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2015-2016 Academic Catalog (Jan 2016) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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PAS 501 - Emergency Medicine
Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)
This course offers a systematic study of the epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of emergent processes essential to primary care practice based on the most current test blueprint and disease list published by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 35
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Fall, 2016
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PAS 504 - Systems Physiology I
Cr Hrs: 2 (30-6-0)
Course provides a foundation in the normal physiology and pathophysiology associated with the medical conditions being concurrently taught in the medicine courses.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 35
Instructional Method: Lecture/Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Spring
Instructor of Record, Spring: David F Nutting
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PAS 505 - Systems Physiology II
Cr Hrs: 1 (15-4-0)
Course provides a foundation in the normal physiology and pathophysiology associated with the medical conditions being concurrently taught in the medicine courses.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 35
Instructional Method: Lecture/Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Spring
Instructor of Record, Spring: David F Nutting
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PAS 506 - Systems Physiology III
Cr Hrs: 2 (30-6-0)
Course provides a foundation in the normal physiology and pathophysiology associated with the medical conditions being concurrently taught in the medicine courses.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 35
Instructional Method: Lecture/Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Fall, 2016
Instructor of Record, Fall: David F Nutting
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PAS 507 - Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)
This course offers a systematic study of the epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of ophthalmologic and otolaryngologic disease processes essential to primary care practice based on the most current test blueprint and disease list published by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 35
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Spring
Instructor of Record, Spring: Maurice Skillern
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PAS 508 - Hematology
Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)
This course offers a systematic study of the epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of hematologic disease processes essential to primary care practice based on the most current test blueprint and disease list published by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Spring
Instructor of Record, Spring: Demetria Davis
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PAS 509 - Nephrology
Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)
This course offers a systematic study of the epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of nephrologic disease processes essential to primary care practice based on the most current test blueprint and disease list published by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 35
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring
Instructor of Record, Spring: Lekha K. George
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PAS 510 - General Medicine I
Cr Hrs: 5 (75-0)
Course designed to provide the essentials of diagnosis and management of the most common clinical problems seen by primary care practitioners. Using an organ system approach, clinical information presented includes the etiology of disease, presentation, normal physiology and pathophysiology of disease, pertinent laboratory and radiographic concerns, treatment options and patient education and follow up care. Treatment and care options presented include: preventive, emergent, acute, chronic, rehabilitative, and palliative when applicable. This course may cover the following topics: Hematology, Dermatology, and EENT/Dental, Infectious Disease, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Musculoskeletal, Neurology, Pulmonology, and/or Cardiovascular. Topic schedule subject to change at the discretion of the course director.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture-based
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Spring
Instructor of Record, Spring: Amy Marie Allen
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PAS 511 - General Medicine II
Cr Hrs: 5 (75-0)
Course designed to provide the essentials of diagnosis and management of the most common clinical problems seen by primary care practitioners. Using an organ system approach, clinical information presented includes the etiology of disease, presentation, normal physiology and pathophysiology of disease, pertinent laboratory and radiographic concerns, treatment options and patient education and follow up care. Treatment and care options presented include: preventive, emergent, acute, chronic, rehabilitative, and palliative when applicable. This course may cover the following topics: Hematology, Dermatology, and EENT/Dental, Infectious Disease, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Musculoskeletal, Neurology, Pulmonology, and/or Cardiovascular. Topic schedule subject to change at the discretion of the course director.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture-based
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Spring
Instructor of Record, Spring: Amy Marie Allen
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PAS 512 - General Medicine III
Cr Hrs: 5 (75-0)
Course designed to provide the essentials of diagnosis and management of the most common clinical problems seen by primary care practitioners. Using an organ system approach, clinical information presented includes the etiology of disease, presentation, normal physiology and pathophysiology of disease, pertinent laboratory and radiographic concerns, treatment options and patient education and follow up care. Treatment and care options presented include: preventive, emergent, acute, chronic, rehabilitative, and palliative when applicable. This course may cover the following topics: Hematology, Dermatology, and EENT/Dental, Infectious Disease, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Musculoskeletal, Neurology, Pulmonology, and/or Cardiovascular. Topic schedule subject to change at the discretion of the course director.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture-based
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Summer
Instructor of Record, Summer: Amy Marie Allen
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PAS 513 - General Medicine IV
Cr Hrs: 4 (60-0)
This course is designed to provide the essentials of diagnosis and management of the most common clinical problems seen by primary care practitioners. Using an organ system approach, clinical information presented includes the etiology of disease, presentation, physiology and pathophysiology of disease, pertinent laboratory and radiographic concerns, treatment options and patient education and follow up care. Treatment and care options presented include: preventive, emergent, acute, chronic, rehabilitative, and palliative when applicable. This course may cover the following topics: Hematology, Dermatology, and EENT/Dental, Infectious Disease, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Musculoskeletal, Neurology, Pulmonology, and/or Cardiovascular. Topic schedule subject to change at the discretion of the course director.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture-based
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Fall
Instructor of Record, Fall: Amy Marie Allen
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PAS 514 - General Medicine V
Cr Hrs: 5 (75-0)
This course is designed to provide the essentials of diagnosis and management of the most common clinical problems seen by primary care practitioners. Using an organ system approach, clinical information presented includes the etiology of disease, presentation, physiology and pathophysiology of disease, pertinent laboratory and radiographic concerns, treatment options and patient education and follow up care. Treatment and care options presented include: preventive, emergent, acute, chronic, rehabilitative, and palliative when applicable. This course may cover the following topics: Hematology, Dermatology, and EENT/Dental, Infectious Disease, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Musculoskeletal, Neurology, Pulmonology, and/or Cardiovascular. Topic schedule subject to change at the discretion of the course director.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture-based
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Fall
Instructor of Record, Fall: Amy Marie Allen
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PAS 516 - Cardiology/ECG
Cr Hrs: 3 (45-0-0)
This course offers a systematic study of the epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of cardiac disease processes essential to primary care practice based on the most current test blueprint and disease list published by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam. Students will learn electrocardiogram interpretation and management of abnormal cardiac rhythms.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 35
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Spring
Instructor of Record, Spring: Brian Lam
Additional Instructor 1, Spring: Paul Koltnow
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PAS 517 - Pulmonology
Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)
This course offers a systematic study of the epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of pulmonary disease processes essential to primary care practice based on the most current test blueprint and disease list published by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 35
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Spring
Instructor of Record, Spring: Brian Lam
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PAS 518 - Gastroenterology
Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)
This course offers a systematic study of the epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of gastrointestinal disease processes essential to primary care practice based on the most current test blueprint and disease list published by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 35
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Spring
Instructor of Record, Spring: Paul J Koltnow
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PAS 519 - Neurology
Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)
This course offers a systematic study of the epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of neurologic disease processes essential to primary care practice based on the most current test blueprint and disease list published by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 35
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Spring
Instructor of Record, Spring: Vincent Antunez
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PAS 520 - Special Topics I
Cr Hrs: 3 (45-0)
Course is designed to cover specialized medicine topics. Topics covered this term include Emergency Medicine, Genetics, and Immunology. The course will be taught by experts in their individual fields.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture-based
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Summer
Instructor of Record, Summer: Matthew Joseph Allman
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PAS 521 - Special Topics II
Cr Hrs: 3 (45-0)
Course is designed to cover specialized medicine topics. Topics covered this term include: treating patients across the lifespan related to pediatrics and geriatrics, social, cultural and behavioral issues affecting health and disease, and health literacy.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture-based
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: PAS 520 Special Topics I
Term offered: Fall
Instructor of Record, Fall: Matthew Joseph Allman
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PAS 523 - Genetics and Immunology
Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)
This course provides an overview of key concepts in genetics and immunology pertinent to physician assistant practice.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 35
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Fall, 2016
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PAS 524 - Geriatrics
Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)
This course offers a systematic study of the epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of geriatric disease processes essential to primary care practice based on the most current test blueprint and disease list published by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam. Students will be introduced to physiatry and the important role it plays in the recovery of older patients.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 35
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Fall, 2016
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PAS 525 - Orthopedics
Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)
This course offers a systematic study of the epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of orthopedic disease processes essential to primary care practice based on the most current test blueprint and disease list published by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 35
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Fall, 2016
Instructor of Record, Fall: Vincent Antunez
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PAS 530 - Diagnostics I (Laboratory Medicine)
Cr Hrs: 2 (24-15)
Course designed to cover the basic concepts of laboratory testing in clinical medicine. The content includes common laboratory tests, when to use and how to interpret and effectively utilize the results. Skills will include common office-based lab techniques and interpretation of laboratory data and normal values taught in a case based format.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture-based and Lab-based
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Spring
Instructor of Record, Spring: Linda Ross
Additional Instructor 1, Spring: Leilani Collins
Additional Instructor 2, Spring: Thomas Williamson
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PAS 531 - Diagnostics II (EKG and imaging)
Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0)
Course designed to cover the concepts of diagnostic testing in clinical medicine. The content includes the ordering and interpretation of the 12-lead electrocardiogram and imaging studies using multiple modalities.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture-based
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Summer
Instructor of Record, Summer: Paul J Koltnow
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PAS 540 - History and Physical Exam I
Cr Hrs: 3 (30-45)
Course is designed to develop the cognitive, psychomotor and affective attributes for identifying and describing normal human anatomy, recognizing normal vs pathological clinical manifestations, obtaining a medical history, performing a screening physical examination and recording findings as medical-legal documents Teaching emphasis will be a method of instruction relevant to the structure and function of body systems, clinical manifestations and physical examination demonstration Emphasis is placed on communication skills, cultural sensitivity, professionalism and standardization of medical record documentation Students will demonstrate acquisition of skills during practical examinations Covered in this course: cultural sensitivity when obtaining history and completing physical exam techniques, introduction to physical exam, history taking, communication skills, the use of diagnostic equipment and vital signs History and physical exam techniques for pediatrics, adults, geriatrics and pregnant patients in the following body systems: skin, hair, nails, mental status, abdomen, anus, rectum, prostate, Delivery will include lecture, laboratory demonstrations, and encounters with standardized patients in simulated experiences
Instructional Method: Lecture-based and Lab-based
Term offered: Not currently offered
Instructor of Record, Spring: Paul J Koltnow
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PAS 543 - History and Physical Exam Skills
Cr Hrs: 5 (45-90)
Course designed to develop the cognitive, psychomotor and affective attributes for needed to elicit a comprehensive medical history and perform a complete screening physical examination that is accurate and technically correct. Focus will be on identifying and describing normal human anatomy, recognizing normal vs. pathological clinical manifestations, verbally presenting findings, and recording findings as medical-legal documents. Emphasis is placed on communication skills, cultural sensitivity, professionalism and standardization of medical record documentation. Students will demonstrate acquisition of medical interviewing and physical examination skills during practical assessments. Delivery will include lecture, laboratory instruction and encounters with standardized patients in simulated experiences.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture-based and Lab-based
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Spring
Instructor of Record, Spring: Lekha K. George
Additional Instructor 1, Spring: Vincent Antunez
Additional Instructor 2, Spring: Paul Koltnow
Additional Instructor 3, Spring: Demetria Davis
Additional Instructor 4, Spring: Maurice Skillern
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PAS 544 - Patient Assessment
Cr Hrs: 5 (75-0)
Course is designed to develop clinical decision-making, utilizing problem-focused case studies. Focus will be on synthesizing patient data for appropriate differential diagnoses, collecting problem-specific history, physical exam, and diagnostic tests for a definitive diagnosis, and developing appropriate treatment plans. Emphasis is placed on effective communication skills, social, cultural and behavioral issues affecting health and disease, health literacy, professionalism, and documentation in the medical record utilizing SOAP notes and the electronic medical record.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture-based
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall
Instructor of Record, Fall: Paul J Koltnow
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PAS 550 - Skills and Procedures
Cr Hrs: 2 (8-52-12)
Course is designed to introduce the knowledge, psychomotor skills, and affective behaviors indications, contraindications, rationale, complications, essential anatomy/physiology and steps in performing common clinical procedures and direct patient contact encounters. This knowledge is then applied in the laboratory or clinical setting by performing the appropriate history & physical and clinical procedures as they correlate to routine care, identifying, and/or treating a particular diagnosis. The class is taught in traditional class time with scheduled practicum time and direct observation of skills utilizing an evaluation check list.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture-based, lab-based and clinic-based
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Fall
Instructor of Record, Fall: Maurice Skillern
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PAS 560 - Pharmacotherapeutics I
Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0)
Course designed to provide a basis for making clinical decisions in the pharmacologic/therapeutic management of commonly occurring health problems of primary care patients. The student will develop an understanding of the theoretical concepts surrounding pharmacology, such as the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs, and the concepts surrounding pharmacotherapy. Drug classifications as well as common examples in each category are discussed. For each classification of drugs covered, their mode of action, clinical effects and side effects will be emphasized as well as prescriptive concerns discussed. Pharmacotherapeutic topics will be coordinated with the systems taught in the General Medicine courses each term. Delivered in Lecture and case-based class discussion format.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture-based
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Spring
Instructor of Record, Spring: Suleiman Bahouth
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PAS 561 - Pharmacotherapeutics II
Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0)
Course designed to provide a basis for making clinical decisions in the pharmacologic/therapeutic management of commonly occurring health problems of primary care patients. The student will develop an understanding of the theoretical concepts surrounding pharmacology, such as the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs, and the concepts surrounding pharmacotherapy. Drug classifications as well as common examples in each category are discussed. For each classification of drugs covered, their mode of action, clinical effects and side effects will be emphasized as well as prescriptive concerns discussed. Pharmacotherapeutic topics will be coordinated with the systems taught in the General Medicine courses each term. Delivered in Lecture and case-based class discussion format.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture-based
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Spring
Instructor of Record, Spring: Suleiman Bahouth
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PAS 562 - Pharmacotherapeutics III
Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0)
Course designed to provide a basis for making clinical decisions in the pharmacologic/therapeutic management of commonly occurring health problems of primary care patients. The student will develop an understanding of the theoretical concepts surrounding pharmacology, such as the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs, and the concepts surrounding pharmacotherapy. Drug classifications as well as common examples in each category are discussed. For each classification of drugs covered, their mode of action, clinical effects and side effects will be emphasized as well as prescriptive concerns discussed. Pharmacotherapeutic topics will be coordinated with the systems taught in the General Medicine courses each term. Delivered in Lecture and case-based class discussion format.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture-based
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Fall
Instructor of Record, Fall: Joshua Clifton Allen
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PAS 570 - The Physician Assistant Profession
Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0)
Course designed to introduce the PA student to concepts related to the history and future of the PA profession as well as the professional, ethical, legal, business and public health aspects of the practice of medicine. The course is taught in a lecture and case study format with emphasis on current literature and case studies.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture-based
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Summer
Instructor of Record, Summer: Matthew Joseph Allman
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PAS 572 - Critical Appraisal
Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0)
Course designed to cover concepts related to the critical appraisal of scientific research and medical literature. Topics include evidence-based medicine, study design, methodology, and statistical analysis with application to clinical practice based decisions. Students will develop their Capstone Project topic and begin collecting articles to support as they search, review, and analyze the literature.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture-based and Research-based
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Summer
Instructor of Record, Summer: Linda Ensminger Reed
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PAS 580 - Capstone I
Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0)
This research-based course is offered annually and is designed to put into practice the investigator skills that PA students acquire in PAS 572, Critical Appraisal. Further, this course will introduce emerging theories in the behavioral sciences designed to expose the students to various research-based topics related to the impact of social factors on health, the leading cause of chronic disease in the United States. Such engagement will enhance and build upon their clinical training by deepening and broadening the understanding of the social, behavioral and biological aspects of disease that typically manifests in the clinical setting. The use of the listed text will inform students in linking social factors and health outcomes as it pertains to the Physician Assistant practice and guide them as they incorporate social implications into their project. Project themes might examine various aspects of health care such as oral health, hypertension, diabetes or other topics of interest. Students will meet regularly with their advisor to choose their research topic, discuss their paper and present their initial research in preliminary draft form. Students will be expected to complete a draft of their literature review to their advisors for approval prior to their final draft. Course is designed to develop scholarly behaviors in students required for self-assessment and learning to improe clinical practice. Students will put into pratice the investigator skills acquired in PAS 572, Critical Appraisal. Student will meet regularly with their advisors to complete and receive approval for the preliminary draft of the Capstone paper to be finalized and presented during Capstone II prior to graduation.
Grade Mode: P/F
Instructional Method: Research -based
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Fall
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PAS 590 - Psychiatry and Patient Counseling
Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)
This course offers a systematic study of the epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of psychiatric processes essential to primary care practice based on the most current test blueprint and disease list published by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam. Students will learn how to counsel and educate patients to promote healthy behaviors and lifestyles. They will learn counseling techniques pertinent to a variety of clinical issues, such as substance abuse, violence/abuse, grief, delivering bad news, end of life, sexuality, and cultural differences.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 35
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Spring
Instructor of Record, Spring: Paul J Koltnow
Additional Instructor 1, Spring: Renate H Rosenthal
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PAS 591 - Dermatology
Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)
This course offers a systematic study of the epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of dermatologic disease processes essential to primary care practice based on the most current test blueprint and disease list published by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 35
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Spring
Instructor of Record, Spring: Maurice Skillern
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PAS 592 - Endocrinology
Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)
This course offers a systematic study of the epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of endocrine disease processes essential to primary care practice based on the most current test blueprint and disease list published by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 35
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Fall, 2016
Instructor of Record, Fall: Lekha K. George
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PAS 593 - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)
This course offers a systematic study of the epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of obstetric and gynecologic disease processes essential to primary care practice based on the most current test blueprint and disease list published by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 35
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Fall, 2016
Instructor of Record, Fall: Demetria Davis
Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Maurice Skillern
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PAS 594 - Urology and Men’s Health
Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)
This course offers a systematic study of the epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of urologic and men’s health disease processes essential to primary care practice based on the most current test blueprint and disease list published by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 35
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Fall, 2016
Instructor of Record, Fall: Brian Lam
Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Maurice Skillern
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PAS 595 - Infectious Disease
Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)
This course offers a systematic study of the epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of infectious diseases essential to primary care practice based on the most current test blueprint and disease list published by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 35
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Fall, 2016
Instructor of Record, Fall: Vincent Antunez
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PAS 601 - Family Medicine I
Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)
This supervised clinical practice experience/rotation is designed to introduce the student to the practice of primary care family medicine. This consists of providing comprehensive, continuing medical care to all members of the family. The entire person is considered within the realm of family, employment, society and recreation. The rotation will provide opportunities for the student to be responsible for patients of all ages, from the initial visit through possible hospitalization and follow-up. The student will have the opportunity to perform physical exams, develop a differential diagnosis, order and interpret appropriate diagnostics, propose a treatment plan, and provide patient education on diagnosis, prevention and health maintenance of disease processes.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinic-based
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Instructor of Record, Fall: Matthew Joseph Allman
Instructor of Record, Spring: Matthew Joseph Allman
Instructor of Record, Summer: Matthew Joseph Allman
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PAS 602 - Family Medicine II
Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)
This is a continuation of Family Medicine I (PAS 601). During this rotation students are further exposed to common disorders and procedures encountered in the Family Medicine setting.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinic-based
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Instructor of Record, Fall: Matthew Joseph Allman
Instructor of Record, Spring: Matthew Joseph Allman
Instructor of Record, Summer: Matthew Joseph Allman
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PAS 603 - Internal Medicine I
Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)
The purpose of this rotation is to expose the Physician Assistant student to a wide range of chronic and acute medical conditions encountered with the internal medicine population. This will provide the student with direct experience in applying medical skills and knowledge toward evaluation, treatment and management of complex cases which may occur in inpatient or out-patient settings.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinic-based
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Instructor of Record, Fall: Matthew Joseph Allman
Instructor of Record, Spring: Matthew Joseph Allman
Instructor of Record, Summer: Matthew Joseph Allman
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PAS 604 - Internal Medicine II
Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)
A continuation of Internal Medicine I, this rotation will allow the student in depth experience providing care for the Internal Medicine patient. Students are exposed to common disorders and procedures that will take place in the outpatient clinic, inpatient hospital setting and or intensive care unit.; and will provide opportunities for interacting with adult and geriatric patients from the initial visit through possible hospitalization and follow up.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinic-based
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Instructor of Record, Fall: Matthew Joseph Allman
Instructor of Record, Spring: Matthew Joseph Allman
Instructor of Record, Summer: Matthew Joseph Allman
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PAS 605 - General Surgery
Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)
The emphasis in this rotation is on common procedures and disorders encountered in the General Surgery setting. Students will learn pre and post-operative care of the surgical patient; the student will also obtain experience in the operation room arena through active participation in surgical cases. The student will perform minor surgical procedures and become educated in the management and overall care of the surgical patient.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinic-based
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Instructor of Record, Fall: Matthew Joseph Allman
Instructor of Record, Spring: Matthew Joseph Allman
Instructor of Record, Summer: Matthew Joseph Allman
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PAS 606 - Emergency Medicine
Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)
This rotation will provide clinical training experience in emergency medicine. The student will be educated in the approach to common primary care emergency department health problems. The student will be able to develop skills in emergency treatment and actions to sustain life, and management of a variety of acute, life threatening medical, surgical and psychiatric clinical problems specific to emergency medicine.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinic-based
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Instructor of Record, Fall: Matthew Joseph Allman
Instructor of Record, Spring: Matthew Joseph Allman
Instructor of Record, Summer: Matthew Joseph Allman
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PAS 607 - Pediatric Medicine
Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)
In this rotation the student will learn the aspects of caring for the pediatric patient from birth through adolescence. The focus will be on recognizing and managing common childhood illnesses, assessment of growth and development, immunizations, nutrition, psycho-social issues and preventive health care.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinic-based
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Instructor of Record, Fall: Matthew Joseph Allman
Instructor of Record, Spring: Matthew Joseph Allman
Instructor of Record, Summer: Matthew Joseph Allman
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PAS 608 - Women’s Health
Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)
s to approach common issues of women’s health including obstetrical and gynecological services. Students will participate in providing basic health care for the female patient including family planning, cancer detection, pre-natal care and nutrition.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinic-based
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Instructor of Record, Fall: Matthew Joseph Allman
Instructor of Record, Spring: Matthew Joseph Allman
Instructor of Record, Summer: Matthew Joseph Allman
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PAS 609 - Behavioral Medicine
Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)
In this rotation, students will be exposed to common psychosocial and substance abuse conditions encountered in the primary care setting. Focus will be on recognizing and understanding the development and presentation of these behaviors and how to provide interventions and treatment. Development of clinical counseling skills is emphasized. Students participate in field assignments by attending various group meetings, i.e., AA, weight watchers, hospice, or other support groups.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinic-based
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Instructor of Record, Fall: Matthew Joseph Allman
Instructor of Record, Spring: Matthew Joseph Allman
Instructor of Record, Summer: Matthew Joseph Allman
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PAS 610 - Elective Rotation I
Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)
In elective rotations, students will be provided the opportunity to delve further into areas of particular interest or specialization, such as orthopedics, dermatology, cardiothoracic surgery, neurology, geriatrics, oncology, hospitalist, and primary care, plastic & reconstructive surgery. Elective rotation selections must be reviewed and approved by the Clinical Coordinator.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinic-based
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Instructor of Record, Fall: Matthew Joseph Allman
Instructor of Record, Spring: Matthew Joseph Allman
Instructor of Record, Summer: Matthew Joseph Allman
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PAS 611 - Elective Rotation II
Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)
In elective rotations, students will be provided the opportunity to delve further into areas of particular interest or specialization, such as orthopedics, dermatology, cardiothoracic surgery, neurology, geriatrics, oncology, hospitalist, and primary care, plastic & reconstructive surgery. Elective rotation selections must be reviewed and approved by the Clinical Coordinator.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinic-based
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Instructor of Record, Fall: Matthew Joseph Allman
Instructor of Record, Spring: Matthew Joseph Allman
Instructor of Record, Summer: Matthew Joseph Allman
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PAS 620 - Summative Evaluation
Cr Hrs: 3 (30-45)
Course is designed to assess student competency in the areas of medical knowledge, patient care, interpersonal skills, and profissionalism for entry into the profession. It consists of lectures, examinations, and labs utilizing standardized patients in clinical simulation settings.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture and lab-based
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Fall
Instructor of Record, Fall: Lekha George
Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Vincent Antunez
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PAS 621 - Capstone II
Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0)
Course is an independent study course designed to allow students to complete a master’s level paper that was initiated in PAS 580, Capstone I. Students will complete and present their final project based upon independent work conducted thoughout the course of the program and guided by the student’s academic advisor.
Grade Mode: P/F
Instructional Method: Research-based
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program- Successful completion of PAS 580 Capstone I)
Term offered: Fall
Instructor of Record, Fall: Linda Ensminger Reed
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PATH 801 - Laboratory Management
Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0)
This course provides the fundamental principles of laboratory management, including safety compliance, communication skills, inventory management, laboratory financial management, scientific writing, scientific graphic design, small equipment maintenance, and personnel supervisory skills.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture-based
Prerequisites: Enrollment is limited to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Biomedical Science with a concentration in Laboratory Research and Management.
Term offered: Fall
Instructor of Record, Fall: Leonard Lothstein
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PATH 802 - Journal Club
Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0)
Faculty and students will meet once a week for presentation and discussion of current published papers relevant to technical aspects of laboratory research.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Seminar-based
Prerequisites: Enrollment is limited to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Biomedical Science with a concentration in Laboratory Research and Management
Term offered: Fall
Instructor of Record, Fall: Leonard Lothstein
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PATH 803 - Molecular Biology Techniques Laboratory I
Cr Hrs: 1 (0-32)
This course will constitute the laboratory companion of the course MSCI 935 (Techniques - Nucleic Acid Methods). Students will put theory into practice and receive hands-on instruction on both core and cutting-edge techniques used in cell and molecular biological experimentation.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lab-based
Prerequisites: Enrollment is limited to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Biomedical Science with a concentration in Laboratory Research and Management.
Term offered: Spring
Instructor of Record, Spring: Leonard Lothstein
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PATH 804 - Molecular Biology Techniques Laboratory II
Cr Hrs: 1 (0-32)
This course will constitute the laboratory companion of the course MSCI 934 (Techniques - Nucleic Acid Methods). Students will put theory into practice and receive hands-on instruction on both core and cutting-edge techniques used in cell and molecular biological experimentation.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lab-based
Prerequisites: Enrollment is limited to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Biomedical Science with a concentration in Laboratory Research and Management.
Term offered: Fall
Instructor of Record, Fall: Leonard Lothstein
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PATH 834 - Pathology Seminars
Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0)
Topics of current interest in the field are selected and reviewed by the student in conjunction with the course director and other Faculty members. Presentations are followed by a general informal discussion. Under certain circumstances, reports of current research may be made by students.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture-based
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Instructor of Record, Fall: Ronald N Laribee
Instructor of Record, Spring: Ronald N Laribee
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PATH 840 - Special Topics
Cr Hrs: 1-5
Directed readings or a special course in topics of current interest, including research techniques, career development and science writing. May be repeated up to 20 credit hours.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture-based
Term offered: Spring
Instructor of Record, Spring: Gabor Tigyi
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PATH 900 - Doctoral Dissertation
Cr Hrs: 1-9
Research performed under the direction of the student’s Research Advisor in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Ph.D. degree. May be repeated up to 63 credit hours.
Grade Mode: P/N
Instructional Method: Research-based
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Instructor of Record, Fall: Tiffany N Seagroves
Instructor of Record, Spring: Tiffany N Seagroves
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PATH 924 - Introduction to Web-Based Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Tools
Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0)
This course teaches students the basic practices of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. The integrated lectures and hand-on-sessions will focus on application of different analysis tools and public databases to analyze and interpret the biological meaning of data generated by high-throughput technologies.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture-based
Term offered: Fall
Instructor of Record, Fall: Meiyun Fan
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PATN 605 - Advanced Pathology
Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0)
Study of the etiologies and processes of human biological responses to actual and potential injury in contrast to normal. The focus is on the underlying physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms of disease states, and the scientific rationale for seeking, selecting, and interpreting physiological data. Age specific considerations are presented.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 50
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture-based
Term offered: Spring
Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Tommie L Norris
Instructor of Record, Spring: Thomas Eugene Cooper
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PCM 3001/F - The Principles of Clinical Medicine V
Cr Hrs: 2
The course is an “Introduction to Clerkships” week that consists of clinical knowledge, clinical skills and workshops. The goal is to provide students with basic clinical skills that will be useful on any clerkship. The content of the introductory week includes Code simulation with an Interprofessional team; introduction to clerkships by upper classmen; venipuncture; IV starts; Foley catheter insertion; clinical exam skills; patient safety and quality improvement; professionalism; surgical skills - knot tying, suturing and abscess drainage; blood and fluid replacement; EKG reading; X-ray reading; radiology; and more. Clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis of common complaints and communication skills are incorporated into the week and a panel of experts discuss risk management.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
Instructional Method: Preclinical course
Term offered: Spring
Instructor of Record, Spring: Beth A Choby
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PCM 3002/F - The Principles of Clinical Medicine VI
Cr Hrs: 1
The curriculum is designed in a continuing medical education (CME) model. The goal is to enhance learner skills in the ability to develop life-long learning skills and effectively share learning in both academic and community settings through effective teaching. Successful completion of the curriculum requires both mandatory and optional didactic and experiential components. Workshops include interdisciplinary topics such as HIV/AIDS, hospital nutrition, end-of-life/palliative care, smoking cessation, integrative medicine, and medical disabilities.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
Instructional Method: Clinical rotation
Term offered: Fall through Spring
Instructor of Record, Spring: Beth A Choby
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PDCH 103 - Human Values & Personal Ethics
Cr Hrs: 1 (5-4-0)
This course introduces dental students to the philosophical basis for ethical principles and reasoning which enables them to identify and resolve moral issues as dental students. Furthermore, an attempt is made to increase the moral sensitivity in students so that they are able to better cope with moral problems, thereby maximizing good behavior and minimizing bad behavior. The students are able to develop an understanding of the ethical behavior and standards of proper conduct for entry into the dental profession. Lastly, students are exposed to concepts of diversity and cultural competence in a small group discussion format. Lecture and small group discussion.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall
Instructor of Record, Fall: Marcia Scott Seeberg
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PDCH 107 - Informatics and Evaluation of Dental Literature
Cr Hrs: 1 (12-4-0)
This course is designed to introduce the student to the concept of evidence-based dentistry, provide skills for accessing appropriate evidence-based literature, and help the student to understand the research methods which form the foundation for evidence-based dentistry. The student will become familiar with available tools for searching the research literature. The student will be introduced to research concepts which are important in critical reading of the scientific literature with an emphasis on experimental and epidemiological research designs and inferential statistics. Lecture and computer laboratory.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture and lab-based
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall
Instructor of Record, Fall: Mark Scarbecz
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PDCH 201 - Introduction to Pediatric Dentistry
Cr Hrs: 2 (24-0-0)
This is the basic course in Pediatric Dentistry that covers both preclinical and clinical subject matter. The course presents the following subjects in relation to treatment of the child patient: examination of the child patient, local anesthesia, premedication, behavior guidance, radiographic techniques, pulp therapy, restorative dentistry, eruption of the primary and permanent teeth, space maintenance and arch analysis, correction of minor irregularities in occlusion, limited tooth movement, trauma, gingivitis and periodontal disease, oral pathological conditions in children, dental problems of the handicapped child, special dental problems of the adolescent, and hospital dentistry.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall through Spring
Instructor of Record, Fall: Harry K Sharp
Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Billy Westmoreland McCann Jr
Additional Instructor 2, Fall: Vernon C Pennington
Additional Instructor 3, Fall: Martha H Wells
Instructor of Record, Spring: Harry K Sharp
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PDCH 202 - Pediatric Dentistry Lab
Cr Hrs: 1 (0-27-0)
This series of lectures and exercises is designed to develop proficiency in the performance of basic pedodontic procedures, such as amalgam alloy restorations, chrome crowns, fixed and removable space maintainers and the making and trimming of diagnostic casts.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lab-based
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring
Instructor of Record, Spring: Harry K Sharp
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PDCH 204 - Human Behavior and Dental Practice
Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0-0)
This course demonstrates how relationships in the practice of dentistry are affected by such factors as intra- and inter-personal concerns, cultural bias, and the social skills of the dentists, patients and auxiliaries. It aims at raising awareness about a patient centered, culturally sensitive approach to providing dental care in a team. It provides the basic knowledge necessary to understand human behavior and communication, and demonstrates its application to oral health and oral health care.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring
Instructor of Record, Spring: Mark Scarbecz
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PDCH 301 - Introduction to Practice Management
Cr Hrs: 1 (8-0-0)
This course introduces small business terminology and basic management techniques to students who are beginning their clinical experience. Procedural organization, time management, and development of communication skills are stressed. Students are encouraged to apply these principles to their individual cubicle and gain some insight into the management skills necessary to achieve a successful practice.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall
Instructor of Record, Fall: Paul N Gregory
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PDCH 302 - Pediatric Dentistry Clinic
Cr Hrs: 2 (0-0-96)
In a clinical setting, experience is gained in the treatment of the child’s dental needs in the areas of diagnosis, treatment planning, prevention, amalgam alloys, chrome crowns, fixed and removable space maintainers, and limited tooth movement.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall through Spring
Instructor of Record, Fall: Harry K Sharp
Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Vernon C Pennington
Additional Instructor 2, Fall: Billy Westmoreland McCann Jr
Additional Instructor 3, Fall: Mehdi Sadeghi
Instructor of Record, Spring: Harry K Sharp
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PDCH 303 - Professional Ethics and the Patient
Cr Hrs: 1 (9-0-0)
This course provides the dental students with the knowledge of basic moral principles regarding the treatment of dental patients in the Dunn clinical setting. This offers students an opportunity to discuss ethical issues through the use of case histories for discussion and instruction.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring
Instructor of Record, Spring: Liang Hong
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PDCH 304 - Patient- Centered Dentistry
Cr Hrs: 1 (17-6-0)
This course provides a practical approach for dental students to understand how the practice of dentistry is affected by intra- and inter-personal factors. The course provides students with the opportunity to practice interpersonal skills with standardized patients. Students work in a structured setting to apply the principles of patient-centered dentistry that were introduced in the Didactic, PDCH 204: Human Behavior and Dental Practice.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture and Clinical
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall
Instructor of Record, Fall: Marcia Scott Seeberg
Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Mark Scarbecz
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PDCH 401 - Practice Implementation & Management
Cr Hrs: 2 (26-0-0)
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the methodology of locating, establishing, and managing a dental practice in the most productive manner. Consultants from the various subject areas lecture in their areas of expertise.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall
Instructor of Record, Fall: David C Redmond
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PDCH 402 - Pediatric Dentistry Clinic
Cr Hrs: 2 (0-0-96)
This course is a continuation of PDCH 302: Pediatric Dentistry Clinic.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall through Spring
Instructor of Record, Fall: Harry K Sharp
Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Vernon C Pennington
Additional Instructor 2, Fall: Martha H Wells
Additional Instructor 3, Fall: Toddrick Smith
Additional Instructor 4, Fall: John Michael Burrows
Instructor of Record, Spring: Harry K Sharp
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PDCH 403 - Community Dentistry
Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)
This course provides dental students with some knowledge of dentistry’s function in the delivery of total health care and in society at large. Lecturers represent several disciplines with dental health care including clinical specialties, the State Health Department, and organized dentistry. Topic areas in the course include: The Consumer and Health Care, The Dental Health Care Delivery System, Peer Review, the Public Practice of Dentistry, Continuing Education, and Career Choices in Dentistry.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall
Instructor of Record, Fall: Glenn T Hart
Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Martha H Wells
Additional Instructor 2, Fall: Russell A Wicks
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PDCH 405 - Applied Practice Management
Cr Hrs: 1 (1-8-0)
The Applied Practice Management (APM) course was developed to assure that every UT College of Dentistry graduate has been exposed to the “clinical” application of practice management principles and techniques. It is designed to follow the basic Practice Implementation and Management course and is scheduled to coincide with an awakening perception of relevancy as the senior student begins to fully recognize the importance of practice management skills. APM consists of four parts: an orientation describing course policies and Faculty expectations; two half- day rotations in private dental offices to observe practice management skills being applied in “real life”; a follow-up seminar to share observations; and a full-day continuing education type program exposing students to a nationally known practice management speaker (Bowyer Lectureship).
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
Instructional Method: Lecture and clinical
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring
Instructor of Record, Spring: David C Redmond
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PDCH 407 - Community Based Dental Education
Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-80)
This course is more comparable to a clinical course than Didactic. It will provide community-based dental clinical learning opportunities for each student. The senior students will provide dental care to the underserved populations in the extramural rotation sites and understand the alternative methods of dental care delivery. The course will broaden the diversity of the students’ patient base and allow dental care provision in alternative, realistic health care venues.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
Instructional Method: Lecture and clinical
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall through Spring
Instructor of Record, Fall: Liang Hong
Instructor of Record, Spring: Liang Hong
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PED1 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Pediatrics
Cr Hrs: 14 40
Four weeks of this eight- week required clerkship experience are in an ambulatory setting that includes: general outpatient care, subspecialty clinic experience and primary care in a private office setting. The other four weeks are spent on inpatient service, providing direct “hands-on” patient management. An eight-week lecture series covers the most relevant topics in pediatric care. Regular rounds with Faculty and house staff provide opportunities for interaction with all members of the health care team in managing the pediatric patient. This clerkship also is offered in Knoxville (PED2-3001/F) and Chattanooga (PED3-3001/F). May be repeated up to 14 credit hours.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 24
Instructional Method: Clinical rotation
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Instructor of Record, Fall: Valerie P Jameson
Instructor of Record, Spring: Valerie P Jameson
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PED2 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Pediatrics
Cr Hrs: 14 40
Four weeks of this eight- week required clerkship experience are in an ambulatory setting that includes: general outpatient care, subspecialty clinic experience and primary care in a private office setting. The other four weeks are spent on inpatient service, providing direct “hands-on” patient management. An eight-week lecture series covers the most relevant topics in pediatric care. Regular rounds with Faculty and house staff provide opportunities for interaction with all members of the health care team in managing the pediatric patient. This clerkship also is offered in Knoxville (PED2-3001/F) and Chattanooga (PED3-3001/F). May be repeated up to 14 credit hours.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 4
Instructional Method: Clinical rotation
Location offered: Knoxville
Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Instructor of Record, Fall: Valerie P Jameson
Instructor of Record, Spring: Valerie P Jameson
Additional Instructor 1, Spring: Joseph Noble Peeden
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PED3 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Pediatrics
Cr Hrs: 14 40
Four weeks of this eight- week required clerkship experience are in an ambulatory setting that includes: general outpatient care, subspecialty clinic experience and primary care in a private office setting. The other four weeks are spent on inpatient service, providing direct “hands-on” patient management. An eight-week lecture series covers the most relevant topics in pediatric care. Regular rounds with Faculty and house staff provide opportunities for interaction with all members of the health care team in managing the pediatric patient. This clerkship also is offered in Knoxville (PED2-3001/F) and Chattanooga (PED3-3001/F). May be repeated up to 14 credit hours.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 8
Instructional Method: Clinical rotation
Location offered: Chattanooga
Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Instructor of Record, Fall: Valerie P Jameson
Instructor of Record, Spring: Valerie P Jameson
Additional Instructor 1, Spring: Cathy A Stevens
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PERI 103 - Pathobiology
Cr Hrs: 2 (27-0-0)
The objective of the course is to provide the student with fundamental information applicable to the understanding of the major oral diseases, namely periodontal diseases, caries and pulpal pathology. Lectures cover the histopathology, epidemiology, etiology, microbiology, immunology and prevention of these diseases. This is an interdisciplinary course involving Faculty from the Department of Periodontology, Department of Restorative Dentistry, and Department of Diagnostic Sciences and Oral Medicine, Division of Endodontics.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall
Instructor of Record, Fall: Sidney H Stein
Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Paul S Bland
Additional Instructor 2, Fall: David A Tipton
Additional Instructor 3, Fall: Mojdeh Dehghan
Additional Instructor 4, Fall: Jegdish P Babu
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PERI 203 - Clinical Periodontology
Cr Hrs: 3 (25-11-12)
This introductory course introduces students to the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of gingivitis and periodontitis as well as the relative importance of local and systemic factors in the etiology of the periodontal lesion. Information is given regarding the histopathology, epidemiology, classification, diagnosis and management of periodontal diseases. Lectures and laboratory exercises are used to teach the concepts of periodontal instrumentation. A clinic clerkship follows that is designed to introduce students to the clinical procedures required in the management of the periodontal patient. Each student will perform a complete periodontal examination on a classmate, followed by scaling and polishing and disease control evaluation. Students will gain experience infection control, patient health assessment, clinical periodontal examination, data recording, treatment planning, initial periodontal treatment, and the evaluation of the results of this treatment. Thus, this course serves to prepare students to meet the basic periodontal needs of their patients.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring
Instructor of Record, Spring: Paul S Bland
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PERI 301 - Basic Periodontal Surgery
Cr Hrs: 2 (24-0-0)
This course is designed to provide the students with the necessary understanding of the principles and techniques of basic periodontal surgery procedures that he/she will perform in the clinic and to introduce the more complicated procedures that the student will observe being performed. Through lectures, and the use of various audiovisual aids, the potentials of periodontal surgery in the rehabilitation of the periodontally diseased mouth are explored. Emphasis is placed on recognizing indications for, and limitations to, periodontal surgery, as well as the ability to accurately evaluate the results of treated cases.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall
Instructor of Record, Fall: Jacob Shiloah
Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Paul S Bland
Additional Instructor 2, Fall: Sidney H Stein
Additional Instructor 3, Fall: Rania Livada
Additional Instructor 4, Fall: David A Tipton
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PERI 302 - Periodontics Clinic
Cr Hrs: 3 (0-0-115)
Practical application of previously presented didactic material is accomplished by students providing their assigned patients with appropriate treatment. A detailed periodontal examination of each patient is accomplished with the development of an appropriate treatment plan. The student gains experience in treating a variety of periodontal disease conditions by completing required treatment of several cases under the supervision of Faculty.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall through Spring
Instructor of Record, Fall: James R Kimmelman
Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Rania Livada
Additional Instructor 2, Fall: Paul S Bland
Additional Instructor 3, Fall: Jacob Shiloah
Additional Instructor 4, Fall: Sidney H Stein
Instructor of Record, Spring: James R Kimmelman
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PERI 303 - Special Problems in Periodontal Therapy
Cr Hrs: 2 (23-0-0)
The objective of This course is to familiarize the dental student with special periodontal problems exclusive of gingivitis and periodontitis. Emphasis is placed on etiology, clinical manifestations, prognosis, treatment and preventive procedures. The topics that are covered include: Diagnosis of Juvenile Periodontitis (Periodontosis), Hyperplastic and Desquamative Changes in the Periodontium, Periodontal and Gingival Disease in Childhood, Diagnosis of Acute Periodontal Conditions; ANUG and Pericoronitis, the Periodontal Abscess, Perio-Ortho Interrelationship, Role of Dental Hygienist in the Dental Office, Root Sensitivity and Desensitizing Agents, Periodontal Splinting and the Perio-Endo Lesion.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring
Instructor of Record, Spring: Rania Livada
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PERI 402 - Periodontics Clinic
Cr Hrs: 3 (0-0-115)
Students continue to improve their clinical skills in evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and by providing treatment to the assigned patients under Faculty supervision. Emphasis is placed on treatment of the more complex cases with as wide a variety of clinical needs as is practical.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: clinical
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall through Spring
Instructor of Record, Fall: James R Kimmelman
Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Rania Livada
Additional Instructor 2, Fall: Paul S Bland
Additional Instructor 3, Fall: Jacob Shiloah
Additional Instructor 4, Fall: Sidney H Stein
Instructor of Record, Spring: James R Kimmelman
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PHAC 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. May be repeated up to 108 credit hours.
Grade Mode: P/N
Instructional Method: Research-Based
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Instructor of Record, Fall: Hassan Almoazen
Instructor of Record, Spring: Hassan Almoazen
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PHAC 808 - Introduction to Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Cr Hrs: 2
This is a graduate level research-based course designed for dual degree students conducting research with their mentors. In this 2 credit course, which is repeatable up to a total of 10 credits, students will learn about research methodology and techniques while working in the laboratory of their mentor. Each student will be asked to perform a research duty. The duty can be defined as a small project which can include eventually writing a paper, learning about a new piece of equipment, or new techniques in the lab. At the end of the semester, the mentor will share his/her written impression of what the student has accomplished with the PhD program director. The program director will submit the final grades for the course. This course is a program requirement for dual degree students in the PharmD/PhD program. Current PhD students may register for this course with special permission from the program director. This course may be repeated for up to 10 credit hours.
Instructional Method: Research-based
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Instructor of Record, Spring: Hassan Almoazen
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PHAC 809 - Pharmaceutics
Cr Hrs: 4 (64-0-0)
This course will provide a graduate level introduction to the concepts and techniques on how to integrate physical, chemical, applied and clinical principles to design, prepare, and formulate solid and semi-solid pharmaceutical dosage forms, and conventional and novel drug delivery systems, pharmaceutical biotechnology, nuclear pharmacy and pharmacy dispensing. Teaching and learning methods consist of lectures, problem-solving exercises, discussions, multiple choice exams, quizzes, literature reviews, and oral presentation with feedbacks.
Instructional Method: Lecture-based
Term offered: Spring
Instructor of Record, Spring: Tao Lu Lowe
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PHAC 810 - Research Techniques in Pharmaceutics
Cr Hrs: 1-3
An introductory course to acquaint the beginner with the principal research techniques and procedures in the physical, chemical, and biological evaluation of therapeutic agents. Content is tailored to the specific needs of students majoring in this field. May be repeated up to 15 credit hours.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture-based and Lab-based
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Instructor of Record, Fall: Bernd Meibohm
Instructor of Record, Spring: Hassan Almoazen
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PHAC 813 - Advanced Pharmacokinetics (Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Drug Development)
Cr Hrs: 4 (64-0)
Advanced analysis and modeling techniques in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics relevant to preclinical and clinical drug development. Includes Didactics and practical analysis and interpretation of pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic data.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture-based
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
Term offered: Spring
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PHAC 817 - Drug Metabolism
Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0)
Fundamental principles underlying human drug metabolism and the major drug metabolizing enzymes will be reviewed. One third of the course will cover kinetic models, factors regulating drug metabolism, and methods for studying human enzymes. Two thirds of the course will cover the biochemistry, substrate specificity, tests of phenotype and/or genotype in vitro and in vivo, population distribution, regulation, tissue distribution, and clinical and biologic significance for the P450s and several other important phase I and phase II enzymes.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture-based
Prerequisites: Permission from the instructor
Term offered: Fall
Instructor of Record, Fall: Erin Gallagher Schuetz
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PHAC 819 - Seminars in Pharmaceutics
Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0)
Current journal articles in Pharmaceutics will be presented by students followed by a question and answer session.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture-based
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Instructor of Record, Fall: Hassan Almoazen
Instructor of Record, Spring: Hassan Almoazen
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PHAC 826 - Pharmaceutical Analysis
Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0)
This course discusses analytical methods used in pharmaceutical sciences, including chromatography, electrophoresis, and mass spectrometry. Basic theoretical aspects, typical instrumentation, and selected applications for each technique are covered.
Instructional Method: Lecture-based
Term offered: Not currently offered
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PHAC 827 - Pharmacokinetics and Dose Optimization
Cr Hrs: 4 (64-0)
A graduate level introduction to the concepts and techniques involved in quantitative processes associated with the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination of drugs. The course will rigorously develop basic pharmacokinetic concepts based on appropriate model systems and will introduce the student to pharmacometric analysis approaches. It will furthermore introduce to the mechanistic basis of between subject variability in pharmacokinetics and approaches to use this information for dose selection in drug development and applied pharmacotherapy.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture-based and Research-based
Term offered: Fall
Instructor of Record, Fall: Bernd Meibohm
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PHAC 828 - Principles of Radionuclide Methodology
Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0)
Principles of working with radionuclides in the research environment with emphasis on instrumentation and safe handling practices and procedures.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture-based
Term offered: Fall
Instructor of Record, Fall: Vivian S Loveless
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PHAC 831 - Pharmaceutical Preformulation and Drug Product Development
Cr Hrs: 4 (64-0)
This course covers the underlying scientific principles and strategies employed in the assessment, characterization, and optimization of new drug products that will eventually be used in humans.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture-based
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
Term offered: Offered as needed
Instructor of Record, Spring: Hassan Almoazen
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PHAC 832 - Entrepreneurship in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences
Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0)
This course will introduce fundamental concepts of business and entrepreneurship in the biomedical and pharmaceutical industries. The focus of the course will be on how to evaluate an idea for a new product or service, fundamentals of finance and law, how to prepare a business plan and elevator pitch, types of funding that are available for a new business, and how life science product development differs from research. Throughout the term students will develop an elevator pitch and business plan based around an idea of their choice, culminating in presentations to the class and an outside panel.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture-based
Term offered: Spring
Instructor of Record, Spring: Richard Magid
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PHAC 840 - Population Pharmacokinetics
Cr Hrs: 1
Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest.
Instructional Method: Lecture-based
Term offered: Spring
Instructor of Record, Spring: Bernd Meibohm
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PHAC 900 - Doctoral Dissertation and Research
Cr Hrs: 1-9
Research performed under the direction and supervision of the respective student’s Research Advisor. May be repeated up to 144 credit hours.
Grade Mode: P/N
Instructional Method: Research-based
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Instructor of Record, Fall: Hassan Almoazen
Instructor of Record, Spring: Hassan Almoazen
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