Courses

MED 180OR Medical School Orientation 1

Orientation to the MS1 Curriculum and student experience

MED 181MD Structure and Function

Integrated concepts in immunology; medical microbiology and infectious diseases; the pathological basis of human disease; pharmacologic principles and initial therapeutic decision making to lay the foundation for clinical medicine.

MED 184MD Foundations of Disease

Integrated concepts in immunology; medical microbiology and infectious diseases; the pathological basis of human disease; pharmacologic principles and initial therapeutic decision making to lay the foundation for clinical medicine.

MED 185MD Mechanisms of Disease

Overview of the disease-specific concepts required to participate in patient care by integrating clinical medicine, microbiology, pathology, and pharmacology into organ system modules, and the pathophysiology of diseases, the differential diagnosis of cardinal symptoms, and treatment modalities. Includes other concepts such as radiology and diagnostics.

MED 186MD Cells to Populations

Integration and application of biochemistry, genetics, cell biology, and normal cell structure and function to case-based clinical manifestations of human disease. Expansion of the pathogenesis of disease to also incorporate psychosocial and population-based effects.

MED 187MD Medical Neuroscience

Neuroanatomy, neurobiology, and human behavior in the context of the anatomy, development, physiology, and radiological features of the nervous system. Includes consciousness, perception, and emotion, how they relate to clinical conditions, and clinical, pathological, etiological, and therapeutic options for neurological and psychiatric conditions.

MED 191CS Clinical Skills

Explores concepts in doctor-patient relationships, patient interviewing, physical exams, and basic counseling and clinical skills. Activities include peer and self-assessment skill building; physician's attitudes and conduct sessions; clinical skills development; and medical humanities issues, including ethics, professionalism, and practice management.

MED 191IE Interprofessional Practice

Interprofessional teams explore concepts from the core competencies of the interprofessional collaborative: values and ethics for interprofessional practice, roles and responsibilities, communication, and teams and teamwork. Includes collaboration with other interprofessionals in different disciplines such as pharmacy, nursing, and social work.

MED 191LP Leadership Practice

This course will create a solid foundation in leadership by exposing learners to effective leadership approaches, skills and application exercises. Topics will include leadership: assessment (self and other), fundamentals, philosophy, skills, practices, and behaviors.

MED 192CS Clinical Skills - Clinical World

Explores concepts in doctor-patient relationships in the greater context of the clinical practice. Activities include monthly sessions, peer and self-assessment.

MED 192IE Interprofessional Education - Applications

Medical students will experience IPE through the clinical clerkships. This curriculum will weave experiential and assessment elements into the clerkships. Additionally, medical students will prepare for the Scholarship year through online training in quality improvement and patient safety.

MED 192LP Leadership

This course will expose learners to Healthcare Value and Systems through effective leadership approaches, skills, and application exercises.

MED 296MD Student Enrichment Elective

Enrichment Electives are non-credit elective courses that enhance students’ education and broaden their sense of being. Enrichment Electives are not required for graduation.

Topic 1: Clinical Informatics
Topic 2: Medical Spanish
Topic 3: Nutrition
Topic 4: Racial Disparities

MED 380EM Emergency Medicine

Exposes students to common clinical scenarios in Emergency Medicine with graduated expectations of clinical decision making and reasoning, recognizing and interpreting symptoms and signs of acute illness, differential diagnosis and treatment versus admission plans.

MED 380GP Geriatrics/Pallative Care

Exposes students to common clinical scenarios in Geriatrics/Palliative Care with graduated expectations of clinical decision making and reasoning, recognizing and interpreting symptoms and signs of disease, differential diagnosis and treatment plans. Special consideration to pain management and polypharmacy.

MED 380IM Internal Medicine Core Clerkship

Exposes students to common clinical scenarios in Internal Medicine with graduated expectations of clinical decision making and reasoning, recognizing and interpreting symptoms and signs of disease, differential diagnosis and treatment plans.

MED 380MS Milestone Zero

This course provides a transition from scientific foundations courses to clerkships.

MED 380PC Primary Care, Family and Community Medicine

Exposes students to common clinical scenarios in primary care with graduated expectations of clinical decision making and reasoning, recognizing and interpreting symptoms and signs of disease, differential diagnosis and treatment plans. Content and clinical experiences related to each phase of the human life cycle that will prepare students to recognize wellness, determines of health and opportunities for health promotion.

MED 380PM Pediatrics Core Clerkship

Exposes students to common clinical scenarios in Pediatrics with graduated expectations of clinical decision making and reasoning, recognizing and interpreting symptoms and signs of disease, differential diagnosis and treatment plans.

MED 380PN Psychiatry/Neurology Combined Core Clerkship

Exposes students to common clinical scenarios in Psychiatry and Neurology with graduated expectations of clinical decision making and reasoning, recognizing and interpreting symptoms and signs of disease, differential diagnosis and treatment plans.

MED 380SM Surgery Core Clerkship

Exposes students to common clinical scenarios in Surgery with graduated expectations of clinical decision making and reasoning, recognizing and interpreting symptoms and signs of disease, differential diagnosis and treatment plans.

MED 380WH Women’s Health Core Clerkship

Exposes students to common clinical scenarios in Women's Health with graduated expectations of clinical decision making and reasoning, recognizing and interpreting symptoms and signs of disease, differential diagnosis and treatment plans.

MED 485IM Internal Medicine Selective

Exposes students to common clinical scenarios in Internal Medicine Subspecialties with graduated expectations of clinical decision making and reasoning, recognizing and interpreting symptoms and signs of disease, differential diagnosis and treatment plans.

Topic 1: Hematology/Oncology
Topic 2: Infectious Diseases
Topic 3: Cardiology
Topic 4: Gastroenterology
Topic 5: Nephrology
Topic 6: Endocrinology
 

MED 485SM Surgery Selective

Exposes students to common clinical scenarios in Surgical Medicine Subspecialties with graduated expectations of clinical decision making and reasoning, recognizing and interpreting symptoms and signs of disease, differential diagnosis and treatment plans.

Topic 1: Neuro Surgery
Topic 2: Plastic Surgery
Topic 3: Orthopedic Surgery
Topic 4: Anesthesia
Topic 5: Pediatric Surgery
Topic 6: Urology