Pre-Clinical Phase Curriculum

Hematology, Cardiology, Pulmonology

• Human Anatomy | PASC 701 | 4 Credits
  This one semester clinical anatomy unit prepares the student for clinical practice with an understanding of functional and applied anatomy stressing the normal surface landmarks and common clinical findings. Cadaver gross dissections and prosections, anatomical models, lectures, and electronic resources are utilized in this course.
• Physiology | PASC 702 | 2 Credits
  Physiology is presented to the student to reinforce the importance of physiology and pathophysiology to the study of clinical medicine. The course is structured into units in an organ system approach, correlating the basic sciences with clinical applications.
• Foundations of Medical Science | PASC 703 | 2 Credits
  This one semester course is an introduction to the genetic and molecular mechanisms of disease; biochemistry; microbiology.
• History & Physical Examination | PASC 704 | 4 Credits
  This semester long course introduces the student to the art of acquiring a patient history and performing the physical examination. Instruction in interpersonal and communication skills resulting in effective acquisition of patient history and collaboration with a diverse population of patients, families, and other health professionals will be incorporated.
• Professional Practice and the Health System I | PASC 705 | 1 Credit
  This two part course provides an introduction and more in depth understanding of the social, regulatory, ethical, and professional aspects of the PA profession.
  
• Clinical Medicine I | PASC 710 | 4 Credits
  This is the first of three didactic Clinical Medicine courses presented in the first year and will cover cardiology including EKG, hematology/oncology, and pulmonology.
  
• Pharmacology and Therapeutics I | PASC 711 | 3 Credits
  This course is the introductory course in a three semester pharmacotherapeutics curriculum. This first section will introduce the student to the basic principles of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, drug interactions, and adverse reactions.
• Diagnostic Methods I | PASC 713 | 2 Credits
  This course provides instruction in the essentials of ordering, interpreting and performing diagnostic studies used in the screening, diagnosis, management and monitoring of disease

Dermatology, EENT, Endocrinology, Renal, Urology, Gastroenterology

• Clinical Medicine II | PASC 720 | 8 Credits
  The course will concentrate on the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, management and prevention of disease across the human life span; organized into an organ system approach. Other important topics that will be covered are dermatology, EENT, endocrinology, urology, nephrology, gastroenterology

• Pharmacology and Therapeutics II | PASC 721 | 2 Credits
  The course will concentrate on therapeutic applications of drugs for various organ systems integrated with the clinical medicine units being taught during this semester.
  
• Patient Assessment I | PASC 722 | 3 Credits
  Patient Assessment I & II are designed to develop the knowledge and skills required to obtain and record the complete medical history, use the appropriate equipment, techniques, and medical terminology to document findings; develop a differential diagnosis and diagnostic work-up and suggest a treatment plan.
  
• Diagnostic Methods II | PASC 723 | 1 Credit
  The essentials of ordering, interpreting and performing diagnostic studies used in the screening, diagnosis, management and monitoring of disease. Topics for this course are congruent with Clinical Medicine II.
  
• Behavioral Medicine | PASC 727 | 2 Credits
  This course is an introduction to psychiatric disorders and behavioral medicine. Presented in lecture and seminar format the major psychiatric disorders are studied.
  

Musculoskeletal, Rheumatology, Neurology, Women’s Health/ Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Infectious Disease

• PASC 730 | Clinical Medicine III | 5 Credits
  This is the third of three didactic Clinical Medicine courses presented in the first year and will cover genito-urology, orthopedic, HEENT, pediatrics, geriatrics, and dermatology topics. Other important topics that will be covered are covers orthopedics, pediatrics, neurology, infectious diseases, women’s health and OB-GYN.
  
• Pharmacology and Therapuetics III | PASC 731 | 3 Credits
  
  This course builds on the previous two courses and concentrates on the clinical pharmacotherapeutics.
• Patient Assessment II | PASC 732 | 3 Credits
  Patient Assessment I & II are designed to develop the knowledge and skills required to obtain and record the complete medical history, use the appropriate equipment, techniques, and medical terminology to document findings; develop a differential diagnosis and diagnostic work-up and suggest a treatment plan.
  
• Diagnostic Methods III | PASC 733 | 2 Credits
  The essentials of ordering, interpreting and performing diagnostic studies used in the screening, diagnosis, management and monitoring of disease. Topics for this course are congruent with Clinical Medicine III.
  
• Fundamentals of Surgery | PASC 734 | 3 Credits
  This course is designed to orient the student to the fundamentals of surgical practice including basic clinical procedures, sterile procedure, anesthesia, suturing, and common office procedures.
• Professional Practice and Health Systems II | PASC 735 | 1 Credit
  This two-part course provides an introduction and more in-depth understanding of the social, regulatory, ethical, and professional aspects of the PA profession. In the second part of the course, students will be introduced to providing medical care to racial, ethnic, and socioeconomically diverse patients in a fluid and changing health care system.
  
• Evidence-Based Medicine I | PASC 736 | 2 Credits
  This one semester course is an introduction to Evidence-based Medicine (EBM), and prepares the student for EBM II which culminates in the senior year capstone project. Evidence based-medicine provides tools to assist clinicians to make accurate diagnoses and select optimal treatment for their patients.