I

MT 425 - Urinalysis Clinical Practicum

MT 427 - Cell Biology

MT 430 - Molecular Diagnostics

MT 431 - Hematology I

MT 432 - Clinical Microbiology I

MT 433 - Clinical Chemistry II

MT 434 - Basic and Clinical Immunology I

MT 441 - Hematology II: Clinical Practicum

MT 442 - Clinical Microbiology II: Clinical Practicum

MT 443 - Clinical Chemistry III: Clinical Practicum

MT 511 - Hematology III

MT 512 - Blood Bank I

MT 513 - Clinical Chemistry IV

MT 515 - Basic Educational and Management Principles

MT 517 - Principles of Laboratory Utilization

MT 518 - Introduction to Research I

MT 519 - Virology

MT 520 - Advanced Techniques in Molecular Biology

MT 521 - Hematology IV: Clinical Practicum

MT 523 - Clinical Chemistry V: Clinical Practicum

MT 531 - On or Off Campus Experience