I was bored at work today and looked at the course description for the first two years. I was really impressed by the course layout and content. I am really excited to get back into the swing of things and hitting the books. Seems like KCUMB actually makes the first two years semi fun and interesting in the manner of presenting the material. I am also quite impressed by the list of electives that we have access to. I wonder if we will have anytime to take 1 or two a year?
PMED 202 Clinical Research
This intensive four-week course elective is designed to provide the student an overview of research design, methodology, statistics, human subjects protection, literature retrieval and review through secondary analysis of national health data and prepare the student to publish a quality research project. This elective course is graded S/U.
5 semester credits
PHYS 201 Exercise Medicine
This elective course represents an advanced level of investigation of the influences of exercise on the human body and their clinical relevance. Emphasis will be placed on the premise that inactivity is abnormal behavior with routine exercise being the normal human condition. Techniques and justification for decreasing inactivity will be discussed for multiple population groups and conditions. This elective course is graded, although the quality points do not enter into the GPA.
1 semester credit
IDIS 206 Health Care Management & Public Health Policies
This elective course provides an introduction to health care management and public health policies in the health care field including areas of managed care, quality care issues, cost considerations, and management and leadership practices. Students are introduced to the management languages of accounting, economics, finance, human resources, information technology, law, marketing, and management. This elective course is graded S/U.
0.5 semester credits
IDIS 205 Introduction to the Science of Judgment and Decision Making
This course provides an introduction to the science of judgment and decision making. Current research in cognitive neuroscience and psychology, evolutionary biology, and behavioral psychology are incorporated. The course provides an overview of the neurological processes involved in forming judgments and decisions, identify factors that can enhance or impede the quality of judgments and decisions, and explore techniques for improving judgment and decision making. The role of judgment and decision making in the practice of medicine, especially with respect to diagnosis and communication with patients are considered. This elective course is graded S/U.
1 semester credit
IDIS 207 Understanding Managed Care
This course introduces students to a variety of challenges faced by health-care providers in a managed-care environment. Topics include fundamentals of managed care structure, capitation rate development, utilization management, cost and resources allocation and measurement of health outcomes. The course has directed studies, case analysis and projects. This elective course is graded S/U
0.5 semester credits
IDIS 208 Medical HumanitiesBody Images In Medicine And The Arts
The course focuses on readings/artwork of the human body as an object of study for health care professionals and consumers. Also included are the ways in which the body image influences health professionals and also patients, the media, and society in general. This course emphasizes the importance of how individuals view their own bodies as well as those of others and how gender influences these views. The gaze of healthcare professionals, the media, and society of someone who looks or acts different, is addressed through readings/artworks depicting persons who suffer from inherited and acquired physical and mental disorders. This elective course is graded S/U.
1 semester credit
FMED 211 Medical Pathways
The objective of this course is to provide students with the basics of the medical record and the approach to recording medical information. This elective course is graded S/U.
1 semester credit
FMED 212 Complementary and Alternative Medicine
This course encompasses the prominent types of complementary and alternative medicine modalities likely to be encountered by physicians in practice. The course is taught with didactic lectures, demonstrations and audience participation. This elective course is graded S/U.
0.5 semester credits
IDIS 202 Spanish Medical Terminology (E)
This is an elective course in conversational medical terminology, with special emphasis on effective ways to communicate with the Spanish-speaking patient. The course consists of nine sections: Pronunciation and grammar keys, Greetings and initial contact with patients, Common words and phrases, Examination questions, Physical examination, Simple patient commands, Anatomical terms, Diagnosis and symptoms, and Therapy and control issues. Previous knowledge in Spanish is helpful, but not essential. This course is graded S/U.
1 semester credit
IDIS 209 Spanish for Medical Professionals II
This is an advanced course of medical Spanish, intended for those with a Spanish language background who are actively using their past/current Spanish skills. This elective course is graded S/U.
2.5 semester credits
FMED 210 Sports Medicine II
The overall course objective is to provide the student with an introduction to sports medicine concepts and practices. This course will provide formal lectures and hands-on workshop training. Additionally, the student will have opportunities for hands on fieldwork. This elective course is graded S/U.
0.5 semester credits
IDIS 001 NBOME Preparation
This is a mandatory course for those students who were unsuccessful in passing COMLEX I of the NBOME on their first attempt. Formatted as an independent study, students are expected to study a minimum of 350 hours on the subject matter customized to the students individual needs. This course is graded S/U.
1-10 semester credits
IDIS 002 NBOME Preparation
This is a mandatory course for those students who were unsuccessful in passing COMLEX II of the NBOME on their first attempt. Formatted as an independent study, students are expected to study a minimum of 500 hours on the subject matter customized to the students individual needs. This course is graded S/U.
1-15 semester credits
Elective Interdisciplinary Offerings
IDIS 201 Spirituality in Medicine (E)
This elective course exemplifies the Osteopathic integration of Body, Mind and Spirit. Students will be exposed to a variety of religious beliefs, often by practitioners of those faiths. Treatment considerations of the hospitalized patient and the dying patient will be discussed in small groups and with selected chaplains from the area. Students will also have an opportunity to explore their own belief system. For the interested students, optional activities such as a sweat lodge, a meditation, a retreat, and following a chaplain on rounds may be available. This course is graded S/U.
1 semester credit
IDIS 203 Health Care Management & Public Health Policies (E)
This elective course provides an introduction to health care management and public health policies in the health care field including areas of managed care, quality care issues, cost considerations, and management and leadership practices. Students are introduced to the management languages of accounting, economics, finance, human resources, information technology, law, marketing, and management. The course is graded S/U.
1 semester credit
IDIS 204 Biomolecular Aspects of Clinical Medicine Journal Club (E)
This elective course consists of nine sessions for students who are interested in discussing recent journal articles linking clinical cases with relevant and interesting biomolecular science research studies. The course is graded S/U.
1 semester credit
OPP 209 Foundations in Teaching OPP (E)
This course provides selected second year students with experience in teaching Principles of Osteopathy in the laboratory setting. Candidates are selected by the Family Medicine Department in the Spring semester of the candidates first year. Participants assist first year students in their weekly laboratory experience and provide individual instruction and demonstration of Osteopathic techniques under the supervision of faculty and staff. This is a year-long experience with a fall registration. Attendance at the pre-lab preparation session is required. The course is graded S/U based on attendance, interaction with first-year students, and overall attitude. A withdrawal at any time throughout the length of this course negates the credit value.
2 semester credits
ANAT 209 Foundations in Teaching Anatomy (E)
This course provides selected second-year students with experience in teaching anatomy in the laboratory setting. Candidates are selected by the Anatomy Department in the Spring semester of the candidates first year. Participants assist first-year students in their laboratory experiences and provide individual instruction under the supervision of faculty and staff. this course is a year-long experience with a fall registration. Attendance at pre-lab preparation may be required. The course is graded S/U based on attendance, interaction with first-year students and overall attitude. A withdrawal at any time throughout the length of this course negates the credit value.
2 semester credits
IDIS 210 Foundations in Teaching Clinical Skills (E)
This course provides selected second-year students with experience in teaching clinical skills in the laboratory setting. Candidates are selected by the Family Medicine Department in the Spring semester of the candidates first year. Participants assist first-year students in their laboratory experiences and provide individual instruction under the supervision of faculty and staff. This course is a year-long experience with a fall registration. Attendance at pre-lab preparation may be required. The course is graded S/U based on attendance, interaction with first-year students and overall attitude. A withdrawal at any time throughout the length of this course negates the credit value.
2 semester credits
