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2017-2018 Academic Bulletin (Catalog) (Jan 2018) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
College of Medicine
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910 Madison Avenue, Suite 1000 • Memphis, TN 38163 • Phone: (901) 448-5529
Website: www.uthsc.edu/Medicine/
Steve J. Schwab, MD
Executive Dean and Chancellor
Dean, College of Medicine - Memphis
R. Bruce Shack, MD
Dean, College of Medicine - Chattanooga
James Neutens, PhD
Dean, College of Medicine - Knoxville
Michael Whitt, PhD
Interim Associate Dean, Medical Education
Susan Crouch Brewer, MD
Associate Dean, Admissions and Student Affairs
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Natascha Thompson, MD
Associate Dean, Graduate Medical Education
Polly Hofmann, PhD
Senior Executive Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs
Tim Mashburn, MBA
Executive Associate Dean, Finance and Administration
Leigh Darryl Quarles, MD
Associate Dean, Research |
Information About the College and Doctor of Medicine Policies
*Effective July 1, 2016 the Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) program moved from the College of Health Professions to the College of Medicine. For information specific to the PAS program, click on the program link below.
Programs
Family Medicine Clerkship
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FME1 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Family Medicine Cr Hrs: 14 (4-0-36)
The Family Medicine Clerkship is an eight-week clinical experience during which students participate in a unique breadth of patient care in the context of family and community. Students experience traditional office-based practice under the supervision of a community-based family physician preceptor. With the office practice as a base, the family physician serves all aspects of patient care involving both inpatient and outpatient settings, ranging from the hospital to the nursing home. Students are placed with family physicians that practice the full breadth of the discipline, including obstetrical care, whenever feasible. The department maintains a wide array of approved clinical training sites throughout the state of Tennessee and works closely with students to identify mutually agreeable clinical assignments. Student hardships will be considered in making the final assignment. The clerkship is a full-time learning experience, typically mirroring the family physician preceptor and including both weekend responsibilities and night call. Students have several written assignments to complete as well as assigned readings during the eight weeks. This clerkship is also offered in Knoxville (FME2-3001/F) and Chattanooga (FME3-3001/F).
Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Memphis, Jackson Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Sarah Tiggelaar Spring - Instructor of Record: Sarah Tiggelaar -
FME2 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Family Medicine Cr Hrs: 14 (4-0-36)
The Family Medicine Clerkship is an eight-week clinical experience during which students participate in a unique breadth of patient care in the context of family and community. Students experience traditional office-based practice under the supervision of a community-based family physician preceptor. With the office practice as a base, the family physician serves all aspects of patient care involving both inpatient and outpatient settings, ranging from the hospital to the nursing home. Students are placed with family physicians that practice the full breadth of the discipline, including obstetrical care, whenever feasible. The department maintains a wide array of approved clinical training sites throughout the state of Tennessee and works closely with students to identify mutually agreeable clinical assignments. Student hardships will be considered in making the final assignment. The clerkship is a full-time learning experience, typically mirroring the family physician preceptor and including both weekend responsibilities and night call. Students have several written assignments to complete as well as assigned readings during the eight weeks. This clerkship is also offered in Memphis (FME1-3001/F) and Chattanooga (FME3-3001/F).
Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Knoxville Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Sarah Tiggelaar Fall - Additional Instructor 1: William Dabbs Spring - Instructor of Record: Sarah Tiggelaar Spring - Additional Instructor 1: William Dabbs -
FME3 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Family Medicine Cr Hrs: 14 (4-0-36)
The Family Medicine Clerkship is an eight-week clinical experience during which students participate in a unique breadth of patient care in the context of family and community. Students experience traditional office-based practice under the supervision of a community-based family physician preceptor. With the office practice as a base, the family physician serves all aspects of patient care involving both inpatient and outpatient settings, ranging from the hospital to the nursing home. Students are placed with family physicians that practice the full breadth of the discipline, including obstetrical care, whenever feasible. The department maintains a wide array of approved clinical training sites throughout the state of Tennessee and works closely with students to identify mutually agreeable clinical assignments. Student hardships will be considered in making the final assignment. The clerkship is a full-time learning experience, typically mirroring the family physician preceptor and including both weekend responsibilities and night call. Students have several written assignments to complete as well as assigned readings during the eight weeks. This clerkship is also offered in Knoxville (FME2-3001/F) and Memphis (FME1-3001/F).
Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Chattanooga Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Sarah Tiggelaar Fall - Additional Instructor 1: J Mack Worthington Spring - Instructor of Record: Sarah Tiggelaar Spring - Additional Instructor 1: J Mack Worthington -
FME4 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Family Medicine Cr Hrs: 14 (4-0-36)
The Family Medicine Clerkship is an eight-week clinical experience during which students participate in a unique breadth of patient care in the context of family and community. Students experience traditional office-based practice under the supervision of a community-based family physician preceptor. With the office practice as a base, the family physician serves all aspects of patient care involving both inpatient and outpatient settings, ranging from the hospital to the nursing home. Students are placed with family physicians that practice the full breadth of the discipline, including obstetrical care, whenever feasible. The department maintains a wide array of approved clinical training sites throughout the state of Tennessee and works closely with students to identify mutually agreeable clinical assignments. Student hardships will be considered in making the final assignment. The clerkship is a full-time learning experience, typically mirroring the family physician preceptor and including both weekend responsibilities and night call. Students have several written assignments to complete as well as assigned readings during the eight weeks. This clerkship is also offered in Knoxville (FME2-3001/F) and Chattanooga (FME3-3001/F).
Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Nashville Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Sarah Tiggelaar Fall - Additional Instructor 1: David McRay Spring - Instructor of Record: Sarah Tiggelaar Spring - Additional Instructor 1: David McRay
Interdepartmental
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IDE1 4040F - Capstone Cr Hrs: 7 (6-0-5)
A multidisciplinary course designed to reinforce basic science, introduce seniors to the business of medicine and health care reform, legal aspects of medicine, and preparation for internship through skills practice and ACLS certification.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: M1, M2, & M3 curriculum Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Sara L Cross Spring - Instructor of Record: Sara L Cross -
IDE2 4040F - Capstone Cr Hrs: 7 (6-0-5)
A multidisciplinary course designed to reinforce basic science, introduce seniors to the business of medicine and health care reform, legal aspects of medicine, and preparation for internship through skills practice and ACLS certification.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Knoxville Prerequisites: M1, M2, & M3 curriculum Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Sara L Cross -
IDE3 4040F - Capstone Cr Hrs: 7 (6-0-5)
A multidisciplinary course designed to reinforce basic science, introduce seniors to the business of medicine and health care reform, legal aspects of medicine, and preparation for internship through skills practice and ACLS certification.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Chattanooga Prerequisites: M1, M2, & M3 curriculum Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Sara L Cross
Medicine
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COM 2043 - Principles of Clinical Medicine III Cr Hrs: 4 (3-0-2)
Fall semester of year two. This course covers a variety of topics including patient rapport skills, doctor/patient relationship, the biopsychosocial model of medicine, professionalism, communication and interviewing skills, history taking, performing physical exams, documenting physical exams, tobacco counseling, weight loss counseling, drug dependence, challenging patient encounters, preventive services, diagnostic testing properties, and basic biostatistics. All topics are thoroughly integrated with concurrent foundation courses.
Grade Mode: Standard Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Beth A Choby Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Gary S Nace -
COM 2044 - Principles of Clinical Medicine IV Cr Hrs: 4 (2-0-2)
Spring term of year two. This course will continue with covering a variety of topics from the first semester, including patient rapport skills, doctor/patient relationship, the biopsychosocial model of medicine, professionalism, communication and interviewing skills, history taking, performing physical exams, documenting physical exams, tobacco counseling, weight loss counseling, drug dependence, challenging patient encounters, preventive services, diagnostic testing properties, and basic biostatistics. All topics will be thoroughly integrated with concurrent foundation courses.
Grade Mode: Standard Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Beth A Choby Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Gary S Nace -
COM 2052 - Organ Systems - Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment: Pulmonary, Dermatological, Rheumatic, Musculoskeletal Cr Hrs: 9 (19-0-0)
Fall term of year two. This course will provide a fully integrated presentation by multiple basic and clinical Faculty on diseases of the Pulmonary, Dermatological, rheumatic, musculoskeletal systems. The physiology, pathophysiology, pathology, pharmacology, and infections underlying these systems will be covered. Instruction includes live and pre- recorded lectures, small group sessions, team-based learning sessions, and clinical pathophysiology conferences. The course will provide a foundation of integrated basic and clinical sciences needed by students as they enter the clerkship phase of training.
Grade Mode: Standard Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: James Patrick Ryan Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Muthiah Muthiah Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Christopher M Waters Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Tejesh S Patel Fall - Additional Instructor 4: Arnold E Postlethwaite
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COM 2053 - Organ Systems- Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment: Endocrine, Reproductive/Breast, Urogenital, GI/Liver Cr Hrs: 9 (14-0-0)
Fall term of year two. This course will provide a fully integrated presentation by multiple basic and clinical Faculty on diseases of the Endocrine, Reproductive/Breast, Urogenital, and GI/Liver organ systems. The physiology, pathophysiology, pathology, pharmacology, and infections underlying these systems will be covered. Instruction includes live and pre-recorded lectures, small group sessions, team-based learning sessions, and clinical pathophysiology conferences. The course will provide a foundation of integrated basic and clinical sciences needed by students as they enter the clerkship phase of training.
Grade Mode: Standard Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Mary Peyton Gupta Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Ayotunde Dokun Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Owen P Phillips Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Bradford Waters -
COM 2054 - Organ Systems - Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment:, Central-Peripheral Nervous Systems/Psychiatry Cr Hrs: 9 (16-1-0)
Spring term of year two. This course will provide a fully integrated presentation by multiple basic and clinical Faculty on diseases of the central-peripheral nervous organ systems. The physiology, pathophysiology, pathology, pharmacology, and infections underlying these systems will be covered. Instruction includes live and pre-recorded lectures, small group sessions, team-based learning sessions, and clinical pathology conferences. The course will provide a foundation of integrated basic and clinical sciences needed by students as they enter the clerkship phase of training.
Grade Mode: Standard Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Michael Jacewicz Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Trevor W Sweatman -
COM 2055 - Organ Systems - Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment: Infectious Disease and Immunological Wrap Up Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)
Spring term of year two. This course, one of five modules for cohesive content and grading purposes, will provide new perspectives on microbiology and pharmacology content previously presented in the other organ systems. Instruction may include live and pre-recorded lectures, small group sessions, team-based learning sessions, and clinical pathophysiology conferences. The course will provide a foundation of integrated basic and clinical sciences needed by students as they enter the clerkship phase of training.
Grade Mode: P/F Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: James Patrick Ryan -
COM 10110 - Structural Basis of Normal Body Function Cr Hrs: 9 (6-5-0)
Fall term of year one. Complete dissection of the human body and virtual microscopy of tissue sections will provide students with knowledge of normal gross and tissue anatomy. Laboratory sessions will be supplemented with lectures, study guides, and the study of cross sections. Human embryology is included in the program. The course will provide a foundation for subsequent understanding of the physiology and pathophysiology of organ systems and common diseases.
Grade Mode: Standard Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Angela R Cantrell -
COM 10120 - Molecular Basis of Normal Body Function Cr Hrs: 7 (8-0-0)
Fall term of year one. This integrated course will provide students the molecular biology, genetics, cell structure, and biochemistry of normal body function with an emphasis on clinical applications. Instruction includes live and pre-recorded lectures, team-based learning sessions, and clinical basic science conferences. Along with COM 10110 , the course will provide a foundation for subsequent understanding of the physiology and pathophysiology of organ systems and common diseases.
Grade Mode: Standard Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Satoru Kenneth Nishimoto -
COM 10210 - Common Mechanisms of Disease Cr Hrs: 7 (13-1-0)
Spring term of year one. This course will cover fundamental information on mechanisms common to multiple diseases, to include basic aspects of cell injury, repair/regeneration, inflammation, immunopathology, neoplasia, nutrition, underlying genetic causes, and addictive life styles. It will also expose students to basic aspects of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics; basic microbial structure, classification, physiology, and genetics; the immune response to infections; and fundamentals of laboratory diagnosis in the practice of medicine. Instruction includes live and pre-recorded lectures, small group sessions, team-based learning sessions, laboratory exercises, and clinical pathophysiology conferences. The course will provide a foundation for subsequent understanding of the causes, response, diagnosis, and pharmacologic treatment of common diseases as well as the pathology and pathophysiology of organ systems.
Grade Mode: Standard Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Mark A Miller Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Trevor W Sweatman Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Mary Peyton Gupta Spring - Additional Instructor 3: James Patrick Ryan -
COM 10410 - Principles of Clinical Medicine I Cr Hrs: 2 (3-0-2)
Fall term of year one. This course covers a variety of topics including HIPAA and OSHA regulations, developing patient rapport, the doctor/patient relationship, the biopsychosocial model of medicine, professionalism, communication and interviewing skills, history taking, nutritional assessment, and performing and documenting a physical exam. All topics are thoroughly integrated into concurrent foundation courses.
Grade Mode: Standard Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Beth A Choby Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Gary S Nace -
COM 10420 - Principles of Clinical Medicine II Cr Hrs: 5 (2-0-2)
Spring term of year one. This course covers a variety of topics including patient rapport skills, the doctor/patient relationship, the biopsychosocial model of medicine, professionalism, communication and interviewing skills, history taking, performing and documenting the physical exam, tobacco and weight loss counseling, drug dependence, challenging patient encounters, preventive services, diagnostic testing properties, and basic biostatistics. All topics are thoroughly integrated with concurrent foundation courses.
Grade Mode: Standard Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Beth A Choby Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Gary S Nace -
COM 10510 - Organ Systems - Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment: Hematological, Cardiovascular, Renal Cr Hrs: 9 (16-0-0)
Spring term of year one. This course, one of five modules for cohesive content and grading purposes, will provide a fully integrated presentation by multiple basic and clinical Faculty on diseases of the major organ systems. The physiology, pathophysiology, pathology, pharmacology, and infections underlying these systems will be covered. Instruction includes live and pre-recorded lectures, small group sessions, team-based learning sessions, and clinical pathophysiology conferences. The course will provide a foundation of integrated basic and clinical sciences needed by students as they enter the clerkship phase of training.
Grade Mode: Standard Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Trevor W Sweatman Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Ted S Strom Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Alva B Weir III Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Marshall B Elam Spring - Additional Instructor 4: Barry Michael Wall
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COM 20430 - Principles of Clinical Medicine III Cr Hrs: 4 (3-0-2)
Fall semester of year two. This course covers a variety of topics including patient rapport skills, doctor/patient relationship, the biopsychosocial model of medicine, professionalism, communication and interviewing skills, history taking, performing physical exams, documenting physical exams, tobacco counseling, weight loss counseling, drug dependence, challenging patient encounters, preventive services, diagnostic testing properties, and basic biostatistics. All topics are thoroughly integrated with concurrent foundation courses.
Grade Mode: Standard Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Effective Fall 2018
Fall - Instructor of Record: Beth A Choby Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Gary S Nace -
COM 20440 - Principles of Clinical Medicine IV Cr Hrs: 3 (2-0-2)
Spring term of year two. This course will continue with covering a variety of topics from the first semester, including patient rapport skills, doctor/patient relationship, the biopsychosocial model of medicine, professionalism, communication and interviewing skills, history taking, performing physical exams, documenting physical exams, tobacco counseling, weight loss counseling, drug dependence, challenging patient encounters, preventive services, diagnostic testing properties, and basic biostatistics. All topics will be thoroughly integrated with concurrent foundation courses.
Grade Mode: Standard Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Effective Spring 2019
Spring - Instructor of Record: Beth A Choby Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Gary S Nace -
COM 20520 - Organ Systems - Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment: Pulmonary, Dermatological, Rheumatic, Musculoskeletal Cr Hrs: 7 (19-0-0)
Fall term of year two. This course will provide a fully integrated presentation by multiple basic and clinical Faculty on diseases of the Pulmonary, Dermatological, rheumatic, musculoskeletal systems. The physiology, pathophysiology, pathology, pharmacology, and infections underlying these systems will be covered. Instruction includes live and pre- recorded lectures, small group sessions, team-based learning sessions, and clinical pathophysiology conferences. The course will provide a foundation of integrated basic and clinical sciences needed by students as they enter the clerkship phase of training.
Grade Mode: Standard Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Effective Fall 2018
Fall - Instructor of Record: James Patrick Ryan Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Muthiah Muthiah Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Christopher M Waters Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Tejesh S Patel Fall - Additional Instructor 4: Arnold E Postlethwaite
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COM 20530 - Organ Systems- Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment: Endocrine, Reproductive/Breast, Urogenital, GI/Liver Cr Hrs: 9 (14-0-0)
Fall term of year two. This course will provide a fully integrated presentation by multiple basic and clinical Faculty on diseases of the Endocrine, Reproductive/Breast, Urogenital, and GI/Liver organ systems. The physiology, pathophysiology, pathology, pharmacology, and infections underlying these systems will be covered. Instruction includes live and pre-recorded lectures, small group sessions, team-based learning sessions, and clinical pathophysiology conferences. The course will provide a foundation of integrated basic and clinical sciences needed by students as they enter the clerkship phase of training.
Grade Mode: Standard Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Effective Fall 2018
Fall - Instructor of Record: Mary Peyton Gupta Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Ayotunde Dokun Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Owen P Phillips Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Bradford Waters -
COM 20540 - Organ Systems - Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment:, Central-Peripheral Nervous Systems/Psychiatry Cr Hrs: 6 (16-1-0)
Spring term of year two. This course will provide a fully integrated presentation by multiple basic and clinical Faculty on diseases of the central-peripheral nervous organ systems. The physiology, pathophysiology, pathology, pharmacology, and infections underlying these systems will be covered. Instruction includes live and pre-recorded lectures, small group sessions, team-based learning sessions, and clinical pathology conferences. The course will provide a foundation of integrated basic and clinical sciences needed by students as they enter the clerkship phase of training.
Grade Mode: Standard Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Effective Spring 2019
Spring - Instructor of Record: Michael Jacewicz Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Trevor W Sweatman -
COM 20550 - Organ Systems - Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment: Infectious Disease and Immunological Wrap Up Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)
Spring term of year two. This course, one of five modules for cohesive content and grading purposes, will provide new perspectives on microbiology and pharmacology content previously presented in the other organ systems. Instruction may include live and pre-recorded lectures, small group sessions, team-based learning sessions, and clinical pathophysiology conferences. The course will provide a foundation of integrated basic and clinical sciences needed by students as they enter the clerkship phase of training.
Grade Mode: P/F Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Effective Spring 2019
Spring - Instructor of Record: James Patrick Ryan
Medical Education
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BSCI 200 - Special Topics Cr Hrs: 1-5 (Varies)
A course taken by students participating in the Scholar’s Year program that reflects their varied experiences, or a course taken by students remediating a clerkship or failed USMLE board exam. The course has five sections: (1) Scholar’s Year, (2) Clerkship, (3) Step 1, (4) Step 2 CK, and (5) Step 2 CS.
Section 1 may be repeated up to 20 credit hours. Sections 2-5 may be repeated up to 15 credit hours.
Grade Mode: P/F Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Independent Study Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: Must receive approval from Associate Dean of Medical Education or Course Director for enrollment or repeat of a section. Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: James Patrick Ryan Spring - Instructor of Record: James Patrick Ryan -
BSCI 20000 - Special Topics Cr Hrs: 1-5 (Varies)
A course taken by students participating in the Scholar’s Year program that reflects their varied experiences, or a course taken by students remediating a clerkship or failed USMLE board exam. The course has five sections: (1) Scholar’s Year, (2) Clerkship, (3) Step 1, (4) Step 2 CK, and (5) Step 2 CS.
Section 1 may be repeated up to 20 credit hours. Sections 2-5 may be repeated up to 15 credit hours.
Grade Mode: P/F Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Independent Study Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: Must receive approval from Associate Dean of Medical Education or Course Director for enrollment or repeat of a section. Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: James Patrick Ryan Spring - Instructor of Record: James Patrick Ryan -
LSP1 3021/F - Longitudinal Scholars Project 2.1 Cr Hrs: 1 (1-0-1)
The Longitudinal Scholar’s Project (LSP) clerkship is a longitudinal clerkship spanning the four years of medical school. The course will introduce medical students to three basic areas: health research, patient safety and quality improvement (PSQI) and community and global health. The clerkship involves a longitudinal project in one of the three areas and culminates in a graded poster presentation. Rather than have every student participate in each category, the clerkship provides the students with a foundation of basic understanding in research, patient safety and quality improvement and community/global health, while requiring each student to do a project in one area to be presented at any time during medical school. The poster may be presented at a committee approved poster venue. Outstanding work will be eligible for awards.
Grade Mode: P/F Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Independent Study Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Valerie P Jameson -
LSP1 3022/F - Longitudinal Scholars Project 2.2 Cr Hrs: 1 (1-0-1)
The Longitudinal Scholar’s Project (LSP) clerkship is a longitudinal clerkship spanning the four years of medical school. The course will introduce medical students to three basic areas: health research, patient safety and quality improvement (PSQI) and community and global health. The clerkship involves a longitudinal project in one of the three areas and culminates in a graded poster presentation. Rather than have every student participate in each category, the clerkship provides the students with a foundation of basic understanding in research, patient safety and quality improvement and community/global health, while requiring each student to do a project in one area to be presented at any time during medical school. The poster may be presented at a committee approved poster venue. Outstanding work will be eligible for awards.
Grade Mode: P/F Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Independent Study Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Valerie P Jameson -
LSP1 3031/F - Longitudinal Scholars Project 3.1 Cr Hrs: 1 (1-0-1)
The Longitudinal Scholar’s Project (LSP) clerkship is a longitudinal clerkship spanning the four years of medical school. The course will introduce medical students to three basic areas: health research, patient safety and quality improvement (PSQI) and community and global health. The clerkship involves a longitudinal project in one of the three areas and culminates in a graded poster presentation. Rather than have every student participate in each category, the clerkship provides the students with a foundation of basic understanding in research, patient safety and quality improvement and community/global health, while requiring each student to do a project in one area to be presented at any time during medical school. The poster may be presented at a committee approved poster venue. Outstanding work will be eligible for awards.
Grade Mode: P/F Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Independent Study Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Valerie P Jameson -
LSP1 3032/F - Longitudinal Scholars Project 3.2 Cr Hrs: 1 (1-0-1)
The Longitudinal Scholar’s Project (LSP) clerkship is a longitudinal clerkship spanning the four years of medical school. The course will introduce medical students to three basic areas: health research, patient safety and quality improvement (PSQI) and community and global health. The clerkship involves a longitudinal project in one of the three areas and culminates in a graded poster presentation. Rather than have every student participate in each category, the clerkship provides the students with a foundation of basic understanding in research, patient safety and quality improvement and community/global health, while requiring each student to do a project in one area to be presented at any time during medical school. The poster may be presented at a committee approved poster venue. Outstanding work will be eligible for awards.
Grade Mode: P/F Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Independent Study Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Valerie P Jameson -
LSP1 3041/F - Longitudinal Scholars Project 4.1 Cr Hrs: 1-2 (1-0-1)
The Longitudinal Scholar’s Project (LSP) clerkship is a longitudinal clerkship spanning the four years of medical school. The course will introduce medical students to three basic areas: health research, patient safety and quality improvement (PSQI) and community and global health. The clerkship involves a longitudinal project in one of the three areas and culminates in a graded poster presentation. Rather than have every student participate in each category, the clerkship provides the students with a foundation of basic understanding in research, patient safety and quality improvement and community/global health, while requiring each student to do a project in one area to be presented at any time during medical school. The poster may be presented at a committee approved poster venue. Outstanding work will be eligible for awards.
Grade Mode: P/F Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Independent Study Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Valerie P Jameson -
LSP1 3042/F - Longitudinal Scholars Project 4.2 Cr Hrs: 1-2 (1-0-1)
The Longitudinal Scholar’s Project (LSP) clerkship is a longitudinal clerkship spanning the four years of medical school. The course will introduce medical students to three basic areas: health research, patient safety and quality improvement (PSQI) and community and global health. The clerkship involves a longitudinal project in one of the three areas and culminates in a graded poster presentation. Rather than have every student participate in each category, the clerkship provides the students with a foundation of basic understanding in research, patient safety and quality improvement and community/global health, while requiring each student to do a project in one area to be presented at any time during medical school. The poster may be presented at a committee approved poster venue. Outstanding work will be eligible for awards.
Grade Mode: P/F Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Independent Study Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Valerie P Jameson -
LSP1 30120/F - Longitudinal Scholars Project 1.2 Cr Hrs: 1 (1-0-1)
The Longitudinal Scholar’s Project (LSP) clerkship is a longitudinal clerkship spanning the four years of medical school. The course will introduce medical students to three basic areas: health research, patient safety and quality improvement (PSQI) and community and global health. The clerkship involves a longitudinal project in one of the three areas and culminates in a graded poster presentation. Rather than have every student participate in each category, the clerkship provides the students with a foundation of basic understanding in research, patient safety and quality improvement and community/global health, while requiring each student to do a project in one area to be presented at any time during medical school. The poster may be presented at a committee approved poster venue. Outstanding work will be eligible for awards.
Grade Mode: P/F Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Independent Study Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Valerie P Jameson -
LSP1 30210/F - Longitudinal Scholars Project 2.1 Cr Hrs: 1 (1-0-1)
The Longitudinal Scholar’s Project (LSP) clerkship is a longitudinal clerkship spanning the four years of medical school. The course will introduce medical students to three basic areas: health research, patient safety and quality improvement (PSQI) and community and global health. The clerkship involves a longitudinal project in one of the three areas and culminates in a graded poster presentation. Rather than have every student participate in each category, the clerkship provides the students with a foundation of basic understanding in research, patient safety and quality improvement and community/global health, while requiring each student to do a project in one area to be presented at any time during medical school. The poster may be presented at a committee approved poster venue. Outstanding work will be eligible for awards.
Grade Mode: P/F Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Independent Study Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Fall 2018
Fall - Instructor of Record: Valerie P Jameson -
LSP1 30220/F - Longitudinal Scholars Project 2.2 Cr Hrs: 1 (1-0-1)
The Longitudinal Scholar’s Project (LSP) clerkship is a longitudinal clerkship spanning the four years of medical school. The course will introduce medical students to three basic areas: health research, patient safety and quality improvement (PSQI) and community and global health. The clerkship involves a longitudinal project in one of the three areas and culminates in a graded poster presentation. Rather than have every student participate in each category, the clerkship provides the students with a foundation of basic understanding in research, patient safety and quality improvement and community/global health, while requiring each student to do a project in one area to be presented at any time during medical school. The poster may be presented at a committee approved poster venue. Outstanding work will be eligible for awards.
Grade Mode: P/F Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Independent Study Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Spring 2019
Spring - Instructor of Record: Valerie P Jameson -
LSP1 30310/F - Longitudinal Scholars Project 3.1 Cr Hrs: 1 (1-0-1)
The Longitudinal Scholar’s Project (LSP) clerkship is a longitudinal clerkship spanning the four years of medical school. The course will introduce medical students to three basic areas: health research, patient safety and quality improvement (PSQI) and community and global health. The clerkship involves a longitudinal project in one of the three areas and culminates in a graded poster presentation. Rather than have every student participate in each category, the clerkship provides the students with a foundation of basic understanding in research, patient safety and quality improvement and community/global health, while requiring each student to do a project in one area to be presented at any time during medical school. The poster may be presented at a committee approved poster venue. Outstanding work will be eligible for awards.
Grade Mode: P/F Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Independent Study Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Fall 2019
Fall - Instructor of Record: Valerie P Jameson -
LSP1 30320/F - Longitudinal Scholars Project 3.2 Cr Hrs: 1 (1-0-1)
The Longitudinal Scholar’s Project (LSP) clerkship is a longitudinal clerkship spanning the four years of medical school. The course will introduce medical students to three basic areas: health research, patient safety and quality improvement (PSQI) and community and global health. The clerkship involves a longitudinal project in one of the three areas and culminates in a graded poster presentation. Rather than have every student participate in each category, the clerkship provides the students with a foundation of basic understanding in research, patient safety and quality improvement and community/global health, while requiring each student to do a project in one area to be presented at any time during medical school. The poster may be presented at a committee approved poster venue. Outstanding work will be eligible for awards.
Grade Mode: P/F Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Independent Study Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Spring 2020
Spring - Instructor of Record: Valerie P Jameson -
LSP1 30410/F - Longitudinal Scholars Project 4.1 Cr Hrs: 1-2 (1-0-1)
The Longitudinal Scholar’s Project (LSP) clerkship is a longitudinal clerkship spanning the four years of medical school. The course will introduce medical students to three basic areas: health research, patient safety and quality improvement (PSQI) and community and global health. The clerkship involves a longitudinal project in one of the three areas and culminates in a graded poster presentation. Rather than have every student participate in each category, the clerkship provides the students with a foundation of basic understanding in research, patient safety and quality improvement and community/global health, while requiring each student to do a project in one area to be presented at any time during medical school. The poster may be presented at a committee approved poster venue. Outstanding work will be eligible for awards.
Grade Mode: P/F Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Independent Study Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Fall 2020
Fall - Instructor of Record: Valerie P Jameson -
LSP1 30420/F - Longitudinal Scholars Project 4.2 Cr Hrs: 1-2 (1-0-1)
The Longitudinal Scholar’s Project (LSP) clerkship is a longitudinal clerkship spanning the four years of medical school. The course will introduce medical students to three basic areas: health research, patient safety and quality improvement (PSQI) and community and global health. The clerkship involves a longitudinal project in one of the three areas and culminates in a graded poster presentation. Rather than have every student participate in each category, the clerkship provides the students with a foundation of basic understanding in research, patient safety and quality improvement and community/global health, while requiring each student to do a project in one area to be presented at any time during medical school. The poster may be presented at a committee approved poster venue. Outstanding work will be eligible for awards.
Grade Mode: P/F Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Independent Study Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Spring 2021
Spring - Instructor of Record: Valerie P Jameson
Medicine Clerkship
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MED1 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Medicine Cr Hrs: 14 (4-0-46)
The clinical clerkship in medicine is designed to provide the medical student with an opportunity to learn by experience in patient care and by the examples set by the Faculty and house staff. The student is a participating member of the clinical team responsible for patient care that includes residents and the attending physician. A student is expected to: 1) acquire skill and efficiency in history taking and physical examinations, in technical procedures, in the assembly and interpretation of laboratory data, and in patient diagnosis and management; 2) apply to clinical problems the knowledge and facts acquired in the biomedical sciences; and 3) read current medical journals as well as textbooks. Each student is assigned to the University Medical Services at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the Regional Medical Center or Methodist University Hospital for the eight-week rotation. At the mid-point of the clerkship, each student will switch from one hospital assignment to another. Alternatively, students may rotate through Baptist Hospital in Nashville for four weeks of their rotation (MED4-3001/F). This clerkship also is offered in Knoxville (MED2-3001/F) and Chattanooga (MED3-3001/ F).
Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Memphis, Nashville Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Amado X. Freire Spring - Instructor of Record: Amado X. Freire -
MED1 3002/F - Senior Clerkship in Medicine (JI Med) Cr Hrs: 7 (4-0-46)
The Senior Clerkship in Medicine places the student in a more direct role in patient care similar to an internship, but closely supervised and directed. The senior clerkship student will record the principal database (with resident or Faculty review and counter signature), develop an evaluation and treatment plan, and write orders on patients (to be reviewed, altered if necessary, and signed by the resident or Faculty prior to implementation). The student is introduced to responsibility for inpatient care in a setting in which the student is the initial evaluator of the patient’s problems as outlined in the general instructions. The student develops conceptual and manual skills for evaluation and care of internal medicine patients and becomes more familiar in dealing directly with hospital and other paramedical personnel with an appreciation for the team approach to patient care. The student participates in two-hour rounds at least four days per week with the attending physician assigned to the service and consults daily with the resident house staff on each assigned patient. This clerkship also is offered in Knoxville (MED2-3002/F), Chattanooga (MED3- 3002/ F), and Nashville (MED4- 3002/ F).
Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM, Medicine Core Clerkship Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Amado X. Freire Spring - Instructor of Record: Amado X. Freire -
MED1 3201/F - Geriatrics/Palliative Rotation Cr Hrs: 7 (20-0-20)
Senior students will be required to participate in two weeks of geriatrics and two weeks of palliative medicine. Students will rotate through various clinical settings including inpatient palliative service, internal medicine and family medicine clinics, hospice, assisted living facilities, geri-psych clinics, etc. Students will be expected to participate in curriculum of didactics, reading, podcasts and an end of rotation exam.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: Completion of all CORE Clerkships Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Jeanne S. Jemison Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Paul Bryan Hill Spring - Instructor of Record: Jeanne S. Jemison Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Paul Bryan Hill -
MED2 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Medicine Cr Hrs: 14 (4-0-46)
The clinical clerkship in medicine is designed to provide the medical student with an opportunity to learn by experience in patient care and by the examples set by the Faculty and house staff. The student is a participating member of the clinical team responsible for patient care that includes residents and the attending physician. A student is expected to: 1) acquire skill and efficiency in history taking and physical examinations, in technical procedures, in the assembly and interpretation of laboratory data, and in patient diagnosis and management; 2) apply to clinical problems the knowledge and facts acquired in the biomedical sciences; and 3) read current medical journals as well as textbooks. Each student is assigned to the University Medical Services at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the Regional Medical Center or Methodist University Hospital for the eight-week rotation. At the mid-point of the clerkship, each student will switch from one hospital assignment to another. Alternatively, students may rotate through Baptist Hospital in Nashville for four weeks of their rotation (MED4-3001/F). This clerkship also is offered in Memphis (MED1-3001/F), Nashville (MED4-3001/F) and Chattanooga (MED3-3001/ F).
Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Knoxville Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Amado X. Freire Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Janet L Purkey Spring - Instructor of Record: Amado X. Freire Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Janet L Purkey -
MED2 3002/F - Senior Clerkship in Medicine (JI Med) Cr Hrs: 7 (4-0-36)
The Senior Clerkship in Medicine places the student in a more direct role in patient care similar to an internship, but closely supervised and directed. The senior clerkship student will record the principal database (with resident or Faculty review and counter signature), develop an evaluation and treatment plan, and write orders on patients (to be reviewed, altered if necessary, and signed by the resident or Faculty prior to implementation). The student is introduced to responsibility for inpatient care in a setting in which the student is the initial evaluator of the patient’s problems as outlined in the general instructions. The student develops conceptual and manual skills for evaluation and care of internal medicine patients and becomes more familiar in dealing directly with hospital and other paramedical personnel with an appreciation for the team approach to patient care. The student participates in two-hour rounds at least four days per week with the attending physician assigned to the service and consults daily with the resident house staff on each assigned patient. This clerkship also is offered in Memphis (MED1-3002/F), Chattanooga (MED3- 3002/ F), and Nashville (MED4-3002/F).
Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Knoxville Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Janet L Purkey Spring - Instructor of Record: Janet L Purkey -
MED2 3201/F - Geriatrics/Palliative Rotation Cr Hrs: 7 (20-0-20)
Senior students will be required to participate in two weeks of geriatrics and two weeks of palliative medicine. Students will rotate through various clinical settings including inpatient palliative service, internal medicine and family medicine clinics, hospice, assisted living facilities, geri-psych clinics, etc. Students will be expected to participate in curriculum of didactics, reading, podcasts and an end of rotation exam.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Knoxville Prerequisites: Completion of all CORE Clerkships Term offered: Fall, Spring
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MED3 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Medicine Cr Hrs: 14 (4-0-46)
The clinical clerkship in medicine is designed to provide the medical student with an opportunity to learn by experience in patient care and by the examples set by the Faculty and house staff. The student is a participating member of the clinical team responsible for patient care that includes residents and the attending physician. A student is expected to: 1) acquire skill and efficiency in history taking and physical examinations, in technical procedures, in the assembly and interpretation of laboratory data, and in patient diagnosis and management; 2) apply to clinical problems the knowledge and facts acquired in the biomedical sciences; and 3) read current medical journals as well as textbooks. Each student is assigned to the University Medical Services at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the Regional Medical Center or Methodist University Hospital for the eight-week rotation. At the mid-point of the clerkship, each student will switch from one hospital assignment to another. Alternatively, students may rotate through Baptist Hospital in Nashville for four weeks of their rotation (MED4-3001/F). This clerkship also is offered in Knoxville (MED2-3001/F) and Memphis (MED1-3001/ F).
Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Chattanooga Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Amado X. Freire Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Gary L Malakoff Spring - Instructor of Record: Amado X. Freire Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Gary Lee Malakoff -
MED3 3002/F - Senior Clerkship in Medicine (JI Med) Cr Hrs: 7 (4-0-46)
The Senior Clerkship in Medicine places the student in a more direct role in patient care similar to an internship, but closely supervised and directed. The senior clerkship student will record the principal database (with resident or Faculty review and counter signature), develop an evaluation and treatment plan, and write orders on patients (to be reviewed, altered if necessary, and signed by the resident or Faculty prior to implementation). The student is introduced to responsibility for inpatient care in a setting in which the student is the initial evaluator of the patient’s problems as outlined in the general instructions. The student develops conceptual and manual skills for evaluation and care of internal medicine patients and becomes more familiar in dealing directly with hospital and other paramedical personnel with an appreciation for the team approach to patient care. The student participates in two-hour rounds at least four days per week with the attending physician assigned to the service and consults daily with the resident house staff on each assigned patient. This clerkship also is offered in Knoxville (MED2-3002/F), Memphis (MED1- 3002/ F), and Nashville(MED4- 3002/ F).
Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Chattanooga Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM, Medicine Core Clerkship Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Gary Lee Malakoff Spring - Instructor of Record: Gary Lee Malakoff -
MED3 3201/F - Geriatrics/Palliative Rotation Cr Hrs: 7 (20-0-20)
Senior students will be required to participate in two weeks of geriatrics and two weeks of palliative medicine. Students will rotate through various clinical settings including inpatient palliative service, internal medicine and family medicine clinics, hospice, assisted living facilities, geri-psych clinics, etc. Students will be expected to participate in curriculum of didactics, reading, podcasts and an end of rotation exam.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Chattanooga Prerequisites: Completion of all CORE Clerkships Term offered: Fall, Spring
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MED4 3002/F - Senior Clerkship in Medicine (JI Med) Cr Hrs: 7 (4-0-46)
The Senior Clerkship in Medicine places the student in a more direct role in patient care similar to an internship, but closely supervised and directed. The senior clerkship student will record the principal database (with resident or Faculty review and counter signature), develop an evaluation and treatment plan, and write orders on patients (to be reviewed, altered if necessary, and signed by the resident or Faculty prior to implementation). The student is introduced to responsibility for inpatient care in a setting in which the student is the initial evaluator of the patient’s problems as outlined in the general instructions. The student develops conceptual and manual skills for evaluation and care of internal medicine patients and becomes more familiar in dealing directly with hospital and other paramedical personnel with an appreciation for the team approach to patient care. The student participates in two-hour rounds at least four days per week with the attending physician assigned to the service and consults daily with the resident house staff on each assigned patient. This clerkship also is offered in Knoxville (MED2-3002/F), Chattanooga (MED3- 3002/ F), and Memphis (MED1- 3002/ F).
Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Nashville Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM, Medicine Core Clerkship Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Chris Trabue Spring - Instructor of Record: TBD
Neurology Clerkship
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NEU1 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Neurology Cr Hrs: 7 (4-0-36)
This four-week experience is offered in an eight-week rotation in concert with the Psychiatry Clerkship. The clinical sites for the clerkship are at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Methodist University Hospital, and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The major emphasis is on developing skills in neurological history taking and in the performance and interpretation of the neurologic examination. The clinical correlations of neurostructure and function taught in Neurosciences are expanded upon in the clinical setting. An exposure to the various categories of neurologic disorders and their pathophysiology is provided. The diagnostic approach to the patient stresses both anatomic and etiologic considerations. Neurology is a focal point for the dynamic advances in our understanding of the pathogenesis of disease and related new therapies. This clerkship is offered in Memphis (NEU1-3001/F), Knoxville (NEU2-3001/F) and Chattanooga (NEU3-3001/F).
Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Mervat Nasry Wahba Spring - Instructor of Record: Mervat Nasry Wahba -
NEU2 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Neurology Cr Hrs: 7 (4-0-36)
This four-week experience is offered in an eight-week rotation in concert with the Psychiatry Clerkship. The clinical sites for the clerkship are at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Methodist University Hospital, and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The major emphasis is on developing skills in neurological history taking and in the performance and interpretation of the neurologic examination. The clinical correlations of neurostructure and function taught in Neurosciences are expanded upon in the clinical setting. An exposure to the various categories of neurologic disorders and their pathophysiology is provided. The diagnostic approach to the patient stresses both anatomic and etiologic considerations. Neurology is a focal point for the dynamic advances in our understanding of the pathogenesis of disease and related new therapies. This clerkship is offered in Memphis (NEU1-3001/F), Knoxville (NEU2-3001/F) and Chattanooga (NEU3-3001/F).
Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Knoxville Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Mervat Nasry Wahba Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Steven Patrick Rider Spring - Instructor of Record: Mervat Nasry Wahba Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Steven Patrick Rider -
NEU3 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Neurology Cr Hrs: 7 (4-0-36)
This four-week experience is offered in an eight-week rotation in concert with the Psychiatry Clerkship. The clinical sites for the clerkship are at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Methodist University Hospital, and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The major emphasis is on developing skills in neurological history taking and in the performance and interpretation of the neurologic examination. The clinical correlations of neurostructure and function taught in Neurosciences are expanded upon in the clinical setting. An exposure to the various categories of neurologic disorders and their pathophysiology is provided. The diagnostic approach to the patient stresses both anatomic and etiologic considerations. Neurology is a focal point for the dynamic advances in our understanding of the pathogenesis of disease and related new therapies. This clerkship is offered in Memphis (NEU1-3001/F), Knoxville (NEU2-3001/F) and Chattanooga (NEU3-3001/F).
Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Chattanooga Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Mervat Nasry Wahba Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Abdelazim Sirelkhatim Spring - Instructor of Record: Mervat Nasry Wahba Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Abdelazim Sirelkhatim
Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship
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OBG1 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Obstetrics and Gynecology Cr Hrs: 14 (4-0-46)
This required eight- week clerkship is designed to familiarize the student with female pelvic anatomy and the normal menstrual cycle. In addition, obstetric and gynecologic history taking and pelvic examination are taught, along with the normal physiology of pregnancy and care of the normal pregnant woman through the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum course. Basic complications of pregnancy are covered, as well as specific diseases as related to pregnancy outcome. The gynecologic portion of the clerkship focuses on basic diseases which occur in the female pelvis, including infection, endometriosis, and cancer. This clerkship also is offered in Knoxville (OBG2-3001/F) and Chattanooga (OBG3-3001/F).
Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Roberto Levi-D’Ancona Spring - Instructor of Record: Roberto Levi-D’Ancona -
OBG2 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Obstetrics and Gynecology Cr Hrs: 14 (4-0-46)
This required eight- week clerkship is designed to familiarize the student with female pelvic anatomy and the normal menstrual cycle. In addition, obstetric and gynecologic history taking and pelvic examination are taught, along with the normal physiology of pregnancy and care of the normal pregnant woman through the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum course. Basic complications of pregnancy are covered, as well as specific diseases as related to pregnancy outcome. The gynecologic portion of the clerkship focuses on basic diseases which occur in the female pelvis, including infection, endometriosis, and cancer. This clerkship also is offered in Memphis (OBG1-3001/F) and Chattanooga (OBG3-3001/F).
Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Knoxville Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Roberto Levi-D’Ancona Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Kathryn Paige Kessler Johnson Spring - Instructor of Record: Roberto Levi-D’Ancona Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Kathryn Paige Kessler Johnson -
OBG3 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Obstetrics and Gynecology Cr Hrs: 14 (4-0-46)
This required eight- week clerkship is designed to familiarize the student with the basics of women’s health including inpatient and outpatient care. Instruction covers female pelvic anatomy and the normal menstrual cycle. Obstetric and gynecologic history taking and pelvic examination are taught, along with the normal physiology of pregnancy and care of the normal pregnant woman through the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum course. Basic complications of pregnancy are covered, as well as specific diseases as related to pregnancy outcome. The gynecologic portion of the clerkship focuses on basic diseases which occur in the female pelvis, including infection, endometriosis, fibroids, and cancer. This clerkship also is offered in Knoxville (OBG2-3001/F) and Memphis (OBG1-3001/F).
Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Chattanooga Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Roberto Levi-D’Ancona Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Jeanie Dassow Spring - Instructor of Record: Roberto Levi-D’Ancona Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Jeanie Dassow
Principles of Clinical Medicine
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PCM 3001/F - The Principles of Clinical Medicine V Cr Hrs: 1
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 Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Clinical Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Beth A Choby -
PCM 3041/F - Principles of Clinical Medicine VI (1) Cr Hrs: 1 (0-0-1)
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: P/F Instructional Method: Clinical SIMULATION course? (respond “yes” or leave blank; if yes, you must attach syllabus to course in Acalog; for new courses only) YesLocation offered: Memphis Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Beth A Choby -
PCM 3042/F - Principles of Clinical Medicine VI (2) Cr Hrs: 1 (0-0-1)
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: P/F Instructional Method: Clinical SIMULATION course? (respond “yes” or leave blank; if yes, you must attach syllabus to course in Acalog; for new courses only) YesLocation offered: Memphis Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Beth A Choby -
PCM 30010/F - The Principles of Clinical Medicine V Cr Hrs: 1
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 Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Clinical Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Beth A Choby -
PCM 30410/F - Principles of Clinical Medicine VI (1) Cr Hrs: 1 (0-0-1)
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: P/F Instructional Method: Clinical SIMULATION course? (respond “yes” or leave blank; if yes, you must attach syllabus to course in Acalog; for new courses only) YesLocation offered: Memphis Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Beth A Choby -
PCM 30420/F - Principles of Clinical Medicine VI (2) Cr Hrs: 1 (0-0-1)
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: P/F Instructional Method: Clinical SIMULATION course? (respond “yes” or leave blank; if yes, you must attach syllabus to course in Acalog; for new courses only) YesLocation offered: Memphis Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Beth A Choby
Pediatrics Clerkship
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PED1 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Pediatrics Cr Hrs: 14 (4-0-36)
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).
Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Valerie P Jameson Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Kristen Bettin Spring - Instructor of Record: Valerie P Jameson Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Kristen Bettin -
PED2 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Pediatrics Cr Hrs: 14 (4-0-36)
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).
Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Knoxville Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Valerie P Jameson Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Joseph Noble Peeden Spring - Instructor of Record: Valerie P Jameson Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Joseph Noble Peeden -
PED3 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Pediatrics Cr Hrs: 14 (4-0-36)
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).
Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Chattanooga Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Valerie P Jameson Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Cathy A Stevens Spring - Instructor of Record: Valerie P Jameson Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Cathy A Stevens
Physician Assistant Studies - Anatomy
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PAAN 501 - Gross Anatomy Cr Hrs: 5 (52-64-0)
Course designed to study of the gross structure of the human body. The course will include dissection of cadavers supplemented by lecture and clinical applications.
Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program) Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Angela R Cantrell Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Joseph Callaway
Physician Assistant Studies
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PAS 500 - Pediatrics Cr Hrs: 3 (45-0-0)
This course offers a systematic study of the epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of pediatric 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 become familiar with normal child development and nutrition.
Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program) Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Demetria Davis Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Stephanie Storgion -
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 Instructional Method: Lecture Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program) Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Leigh Anne Pickup -
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 Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program) Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: David F Nutting -
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 Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program) Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: David F Nutting -
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 Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program) Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: David F Nutting -
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 Instructional Method: Lecture Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program) Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Leigh Anne Pickup -
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: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Demetria Davis -
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 Instructional Method: Lecture Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Lekha K. George -
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 Instructional Method: Lecture Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program) Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph WIllmitch -
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 Instructional Method: Lecture Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program) Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Paul Koltnow -
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 Instructional Method: Lecture Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program) Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Paul J Koltnow -
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 Instructional Method: Lecture Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program) Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Kristopher Maday -
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 Instructional Method: Lecture Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program) Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Linda Pifer -
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 Instructional Method: Lecture Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program) Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Leigh Anne Pickup -
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 Instructional Method: Lecture Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program) Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Kristopher Maday -
PAS 530 - Diagnostics (Laboratory Medicine) Cr Hrs: 2 (24-15-0)
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, Lab Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program) Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Linda Ross Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Leilani Collins Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Thomas Wes Williamson -
PAS 543 - History and Physical Exam Skills Cr Hrs: 5 (45-90-0)
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, Lab Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program) Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Lekha K George Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Kristopher Maday -
PAS 544 - Patient Assessment Cr Hrs: 5 (45-90-0)
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, Lab Location offered: Memphis Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Lekha George Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Paul Koltnow -
PAS 550 - Skills and Procedures Cr Hrs: 2 (15-45-0)
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.
Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program) Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Kristopher Maday Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Joseph Willmitch -
PAS 560 - Pharmacotherapeutics I Cr Hrs: 3 (45-0-0)
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 medicine courses each term. Delivered in Lecture and case-based class discussion format.
Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program) Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Suleiman Bahouth -
PAS 561 - Pharmacotherapeutics II Cr Hrs: 3 (45-0-0)
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 medicine courses each term. Delivered in Lecture and case-based class discussion format.
Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program) Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Suleiman Bahouth -
PAS 570 - The Physician Assistant Profession Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)
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 Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program) Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Carol Schwab -
PAS 572 - Critical Appraisal Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)
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.
Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Research Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program) Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Stephanie Storgion -
PAS 580 - Capstone I Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)
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. The course is designed to develop scholarly behaviors in students required for self-assessment and learning to improve clinical practice. Under the tutelage of the course instructor and their faculty advisor, the student will complete a graduate-level literature review on a topic clinically important to the practice of medicine as a physician assistant.
Grade Mode: P/F Instructional Method: Lecture, Research Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program) Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Paul Koltnow -
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 Instructional Method: Lecture Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program) Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Paul J Koltnow Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Renate H Rosenthal Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Trevor Sweatman -
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 Instructional Method: Lecture Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program) Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Kristopher R Maday -
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 Instructional Method: Lecture Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program) Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Paul Koltnow -
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 Instructional Method: Lecture Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program) Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Demetria Davis -
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 Instructional Method: Lecture Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program) Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch -
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 Instructional Method: Lecture Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program) Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Linda Pifer -
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: Clinical Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Leigh Anne Pickup Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Leigh Anne Pickup -
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: Clinical Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Leigh Anne Pickup Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Leigh Anne Pickup -
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: Clinical Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Leigh Anne Pickup Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Leigh Anne Pickup -
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: Clinical Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Leigh Anne Pickup Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Leigh Anne Pickup
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