Curriculum Requirements

D.O. Program Curriculum: Year 4, continued

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Major Requirements

Pediatrics Credits:
MTPE 801 Clinical Clerkship: Adolescent Medicine I 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with experience in primary care adolescent medicine. Emphasis is on screening, diagnosis and management of common problems presented by adolescent patients in ambulatory and inpatient settings. Behavioral health, prevention, and patient/ family education are incorporated.
MTPE 831 Clinical Clerkship: Adolescent Medicine II 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with experience in primary care adolescent medicine. Emphasis is on screening, diagnosis and management of common problems presented by adolescent patients in ambulatory and inpatient settings. Behavioral health, prevention, and patient/ family education are incorporated.
MTPE 802 Clinical Clerkship: Ambulatory Pediatrics I 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with experiences in primary care pediatrics, utilizing hospital affiliated ambulatory clinics. Emphasis is placed on the screening, diagnosis, and management of common pediatric and adolescent problems presented in outpatient settings. Preventive health, behavioral pediatrics, and patient/family education are incorporated.
MTPE 832 Clinical Clerkship: Ambulatory Pediatrics II 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with experiences in primary care pediatrics, utilizing hospital affiliated ambulatory clinics. Emphasis is placed on the screening, diagnosis, and management of common pediatric and adolescent problems presented in outpatient settings. Preventive health, behavioral pediatrics, and patient/family education are incorporated.
MTPE 803 Clinical Clerkship: Behavioral Pediatrics 4
This four-week elective clerkship provides students with exposure to the behavioral problems common to the pediatric and adolescent populations. Emphasis is on primary and secondary prevention as well as patient/family education.
MTPE 804 Clinical Clerkship: Neonatology I 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with opportunities to work with subspecialists in neonatology. Students will become familiar with the needs of normal infants, as well as problems of high- risk and sick full-term and premature newborns. Clinical learning takes place in the neonatal ICU, nursery and delivery room.
MTPE 807 Clinical Clerkship: Pediatric Endocrinology I 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with opportunities to diagnose and manage common endocrine problems in hospital and clinic settings. Students participate in consultation services provided to the newborn, pediatric, and adolescent services.
MTPE 808 Clinical Clerkship: Pediatric Emergency Medicine 4
This four-week clerkship provides students with opportunities to diagnose and manage common problems presented in pediatric emergency rooms. Students gain experience in conducting emergency medical and surgical procedures, as well as appropriate referral to hospital and community resources.
MTPE 809 Clinical Clerkship: Pediatric Gastroenterology 4
This four-week clerkship provides students with opportunities to work with subspecialists in pediatric GI. Students gain experience in diagnosing and managing major GI problems encountered in inpatient settings and hospital-based subspecialty clinics.
MTPE 810 Clinical Clerkship: Pediatric Hematology-Oncology 4
This four-week clerkship provides students with opportunities to work with pediatric hematologists/ oncologists. Students gain experience in diagnosing and managing major hematologic and oncologic abnormalities among pediatric inpatients or hospital- based clinics. Sensitivity to the psychosocial aspects of childhood cancer is emphasized.
MTPE 811 Clinical Clerkship: Pediatric ICU 4
This four-week clerkship provides students with opportunities to work in a pediatric critical care unit. Students gain experience in the evaluation, management and performance of procedures common to the pediatric intensive care unit. Emphasis is on exposure to intense hemodynamic, fluid and electrolyte and respiratory monitoring.
MTPE 812 Clinical Clerkship: Pediatric Infectious Disease 4
This four-week clerkship allows students to gain experience in the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases among pediatric and adolescent populations. Emphasis is on culture techniques, identification of bacterial pathogens and testing of sensitivity to antibiotics.
MTPE 813 Clinical Clerkship: Pediatric Nephrology 4
This four-week clerkship provides students with opportunities to work with specialists in pediatric nephrology. Students gain experience in the diagnosis and management of common renal problems among pediatric and adolescent populations.
MTPE 814 Clinical Clerkship: Pediatric Neurology I 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with opportunities to work with subspecialists in pediatric neurology and developmental disabilities. Students gain experience in performing comprehensive pediatric neurological examinations and participate in the management of such problems as cerebral palsy, epilepsy, mental retardation, muscular dystrophy, attention deficit disorders, and learning disabilities.
MTPE 815 Clinical Clerkship: Pediatric Oncology 4
This four-week clerkship allows students to work with specialists in the field of pediatric oncology. Emphasis is on the evaluation and treatment of diverse malignant disorders among pediatric and adolescent populations. Psychosocial issues in the management of these patients are incorporated.
MTPE 816 Clinical Clerkship: Pediatric Surgery 4
This four-week clerkship provides students with opportunities to participate in the surgical management of pediatric patients. This includes pre-operative preparation, surgical assistance, and post-operative care. Emphasis is on gaining an understanding of indications for specific surgical interventions, proper operating room procedures, surgical complications, follow-up care, and interactions between various pediatric and surgical specialists.
MTPE 817 Clinical Clerkship: Pediatric ENT 4
This four-week elective clerkship provides students with opportunities to work in the sub-specialty field of pediatric otolaryngology. Focus is on evaluating problems of the head, ears, nose and throat as presented in the pediatric and adolescent pop- ulations Students will assist in surgery and provide follow-up care in the hospital and office/clinic setting.
MTPE 818 Clinical Clerkship: Pediatric Pulmonology 4
This four-week clerkship provides students with opportunities to work in the sub-specialty field of pediatric pulmonology. Emphasis is on the evaluation and management of common pulmonary diseases in the pediatric and adolescent populations and performance of appropriate clinical procedures.
MTPE 819 Clinical Clerkship: Pediatric Radiology 4


MTPE 820 Clinical Clerkship: Pediatrics II (Sub-Internship) 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with the opportunity to serve as a sub-intern on a general pediatrics service of an approved teaching hospital. Students are generally responsible for approximately half the patient load of an intern. Students are exposed to the inpatient management of diverse pediatric diseases to facilitate the transition between the role of student clerk and intern.
MTPE 821 Clinical Clerkship: Developmental Pediatrics 4
This four-week elective clerkship allows students the opportunity to work in a developmental disorders center. Emphasis is on the role of the pediatrician in the diagnosis and management of health problems manifested in pediatric and adolescent populations with major developmental disorders.
MTPE 822 Clinical Clerkship: Pediatric Rheumatology 4
This four-week clerkship allows students the opportunity to work with specialists in the field of pediatric rheumatology. Emphasis is on the evaluation and management of common rheumatoid diseases as manifested in the pediatric and adolescent populations.
MTPE 825 Clinical Clerkship: Office Preceptorship I 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with experiences in primary care pediatrics, utilizing approved osteopathic pediatricians as office preceptors. Emphasis is placed on well-baby care and the management of common pediatric/ adolescent problems presented in a private office setting. Exposure to the management of contemporary office practice is incorporated.
MTPE 834 Clinical Clerkship: Neonatology II 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with opportunities to work with subspecialists in neonatology. Students will become familiar with the needs of normal infants, as well as problems of high- risk and sick full-term and premature newborns. Clinical learning takes place in the neonatal ICU, nursery and delivery room.
MTPE 805 Clinical Clerkship: Pediatric Allergy/Immunology 4
This four-week clerkship allows students to work with specialists in the field of allergy/immunology. Students acquire skills in allergy history-taking, diagnosis and management of allergy problems in the pediatric and adolescent populations, such as seasonal rhintis, chronic urticaria, asthma, and a variety of immunodeficiency diseases.
MTPE 806 Clinical Clerkship: Pediatric Cardiology I 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with opportunities to work with specialists in pediatric cardiology. Students gain experience in diagnosing and managing major cardiac problems encountered in inpatient setting, and hospital-based subspecialty clinics.
MTPE 836 Clinical Clerkship: Pediatric Cardiology II 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with opportunities to work with specialists in pediatric cardiology. Students gain experience in diagnosing and managing major cardiac problems encountered in inpatient setting, and hospital-based subspecialty clinics.
MTPE 837 Clinical Clerkship: Pediatric Endocrinology II 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with opportunities to diagnose and manage common endocrine problems in hospital and clinic settings. Students participate in consultation services provided to the newborn, pediatric, and adolescent services.
MTPE 844 Clinical Clerkship: Pediatric Neurology I 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with opportunities to work with subspecialists in pediatric neurology and developmental disabilities. Students gain experience in performing comprehensive pediatric neurological examinations and participate in the management of such problems as cerebral palsy, epilepsy, mental retardation, muscular dystrophy, attention deficit disorders, and learning disabilities.
MTPE 850 Clinical Clerkship: Pediatrics III 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with the opportunity to serve as a sub-intern on a general pediatrics service of an approved teaching hospital. Students are generally responsible for approximately half the patient load of an intern. Students are exposed to the inpatient management of diverse pediatric diseases to facilitate the transition between the role of student clerk and intern.
MTPE 855 Clinical Clerkship: Office Preceptorship II 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with experiences in primary care pediatrics, utilizing approved osteopathic pediatricians as office preceptors. Emphasis is placed on well-baby care and the management of common pediatric/ adolescent problems presented in a private office setting. Exposure to the management of contemporary office practice is incorporated.
MTPE 881 Clinical Clerkship: General Pediatrics I 4
These four week clerkships provide students with the opportunity to work with a pediatric group and/or teaching service at an approved site from the medical school. During this clerkship, students will the skills that they already have and learn additional techniques that will aid them in the care and evaluation of the pediatric patient. During this rotation, students will have opportunities to provide pediatric care in a variety of clinical environment which may include: inpatient ward services, outpatient primary care & specialty clinics, emergency department, and the newborn nursery.
MTPE 882 Clinical Clerkship: General Pediatrics II 4
These four week clerkships provide students with the opportunity to work with a pediatric group and/or teaching service at an approved site from the medical school. During this clerkship, students will the skills that they already have and learn additional techniques that will aid them in the care and evaluation of the pediatric patient. During this rotation, students will have opportunities to provide pediatric care in a variety of clinical environment which may include: inpatient ward services, outpatient primary care & specialty clinics, emergency department, and the newborn nursery.
MTPE 880 Clinical Clerkship: Pediatrics IV 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with the opportunity to serve as a sub-intern on a general pediatrics service of an approved teaching hospital. Students are generally responsible for approximately half the patient load of an intern. Students are exposed to the inpatient management of diverse pediatric diseases to facilitate the transition between the role of student clerk and intern.
MTPE 851 Pediatrics Sub-Internship V 2
This two-week clerkship provide students with the opportunity to serve as a Sub-Intern on a general pediatrics service of an approved teaching hospital. Students are generally responsible for approximately half the patient load of an intern. Students are exposed to the inpatient management of diverse pediatric diseases to facilitate the transition between the role of student clerk and Intern/Resident.
MTPE 852 Pediatrics Sub-Internship VI 2
This two-week clerkship provide students with the opportunity to serve as a Sub-Intern on a general pediatrics service of an approved teaching hospital. Students are generally responsible for approximately half the patient load of an intern. Students are exposed to the inpatient management of diverse pediatric diseases to facilitate the transition between the role of student clerk and Intern/Resident.
 
Pharmacology Credits:
MTPH 801 Clinical Pharmacology 4
Clinical pharmacology bridges the foundational and clinical sciences. The fundamental concepts of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and toxicology incorporate key elements of biochemistry, physiology and anatomy. This course will highlight the relationships between foundational pharmacology and clinical therapeutics through case-based discussions focused on the treatment and prevention of disease.
 
Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Credits:
MTPS 801 Clinical Clerkship: Adolescent Psychiatry 4
This four-week clerkship provides students with an opportunity to work on an adolescent psychiatry service of an approved teaching hospital. Emphasis is on conducting comprehensive evaluations of new patients, formulating differential diagnoses and conducting combined pharmacologic and psycho- therapeutic management of patients in ambulatory and inpatient settings.
MTPS 802 Clinical Clerkship: Child Psychiatry 4
This four-week elective clerkship provides students with an opportunity to work on a child psychiatry service of an approved teaching hospital. Emphasis is on evaluating new patients, formulating differential diagnoses and conducting combined pharmacologic and psychotherapeutic interventions in the ambulatory and inpatient settings.
MTPS 803 Clinical Clerkship: Psychiatry II (Sub-Internship) 4
These four-week clerkships allow students an opportunity to serve as a sub-intern on a general psychiatry service of an approved teaching hospital. Students participate in the management of diverse psychiatric problems from admission to discharge. Psychiatric and behavioral medicine consultation to medical and surgical services is incorporated. The major purpose of the rotation is to facilitate the transition from student clerk to intern.
MTPS 805 Clinical Clerkship: Behavioral Pain Management 4
This four-week elective clerkship allows students to work with psychiatric specialists in the field of pain management. Emphasis is on evaluation and multidisciplinary management of chronic pain conditions through behavioral interventions (such as biofeedback, hypnosis, relaxation therapies).
MTPS 807 Clinical Clerkship: Neuropsychiatry 4
This four-week elective clerkship allows students the opportunity to work in the neuropsychiatry service of a teaching hospital. Emphasis is on the interface of psychiatry and neurology, with an integration of biochemical and psychosocial support for major problems in ambulatory and inpatient settings.
MTPS 808 Clinical Clerkship: Detoxification I 4
This four-week clerkship allows students to gain experience in an addiction medicine service of an approved teaching hospital. Emphasis is on the comprehensive management of patients undergoing detoxification of drugs and alcohol - from admission through discharge. Multidisciplinary team treatment and referral to community resources is incorporated.
MTPS 809 Clinical Clerkship: Addiction Medicine 4
This four-week course is designed to familiarize students with drug addiction and the addicted population. Students will become familiar with the basic concepts involved with Addiction Medicine, and will become educated in the identification of addiction, the neurobiology of addiction, and the treatment of addiction. They will also become familiar with the addicted population as a whole. Students will master the individual drugs of addiction, their mechanism of action, and how the brain responds to these drugs. They will understand the changes that take place in the brain that lead to addiction, and will learn to understand the addicted mind and alcoholism. In addition, students will learn how to obtain a waiver in order to treat opiate addicts with Buprenorphine, and will learn how they, too, can become Board Certified in Addiction Medicine.
MTPS 810 Clinical Clerkship: Telepsychiatry 4
The student will be exposed to live patient contact via telemedicine. This platform will allow students to be present during a psychiatric evaluation or follow up visit. This is envisioned to allow the 4th year student to obtain a hands-on, interactive psychiatric experience through telemedicine. The student will be paired remotely with a psychiatrist in various clinical settings; hospital in-patient, emergency department, outpatient clinics and private practice. The student will be expected to shadow the psychiatrist via telemedicine and gain clinical skills in navigating a patient who presents with psychiatric symptoms. The course will offer a 4-week timeline during which the student will be exposed to four specialty areas of focus- child and adolescent, adult, geriatric, and addiction psychiatry.
MTPS 833 Clinical Clerkship: Psychiatry III 4
These four-week clerkships allow students an opportunity to serve as a sub-intern on a general psychiatry service of an approved teaching hospital. Students participate in the management of diverse psychiatric problems from admission to discharge. Psychiatric and behavioral medicine consultation to medical and surgical services is incorporated. The major purpose of the rotation is to facilitate the transition from student clerk to intern.
MTPS 834 Psychiatry Sub-I 4
These four-week clerkships allow students an opportunity to serve as a sub-intern on a general psychiatry service of an approved teaching hospital. Students participate in the management of diverse psychiatric problems from admission to discharge. Psychiatric and behavioral medicine consultation to medical and surgical services is incorporated. The major purpose of the rotation is to facilitate the transition from student clerk to intern.
MTPS 863 Clinical Clerkship: Psychiatry IV 4
These four-week clerkships allow students an opportunity to serve as a sub-intern on a general psychiatry service of an approved teaching hospital. Students participate in the management of diverse psychiatric problems from admission to discharge. Psychiatric and behavioral medicine consultation to medical and surgical services is incorporated. The major purpose of the rotation is to facilitate the transition from student clerk to intern.
MTPS 893 Clinical Clerkship: Psychiatry V 4
These four-week clerkships allow students an opportunity to serve as a sub-intern on a general psychiatry service of an approved teaching hospital. Students participate in the management of diverse psychiatric problems from admission to discharge. Psychiatric and behavioral medicine consultation to medical and surgical services is incorporated. The major purpose of the rotation is to facilitate the transition from student clerk to intern.
MTPS 894 Clinical Clerkship: Psychiatry VI 4
These four-week clerkships allow students an opportunity to serve as a sub-intern on a general psychiatry service of an approved teaching hospital. Students participate in the management of diverse psychiatric problems from admission to discharge. Psychiatric and behavioral medicine consultation to medical and surgical services is incorporated. The major purpose of the rotation is to facilitate the transition from student clerk to intern.
MTPS 811 Clinical Clerkship: Psychiatry Sub-Internship VII 2
This two-week clerkship provide students with opportunities to evaluate psychiatric patients through diagnostic intern interviewing and conduct of mental status exams. Emphasis is on the role of psychiatry in primary care: i.e. the identification of psychiatric problems in general medical practice. Students gain experience in the indications for major psychopharmacological agents, psychological interventions. DSM V classifications and substance abuse management - all within a broad bio psychosocial view of health and illness.
MTPS 812 Clinical Clerkship: Psychiatry Sub-Internship VIII 2
This two-week clerkship provide students with opportunities to evaluate psychiatric patients through diagnostic intern interviewing and conduct of mental status exams. Emphasis is on the role of psychiatry in primary care: i.e. the identification of psychiatric problems in general medical practice. Students gain experience in the indications for major psychopharmacological agents, psychological interventions. DSM V classifications and substance abuse management - all within a broad bio psychosocial view of health and illness.
 
Public Health Credits:
MTPU 800 Military Medicine 4
This 4- week clerkship allows military students to acquire necessary training and professional development skills and to gain an appreciation for the role of military medicine within the broader US public health system. Emphasis includes professionalism, leadership, cultural competence, and interpersonal and communication skills. The student will participate in diverse learning activities including didactic sessions and experiential workshops. A certificate of completion will be provided by the military.
MTPU 801 Clinical Clerkship: Community Medicine I 4
These four-week clerkships allow students to acquire clinical experience in community health settings. Emphasis is on gaining an appreciation of community resources, patient education and preventive health. The role of psychological, economic, cultural, ethnic, environmental/ecological, and political factors influencing the incidence and treatment of specific diseases encountered by students in the community is incorporated.
MTPU 831 Clinical Clerkship: Community Medicine II 4
These four-week clerkships allow students to acquire clinical experience in community health settings. Emphasis is on gaining an appreciation of community resources, patient education and preventive health. The role of psychological, economic, cultural, ethnic, environmental/ecological, and political factors influencing the incidence and treatment of specific diseases encountered by students in the community is incorporated.
MTPU 861 Clinical Clerkship: Community Medicine III 4
These four-week clerkships allow students to acquire clinical experience in community health settings. Emphasis is on gaining an appreciation of community resources, patient education and preventive health. The role of psychological, economic, cultural, ethnic, environmental/ecological, and political factors influencing the incidence and treatment of specific diseases encountered by students in the community is incorporated.
MTPU 802 Clinical Clerkship: Quality Assurance 4
This four-week clerkship allows students the opportunity to work in a hospital or community based quality assurance office. Students gain experience in monitoring the provision of quality health care from the institutional perspective, including utilization reviews and managed care policies.
MTPU 805 Clinical Clerkship: Alternative Medicine 4
This four-week elective clerkship allows students the opportunity to work alongside physicians practicing in the emerging field of alternative and complementary medicine. Emphasis is on gaining experience in evaluation and management of diverse problems from "alternative" perspectives.
MTPU 807 Clinical Clerkship: Preventive Medicine 4
This four-week elective clerkship provides students with the opportunity to participate in the delivery of preventive health services in public health or other community based settings. Emphasis is on primary and secondary prevention in targeted populations or at-risk groups.
MTPU 808 Clinical Clerkship: Managed Care 4
This four-week elective clerkship in a managed care setting is designed to give selected students an introduction to managed care and administrative medicine. The student will attend daily instruction and interaction at the managed care company's home office. The student will learn how managed care operates, the business aspects of medicine and insight into the medical coverage decision-making process.
MTPU 809 Clinical Clerkship: Medicine and Law 4
This elective four-week clerkship allows students to participate in the field of medical jurisprudence. Assignment to the medical unit of a legal firm gives students exposure to the process of medical litigation as well as experience in general areas of health care law.
MTPU 810 Clinical Clerkship: Complementary Medicine 4
This four-week elective clerkship allows students the opportunity to work alongside physicians practicing in the emerging field of complementary medicine. Emphasis is on gaining experience in evaluation and management of diverse problems from "alternative" perspectives.
MTPU 811 Clinical Clerkship: Rural Health 4
This four-week elective clerkship allows students to experience the provision of primary medical care in rural settings. Emphasis is on ambulatory and hospital continuity of care at designated rural sites.
MTPU 812 Clinical Clerkship: Ambulatory Women's Health 4
This four-week clerkship provides students with an opportunity to focus on the care of the female patient. The student will work side by side with a multidisciplinary team of physicians and medical professionals in an ambulatory care setting. Particular emphasis will be made in the issues unique to the female patient, breast health, and a comprehensive approach to care. Prevention, screening and treatment with exposure to community outreach, patient education, and supportive services will be highlighted.

Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-4
MTPU 814 Special Topics in Osteopathic Medicine 4
This 3-week clerkship experience is structured to enhance the learner's skills in a specialized area of Osteopathic Medical Practice. The focus of the rotation is a selected area of interest and/or skill development that will further prepare the student for the practice of Osteopathic Medicine. The specific learning objectives, to be constructed by the student and approved by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (or his/her designee), will be unique to the identified area of study, and are intended to build on the knowledge and skills acquired during previous clerkships. A designated faculty member will serve as preceptor and mentor for the clerkship. At the end of the rotation, the preceptor will complete, and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (or his/her designee) will review, a Final Performance Evaluation based upon the achievement of the identified learning objectives. 3 credits
MTPU 815 Selected Topics in Osteopathic Medicine 4
This 5-week clerkship experience is structured to enhance the learner's skills in a specialized area of Osteopathic Medical Practice. The focus of the rotation is a selected area of interest and/or skill development that will further prepare the student for the practice of Osteopathic Medicine. The specific learning objectives, to be constructed by the student and approved by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (or his/her designee), will be unique to the identified area of study, and are intended to build on the knowledge and skills acquired during previous clerkships. A designated faculty member will serve as preceptor and mentor for the clerkship. At the end of the rotation, the preceptor will complete, and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (or his/her designee) will review, a Final Performance Evaluation based upon the achievement of the identified learning objectives. 5 credits
MTPU 816 Focused Elective Osteopathic Medical Care 1 4
This 1-week clerkship experience is structured to enhance the learner's skills in a specialized area of Osteopathic Medical Practice. The focus of the rotation is a selected area of interest and/or skill development that will further prepare the student fo~ the practice of Osteopathic Medicine. The specific learning objectives, to be constructed by the student and approved by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (or his/her designee), will be unique to the identified area of study, and are intended to build on the knowledge and skills acquired during previous clerkships. A designated faculty member will serve preceptor and mentor for the clerkship. At the end of the rotation, the preceptor will complete, and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (or his/her designee) will review, a Final Performance Evaluation based upon the achievement of the identified learning objectives.
MTPU 817 Focused Elective Osteopathic Medical Care 2 4
This 2-week clerkship experience is structured to enhance the learner's skills in a specialized area of Osteopathic Medical Practice. The focus of the rotation is a selected area of interest and/or skill development that will further prepare the student for the practice of Osteopathic Medicine. The specific learning objectives, to be constructed by the student and approved by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (or his/her designee), will be unique to the identified area of study, an are intended to build on the knowledge and skills acquired during previous clerkships. A designated faculty member will serve as preceptor and mentor for the clerkship. At the end of the rotation, the preceptor will complete, and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (or his/her designee) will review, a Final Performance Evaluation based upon the achievement of the identified learning objectives.
MTPU 833 Clinical Clerkship: Occupational Medicine 4
This four-week clerkship provides students with an opportunity to work with specialists in occupational medicine. Approved settings may include industrial/ corporate health centers or preceptors specializing in occupational health problems.
MTPU 841 Patient Safety 2
This 2-week elective course is designed to introduce the student to the concept of patient safety. In addition to the students learning medical knowledge to understand the mechanism of disease, how to obtain and perform appropriate physical exams, developing sound medical reasoning skills they also need to learn the importance of safety in delivering good quality healthcare. Through the use of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement Open School, the student will gain insight into patient safety, quality improvement, triple aim for populations, leadership and person-centered care. This is accomplished through self-paced module-based instruction. The modules are divided into two levels: introductory concepts for health care audiences and intermediate concepts and specialized topic areas. The course also includes scheduled times for review of the patient safety literature with resultant on-line board discussions through Google Classroom.
MTPU 850 Congressional Health Policy 4
The NYIT- College of Osteopathic Medicine at Old Westbury Congressional Health Policy Elective is purposed to equip and train rising leaders to transform health, health care and health policy at the local, state and national level. Upon completion of this elective, the student will bring a depth of expertise and knowledge about population health to the policymaking making process. Students will be able to collaborate with legislative offices in the surveillance of health, the analysis of all policy as it effects social determinates of health and work on funding opportunities for health policy initiatives. The Congressional Health Policy Elective will help the osteopathic medical student learn and utilize their skill in health policy to enhance the osteopathic medical field.
MTPU 855 Fourth Year Health Policy and Public Health Research 4
The Health Policy and Public Health Research Elective empowers 4th year medical students to explore and tackle meaningful health policy and public health topics of their choice. With the guidance of an experienced faculty mentor and regular interactive Zoom meetings, participants will gain the skills and support necessary for successful research endeavors, culminating in the potential for impactful presentations and publications. This elective is well-suited for both students with prior experience in health policy and public health research and those new to these fields. It serves as a gateway for students to make meaningful contributions in the realms of health policy and public health research, while also enhancing their scholarly portfolio for the impending residency matching process
MTPU 862 AI-Assisted Diagnostics 4
This course introduces students to the core principles of Al and Machine Learning as applied to Medical Diagnostics. It includes directed readings and video presentations to build a robust foundation in Al applications within the medical field. The course introduces various Al tools and libraries, guiding students through their use in medical data analysis, including image classification, anomaly detection, and predictive modeling. The course starts with the basics and gradually advances towards practical applications, enabling learners to diagnose a variety of medical conditions effectively using diverse types of medical data. No textbook is required as all information is available online.
 
Medical Imaging Credits:
MTRA 801 Clinical Clerkship: Fundamentals in Radiology 4
This course is designed to provide the student an introduction into the fundamentals of radiology. Through directed readings and video presentations students are given a structured and strong foundation on how to approach diagnostic imaging exams.
MTRA 802 Clinical Clerkship: Radiology I 4
These four-week clerkships assign students to an approved radiology service at a teaching hospital or an approved site for a structured curriculum, emphasizing primary care radiology. Students acquire skills in diagnostic imaging procedures and interpretation. Emphasis is on indications, contraindications, limitations, and complications of various imaging studies.
MTRA 832 Clinical Clerkship: Radiology II 4
These four-week clerkships assign students to an approved radiology service at a teaching hospital or an approved site for a structured curriculum, emphasizing primary care radiology. Students acquire skills in diagnostic imaging procedures and interpretation. Emphasis is on indications, contraindications, limitations, and complications of various imaging studies.
MTRA 862 Clinical Clerkship: Radiology III 4
These four-week clerkships assign students to an approved radiology service at a teaching hospital or an approved site for a structured curriculum, emphasizing primary care radiology. Students acquire skills in diagnostic imaging procedures and interpretation. Emphasis is on indications, contraindications, limitations, and complications of various imaging studies.
MTRA 892 Clinical Clerkship: Radiology IV 4
These four-week clerkships assign students to an approved radiology service at a teaching hospital or an approved site for a structured curriculum, emphasizing primary care radiology. Students acquire skills in diagnostic imaging procedures and interpretation. Emphasis is on indications, contraindications, limitations, and complications of various imaging studies.
MTRA 812 Radiology V 4
These four-week clerkships assign students to an approved radiology service at a teaching hospital or an approved site for a structured curriculum, emphasizing primary care radiology. Students acquire skills in diagnostic imaging procedures and interpretation. Emphasis is on indications, contraindications, limitations, and complications of various imaging studies.
MTRA 822 Radiology VI 4
These four-week clerkships assign students to an approved radiology service at a teaching hospital or an approved site for a structured curriculum, emphasizing primary care radiology. Students acquire skills in diagnostic imaging procedures and interpretation . Emphasis is on indications , contraindications, limitations, and complications of various imaging studies.
MTRA 842 Radiology VII 4
These four-week clerkships assign students to an approved radiology service at a teaching hospital or an approved site for a structured curriculum, emphasizing primary care radiology. Students acquire skills in diagnostic imaging procedures and interpretation. Emphasis is on indications, contraindications, limitations, and complications of various imaging studies.
MTRA 852 Radiology VIII 4
These four-week clerkships assign students to an approved radiology service at a teaching hospital or an approved site for a structured curriculum, emphasizing primary care radiology. Students acquire skills in diagnostic imaging procedures and interpretation. Emphasis is on indications, contraindications, limitations, and complications of various imaging studies.
 
Research Credits:
MTRE 810 Academic Medicine 4
The Academic Medicine elective consists of 4 weeks of dedicated study structured to enhance the learner's skills in educational theory, teaching techniques, and/or academic program planning as part of a foundation for a potential career in academic medicine. A designated faculty member will serve as preceptor and mentor in the endeavor. Prior to the beginning of the rotation, the student will submit a description of an academic project, including a brief list of learning objectives he/she expects to achieve. At the end of the elective, the student will submit a brief (1-2 page) report on how successful the experience was at helping him/her to achieve the identified goals.
MTRE 851 Clinical Research Concepts and Practice with Capstone Project 4
The purpose of this 4-week (160 hours) remotely-guided rotation is to equip the learner with the basic tools needed to interpret and carry out clinical research with human subjects. We will provide the learner with a general understanding of the principles of the scientific method, research design and statistical methods for the most common types of clinical research, as well as the ethical and practical factors that need to be considered when conducting research with human subjects. The first three weeks of the rotation will be primarily didactic. Here, the learner is actively engaged with the assigned materials through daily exercises and essays. Accordingly, the three weeks of training will prepare the student for the fourth week where they will evaluate and critique research in a clinical research topic area, with oversight by a faculty member.
 
Surgery Credits:
MTSU 803 Clinical Clerkship: Anesthesiology I 4
These four-week clerkships acquaint students with the specialty of anesthesiology. Emphasis is on pre- operative and post-operative methods of assessment and management of patients undergoing anesthesia prior to surgery. Students will develop advanced skills in airway management. Risks and complications associated with general and local anesthesia are incorporated.
MTSU 804 Clinical Clerkship: Colorectal Surgery 4
This four-week clerkship allows students to work with colorectal surgeons. Students will develop the skills necessary to perform pre-operative patient evaluations, assist in surgical procedures and provide post-operative care in the inpatient and clinic/office setting for patients presenting with colorectal problems.
MTSU 807 Clinical Clerkship: Gynecologic Surgery I 4
These four-week clerkships allow students to work with subspecialists in GYN surgery. Students will assist in surgical procedures and maintain follow-up throughout the course of the patient's hospital stay.
MTSU 809 Clinical Clerkship: Neurosurgery I 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with an opportunity to work with hospital-based neurosurgeons. Students will gain increased understanding of clinical neuroanatomy and the pathophysiology of brain injury. Emphasis is on pre- operative evaluation, surgical evaluation, and post- operative patient management.
MTSU 810 Clinical Clerkship: Ophthalmology I 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with an opportunity to work with ophthalmologic surgeons. Students will develop the skills necessary to evaluate patients presenting with vision problems, assist in surgical procedures and provide follow-up care in the inpatient and clinic setting.
MTSU 811 Clinical Clerkship: Orthopedic Surgery I 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with an opportunity to work with orthopedic surgeons. Students will develop skills necessary to perform pre-operative patient evaluations, assist in surgical procedures and provide post-operative care in the inpatient and clinic setting. A wide variety of general and subspecialty orthopedics is available.
MTSU 812 Clinical Clerkship: Otolaryngology I 4
These four-week clerkships allow students to work with otolaryngologic surgeons. Students will develop skills necessary to evaluate patients presenting with problems of the head, ears, nose, neck and throat. Students will assist in surgeries and provide follow-up care in the hospital and clinic setting.
MTSU 813 Clinical Clerkship: Plastic Surgery I 4
These four-week clerkships acquaint students with the broad scope of plastic and reconstructive surgery. Students will be exposed to the surgical management of major types of congenital and acquired deformities as well as elective cosmetic procedures. Students participate in pre-operative evaluation and post- operative care.
MTSU 814 Clinical Clerkship: Surgical ICU I 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with the opportunity to work in surgical intensive care units.
MTSU 815 Clinical Clerkship: Surgical Oncology I 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with the opportunity to work with hospital-based oncologic surgeons. Emphasis is on developing skills in evaluating patients presenting with malignant disorders, assisting in surgeries, and providing post-operative care.
MTSU 816 Clinical Clerkship: Surgery II (Sub-Internship) 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with the opportunity to serve as a sub-intern on a general surgery service of an approved teaching hospital. Students participate in the management of diverse surgical patients, from admission to discharge. The major purpose of the rotation is to facilitate the transition from student clerk to intern.
MTSU 817 Clinical Clerkship: Thoracic/Vascular Surgery I 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with an opportunity for exposure to the broad range of cardiac surgery. Students will gain increased understanding of the physiology of the cardiopulmonary system and its clinical application. Students participate in the pre-operative evaluation and postoperative management of patients undergoing open heart surgery as well as thoracic and peripheral vascular surgery. Invasive and noninvasive vascular testing of arterial and venous problems are incorporated.
MTSU 818 Clinical Clerkship: Trauma Surgery I 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with broadbased exposure to the management of trauma patients. Students will gain increased understanding of the pathophysiology of acute injury, surgical stress, shock, infection, and complications common to patients sustaining acute injury or trauma. Preoperative evaluation and post- operative management is emphasized, as well as the utilization of the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) approach.
MTSU 819 Clinical Clerkship: Urologic Surgery I 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with an opportunity to work with urologic surgeons. Students will develop skills in patient evaluation, including the use of the intravenous pyelogram, renal scan and cystoscopy. Students will become familiar with renal failure, cancerous and tumorous conditions, impotence, sexually transmitted diseases, and urologic emergencies. Emphasis is on surgical evaluation and provision of follow-up care.
MTSU 820 Clinical Clerkship: Pain Management 4
This four-week clerkship allows students to work with anesthesiologists specializing in pain management. Emphasis is on patient evaluations, participation in procedures and gaining experience in managing pain from a multidisciplinary perspective.
MTSU 822 Clinical Clerkship: Spine Surgery 4
This four-week clerkship provides students with the opportunity to work with various surgical specialists in evaluating and managing patients presenting with disorders of the spine. Students assist in surgical procedures and in the provision of post- operative care.
MTSU 823 Clinical Clerkship: Transplant Surgery 4
This four-week clerkship in a tertiary care hospital allows students to gain exposure to the latest developments in various organ transplant procedures. In addition to assisting in surgeries and provision of post-operative care, special attention is given to the ethical and psychosocial issues inherent in this field.
MTSU 824 Clinical Clerkship: Pediatric Ophthalmology 4
This four-week clerkship allows students the opportunity to work with pediatric ophthalmologic surgeons. Students will evaluate pediatric and adolescent patients presenting with visual problems, assist in surgical procedures, and provide follow-up care in the inpatient and clinic/office setting.
MTSU 825 Clinical Clerkship: Urological Oncology 4
This four-week clerkship provides students with the opportunity to work with urologic surgeons specializing in treating malignant disorders of the genitourinary system. Emphasis is on surgical evaluation, assisting in procedures and providing follow-up care.
MTSU 826 General Surgery I 4
These four-week clerkships acquaint students with the specialty of anesthesiology. Emphasis is on pre­ operative and post-operative methods of assessment and management of patients undergoing anesthesia prior to surgery .Students will develop advanced skills in airway management. Risks and complications associated with general and local anesthesia are incorporated.
MTSU 836 General Surgery II 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with the opportunity to gain additional experience on a general surgery service of an approved hospital or ambulatory site. Students participate in the management of diverse surgical patients, pre-op to post-op.
MTSU 833 Clinical Clerkship: Anesthesiology II 4
These four-week clerkships acquaint students with the specialty of anesthesiology. Emphasis is on pre- operative and post-operative methods of assessment and management of patients undergoing anesthesia prior to surgery. Students will develop advanced skills in airway management. Risks and complications associated with general and local anesthesia are incorporated.
MTSU 834 Clinical Clerkship: Surgical ICU II 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with the opportunity to work in surgical intensive care units.
MTSU 837 Clinical Clerkship: Gynecologic Surgery II 4
These four-week clerkships allow students to work with subspecialists in GYN surgery. Students will assist in surgical procedures and maintain follow-up throughout the course of the patient's hospital stay.
MTSU 839 Clinical Clerkship: Neurosurgery II 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with an opportunity to work with hospital-based neurosurgeons. Students will gain increased understanding of clinical neuroanatomy and the pathophysiology of brain injury. Emphasis is on pre- operative evaluation, surgical evaluation, and post- operative patient management.
MTSU 840 Clinical Clerkship: Ophthalmology II 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with an opportunity to work with ophthalmologic surgeons. Students will develop the skills necessary to evaluate patients presenting with vision problems, assist in surgical procedures and provide follow-up care in the inpatient and clinic setting.
MTSU 841 Clinical Clerkship: Orthopedic Surgery II 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with an opportunity to work with orthopedic surgeons. Students will develop skills necessary to perform pre-operative patient evaluations, assist in surgical procedures and provide post-operative care in the inpatient and clinic setting. A wide variety of general and subspecialty orthopedics is available.
MTSU 842 Clinical Clerkship: Otolaryngology II 4
These four-week clerkships allow students to work with otolaryngologic surgeons. Students will develop skills necessary to evaluate patients presenting with problems of the head, ears, nose, neck and throat. Students will assist in surgeries and provide follow-up care in the hospital and clinic setting.
MTSU 843 Clinical Clerkship: Plastic Surgery II 4
These four-week clerkships acquaint students with the broad scope of plastic and reconstructive surgery. Students will be exposed to the surgical management of major types of congenital and acquired deformities as well as elective cosmetic procedures. Students participate in pre-operative evaluation and post- operative care.
MTSU 845 Clinical Clerkship: Surgical Oncology II 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with the opportunity to work with hospital-based oncologic surgeons. Emphasis is on developing skills in evaluating patients presenting with malignant disorders, assisting in surgeries, and providing post-operative care.
MTSU 846 Clinical Clerkship: Surgery III 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with the opportunity to serve as a sub-intern on a general surgery service of an approved teaching hospital. Students participate in the management of diverse surgical patients, from admission to discharge. The major purpose of the rotation is to facilitate the transition from student clerk to intern.
MTSU 847 Clinical Clerkship: Thoracic/Vascular Surgery II 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with an opportunity for exposure to the broad range of cardiac surgery. Students will gain increased understanding of the physiology of the cardiopulmonary system and its clinical application. Students participate in the pre-operative evaluation and postoperative management of patients undergoing open heart surgery as well as thoracic and peripheral vascular surgery. Invasive and noninvasive vascular testing of arterial and venous problems are incorporated.
MTSU 848 Clinical Clerkship: Trauma Surgery II 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with broadbased exposure to the management of trauma patients. Students will gain increased understanding of the pathophysiology of acute injury, surgical stress, shock, infection, and complications common to patients sustaining acute injury or trauma. Preoperative evaluation and post- operative management is emphasized, as well as the utilization of the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) approach.
MTSU 849 Clinical Clerkship: Urologic Surgery II 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with an opportunity to work with urologic surgeons. Students will develop skills in patient evaluation, including the use of the intravenous pyelogram, renal scan and cystoscopy. Students will become familiar with renal failure, cancerous and tumorous conditions, impotence, sexually transmitted diseases, and urologic emergencies. Emphasis is on surgical evaluation and provision of follow-up care.
MTSU 863 Clinical Clerkship: Anesthesiology III 4
These four-week clerkships acquaint students with the specialty of anesthesiology. Emphasis is on pre- operative and post-operative methods of assessment and management of patients undergoing anesthesia prior to surgery. Students will develop advanced skills in airway management. Risks and complications associated with general and local anesthesia are incorporated.
MTSU 869 Clinical Clerkship: Neurosurgery III 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with an opportunity to work with hospital-based neurosurgeons. Students will gain increased understanding of clinical neuroanatomy and the pathophysiology of brain injury. Emphasis is on pre- operative evaluation, surgical evaluation, and post- operative patient management.
MTSU 870 Clinical Clerkship: Ophthalmology III 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with an opportunity to work with ophthalmologic surgeons. Students will develop the skills necessary to evaluate patients presenting with vision problems, assist in surgical procedures and provide follow-up care in the inpatient and clinic setting.
MTSU 871 Clinical Clerkship: Orthopedic Surgery III 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with an opportunity to work with orthopedic surgeons. Students will develop skills necessary to perform pre-operative patient evaluations, assist in surgical procedures and provide post-operative care in the inpatient and clinic setting. A wide variety of general and subspecialty orthopedics is available.
MTSU 872 Clinical Clerkship: Otolaryngology III 4
These four-week clerkships allow students to work with otolaryngologic surgeons. Students will develop skills necessary to evaluate patients presenting with problems of the head, ears, nose, neck and throat. Students will assist in surgeries and provide follow-up care in the hospital and clinic setting.
MTSU 876 Clinical Clerkship: Surgery IV 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with the opportunity to serve as a sub-intern on a general surgery service of an approved teaching hospital. Students participate in the management of diverse surgical patients, from admission to discharge. The major purpose of the rotation is to facilitate the transition from student clerk to intern.
MTSU 896 Clinical Clerkship: Surgery V 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with the opportunity to serve as a sub-intern on a general surgery service of an approved teaching hospital. Students participate in the management of diverse surgical patients, from admission to discharge. The major purpose of the rotation is to facilitate the transition from student clerk to intern.
MTSU 817 Clinical Clerkship: Thoracic/Vascular Surgery I 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with an opportunity for exposure to the broad range of cardiac surgery. Students will gain increased understanding of the physiology of the cardiopulmonary system and its clinical application. Students participate in the pre-operative evaluation and postoperative management of patients undergoing open heart surgery as well as thoracic and peripheral vascular surgery. Invasive and noninvasive vascular testing of arterial and venous problems are incorporated.
MTSU 847 Clinical Clerkship: Thoracic/Vascular Surgery II 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with an opportunity for exposure to the broad range of cardiac surgery. Students will gain increased understanding of the physiology of the cardiopulmonary system and its clinical application. Students participate in the pre-operative evaluation and postoperative management of patients undergoing open heart surgery as well as thoracic and peripheral vascular surgery. Invasive and noninvasive vascular testing of arterial and venous problems are incorporated.
MTSU 818 Clinical Clerkship: Trauma Surgery I 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with broadbased exposure to the management of trauma patients. Students will gain increased understanding of the pathophysiology of acute injury, surgical stress, shock, infection, and complications common to patients sustaining acute injury or trauma. Preoperative evaluation and post- operative management is emphasized, as well as the utilization of the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) approach.
MTSU 848 Clinical Clerkship: Trauma Surgery II 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with broadbased exposure to the management of trauma patients. Students will gain increased understanding of the pathophysiology of acute injury, surgical stress, shock, infection, and complications common to patients sustaining acute injury or trauma. Preoperative evaluation and post- operative management is emphasized, as well as the utilization of the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) approach.
MTSU 819 Clinical Clerkship: Urologic Surgery I 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with an opportunity to work with urologic surgeons. Students will develop skills in patient evaluation, including the use of the intravenous pyelogram, renal scan and cystoscopy. Students will become familiar with renal failure, cancerous and tumorous conditions, impotence, sexually transmitted diseases, and urologic emergencies. Emphasis is on surgical evaluation and provision of follow-up care.
MTSU 849 Clinical Clerkship: Urologic Surgery II 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with an opportunity to work with urologic surgeons. Students will develop skills in patient evaluation, including the use of the intravenous pyelogram, renal scan and cystoscopy. Students will become familiar with renal failure, cancerous and tumorous conditions, impotence, sexually transmitted diseases, and urologic emergencies. Emphasis is on surgical evaluation and provision of follow-up care.
MTSU 879 Clinical Clerkship: Urologic Surgery III 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with an opportunity to work with urologic surgeons. Students will develop skills in patient evaluation, including the use of the intravenous pyelogram, renal scan and cystoscopy. Students will become familiar with renal failure, cancerous and tumorous conditions, impotence, sexually transmitted diseases, and urologic emergencies. Emphasis is on surgical evaluation and provision of follow-up care.
MTSU 820 Clinical Clerkship: Pain Management 4
This four-week clerkship allows students to work with anesthesiologists specializing in pain management. Emphasis is on patient evaluations, participation in procedures and gaining experience in managing pain from a multidisciplinary perspective.
MTSU 822 Clinical Clerkship: Spine Surgery 4
This four-week clerkship provides students with the opportunity to work with various surgical specialists in evaluating and managing patients presenting with disorders of the spine. Students assist in surgical procedures and in the provision of post- operative care.
MTSU 823 Clinical Clerkship: Transplant Surgery 4
This four-week clerkship in a tertiary care hospital allows students to gain exposure to the latest developments in various organ transplant procedures. In addition to assisting in surgeries and provision of post-operative care, special attention is given to the ethical and psychosocial issues inherent in this field.
MTSU 824 Clinical Clerkship: Pediatric Ophthalmology 4
This four-week clerkship allows students the opportunity to work with pediatric ophthalmologic surgeons. Students will evaluate pediatric and adolescent patients presenting with visual problems, assist in surgical procedures, and provide follow-up care in the inpatient and clinic/office setting.
MTSU 825 Clinical Clerkship: Urological Oncology 4
This four-week clerkship provides students with the opportunity to work with urologic surgeons specializing in treating malignant disorders of the genitourinary system. Emphasis is on surgical evaluation, assisting in procedures and providing follow-up care.
MTSU 826 General Surgery I 4
These four-week clerkships acquaint students with the specialty of anesthesiology. Emphasis is on pre­ operative and post-operative methods of assessment and management of patients undergoing anesthesia prior to surgery .Students will develop advanced skills in airway management. Risks and complications associated with general and local anesthesia are incorporated.
MTSU 836 General Surgery II 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with the opportunity to gain additional experience on a general surgery service of an approved hospital or ambulatory site. Students participate in the management of diverse surgical patients, pre-op to post-op.
MTSU 897 General Surgery Sub-I VI 4
These four-week clerkships provide students with the opportunity to serve as a sub-intern on a general surgery service of an approved teaching hospital. Students participate in the management of diverse surgical patients, from admission to discharge. The major purpose of the rotation is to facilitate the transition from student clerk to intern.
MTSU 805 Clinical Clerkship: Surgery Sub-Internship VII 2
This two-week clerkship provide students the opportunity to serve as a sub intern on a general service of an approved teaching hospital. Students participate in the management of diverse surgical patients from admission to discharge. The major purpose of the rotation is to facilitate the transition from student clerk to intern.
MTSU 806 Clinical Clerkship: Surgery Sub-Internship VIII 2
This two-week clerkship provide students the opportunity to serve as a sub intern on a general service of an approved teaching hospital. Students participate in the management of diverse surgical patients from admission to discharge. The major purpose of the rotation is to facilitate the transition from student clerk to intern.
 
Independent Study and Directed Study Credits:
SEM 801 Directed Study 8
This eight-week course is designed for students who have completed required coursework 'to date, but have not passed the COMLEX-USA, Level II-CE or II-PE, as required for graduation per the Student Handbook. This course is a customized educational program consisting of individualized guidance with study skills development.
SEM 802 Directed Study 4
This course is designed for students who have completed required coursework to date, but have not passed the COMLEX-USA, Level II-CE or II-PE, as required for graduation per the student handbook. This course is a customized educational program consisting of individualized guidance with study skills development
SEM 810 Independent Study for Medical Licensure Examination 4
This independent study is directed at preparation for the COMLEX-USA Level 2 CE examination as students begin their fourth year of training. This course is a personally customized educational program specifically for the student consisting of medical board preparation resources, guidance and study skills development.
 
Transition to Residency Credits:
TTR 800 Transition to Residency 4
Transition to Residency (TTR) is a four-week capstone experience, designed to assist in the preparation of graduating students for the patient care demands and team-based challenges they will face in internship. TTR provides multiple learning modalities, including experiential learning activities, small group study, and expert panel discussions covering a broad range of categories related to the development of professional identity and long-term success strategies for the practice of medicine. Overarching themes include: early focus on the pathophysiology of the students' chosen specialty tracts, teamwork and peer feedback practice, patient safety communication basics via TEAM STEPPS, clinical reasoning, and communication challenges through standardized patient encounters.