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2018-2019 Academic Bulletin (Catalog) (Jan 2019 Ed) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Urology
  

  • URO1 4021/F - Pediatric Urology

    Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7
    Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks

    This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3.5 or 7 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The pediatric urology elective deals with urologic problems that are unique to the pediatric population. Students will spend full time with the urology residents and pediatric urology attendings at Children’s Hospital, participating in surgical cases and attending urology outpatient clinics as well. The student will attend mandatory monthly Thursday morning conferences, including Topics in Pediatric Urology Conference and Pediatric Urology/Nephrology/Radiology Multidisciplinary Conference, in addition to quarterly M&M Conference and Journal Club. This program is designed to acquaint students interested in urology with pediatric urologic diseases and surgeries.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 2
    Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
    Location offered: Memphis
    Hospital: Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
    Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (PED1-3001/F or PED2-3001/F or PED3-3001/F) and (SUR1-3001/F or SUR2-3001/F or SUR3-3001/F or SUR4-3001/F)

    Term offered: Spring/Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Dana Giel - danagiel@uthsc.edu
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Dana Giel - danagiel@uthsc.edu
    Course Coordinator: Patricia Phelan - pphelan@uthsc.edu - 901-448-1026

    Website: http://www.uthsc.edu/urology/
    Prior Authorization: Yes
    Blocks Not Offered: None
    Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable
    Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Overnight Call and/or Float: Optional
    Time off for interviews: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
  

  • URO2 4010/F - Urology

    Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7
    Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks

    This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3.5 or 7 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The student will act as an Intern on this service and be exposed to all aspects of a University based Urology Service. The student will be responsible with one house staff member for approximately 25-30 patients and will assist in surgery. The student should obtain good ‘hands on’ diagnostic urological skills and be given duties commensurate with demonstrated ability, knowledge and skills. The student will attend Surgery Grand Rounds, and the weekly M & M and Cancer Meeting Conferences. In addition, the student will participate in the monthly GU Radiology Conference.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 1
    Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
    Location offered: Knoxville
    Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
    Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (SUR1-3001/F or SUR2-3001/F or SUR3-3001/F or SUR4-3001/F)

    Term offered: Spring/Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Bedford Waters - wwaters@tennessee.edu
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Bedford Waters - wwaters@tennessee.edu
    Course Coordinator: Missy Maples - mmaples@utmck.edu - 865-305-9618

    Prior Authorization: Yes
    Blocks Not Offered: None
    Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable
    Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
  

  • URO3 4010/F - Urology

    Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7
    Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks

    This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3.5 or 7 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This rotation will familiarize the student with basic urology exam, diagnosis and treatment of common urological problems i.e. voiding dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, incontinence, pediatric urological conditions, and stone disease. Students will be directly involved in the diagnosis of planning the evaluation of common urology problems noted above. The student will be trained in minor GU procedures like Foley placement and cystoscopy. The student will be supervised at all times by residents and/or faculty. The student is expected to participate in all urology conferences and prepare a formal presentation at end of rotation. The goal for the student is to be able to demonstrate efficient history taking skills, physical examination skills, formulate a differential diagnosis, order and interpret common ancillary studies, institute appropriate therapy, make rounds on assigned inpatients, demonstrate proficiency in procedural skills appropriate for the medical student level, under the direct supervision of an attending physician, observe/assist in procedures and provide patient care in an outpatient setting.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 2
    Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
    Location offered: Chattanooga
    Hospital: Erlanger Health System
    Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (SUR1-3001/F or SUR2-3001/F or SUR3-3001/F or SUR4-3001/F)

    Term offered: Spring/Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Amar Singh - amar.singh@erlanger.org
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Amar Singh - amar.singh@erlanger.org
    Course Coordinator: Stacey Blanks - stacey.blanks@erlanger.org - 423-778-6670

    Website: http://www.comchattanooga.uthsc.edu/subpage.php?pageId=494
    Prior Authorization: Yes
    Blocks Not Offered: None
    Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable
    Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Overnight Call and/or Float: No
    Time off for interviews: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
  

  • URO9 4010/F - Away Elective in Urology

    Cr Hrs: 7
    Session Length: 4 weeks

    This course number is to be used by UTHSC students only for scheduling a visiting elective at another medical school for which credit is granted by UTHSC.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
    Location offered: Memphis
    Hospital: Variable
    Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (SUR1-3001/F or SUR2-3001/F or SUR3-3001/F or SUR4-3001/F)

    Term offered: Spring/Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Robert Wake - rwake@uthsc.edu
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Robert Wake - rwake@uthsc.edu
    Course Coordinator: Kimberlee Norwood - knorwood@uthsc.edu - 901-448-3843

    Prior Authorization: Yes
    Blocks Not Offered: None
    Off-cycle timing allowed: Yes
    Deadline for Excused Absence: Review host institution deadline policy
    Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Overnight Call and/or Float: Variable
    Time off for interviews: Variable

Speech and Hearing Science
  

  • SPH 900 - Doctoral Research and Dissertation

    Cr Hrs: 3-15
    Research performed under the direction and supervision of the respective student’s research advisor, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

    May be repeated up to 30 credit hours.

    Grade Mode: P/N
    Instructional Method: Research
    Location offered: Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Devin Mark Casenhiser, Mary Louise Erickson, Tim Saltuklaroglu, Ashley W Harkrider, Mark S Hedrick, Patti Michele Johnstone, Patrick Norton Plyler, Kevin J Reilly, Jillian McCarthy Maeder, Erinn Finke
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Devin Mark Casenhiser, Mary Louise Erickson, Tim Saltuklaroglu, Ashley W Harkrider, Mark S Hedrick, Patti Michele Johnstone, Patrick Norton Plyler, Kevin J Reilly, Jillian McCarthy Maeder, Erinn Finke
  

  • SPH 911 - Experimental Design in Speech and Hearing

    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
    Analysis of experimental design in theses and related journals. Generation of experimental designs.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Knoxville
    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Devin Mark Casenhiser
  

  • SPH 951 - Directed Research Project I

    Cr Hrs: 1-9
    This course is designed to give students practical experience conducting research as they work towards completion of Research Project I, which is a requirement of the Ph.D. in Speech and Hearing Science. Students will be involved in post-design aspects of the project including data collection and analysis, and assisting their advisor with literature review and preparation of the manuscript.

    This course may be repeated, no limit.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Research
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Ashley W Harkrider, Mark S Hedrick, Patti M Johnstone, Patrick Norton Plyler, Tim Saltukarloglu, Jillian McCarthy Maeder, Devin M Casenhiser, Mary Louise Erickson, Erinn H Finke, Eun Jin Paek, Kevin J Reilly, James D Lewis, Kathleen Faulkner Scalzo
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Ashley W Harkrider, Mark S Hedrick, Patti M Johnstone, Patrick Norton Plyler, Tim Saltukarloglu, Jillian McCarthy Maeder, Devin M Casenhiser, Mary Louise Erickson, Erinn H Finke, Eun Jin Paek, Kevin J Reilly, James D Lewis, Kathleen Faulkner Scalzo
  

  • SPH 952 - Directed Research Project II

    Cr Hrs: 1-9
    This course is designed to give students practical experience conducting research as they work towards completion of Research Project II, which is a requirement of the Ph.D. in Speech and Hearing Science. Students will be involved in all aspects of the study from design to manuscript preparation.

    This course may be repeated, no limit

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Research
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Ashley W Harkrider, Mark S Hedrick, Patti M Johnstone, Patrick Norton Plyler, Tim Saltukarloglu, Jillian McCarthy Maeder, Devin M Casenhiser, Mary Louise Erickson, Erinn H Finke, Eun Jin Paek, Kevin J Reilly, James D Lewis, Kathleen Faulkner Scalzo
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Ashley W Harkrider, Mark S Hedrick, Patti M Johnstone, Patrick Norton Plyler, Tim Saltukarloglu, Jillian McCarthy Maeder, Devin M Casenhiser, Mary Louise Erickson, Erinn H Finke, Eun Jin Paek, Kevin J Reilly, James D Lewis, Kathleen Faulkner Scalzo
  

  • SPH 955 - Practicum in College Teaching

    Cr Hrs: 1-3
    Supervised experience in college teaching.

    May be repeated up to 6 credit hours.

    Grade Mode: P/N
    Instructional Method: Independent Study
    Location offered: Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Devin Mark Casenhiser, Mary Louise Erickson, Jillian Heather McCarthy Maeder, Tim Saltuklaroglu, Ashley W Harkrider, Mark S Hedrick, Patti Michele Johnstone, Patrick Norton Plyler, Erinn Finke
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Devin Mark Casenhiser, Mary Louise Erickson, Jillian Heather McCarthy Maeder, Tim Saltuklaroglu, Ashley W Harkrider, Mark S Hedrick, Patti Michele Johnstone, Patrick Norton Plyler, Kevin J Reilly, Erinn Finke
  

  • SPH 956 - Directed Research

    Cr Hrs: 1-9
    Directed Research.

    Course may be repeated.

    Grade Mode: P/N
    Instructional Method: Research
    Location offered: Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Ashley W Harkrider, Mark S Hedrick, Patti M Johnstone, Patrick Norton Plyler, Tim Saltukarloglu, Jillian McCarthy Maeder, Devin M Casenhiser, Mary Louise Erickson, Erinn H Finke, Eun Jin Paek, Kevin J Reilly, James D Lewis, Kathleen Faulkner Scalzo
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Ashley W Harkrider, Mark S Hedrick, Patti M Johnstone, Patrick Norton Plyler, Tim Saltukarloglu, Jillian McCarthy Maeder, Devin M Casenhiser, Mary Louise Erickson, Erinn H Finke, Eun Jin Paek, Kevin J Reilly, James D Lewis, Kathleen Faulkner Scalzo
  

  • SPH 957 - Directed Study in Speech Pathology

    Cr Hrs: 1-9
    Directed Research.

    Course may be repeated.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lab
    Location offered: Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Ashley W Harkrider, Mark S Hedrick, Patti M Johnstone, Patrick Norton Plyler, Tim Saltukarloglu, Jillian McCarthy Maeder, Devin M Casenhiser, Mary Louise Erickson, Erinn H Finke, Eun Jin Paek, Kevin J Reilly, James D Lewis, Kathleen Faulkner Scalzo
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Ashley W Harkrider, Mark S Hedrick, Patti M Johnstone, Patrick Norton Plyler, Tim Saltukarloglu, Jillian McCarthy Maeder, Devin M Casenhiser, Mary Louise Erickson, Erinn H Finke, Eun Jin Paek, Kevin J Reilly, James D Lewis, Kathleen Faulkner Scalzo
  

  • SPH 958 - Directed Study in Audiology

    Cr Hrs: 1-3
    Directed Study.

    May be repeated.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Research
    Location offered: Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Ashley W Harkrider, Mark S Hedrick, Patti M Johnstone, Patrick Norton Plyler, Tim Saltukarloglu, Jillian McCarthy Maeder, Devin M Casenhiser, Mary Louise Erickson, Erinn H Finke, Eun Jin Paek, Kevin J Reilly, James D Lewis, Kathleen Faulkner Scalzo
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Ashley W Harkrider, Mark S Hedrick, Patti M Johnstone, Patrick Norton Plyler, Tim Saltukarloglu, Jillian McCarthy Maeder, Devin M Casenhiser, Mary Louise Erickson, Erinn H Finke, Eun Jin Paek, Kevin J Reilly, James D Lewis, Kathleen Faulkner Scalzo
  

  • SPH 959 - Directed Study in Speech Science

    Cr Hrs: 1-3
    Directed study.

    May be repeated.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Research
    Location offered: Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Ashley W Harkrider, Mark S Hedrick, Patti M Johnstone, Patrick Norton Plyler, Tim Saltukarloglu, Jillian McCarthy Maeder, Devin M Casenhiser, Mary Louise Erickson, Erinn H Finke, Eun Jin Paek, Kevin J Reilly, James D Lewis, Kathleen Faulkner Scalzo
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Ashley W Harkrider, Mark S Hedrick, Patti M Johnstone, Patrick Norton Plyler, Tim Saltukarloglu, Jillian McCarthy Maeder, Devin M Casenhiser, Mary Louise Erickson, Erinn H Finke, Eun Jin Paek, Kevin J Reilly, James D Lewis, Kathleen Faulkner Scalzo
  

  • SPH 960 - Directed Study in Hearing Science

    Cr Hrs: 1-3
    Directed study.

    May be repeated.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Research
    Location offered: Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Ashley W Harkrider, Mark S Hedrick, Patti M Johnstone, Patrick Norton Plyler, Tim Saltukarloglu, Jillian McCarthy Maeder, Devin M Casenhiser, Mary Louise Erickson, Erinn H Finke, Eun Jin Paek, Kevin J Reilly, James D Lewis, Kathleen Faulkner Scalzo
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Ashley W Harkrider, Mark S Hedrick, Patti M Johnstone, Patrick Norton Plyler, Tim Saltukarloglu, Jillian McCarthy Maeder, Devin M Casenhiser, Mary Louise Erickson, Erinn H Finke, Eun Jin Paek, Kevin J Reilly, James D Lewis, Kathleen Faulkner Scalzo
  

  • SPH 965 - Research Ethics

    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0-0)
    Overview of professional ethics for doctoral students, including understanding foundations for ethical thinking and reasoning for the researcher in Speech and Hearing Sciences and comprehending the ethical principles that guide the researcher/scholar.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Knoxville
    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Mark S Hedrick

Physician Assistant Studies Program - Anatomy
  

  • 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 Program
  

  • 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: Kristopher Maday
    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: Kara Caruthers
  

  • 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: Kara Caruthers
  

  • 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: Leigh Anne Pickup
  

  • 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: 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: Kristopher Maday
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Kara Caruthers
  

  • 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: Kara Caruthers
    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: Nico West
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: 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 Maday
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Deborah Horwitz
  

  • 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: Kara Caruthers
  

  • 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
  

  • PAS 605 - General Surgery

    Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)
    The emphasis in this rotation is on common procedures and disorders encountered in the General Surgery setting. Students will learn pre and post-operative care of the surgical patient; the student will also obtain experience in the operation room arena through active participation in surgical cases. The student will perform minor surgical procedures and become educated in the management and overall care of the surgical patient.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: 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 606 - Emergency Medicine

    Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)
    This rotation will provide clinical training experience in emergency medicine. The student will be educated in the approach to common primary care emergency department health problems. The student will be able to develop skills in emergency treatment and actions to sustain life, and management of a variety of acute, life threatening medical, surgical and psychiatric clinical problems specific to emergency medicine.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: 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 607 - Pediatric Medicine

    Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)
    In this rotation the student will learn the aspects of caring for the pediatric patient from birth through adolescence. The focus will be on recognizing and managing common childhood illnesses, assessment of growth and development, immunizations, nutrition, psycho-social issues and preventive health care.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: 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 608 - Women’s Health

    Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)
    In this rotation, students will be provided the opportunity to acquire skills to approach common issues of women’s health including obstetrical and gynecological services. Students will participate in providing basic health care for the female patient including family planning, cancer detection, pre-natal care and nutrition.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: 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 609 - Behavioral Medicine

    Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)
    In this rotation, students will be exposed to common psychosocial and substance abuse conditions encountered in the primary care setting. Focus will be on recognizing and understanding the development and presentation of these behaviors and how to provide interventions and treatment. Development of clinical counseling skills is emphasized. Students participate in field assignments by attending various group meetings, i.e., AA, weight watchers, hospice, or other support groups.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: 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 610 - Elective Rotation I

    Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)
    In elective rotations, students will be provided the opportunity to delve further into areas of particular interest or specialization, such as orthopedics, dermatology, cardiothoracic surgery, neurology, geriatrics, oncology, hospitalist, and primary care, plastic & reconstructive surgery. Elective rotation selections must be reviewed and approved by the Director of Clinical Education.

    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 611 - Elective Rotation II

    Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)
    In elective rotations, students will be provided the opportunity to delve further into areas of particular interest or specialization, such as orthopedics, dermatology, cardiothoracic surgery, neurology, geriatrics, oncology, hospitalist, and primary care, plastic & reconstructive surgery. Elective rotation selections must be reviewed and approved by the Director of Clinical Education.

    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 620 - Summative Evaluation

    Cr Hrs: 3 (30-45-0)
    Course is designed to assess student competency in the areas of medical knowledge, patient care, interpersonal skills, and profissionalism for entry into the profession. It consists of lectures, examinations, and labs utilizing standardized patients in clinical simulation settings.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)

    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Paul Koltnow, Joseph Willmitch, Kristopher Maday
  

  • PAS 621 - Capstone II

    Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)
    Course is an independent study course designed to allow students to complete a master’s level paper that was initiated in PAS 580, Capstone I. Students will complete and present their final project based upon independent work conducted thoughout the course of the program and guided by the student’s academic advisor.

    Grade Mode: P/F
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program- Successful completion of PAS 580 Capstone I)

    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Paul Koltnow
 

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