College of Medicine Courses
ANES
ANES 9001 Anesthesia Externship 25-50 hrs.
Prerequisites: 3rd year standing The course provides additional experiences in airway management, intubation, and sedation to the advanced medical student.
Course Component
Clinical

ANES 9100 Anesthesiology/Elective 80-160 hrs.
Designed to provide instruction in the acute care of the unconscious patient. Emphasis on airway management, artifical ventilation, cardiovascular support and management of fluids and electrolytes. Approximately six hours a day is spent in the operating room assisting in the care of patients and one hour a day in informal discussions.
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Clinical

ANES 9101 Research in Anesthesiology 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: ANES 9100. Student participation in research related to anesthesiology, under the supervision of experienced investigators.
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Clinical

ANES 9104 Preceptorship In Clinical Anesthesiology/South Community 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: ANES 9100. Basic knowledge and skills used in the administration of anesthesia to individually assigned patients, following the patient from preoperative evaluation through convalescence under the supervision of faculty members in private practice. Offered at Southwest Medical Center.
Course Component
Clinical

ANES 9110 Anesthesiology Selective 80 hrs.
Prerequisites: Medical School third year standing. This selective is designed to introduce the student to the basic knowledge and skills used in the administration of anesthesia to individually assigned patients. Students will follow the patient from preoperative evaluation through convalescence, Didactic sessions covering basic principles of anesthesiology are presented.
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Clinical

ANES 9120 Clinical Anesthesiology 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: ANES 9110 The purpose of this course is to expose medical students to the wide range of anesthesiology application from a generalist perspective. The student will follow assigned patients from preoperative evaluation through convalescence under the supervision of residents and faculty members.
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Clinical

ANES 9121 Sub-Internship in Pain Medicine 80 hrs.
Prerequisites: ANES 9110 The purpose of this course is to expose medical students to the wide range of anesthesiology applications from a pain medicine perspective. This course is designed to follow ANES 9110. Students will work with Pain Medicine staff and learn how to evaluate and treat patients with acute and chronic pain syndrome.
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Clinical

ANES 9122 Sub-Internship in Obstetrical Anesthesiology 80 hrs.
Prerequisites: ANES 9110 and an interest in Anesthesiology or OB/GYN. The purpose of this course is to expose medical students to the delicate and demanding field of Obstetrical Anesthesiology. Students will follow patients throughout their delivery process. This course is designed to follow ANES 9110 or a sub internship in MFM and provide insight into some of the expanded applications of Anesthesiology.
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Clinical

ANES 9123 Sub-Internship in Pediatric Anesthesiology 80 hrs.
Prerequisites: ANES 9110 and an interest in either Anesthesiology or Pediatrics. The purpose of this course is to expose medical students to the delicate and demanding field of Pediatric Anesthesiology. This course is designed to follow ANES 9110 or a sub-internship in Pediatric and proved insight into some of the expanded applications of Anesthesiology.
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Clinical

ANES 9124 Preceptorship in Clinical Anesthesiology 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: ANES 9110 This course is designed to expose students to Anesthesiology in the private practive setting. Students will rotate with private anesthesiologists in the Oklahoma City area to explore what a post-residency career in Anesthesiology is like.
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Clinical

ANES 9125 Research in Anesthesiology 80 hrs.
Prerequisites: ANES 9110 Students will work under the supervision of a faculty member to complete research and write a publishable article about a predetermined subject.
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Clinical

ANES 9140 Anesthesiology Elective 160 hrs.
Introduction to anesthesia under the supervision of an anesthesiologist. Participation is giving anesthetics and in discussion of reading assignments.
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Clinical

ANES 9143 General Anesthesiology 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Completion of third year courses. Airway management including techniques with mask, oral and nasal airways, and oral and nasal tracheal intubation; familiarity with anesthesia machines, ventilators, ECG monitors, intravenous fluid therapy, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, intravenous medications, spinal taps and blocks, and pre/post operative care.
Course Component
Clinical

ANES 9960 Off-Campus Elective in Anesthesiology 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Approval of Visiting School and OU Department An off-campus elective is defined as work not at the Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine-Tulsa, or in a formally affiliated hospital; nor under the direct supervision of a member of the full-time faculty of the College of Medicine. A statement from the course director of the proposed elective concerning the supervision and grading of student's experience and a detailed course description of the proposed elective are required.
Course Component
Clinical

ANES 9970 Off-Campus Elective 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Approval of the head of the academic department of the Tulsa Medical College campus under which the off-campus service falls, a statement from the course director of the proposed elective concerning the supervision and grading of the student's experience, and a detailed course description of the proposed elective are required. Work not at the Health Sciences Center or Tulsa Medical College.
Course Component
Clinical

ANES 9980 Special Studies 1-320 hrs.
Prerequisite: Approval of Associate Dean, College of Medicine and department head. May be repeated with change of subject matter. Topics of special nature or of unusual interest to the individual student.
Course Component
Clinical

ANES 9990 Anesthesiology Special Studies 1-320 hrs.
Prerequisites: Approval of the course coordinator, Tulsa Medical College. Topics of a special nature or of unusual interest to the individual student. May be repeated with change of subject matter.
Course Component
Clinical

BIOC
BIOC 5104 Biochemistry 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: None A survey of biochemistry for students in the health related professions covering the structure and function biomolecules (proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates), metabolism, molecular genetics, membrane organization, transmembrane signaling, and additional topics of specific interest.
Course Component
Lecture

BIOC 5173 Organic Chemistry & Biochemistry 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to Program or Permission Cross Listed: NS 3173 This course is an introduction to topics in organic chemistry and biochemistry that relate to the study of nutrition. Major topics include functional groups, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and molecular biology. A major emphasis is given to metabolic pathways in energy production. Graduate Students will be required to write a research paper and all quizzes will count for credit during the course.
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Lecture

BIOC 5224 Principles of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Laboratory Methods 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission. Introductory laboratory course stressing techniques, instrumentation, and experimental design used for Biochemical and Molecular Biological research.
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Lecture

BIOC 5970 Graduate Student Seminar 1-6 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission. Discussion of recent advances in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Presentations by graduate students.
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Discussion

BIOC 5980 Research Master's Thesis 2-6 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. Research Master's Thesis.
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Laboratory

BIOC 6210 Physical Biochemistry of Macromolecules 2-4 hrs.
Prerequisite: By Permission of Course Director. This advanced course will approach the structure and function of biological macromolecules from a multidisciplinary perspective encompassing structure determination to physical characterization of inter- and intra-molecular interactions. (Fall II)
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Lecture

BIOC 6220 Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory 1-4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission by Instructor. Advanced experimental design and techniques in several current areas of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Students rotate through the laboratories of selected faculty members.
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Laboratory

BIOC 6221 Journal Club in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission. Discussion and assessment of papers in the scientific literature related to Biochemistry and Molecular, Cell-Structural Biology.
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Discussion

BIOC 6223 Cell Biology 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BIOC 5218 or Permission. This course is designed to explore the latest aspects of Cell Biology including nuclear structure and motility and chemiosmosis, membrane structure and function, cell-cell interactions, virus-host interactions and cell transformation. Cross Listed: MI
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Lecture

BIOC 6234 Biochemical Genetics and Molecular Biology 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission. This course examines the connections between traditional mendelian inheritance and modern molecular genetics, covering genome structure and function, gene regulation, DNA replication, translation, molecular neurobiology, and molecular approaches to carcinogenesis. (spring semester)
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Lecture

BIOC 6321 Molecular Structure and Dynamics 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: GPIBS Core Curriculum or permission of Instructor. Current aspects of macromolecular structure and function.
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Lecture

BIOC 6341 Molecular Signaling and Regulation 1 hrs.
Crosslisted: PHYO 6341 and CELL 6341 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Topics. Prerequisite: GPIBS Core Curriculum or permission of Instructor. Current understanding of the biochemistry and molecular biology of regulation at the gene, cell, and organism level.
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Lecture

BIOC 6502 Advanced Topics In Human Molecular Genetics 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: BIOC 5233, 5243, 6223, 6243; or Permissions of Coordinator. Current topics in the area of the molecular biology and genetics of human diseases, including molecular approaches to diagnosis and treatment. Lectures by resident and visiting faculty; group discussions of current literature. As the content changes with each offering, may be repeated up to a maximum credit of four hours.
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Lecture
Discussion

BIOC 6960 Research Project 1-8 hrs.
Prerequisite: By Permission of the Department. Introduction to independent research.
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Laboratory

BIOC 6970 Biotechnology 2-4 hrs.
Biotechnology will: (a) provide information on current and future scientific developments; (b) review current regulation of biotechnology and applications as well as; (c) provide exposure to legal, business, and ethical issues generated by biotechnology. The discussion-based class will utilize participation and a student-designed project as learning tools.
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Discussion

BIOC 6980 Research Doctor's Disseration 1-16 hrs.
Research for Doctor's Dissertation.
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Laboratory
Independent Study

BIOC 6990 Special Problems in Biochemistry 1-5 hrs.
Selected Biochemical topics on which rapid progress has been made during recent years.
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Lecture
Laboratory
Independent Study

BIOC 8203 Biochemistry and Medical Molecular Genetics 0-128 hrs.
Nucleic acids; replication; transcription; protein synthesis; gene expression; autosomal, sex-linked, mitochondrial and multifactorial disorders; mutation; gene mapping and cloning; molecular/biochemical diagnoses; gene therapy; protein structure; enzyme kinetics; coagulation; biochemical mechanisms of disease; intermediary metabolism and metabolic diseases; nutritional biochemistry; hormones; membranes and signaling; molecular basis of cancer.
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Lecture

BIOC 9980 Special Studies 1-320 hrs.
Prerequisites: Approval of Associate Dean, College of Medicine and department head. May be repeated with change of subject matter. Topics of special nature or of unusual interest to the individual student.
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Independent Study

CELL
CELL 4114 Introduction to Cadaver Anatomy 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Jr/Sr Ungraduate (60+hrs), min. 2 semesters biology, permission of course director. Introduction to Cadaver Anatomy is a course that will provide students with detailed human dissection experiences and illustrated lectures that present a regional approach to human anatomy. This course is recommended for students who will enter post-bachelor's degree programs that include a gross anatomy course. (Spring)
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Lecture
Laboratory

CELL 5107 Human Structure 7 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate College, background in biological sciences, and/or approval of instructor. Human Structure explores the macroscopic anatomy of the human body with correlations to functional, clinical and radiological anatomy. Supervised dissection integrated with lectures. The approach is regional.
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Lecture
Laboratory

CELL 5134 Cell and Tissue Biology 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: None The Cell and Tissue Biology course provides an overview of microscopic structure of human cells, tissues, and organs, with correlation of structure and function. Components of the course include lectures, independent readings and microscopic study of histological preparations during a weekly laboratory session.
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Lecture
Laboratory

CELL 5142 Human Embryology 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: None Study of the development of the human body at the cellular and organ level, with emphasis on the relation of embryogenesis to adult anatomy and congenital malformations. Course may include lectures, a weekly group discussion on related scientific literature and a research paper. (SP)
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Lecture

CELL 5960 Current Topics in Cell Biology 1-3 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. Students will critically read and discuss with the faculty primary research publications in cellular and molecular biology, and participate in departmental seminar presentations. May be repeated with change in course content. (F, Sp)
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Discussion

CELL 5980 Research for Master's Thesis 1-4 hrs.
Once enrolled, student must continue registration until the requirements for the degree are fulfilled.
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Laboratory
Independent Study

CELL 5990 Special Studies in Cell Biology 1-3 hrs.
Introduction to original research investigation of some problem in cell biology. May be repeated; maximum credit nine hours.
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Laboratory

CELL 6000 Cell Biology Laboratory Rotation 1-8 hrs.
This course provides the opportunity for the student to learn and experience an in-depth knowledge and appreciation for scientific skills and emphasizes techniques, instrumentation, and experimental design in a specific discipline within a multidisciplinary research environment.
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Laboratory

CELL 6004 Cardiovascular/Renal Pharmacology 4 hrs.
A systematic examination of the physiological and biochemical mechanisms through which drugs affect the cardiovascular system and the kidney.
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Lecture

CELL 6010 Cell Biology Graduate Research Seminar 1-2 hrs.
Prerequisites: None This is a seminar course for Cell Biology graduate students to present their own research data, receive constructive criticism on their research and presentation, and to learn how to effectively listen to and critically evaluate material presented in the research seminars.
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Lecture

CELL 6013 Neuropharmacology 3 hrs.
A systematic examination of the physiological and biochemical mechanisms through which drugs affect the central nervous system.
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Lecture

CELL 6020 Anatomical Sciences Teaching Practicum 2-4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of the course in which the student will do a teaching practicum. The course is designed to provide each student with supervised teaching experiences in Human Structure, Histology, Embryology, or Neuroanatomy as well as critical reviews of all teaching duties involved with the specific course. Course may be repeated for credit. Graduate students in the ILAC/Anatomical Sciences Education program must complete 10 hours of teaching practicum. Those hours need to be spread through at least 3 of the courses listed above.
Course Component
Practicum

CELL 6030 Medical Education Seminar 0-1 hrs.
Prerequisites: None Students and faculty will present current basic biomedical science education methods and/or medical education research. Students will received constructive criticism on their presentation and learn how to effectively listen to and critically evaluate material presented in the seminar settings. Seminar (Summer, Fall & Spring) I, II, III, & IV
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Lecture

CELL 6053 Pharmacology of the Autonomic Nervous System 3 hrs.
A systematic examination of the physiological and biochemical mechanisms through which drugs affect the autonomic nervous system.
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Lecture

CELL 6063 Cellular and Molecular Developmental Biology 3 hrs.
Explore current cellular and molecular concepts in developmental biology, including epithelial-mesenchymal interactions, cell cycle, cell migrational cues, homeobox genes and master genes, pattern formation and differentiation, tumor suppressor genes, growth control, and angiogenesis. Topics covered will change yearly.
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Lecture

CELL 6073 Topics in Cellular and Molecular Developmental Biology 3 hrs.
Explore current cellular and molecular concepts in developmental biology, including epithelial-mesenchymal interactions, cell cycle, cell migrational cues, homeobox genes and master genes, pattern formation and differentiation, tumor suppressor genes, growth control, and angiogenesis. Topics covered will change yearly.
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Lecture

CELL 6111 Advanced Cell Biology I-Cells and Tissues 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Cell and Molecular Systems 1 and 2, or first two years of medical school and admission into the Cell Biology graduate program, or permission of the Course Director. Expands on fundamental concepts in cellular biology, including: diversity of cell types, tissue types and relationships among cells; organization of cells and tissues in more complex biological structures; microscopic methods, and stem cell biology.
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Lecture

CELL 6121 Advanced Cell Biology II-Advanced Cell Signaling 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Cell and Molecular Systems I and 2, or first two years of medical school and admissions into the Cell Biology graduate program, or permission of the Course Director. Expands on fundamental concepts in cellular biology, focusing on advanced topics in cell signaling.
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Lecture

CELL 6130 Advanced Cell Biology III-Capstone 1-3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admissions into the Cell Biology graduate program following successful completion of the GPIBS curriculum or the first two years of medical school, or permission of the Course Director. Cement knowledge of Cell Biology gained from previous courses, foster the students' ability to synthesize and discuss content related to Cell Biology, and to prepare students for the written and oral qualifying examination.
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Lecture

CELL 6301 Experimental Strategies in Genetics 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: GPIBS Core Curriculum or permission of Instructor. The major intent is to develop a working knowledge of the fundamental genetic strategies used to solve biological problems.
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Lecture

CELL 6302 Advanced Genetics 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: CELL 6301 or Instructor's Permission. This course will present genetic principles at an advanced level, provide examples of the applicability of genetic approaches to a wide variety of biological problems, acquaint the students with a broad historical perspective of the field of genetics, and provide immersion in genetics, and provide immersion in genetics primary literature.
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Lecture

CELL 6311 Directed Readings in Genetics 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: GPIBS Curriculum or permission of instructor, admittance to candidacy, and permission of student's Ph.D. advisor. This Journal Club is designed to increase student's reading of the scientific literature, to develop critical scientific thinking, and to make the students more comfortable presenting genetic data through experience. This journal club is open to all graduate students in or beyond their second year, postdoctoral trainees and interested members of faculty.
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Lecture

CELL 6313 Advanced Gross Anatomy 3 hrs.
Comprehensive approaches to dissection of select regions by special and varied methods. Conferences, demonstrations, and literature study. May be repeated with a change in subject matter, maximum credit nine hours.
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Laboratory

CELL 6321 Molecular and Cellular Aspects of Vision 1 hrs.
Crosslisted: OCNS 6321 Prerequisites: GPIBS Core Curriculum or Permission of Instructor. This course is designed for graduate students to provide for the integration of the knowledge gained from the GPIBS core course and its application to the generation of research projects on basic cellular functions using the visual system as an experimental model.
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Lecture

CELL 6331 Molecular Genetics 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: GPIBS fall courses and first part of spring semester courses; Permission of the instructor. It is an elective module offered by the Department of Cell Biology for the second part of the spring semester of GPIBS.
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Lecture

CELL 6332 Special Topics in Genetics 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: GPIBS Curriculum or permission of instructor, admittance to candidacy, and permission of student's Ph.D. advisor. This colloquium is designed to increase students' understanding of important concepts, approaches, and historical perspectives in Genetics. This colloquium is open to all graduate students in or beyond their second year, postdoctoral trainees and interested members of the faculty.
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Lecture

CELL 6341 Molecular Signaling and Regulation 1 hrs.
Crosslisted: BIOC 6341 and CELL 6341 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Topics. Prerequisite: GPIBS Core Curriculum or permission of Instructor. Current understanding of the biochemistry and molecular biology of regulation at the gene, cell, and organism level.
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Lecture

CELL 6401 OU Cancer Center Program Meeting 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: GPIBS curriculum, admittance to candidacy, permission of course director, and permission of student's Ph.D. advisor. This course requires attendance at one of the 4 OU Cancer Center Program monthly meetings. Each month, members of the cancer center present their current research and their anticipated future research questions. Students will enroll in this course over several semesters and must attend at least 15 meetings to receive 1 credit.
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Lecture

CELL 6411 Special Topics in Molecular Medicine 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: GPIBS curriculum, admittance to candidacy, permission of course director and permission of student's Ph.D. advisor. This didactic course will present seminal and current research in the field of Molecular Medicine. Each weekly presentation will be a compilation of primary literature around a central theme. The theme for the semester will be chosen by the students, their mentors, and the course director. This course will meet 15 times for 1 credit hour.
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Lecture

CELL 6421 Tumor Board 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: GPIBS curriculum, admittance to candidacy, permission of course director, and student's Ph.D. advisor. This course is for graduate students in cancer research who are interested in gaining insight into the clinical disease. This course requires attendance at a weekly clinical department tumor board and a monthly meeting with the course director. In addition, each student will read and write a summary of a recently published clinical trial. The case history, surgery, pathology, and treatment options for individual cancer cases are presented at the tumor board. Specific Tumor Boards will be determined by the student, their mentor and course director. Students will attend 14 meetings over the course of one academic semester for 1 credit.
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Lecture

CELL 6960 Directed Readings in Cell Biology 1-3 hrs.
This course provides an opportunity for the study of a particular research area through review of literature under a selected instructor.
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Independent Study

CELL 6980 Research for Doctors Dissertation 1-16 hrs.
Prerequisites: Approval of advisor. Once enrolled, student must continue registration until the requirements for graduation are filled. A maximum of 60 hours is allowed toward the Ph.D. degree.
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Independent Study

CELL 6990 Specialized Studies in Cell Biology 1-4 hrs.
Qualified students of biomedical sciences may work independently on topics of special interests in any area of cell biology. May encompass discussions, guided reading or laboratory research depending on the student. May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit eight hours.
Course Component
Laboratory

CELL 8101 Advanced Anatomical Studies 80-320 hrs.
In-depth studies in selected areas of gross anatomy, embryology, microanatomy, or neuroanatomy. Lectures, discussions, readings, seminars, and/or laboratories.
Course Component
Clinical

CELL 8507 Directed Readings in Pharmacology 80 hrs.
Explore in-depth and advanced areas of pharmacology, such as autonomic, cardiovascular, biochemical, or behavioral neuropharmacology; drug-induced birth defects; pharmacokinetics or drug metabolism.
Course Component
Clinical

CELL 9980 Cell Special Studies 1-320 hrs.
Prerequisites: Fourth Year Standing A special studies course is designed to provide an in-depth study of a specific subject in a particular area or discipline for which there is no existing approved course. The purpose of this elective is to allow the student to spend a period of time in full-time study working directly with a faculty member to further enhance the student's clinical and/or research skills. The elective may be repeated with a change of subject matter.
Course Component
Clinical

DERM
DERM 9101 Dermatology Selective 80 hrs.
Prerequisites: Medical School third year standing. Core dermatologic information of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Clinical and technical skills with emphasis on one-to-one teaching by the physician and student in direct contact with the patient. Diagnosis and management of the 20 most common dermatoses and common, malignant and less common bust most lethal cutaneous neoplasms.
Course Component
Clinical

DERM 9151 Clinical Dermatology 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: DERM 9150. This one month course for fourth year students is a more advanced and prolonged experience in clinical dermatology. It includes examining and writing up consultation cases with the chief resident, care of dermatology inpatients, several dermatopathology sessions, two dermatologic surgery clinics, and directed readings and AV programs.
Course Component
Clinical

DERM 9160 Introduction To Dermatology 80 hrs.
A two-week clerkship for third and fourth year students based in large dermatology clinics. Under close attending dermatologist supervision, Oklahoma City, OK and the Indian (PHS) Hospital in Shawnee, OK the student sees patients with a broad range of problems and participates in their care. An extensive audiovisual instructional program is included.
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Clinical

DERM 9192 Dermatology Elective 160 hrs.
Identify and describe primary and secondary lesions of dermatology. Discussion of common skin disorders and the therapy to be used.
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Clinical

DERM 9960 Off-Campus Elective in Dermatology 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Approval of Visiting School and OU Department Course Director An off-campus elective is defined as work not at the Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine-Tulsa, or in a formally affiliated hospital; nor under the direct supervision of a member of the full-time faculty of the College of Medicine. A statement from the course director of the proposed elective concerning the supervision and grading of student's experience and a detailed course description of the proposed elective are required.
Course Component
Clinical

DERM 9970 Dermatology Off-Campus Elective 1-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Approval of the head of the academic dept of the Tulsa Medical College campus under which the off-campus services falls, a statement from the course director of the proposed elective concerning the supervision and grading of the student's experience, and a detailed course description of the proposed elective are required. Work not at the Health Sciences Center or Tulsa Medical College.
Course Component
Clinical

DERM 9980 Special Studies 80-320 hrs.
Prerequisites: Approval of Associate Dean, College of Medicine and Dept Head. May be repeated with change of subject matter. Topics of special nature or of unusual interest to the individual student.
Course Component
Clinical

DERM 9990 Dermatology Special Studies 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: DERM 9101 Dermatology Selective Topics of speical nature or of unusual interest to the individual student. May be repeated with change of subject matter.
Course Component
Clinical

EM
EM 9101 Emergency Medicine Selective 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Medical School third or fourth year standing. Expose student to the diverse spectrum of clinical problems encountered in emergency department. Student will gain experience in evaluation and treatment of various acute medical and surgical problems. Student will work closely with faculty of emergency department in diagnosis and treatment of both critically and non-critically ill patients. (Rotation-Fall, Spring, Summer III, IV)
Course Component
Clinical

EM 9761 Externship in Emergency Medicine and Trauma 80-160 hrs.
Didactic sessions related to the injured and medically ill patient and actual experience on a one-to-one basis with patients in the emergency medical and trauma center. Patient histories, physicals, evaluations, and suggested treatments will be reviewed.
Course Component
Clinical

EM 9765 Emergency Medicine Elective (Integris Baptist Medical Center) 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Core Clerkships - prefer students with an interest in EM careers. Supervised clinical practice of emergency medicine in a busy metropolitan emergency department. Fifteen 8-hours shifts per month, including EMSA experience.
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Lecture

EM 9766 Emergency Medicine at St. Anthony Hospital 160 hrs.
The elective provides experience in the emergency area at St. Anthony under the direction of the private physician staffing the emergency department. The students will initially be taking histories, doing physicals, and suggesting treatment.
Course Component
Clinical

EM 9960 Off Campus Emergency Medicine Elective 80-480 hrs.
Prerequisites: Fourth Year Standing An off-campus elective is defined as work not at the Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine-Tulsa, or in a formally affiliated hospital; nor under the direct supervision of a member of the full-time faculty of the College of Medicine. A statement from the course director of the proposed elective concerning the supervision and grading of student's experience and a detailed course description of the proposed elective are required.
Course Component
Clinical

EM 9980 Special Studies in Emergency Medicine 80-320 hrs.
Prerequisites: 3rd or 4th Year Medical Standing May be repeated with change of subject matter. Topics of special nature or of unusual interest to the individual student.
Course Component
Clinical

EM 9990 Emergency Medicine Special Studies 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Surgery Clerkship, Internal Medicine Clerkship and OB/Gyn Clerkship A special studies course is designed to provide an in-depth study of a specific subject in a particular area of discipline for which there is no existing approved course. The purpose of this elective is to allow the student to spend a period of time in full-time study working directly with a faculty member to further enhance the students clinical and/or research skills. The electives may be repeated with a change of subject matter.
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Clinical

FM
FM 8900 Principles of Clinical Medicine I 0-90 hrs.
Introduces students to the medical profession, emphasizing the doctor/patient relationship. Basics of interviewing, physical examination, and clinical decision making, ethical and medical/legal issues, and the role of the family in health care are taught through lectures, readings, and group discussions. Students are also assigned to four rotations with practicing physicians.
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Lecture
Laboratory

FM 9055 Community Preceptorship: Stillwater 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Senior standing or 4th yr. standing Provides students with an opportunity to gain experience with small community health care systems under the guidance of community physicians. Emphasis is placed on rural health issues, primary care, emergency medicine and other medical disciplines in communities in rural Oklahoma.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9056 Community Preceptorship: Seminole 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Senior Standing Provides students with an opportunity to gain experience with small community health care systems under the guidance of community physicians. Emphasis is placed on rural health issues, primary care, emergency medicine and other medical disciplines in communities in rural Oklahoma.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9057 Community Preceptorship: Lawton 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Senior Standing A four-week rotation in a non-metropolitan Oklahoma community, under the direct supervision of physicians selected by the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9058 Community Preceptorship: Enid 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Senior Standing Provides students with an opportunity to gain experience with small community health care systems under the guidance of community physicians. Emphasis is placed on rural health issues, primary care, emergency medicine and other medical disciplines in communities in rural Oklahoma.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9059 Community Preceptorship: Ardmore 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Senior Standing Provides students with an opportunity to gain experience with small community health care systems under the guidance of community physicians. Emphasis is placed on rural health issues, primary care, emergency medicine and other medical disciplines in communities in rural Oklahoma.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9060 Community Preceptorship: Altus 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Fourth Year Standing. A four-week rotation in a non-metropolitan Oklahoma community, under the direct supervision of doctors selected by the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9061 Community Preceptorship: Chickasaw Nation-Ada 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Senior Standing Provides students with an opportunity to gain experience with small community health care systems under the guidance of community physicians. Emphasis is placed on rural health issues, primary care, emergency medicine and other medical disciplines in communities in rural Oklahoma.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9063 Community Preceptorship:Tecumseh 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Fourth Year Standing. A four-week rotation in a non-metropolitan Oklahoma community under the direct supervision of physicians selected by the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9065 Community Preceptorship: Claremore 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Fourth Year Standing. A four-week rotation in a non-metropolitan Oklahoma community, under the direct supervision of doctors selected by the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9066 Community Preceptorship: Duncan 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Fourth year standing. A four-week rotation in a non-metropolitan Oklahoma community, under the direct supervision of doctors selected by the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9067 Community Preceptorship: Durant 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Fourth Year Standing. A four-week rotation in a non-metropolitan Oklahoma community, under the direct supervision of doctors selected by the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9068 Community Preceptorship: Ramona 160 hrs.
Prequisites: Senior Standing. Provides students with an opportunity to gain experience with small community health care systems under the guidance of community physicians. Emphasis is placed on rural health issues, primary care, emergency medicine, and other medical disciplines in communities in rural Oklahoma.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9070 Community Preceptorship: Grove 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Fourth Year Standing. A four-week rotation in a non-metropolitan Oklahoma community, under the direct supervision of doctors selected by the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9071 Community Preceptorship: Guthrie 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Fourth Year Standing. A four-week rotation in a non-metropolitan Oklahoma community, under the direct supervision of doctors selected by the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9073 Community Preceptorship: Hobart 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Fourth Year Standing. A four-week rotation in a non-metropolitan Oklahoma community, under the direct supervision of doctors selected by the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9075 Community Preceptorship: McAlester 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Fourth Year Standing. A four-week rotation in a non-metropolitan Oklahoma community, under the direct supervision of doctors selected by the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9076 Community Preceptorship: Miami 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Fourth Year Standing. A four-week rotation in a non-metropolitan Oklahoma community, under the direct supervision of doctors selected by the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9077 Community Preceptorship: Okeene 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Fourth Year Standing. A four-week rotation in a non-metropolitan Oklahoma community, under the direct supervision of doctors selected by the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9078 Community Preceptorship: Okmulgee 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Fourth Year Standing. A four-week rotation in a non-metropolitan Oklahoma community, under the direct supervision of doctors selected by the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9079 Community Preceptorship: Pauls Valley 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Fourth Year Standing. A four-week rotation in a non-metropolitan Oklahoma community, under the direct supervision of doctors selected by the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9080 Community Preceptorship: Poteau 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Fourth Year Standing. A four-week rotation in a non-metropolitan Oklahoma community, under the direct supervision of doctors selected by the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9081 Community Preceptorship: Pryor 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Fourth Year Standing. A four week rotation in a non-metropolitan Oklahoma community, under the direct supervision of doctors selected by the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Lecture

FM 9083 Community Preceptorship: Perry 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Fourth Year Standing. A four week rotation in a non-metropolitan Oklahoma community, under the direct supervision of doctors selected by the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9084 Community Preceptorship: Sayre 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Fourth Year Standing. A four-week rotation in a non-metropolitan Oklahoma community, under the direct supervision of doctors selected by the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Lecture

FM 9085 Community Preceptorship: Shattuck 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Fourth Year Standing. A four-week rotation in a non-metropolitan Oklahoma community, under the direct supervision of doctors selected by the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9086 Community Preceptorship: Stilwell 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Fourth Year Standing. A four-week rotation in a non-metropolitan Oklahoma community, under the direct supervision of doctors selected by the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9088 Community Preceptorship: Vinita 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Fourth Year Standing. A four-week rotation in a non-metropolitan Oklahoma community, under the direct supervision of doctors selected by the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9089 Community Preceptorship: Watonga 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Fourth Year Standing. A four-week rotation in a non-metropolitan Oklahoma community, under the direct supervision of doctors selected by the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9090 Community Preceptorship: Weatherford 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Fourth Year Standing. A four-week rotation in a non-metropolitan Oklahoma community, under the direct supervision of doctors selected by the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9092 Community Preceptorship: Woodward 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Fourth Year Standing. A four-week rotation in a non-metropolitan Oklahoma community, under the direct supervision of doctors selected by the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9093 Community Preceptorship: Kingfisher 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Fourth Year Standing. A four-week rotation in a non-metropolitan Oklahoma community, under the direct supervision of doctors selected by the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9095 Community Preceptorship: Cushing 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Fourth Year Standing. A four-week rotaton in a non-metropolitan Oklahoma community, under the direct supervision of doctors selected by the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9096 Community Preceptorship: Grove 160 hrs.
Provides students with an opportunity to gain experience with small community health care systems under the guidance of community physicians. Emphasis is placed on rural health issues, primary care, emergency medicine, and other medical disciplines in communities in rural Oklahoma.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9097 Community Preceptorship: Kansas 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Fourth Year Standing. A four-week rotation in a non-metropolitan Oklahoma community, under the direct supervision of doctors selected by the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9098 Community Preceptorship: Madill 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Fourth Year Standing. A four-week rotation in a non-metropolitan Oklahoma community, under the direct supervision of doctors selected by the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9099 Community Preceptorship: Blackwell 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Fourth Year Standing. A four-week rotation in a non-metropolitan Oklahoma community, under the direct supervision of doctors selected by the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9101 Sports Medicine Selective 80 hrs.
Prerequisites: MS 3 or MS 4 Standing This is a two week experience in the primary care sports medicine clinic during which students will become familiar with common musculoskeletal diagnoses and treatments. Depending on rotation dates, opportunities may arise for students to participate in sports event coverage, joint injections, casting, and other sports medicine procedures.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9102 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Selective 80 hrs.
Prerequisites: MS3 or MS4 standing in the College of Medicine This course aims to provide students with experience in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) through exposure to patients with physical impairments or disabilities affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. (F, SP, SU III, IV) Rotation
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9453 Primary Care Sports Medicine 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Must be MS4 and must have written approval of Primary Care Sports Med Program Director. This course serves as an introduction to sports medicine for students planning a career in primary care. Emphasis is placed on musculoskeletal clinical skills, diagnosis and treatment of common injuries/diseases. Four-week rotation only offered in July and May. For two-week or four-week course any other months, the student must receive written permission by the Primary Care Sports Medicine (Dr. Brian Coleman) at least 30 days prior to the rotation.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9540 Family Medicine Clerkship 155-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Promotion to year 3 in program An ambulatory Family Medicine experience supervised by departmental faculty, resident physicians and community volunteer faculty physicians where students learn diagnosis and management of undifferentiated complaints, acute, and chronic illnesses. Health promotion, disease prevention, longitudinal care, focused patient evaluation, clinical decision-making, practice management and evidence based medicine are emphasized during didactics. (Fall, Spring & Summer, III)
Course Component
Lecture
Independent Study
Clinical

FM 9552 Family Medicine Community Clerkship: Enid 160 hrs.
The student works with the Department of Family Medicine faculty and residents of the Enid family practice residency in Enid, Oklahoma. A broad exposure to the principles and practices of family medicine are emphasized in the context of a community setting.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9553 Family Medicine Community Clerkship - Lawton 160 hrs.
A clerkship experience that utilizes the faculty and residents of OU/Lawton Family Practice Residency Program in Lawton, Oklahoma. This rotation allows for clinical experiences and educational oportunities in teh full range of family medicine, using a community-based training program.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9556 Family Systems Research 160 hrs.
Designed to introduce the student to family systems research, with exposure to research paradigms and information concerning the relationship of family systems and health/illness. In addition the student will be involved in ongoing research projects being carried out by the family medicine faculty.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9560 Theories and Methods for Analysis of Clinical Decision Making 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Family Medicine Clerkship. To provide students with foundational knowledge about how best to make decisions about individual patients, and the opportunity to apply the methods of decision theory to analyze a perplexing clinical situation.
Course Component
Independent Study

FM 9561 Research Projects in Family Medicine 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisities: Completion of Medicine and Pediatric Clerkship or by permission. Clinical research in areas of interest in family medicine, such as natural history of diseases, outpatient management of certain diseases, patient compliance, preventive health care, epidemiology.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9562 Family Medicine in Community Urban Setting 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Fourth Year Standing/Passing score on USMLE Step 1 examination. Emphasis on outpatient medicine with special focus on evidence-based and patient-centered approaches, psychosocial issues, and comprehensive case management. Well-suited for students planning to engage in a busy practice where sound clinical skills and clinical decision making principles are paramount. Excellence in academia, combined with managed care survival skills.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9563 Primary Care Geriatrics 160 hrs.
Course includes inpatient, outpatient, and nursing home experience with assessment and management of frail elderly patients. Students gain experience working as interdisciplinary team and attend bi-weekly didactic conferences. Individualization of experience possible.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9568 Family Medicine Externship 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Fourth Year Standing. Curriculum will be individualized to student's needs/goals. The core of each student's experience will include evaluation/management of patients under preceptor supervision. Currently available areas of focus include: obstetric care, sports medicine, geriatrics, inpatient care, family systems, and clinical decision making.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9569 Community Health I 80 hrs.
Prerequisites: Student must be in good academic standing in order to participate in this elective. Student will volunteer to work 80 hours throughout all four years at assigned charity clinics under appropriate supervision. Students must complete their obligatory hours by May 1st of their fourth year. Students must complete a narrative "Reflection" or approved "Community Project" upon completion of the designed hours of service.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9570 Computers In Medicine 160 hrs.
Course will be flexible, individualized program based on a defined set of competencies for the use of computers in medical practice. Program will build on the student's identified needs and interests. topics include but are not limited to DOS/Macintosh, electronic medical records, internet, telemedicine, practice management, literature searching.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9572 Community Health II 80 hrs.
Prerequisites: Student must be in good academic standing in order to participate in this elective. Students will volunteer to work 80 hours during the third and fourth years at assigned charity clinics under appropriate supervision. Students must complete their obligatory hours by May 1st of their fourth year. This service would be in addition to any service hours applied to the CHI elective.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9573 Evidence Based Answers to Clinicians' 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: 4th Year Standing Physicians need to understand the evidence for their diagnoses and treatments, and to participate in communicating evidence-based recommendations to other physicians. This MS 4 rotation provides experience searching and summarizing the medical research literature to answer a question that primary care providers have stated that they would like to know.
Course Component
Independent Study

FM 9960 Off-Campus Elective in Family Medicine 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Student must have written approval of OU Department Course Director An off-campus elective is defined as work not at the Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine-Tulsa, or in a formally affiliated hospital; nor under the direct supervision of a member of the full-time faculty of the College of Medicine. A statement from the course director of the proposed elective concerning the supervision and grading of student's experience and a detailed course description of the proposed elective are required.
Course Component
Clinical

FM 9980 Special Studies 1-320 hrs.
Prerequisites: Approval of Associate Dean, College of Medicine and Department Head. May be repeated with change of subject matter. Topics of special nature or of unusual interest to the individual student.
Course Component
Clinical

FP
FP 9580 Ambulatory Care-Family Medicine 80-160 hrs.
Family practice outpatient experience gives the fourth year student the opportunity to function as the primary care physician with faculty supervision. The student will become familiar with and use office equipment and learn to perform a variety of procedures (hospital & outpatient) with supervision.
Course Component
Clinical

FP 9594 Family Practice Rural Medicine Elective 160 hrs.
Clinical experience provides the student with a unique exposure to the problems of a rural practice. The student may handle patients with acute trauma, angina, acute minor illness, etc. The student will develop skills performing urinalysis, x-rays, spirometry, etc. An attending/resident will work with students and facilitate patient flow.
Course Component
Clinical

FP 9595 Emergency Medicine Elective 80-160 hrs.
Students will work either at St. Francis Trauma Center or St. John Emergency Center with the guidance and teaching of emergency room physicians. This will present an opportunity for the student to observe and participate in emergency room care, decisions regarding emergency triage, and major trauma management and stabilization.
Course Component
Clinical

FP 9596 Family Practice Subinternship 160 hrs.
The student will serve as a subintern on the family practice service at either Saint Francis Hospital or St. John Medical Center. Responsibilities will include patient care under the supervision of the senior resident and faculty. Post hospital follow-up will be in the out-patient clinic. Time will be provided for indicated reading and literature search regarding problems at hand.
Course Component
Clinical

FP 9597 Family Practice-Community Medicine & Public Health 160 hrs.
This elective has great flexibility and can be tailored to the needs and interests of the individual student after conferences with the course instructor. Basic principles of public health and preventive medicine will be presented. All aspects of community and public health care systems can be utilized in this experience.
Course Component
Clinical

FP 9970 Family Practice Off-Campus Elective 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Approval of the head of the academic department of the Tulsa Medical College campus under which the off campus service falls, a statement from the course director of the proposed elective concerning the supervision and grading of the student's experience, and a detailed course description of the proposed elective are required. Credit given for work not at the Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine-Tulsa, or in a formally affiliated hospital, nor under the direct supervision of a member of the full-time faculty of the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

FP 9990 Family Practice Special Studies 1-320 hrs.
Elective. Topics of a special nature or of unusual interest to the individual student. May be repeated with change of subject matter. An area of special interest is identified and a family practice faculty works with the student to plan the elective.
Course Component
Clinical

GENC
GENC 5002 Human Population Genetics 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Acceptance in an MS in Genetic Counseling Program or Permission of Instructor. This course will provide the student with an understanding of population genetics and risk analysis. It will cover the quantitative methods of analyzing genetic data in theoretical and practical terms.
Course Component
Lecture

GENC 5011 Topics in Genetic Counseling 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Masters of Science in Genetic Counseling Program or consent of instructor. An introduction to the profession of Genetic Counseling covering a selection of topics. It will provide information on a range of topics necessary for an understanding of Genetic Counseling. The information will be provided via lecture and demonstration.
Course Component
Lecture

GENC 5021 An Introduction to Clinical Skills 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to the MSGC Program or consent of instructor Provides a framework for development of clinical skills in genetic counseling. Major components include the recording the family history, recognizing dysmorphic features, developing a differential diagnosis, and the genetics physical examination.
Course Component
Lecture

GENC 5024 Psychosocial Aspects of Genetic Counseling 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Acceptance in the Master of Science in Genetic Counseling program or consent of the instructor. This course provides an overview of child and family development in the context of inherited, chronic disease in order to interview, assess, and counsel an individual and/or family with a genetic disorder. Role play utilized to provide practical application of theoretical information.
Course Component
Lecture

GENC 5031 Prenatal Diagnosis and Screening 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to the MSGC program or consent of instructor Provides an introduction to prenatal diagnosis and screening from a genetic counseling viewpoint and will prepare students to counsel patients in the prenatal clinical rotation. Major components include an understanding of the normal and abnormal pregnancy, genetics issues, diagnosis vs. screening and the related testing methods, teratology, pregnancy loss and infertility, and what can and cannot be seen on ultrasound examination.
Course Component
Lecture

GENC 5091 Introduction to Clinical Research 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission into the Masters in Genetic Counseling Program or consent of instructor This course serves as an introduction to clinical research design and will provide the student with the basic information and skills needed to complete literature searches, formulate research questions, apply ethical principles to and satisfy all regulatory requirements for the conduct of clinical research.
Course Component
Lecture

GENC 5102 Genomics, Enviornment, and Lifestyle 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission into the Master of Science in Genetic Counseling or consent of instructor. Provides an overview of the intersection of environment, lifestyle and genomics across the life span, in the context of the US public health system.
Course Component
Lecture

GENC 5122 Molecular and Cytogenetics Laboratory 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: MSGC Program or consent of course instructor. This course enables students to develop understanding of laboratory processes required from chromosome analysis, molecular cytogenetics testing, and array comparative genomic hybridization (CGH). Including general laboratory methods, sample requirements, DNA isolation, set-up, timing, harvesting, and slide preparation for routine cytogenetics, and analysis.
Course Component
Laboratory

GENC 5191 Research Development 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: GENC 5091 Provides students with the guidance to develop, plan, and design their research projects. Students completing this course will be able to meet the programmatic requirements of completing a research thesis in Genetic Counseling.
Course Component
Lecture

GENC 5202 Cancer Genetics 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Acceptance in an MS in Genetic Counseling Program or Permission of Instructor. This course will cover the molecular and cytogenetic basis of cancer, cancer nomenclature, epidemiology, etiology, carcinogenesis, family cancer syndromes, and familial cancers. It will address risk assessment, molecular testing, and screening and risk management recommendations. Discussions will include ethical, legal, social, and psychosocial implications of diagnosis.
Course Component
Lecture

GENC 5203 Medical Genetics Clinic Practicum 3 hrs.
Provides the student with practical experience performing supervised genetic counseling for patients referred for a variety of health concerns.
Course Component
Clinical

GENC 5212 Systems Disorders for Genetic Counselors 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Acceptance in an MS in Genetic Counseling Program or Permission of Instructor. This course will provide the student with an understanding of genetic disorders as they present with malformations in multiple body systems. It will cover the etiology and diagnosis of disorders from the viewpoint of specialists outside the specialty of genetics. Students will develop an understanding of the variation in presentation of birth defects and genetic conditions.
Course Component
Lecture

GENC 5213 Amniocentesis Clinic Practicum 3 hrs.
Provides the student with practical experience performing genetic counseling for patients referred for prenatal diagnosis.
Course Component
Clinical

GENC 5221 Cytogenetics and Molecular Cytogenetics 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Acceptance in MS Genetic Counseling program or genetic fellowship or Permission of Instructor. The course will provide a comprehensive introduction to Cytogenetics, Molecular Cytogenetics, and clinical laboratory techniques in the genetics laboratory. The course will introduce topics of chromosomal structure and function, chromosome abnormalities and clinical presentations, chromosomal basis of cancer, and cytogenetic laboratory techniques. The laboratory techniques will provide a basis of understanding that will prepare the students for their practical rotations in the genetics laboratory.
Course Component
Lecture

GENC 5222 Molecular Basis of Genetic Disease 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Acceptance in MS Genetic Counseling program or genetic fellowship or Permission of Instructor. This course will be delivered via a web-based platform. It will consist of six units covering basic genetics, DNA technology, genetic abnormalities, the Human Genome Project, clinical aspects of molecular genetics, and specific topics relevant to the practice of genetic counseling. Each unit will consist of required reading with links to additional information available on the internet, assignments, and discussion threads. (F)
Course Component
Lecture

GENC 5233 Inborn Errors of Metabolism 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission into the Master in Genetic Counseling Program or consent of instructor. The course describes the biochemical basis underlying inherited metabolic disease. Students are provided with experience in the laboratory to understand the testing methods used for diagnosis and follow up of metabolic disorders.
Course Component
Lecture

GENC 5351 Genetic Counseling in the Clinical Laboratory Rotation 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Acceptance in MS Genetic Counseling program or genetic fellowship or permission of instructor. Provide the student with practical experience in genetic counseling under supervision. Students will perform duties typical for genetic counselors functioning in a clinical laboratory setting.
Course Component
Clinical

GENC 5352 Cancer Genetics Clinical Rotation 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Acceptance in MS Genetic Counseling program or Genetic Fellowship and completion of GENC 5202 or permission of instructor. Provides the student with practical experience in genetic counseling under supervision for patients seen due to concerns of possible or known familial cancer predisposition condition.
Course Component
Clinical

GENC 5361 Multi-disciplinary Clinical Rotation 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Acceptance in MS Genetic Counseling program or genetic fellowship of permission of instructor. Provides the student with practical experience in genetic counseling under supervision with increasing responsibilities for patients seen in multidisciplinary clinics.
Course Component
Clinical

GENC 5371 Advanced Prenatal Clinical Rotation 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Acceptance in the MSGC Program or Genetic Fellowship or permission of instructor. Provides the student with practical experience in genetic counseling under supervision with increasing responsibilities for patients seen in prenatal diagnostic clinics. The patient indications are expected to be of a more complex nature than those seen during the introductory prenatal diagnostic clinical rotation.
Course Component
Clinical

GENC 5381 Advanced Genetic counseling Clinical Rotation 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Acceptance in the MSGC Program or Genetic Fellowship or permission of instructor. Provides the student with practical experience in genetic counseling under supervision. Students will choose from a variety of advanced clinical opportunities. They may choose to craft a unique clinical experience with the supervision of a GC mentor to provide increased depth in a specific area of interest.
Course Component
Clinical

GENC 5401 Genetic Basis of Adult Onset and Common Complex Disorders 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Acceptance in the Masters of Science in Genetic Counseling Program or consent of instructor This course will provide the student with an understanding of the genetic component of adult onset and common complex disorders. It will cover the etiology and diagnosis of disorders that have both genetic and environmental components. Many of this group of conditions can be observed as reoccurring in families more frequently than would be expected by chance as well as being sporadic in nature.
Course Component
Lecture

GENC 5980 Research for Master's Thesis 1-3 hrs.
Research for Master's Thesis
Course Component
Independent Study

GENC 6002 Pharmacogenomics: The Foundation of Personalized Medicine 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Acceptance to MSGC Program Cross Listed: PHSC 6002/OCNS 6002 Prepares students to understand the influence of genetic variations among individuals and their contribution to differences in drug response. In this course, students will learn basic principles of genetics and pharmacology and how genetic, environmental, lifestyle and nutritional factors affect drug response.
Course Component
Lecture

GERI
GERI 8000 Art and Medicine 80 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. Students explore art and medicine to expose talent, enrich insight, gain perspective, build powers of observation and empathy. Presents artists and physicians subjecting medicine to the pen and brush and more. Ponder art in the human face, x-rays or instrument design, cope with disease and celebrate heath. Lectures alternate with assignments.
Course Component
Lecture

GERI 9250 Geriatrics and Community Medicine 160 hrs.
Prerequisite: 4th Year medical student in good standing with the School of Community Medicine. This is a four week required clinical course for SCM 4th year medical students designed to expose students to the principles and practice of geriatric and community medicine. Students will be taught via didactics, readings, videos, site visits, simulations and direct patient care. (Fall, Spring, & Summer IV Rotation)
Course Component
Lecture
Clinical

GYOB
GYOB 9232 Sub-Internship In Gynecology/Obstetrics 160 hrs.
An elective tailored to individual student needs, making use of various facilities and resources available in the areas of ambulatory gynecology, family planning, high-risk obstetrics, teenage pregnancy, community gyn/ob, and office gynecology.
Course Component
Clinical

GYOB 9233 Reproductive Endocrinology 160 hrs.
Student will spend an in-depth time with a specialist in reproductive endocrinology. Insight will be gained into the management of complex problems relating to reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Emphasis on outpatient management of endocrinological abnormalities in the female and male in relation to infertility. Physiological dynamics and concepts will be emphasized resulting in therapeutic modalities being applicable to these disease states. Lab, diagnostic and therapeutic facilities utilized.
Course Component
Clinical

GYOB 9234 Maternal Fetal Medicine 160 hrs.
Student will spend an in-depth time with a specialist in maternal fetal medicine. In particular, insight will be gained into the managment of high risk pregnancy. This will require advance knowledge in the medical and surgical complicatons of pregnancy and their effect in both the mother and the fetus. Also, expertise will be developed in the most current diagnostic and treatment modalities used in the care of patients with high risk pregnancies.
Course Component
Clinical

GYOB 9235 OB-Gyn Infectious Diseases 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: OB/GYN Clerkship (OBGY 9210) This course is designed to teach pathophysiologic differences resulting in infections in women, understand the effects of infection on both mother and fetus, and understand how surgery affects the ability of microbial pathogen to infect.
Course Component
Clinical

GYOB 9970 Gynecology/Obstetrics Off-Campus Elective 160 hrs.
Prerequisite: Approval of the head of the academic department at the College of Medicine-Tulsa; a statement from the course director of the proposed elective concerning the supervision and grading of the student's experience, and course description of the proposed elective are required. Work not at the Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine-Tulsa, or in a formally affiliated hospital, nor under the direct supervision of a member of the full-time faculty of the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

GYOB 9990 Gynecology And Obstetrics Special Studies 1-320 hrs.
May be repeated with change of subject matter. Topics of a special nature or of unusual interest to the individual student.
Course Component
Clinical

INDT
INDT 8000 Journal Club 18 hrs.
Literature-based discussions in research areas addressing the scientific method, statistical evaluation of data and its interpretation as well as focus on a particular discipline and its current literature.
Course Component
Discussion

INDT 8001 Professional Enrichment 0 hrs.
Prerequisites: Student in the College of Medicine MD Program This course allows supplemental professional enrichment in a variety of clinical and research venues.
Course Component
Clinical

INDT 8050 Honors Research 174-522 hrs.
A directed research experience of three months duration in a basic science or clinical research laboratory. The student will design a research protocol and perform the reseach under the direct supervision of a faculty member. The student will be expected to prepare and deliver an oral presentation of his/her work at the completion of project.
Course Component
Independent Study

INDT 8060 Off-Campus Research 160-999 hrs.
A research experience at an off-campus location. The research project must be approved by the honors research program advisor prior to enrolling the student in this course.
Course Component
Independent Study
Clinical

INDT 8070 Special Studies in Rural Health Issues 20-522 hrs.
The course provides students with an opportunity to gain experience with small community health care systems under the guidance of community physicians. Emphasis is placed on rural health issues, primary care, emergency medicine, and other medical disciplines in communities in rural Oklahoma (non-metropolitan).
Course Component
Independent Study

INDT 8090 Introduction To Human Illness 0-344 hrs.
This course presents discussions of altered regulatory mechanisms in disease processes which integrate abnormal physiology and pathology with the clinical practice of medicine. This integration of several disciplines is fundamental to the practice of medicine and provides a rational approach to the diagnosis and management of human diseases.
Course Component
Lecture
Laboratory

INDT 8100 Integrated Medical Problem Solving I 0-24 hrs.
Prerequisites: 1st Year Medical Student The purpose of the Integrated Medical Problem solving (IMPS) course is to encourage students to integrate knowledge from their existing basic science courses through application exercises involving realistic clinical problems. In other words, students would be asked to take the information they are learning from several of their concurrent courses and use this knowledge to answer a series of integrated clinical questions and cases.
Course Component
Lecture

INDT 8108 Molecular and Cellular Systems 100 hrs.
Prerequisites: 1st Year Medical Student Class This is a six-week course introducing foundational concepts of human genetics, molecular biology, protein structure/function, cell biology, carcinogenesis and early development. The goal is to provide an integrated overview of molecular and cellular organization with respect to health and disease using didactic lectures, small-group sessions, clinical correlations, and self-directed learning.
Course Component
Lecture
Independent Study

INDT 8110 Design and Analysis of Clinical Research 16 hrs.
Prerequisites: None This course will present principles of the design and analysis of clinical research. Topics will include research design; statistical and epidemiologic measures of disease burden, distribution, and association; and methods of statistical inference and hypothesis testing. Critical review of public health and biomedical literature will be stressed. (Fall)
Course Component
Lecture

INDT 8116 Principles of Physiology, Pharmacology and Pathology 76 hrs.
Prerequisites: 1st Year Medical Student Class This course introduces the undergraduate medical student to the basic tenets of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug metabolism, cell physiology, the autonomic nervous system, drugs affecting electrophysiology, neuromuscular system and the autonomic nervous system, the inflammatory process, wound healing, fluid balance, hemodynamics and clinical laboratory methods.
Course Component
Lecture
Independent Study

INDT 8122 Clinical Medicine I 101.5-111.5 hrs.
Prerequisites: 1st Year Medical Student Class Year-long Course This course teaches the basic clinical skills of interviewing, physical exam and diagnostic clinical thinking under the supervision of trained SPs and physicians. The activities provide clinical correlation to the basic sciences by using these skills in Problem Based Learning (PBL) activities to prepare them to optimally care for patients. (Fall Yr 1, Spring Yr 1)
Course Component
Lecture
Independent Study
Clinical

INDT 8124 The Human Structure 130 hrs.
Prerequisites: 1st Year Medical Student Class This course includes the macroscopic study of regions, systems and organs of the human body. Students will use this course as a basis for understanding the depths of human biology required in a modern practice of clinical medicine.
Course Component
Lecture
Laboratory

INDT 8125 Foundations of Medicine 136-151 hrs.
Prerequisites: Matriculation as an MS 1 student This course presents foundational concepts of human genetics, molecular biology, protein structure and function, cell biology, carcinogenesis, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug metabolism, cell physiology, autonomic nervous system, general pathology, drugs affecting the neuromuscular and autonomic nervous systems and treating cancer. (Fall Yr I)
Course Component
Lecture

INDT 8126 Career Confirmation Course 0-292 hrs.
Prerequisites: First year medical students accepted in the SCM accelerated 3-year MD pathway. This course provides early clinical experience for first year medical students enrolled in the School of Community Medicine accelerated 3-year MD pathway to confirm their primary care specialty choice (internal medicine, family medicine, or pediatrics), combining supervised clinical work and a specialty specific career exploration project. (Sp, Su I)
Course Component
Clinical

INDT 8132 Immunology, Microbiology, and Integument 77 hrs.
Prerequisites: 1st Year Medical Student Class This course will present the normal development, structure, function, and diseases of the immune system. In addition, basic principles of microbiology and antimicrobial therapy will be covered as well as infectious diseases of the integument, including distinguishing characteristics of the infectious agent, epidemiology, clinical manifestations, pathogenesis, and treatment and prevention. (Sp I)
Course Component
Lecture
Independent Study

INDT 8136 Longitudinal Primary Care Course 80 hrs.
Prerequisites: Second year medical students accepted in the SCM accelerated 3-year MD Pathway. This course provides ongoing clinical experience for second year medical students enrolled in the school of Community Medicine (SCM) Accelerated 3-year MD Pathway. In this course, students will provide longitudinal patient care in their primary care specialty of choice (internal medicine, family medicine, or pediatrics). (F, SP II)
Course Component
Clinical

INDT 8140 Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary 85 hrs.
Prerequisites: 1st Year Medical Student Class This course highlights and integrates the fundamental concepts in embryology, histology, gross anatomy, physiology, pathology, pathophysiology and pharmacology of the gastrointestinal tract (from the mouth to the anus), the pancreas, gallbladder and liver. The coursework has been carefully designed to integrate with common and important disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, gallbladder and liver.
Course Component
Lecture

INDT 8148 Endocrinology, Metabolism and Nutritional Biochemistry 85 hrs.
Prerequisites: 1st Year Medical Student Class This course will teach the concepts of endocrinology metabolism and nutritional biochemistry at the molecular, cellular and systemic levels. The goal of the course is to integrate basic principles of metabolism and nutrition with clinical problems in metabolic disorders.
Course Component
Lecture

INDT 8150 Introduction to Evidence-Based Medicine 16 hrs.
Utilizing a standard method, students will learn to critically appraise the medical literature by assessing validity, importance of results, and applicability of published research. The focus will be on clinical research and on the efficient use of appraisal techniques, which will be translatable to subsequent clinical practice.
Course Component
Lecture

INDT 8156 Blood, Hematopoiesis, & Lymphatics 68 hrs.
Prerequisites: 1st Year Medical Student Class This course introduces students to the physiology, embryogenesis and diseases of the blood. Specific emphasis is on disease states and how these reveal basic system characteristics useful in diagnosis and treatment. (Sp I)
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Lecture

INDT 8162 Lifestyle Medicine and Health Promotion I 37 hrs.
Prerequisites: MS 1 standing in the School of Community Medicine This course provides first-year medical students within the community medicine track with the foundational knowledge of lifestyle medicine, including its applications for advancing personal, patient and population health. Evidence-based lifestyle assessment, counseling, treatment and prevention strategies, including nutrition, physical activity, sleep hygiene, and stress management, are emphasized.
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Lecture
Laboratory

INDT 8163 Lifestyle Medicine and Health Promotion II 32 hrs.
Prerequisites: MS2 standing in the School of Community Medicine. This course provides second-year medical students within the community medicine track with the foundational knowledge of lifestyle medicine, including its applications for advancing personal, patient and population health. Evidence-based lifestyle assessment, counseling, treatment and prevention strategies, including nutrition, physical activity, sleep hygiene, and stress management, are emphasized. (Fall, Spring II)
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Lecture
Laboratory

INDT 8200 Integrated Medical Problem Solving II 0-20 hrs.
Prerequisites: 2nd Year Medical Student The purpose of the Integrated Medical Problem Solving (IMPS) course is to encourage students to integrate knowledge from their existing basic science courses through application exercises involving realistic clinical problems. In other words, students would be asked to take the information they are learning from several of their concurrent courses and use this knowledge to answer a series of integrated clinical questions and cases.
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Lecture

INDT 8244 Patients, Physicians and Society I 75-87 hrs.
Prerequisites: 1st Year Medical Student Patients, Physicians, and Society (PPS) is a two year course providing a foundation to understand normal human behavior and ethics. The course is scheduled for various Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons throughout the preclinical year. (Fall Yr I)
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Lecture
Independent Study
Clinical

INDT 8264 Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Renal Systems 152-164 hrs.
Prerequisites: 2nd Year Medical Student Class This course will present the normal physiological mechanisms of the cardiovascular, respiratory, and renal systems. The course will then present the most common pathological conditions involving these systems, with an emphasis on how the pathology affects the normal systems. Finally, treatments for the pathological conditions will be presented. (Fall II)
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Lecture

INDT 8266 Patients, Physicians, and Society II: Clinical Ethics 30-35 hrs.
Prerequisites: 2nd Year Medical Student Class The foundations of this course are that ethics contributes to high quality patient care and professional behavior; that knowledge of ethics enables medical trainees to become better physicians; and that ethics can be taught, learned, and evaluated along with the general corpus of medical knowledge. The importance of ethical standards and behaviors will be demonstrated by group learning centered on the case method, utilizing faculty facilitators to guide group discussions and provide expertise and feedback. (Fall II)
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Lecture

INDT 8272 Neurosciences 151-166 hrs.
Prerequisites: 2nd Year Medical Student Class This course introduces students to diverse aspects of the nervous system clinically relevant to neurologic and psychiatric conditions. Focus is on brain structure, function, pathways, and major pathologic conditions. (Fall II)
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Lecture
Laboratory

INDT 8275 Clinical Medicine II 99 hrs.
Prerequisites: Second Year Medical School Class This course teaches the basic clinical skills of interviewing, physical exam and diagnostic clinical thinking under the supervision of trained SPs and physicians. The activities provide clinical correlation to the basic sciences by using these skills in Problem Based Learning (PBL) activities to prepare them to optimally care for patients.
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Lecture

INDT 8280 Reproduction 98 hrs.
Prerequisites: 2nd Year Medical Student Class This course is designed to teach undergraduate medical students about the normal and abnormal structure, function and development of the male and female reproductive systems, with special emphasis on the pathophysiology, etiology, differential diagnosis, and treatment options for conditions and functions that are specific to women.
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Lecture
Independent Study

INDT 8301 Enrichment Program: Humanities 16 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. Through this enrichment component, students will examine conceptual and philosophical issues relating to a variety of topics. Course topics will be provided accordingly.
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Lecture

INDT 8302 Community Medicine Enrichment I 16 hrs.
Prerequisites: Commitment to the OU COM SCM Track This course is designed to introduce students to higher levels of understanding community medicine. An emphasis will be placed on extending the community medicine experiences that the students have received during the pre-matriculate School of Community Medicine Summer Institute. Students will continue working on community research projects in areas such as medical informatics, patient/community health education, quality assurance, health policy issues, etc. that were initiated during the Summer Institute.
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Lecture
Independent Study

INDT 8304 Community Medicine Enrichment II 16 hrs.
Prerequisites: Commitment to the OU COM SCM Track This course, a continuation of Community Medicine Enrichment I (CME-I), is designed to introduce students to higher level of understanding community medicine. An emphasis will be placed on extending the community medicine experiences that the students have received during the pre-matriculate School of Community Medicine Summer Institute and CME-I.
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Lecture
Independent Study

INDT 8306 Enrichment Program: Clinical Learning 16 hrs.
Prerequisites: None Through this enrichment component, students will enhance their health education and communication skills, improve their clinical and interpersonal capabilities and gain valuable community-oriented primary care experience. Examples of clinical learning experiences include: Introduction to Family Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, Radiology, Anesthesiology, etc., Alternative and complementary Medicine, Geriatric issues and clinical skills for the preclinical students.
Course Component
Clinical

INDT 9000 Geriatric Medicine 80-160 hrs.
This rotation exposes students to the principles and practice of geratric medicine. Students will be taught via problem-based learning and direct patient care. At the completion of the rotation, students will have met most of the objectives for clinical training of medical students, as prescribed by the American Geriatrics Society.
Course Component
Clinical

INDT 9050 Health Systems Sciences in Practice 184 hrs.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the School of Community Medicine with an MS 3 standing. Yearlong Course HSSP trains students in interprofessionals teams to care for chronically ill patients in the Bedlam L clinics, to utilize technical skills for chronic disease management in the Student Academic, and to develop and implement quality improvement initiatives in the quarterly Bedlam Retreats. (III)
Course Component
Lecture
Clinical

INDT 9080 Practical Medical Conversations in Spanish 20 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to Medical School and First Year Class Standing This first year elective course introduces the medical student to some of the important healthcare needs of the growing Latino population. The course will briefly explore some of the cultural norms and customs important to the delivery of medical care to this segment of the population, focusing on learning basic medical terminology to facilitate communication between provider and patient. Lectures, small group discussions, role play, web-based self-directed tutorial, and other educational exercises will be used.
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Lecture
Independent Study

INDT 9100 Prologue 24 hrs.
This first year Prologue course introduces beginning first year medical students to their medical curriculum; resources for educational, financial, social and person support; interactive and self-directed educational techniques; and concepts of professionalism and societal expectations of the physician. Lectures, small group sessions, SPBLs, and other educational exercises are used.
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Lecture

INDT 9101 School of Community Medicine Prologue Course 40 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admissions to the OU College of Medicine, School of Community Medicine track.
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Lecture
Laboratory
Clinical

INDT 9150 Health Care Law and Ethics 80 hrs.
Prerequisites: Bachelor's Degree or Permission from Course Director The Health Care Law and Ethics course provides an overview and a basic understanding of the governing law and ethical considerations pertaining to the practice of medicine. It comprises medical ethics, medical and hospital law, treatment of special patients, end-of-life issues, professional medical liability, public health, forensic sciences, and business aspects of medical practice.
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Lecture
Independent Study

INDT 9160 Tribal Health Selective 80 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Preclinical curriculum. MS3 standing in the COM MD program. This selective is designed to introduce students to the basic knowledge and skills used in the delivery of health care to a Native American population that receives care in a local tribal health system. Students will follow primary care preceptors in the tribal health system. (F, Sp, & Su III, IV)
Course Component
Clinical

INDT 9182 Introduction to Disaster Medicine 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: FEMA ICS 100/200 (Free online course) This is medical student elective rotation that gives the student a broad understanding of the field of disaster medicine and how it applies to clinical practice, to emergency medicine as a specialty, and to society.
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Practicum
Lecture
Independent Study
Clinical

INDT 9191 Medical Academy 80 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of first two years of medical school The Medical Academy is an eight hour concentrated educational experience offered on 10 days per year that allows students to focus on important clinical topics in an active learning situation that includes an anchoring lecture, practice-based learning, clinical skills development, systems-based improvement and a professional meaning conversation.
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Lecture

INDT 9200 MS2 Capstone 70 hrs.
Prerequisites: Second-Year Class Standing MS2 Capstone is a seven-week course that concludes the preclinical curriculum and is designed to reinforce, apply, and synthesize basic science concepts and promote success on USMLE Step 1.
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Lecture

INDT 9201 Joint, Skin, and Bone 40 hrs.
Prerequisites: Second-year class standing Joint, Skin, and Bone is a two-week course-and the final organ-systems course-of the preclinical curriculum. The first week is devoted to rheumatologic disease; the second is devoted to disorders of the integument and musculoskeletal system.
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Lecture
Independent Study

INDT 9300 Capstone 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: 4th year Medical Student Class Four-week course designed to reinforce, apply, and synthesize important clinical concepts.
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Independent Study

INDT 9301 Clinical Transitions 40 hrs.
Prerequisites: Third-year class standing. Clinical Transition is a one-week course intended to prepare students for the third year.
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Lecture
Clinical

INDT 9400 Inpatient Elective 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Medical student enrolled in 4th year curriculum or by permission of faculty. Students will be responsible for clinical evaluation and management of hospitalized patients under the direct supervision of a faculty member.
Course Component
Clinical

INDT 9401 Outpatient Elective 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Medical student enrolled in 4th year curriculum or by permission of faculty. Students will be responsible for clinical evaluation and management of hospitalized patients under the direct supervision of a faculty member.
Course Component
Clinical

INDT 9402 Mixed Inpatient/Outpatient Elective 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Medical student enrolled in 4th year curriculum or by permission of faculty. Student will be responsible for clinical evaluation and management of hospitalized patients under the direct supervision of a faculty member.
Course Component
Clinical

INDT 9403 Subinternship Elective 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Medical student enrolled in 4th year curriculum or by permission of faculty. Student will be responsible for clinical evaluation and management of hospitalized patients under the direct supervision of a faculty member.
Course Component
Clinical

INDT 9404 Research/Scholarship Elective 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Medical student enrolled in 4th year curriculum or by permission of faculty. Students will be responsible for clinical evaluation and management of hospitalized patients under the direct supervision of a faculty member.
Course Component
Clinical

INDT 9405 Off-Campus Elective 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Medical student enrolled in 4th year curriculum or by permission of faculty. Students will be responsible for clinical evaluation and management of assigned patients under the direct supervision of a faculty member.
Course Component
Clinical

INDT 9406 Special Studies Elective 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Medical student enrolled in 4th year curriculum or by permission of faculty. A special studies course is designed to provide an in-depth study of a specific subject for which there is no existing approved course. The purpose of this elective is to allow the student to work directly with a faculty member to further enhance the student's clinical and/or research skills.
Course Component
Clinical

INDT 9407 Fourth Year Selective 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Medical student enrolled in the fourth year curriculum or by permission of faculty. Student will be taught via didactics, readings, and direct patient care. The rotation provides an opportunity for the student to gain foundational knowledge and explore career options in medical specialties. (Fall, Spring, & Summer Rotations IV)
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Lecture
Clinical

INDT 9409 Interprofessional Education (IPE) 80 hrs.
Prerequisites: Fourth-year class standing or by permission of course director. A population health curriculum focused on the exploration of health inequity, community health, health literacy, and SDoH. They will participate in interprofessional collaboration with other health professions with the goal of providing coordinated services to patients. Teams will follow a student-led operational approach designed by the "Unity Clinic" leadership team. (SU, F, SP IV)
Course Component
Lecture
Clinical

INDT 9410 Professional Development and Enrichment Elective 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Medical Student enrolled in the clinical curriculum. Student will participate in a scholarly project under the supervision of a faculty member. (F, Sp IV)
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Lecture

INDT 9500 International Studies In Medicine 80-320 hrs.
Clinical rotation of at least one month in international teaching hospitals and medical schools with whom formal affiliation agreements have been made.
Course Component
Independent Study

INDT 9668 Patients, Physicians, and Society: Clinical Ethics 16 hrs.
Students entering the medical profession are asked by society to meet higher standards of personal and professional conduct. This course explores the every day ethics and the societal ethics created by biomedical advances in the sciences.
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Lecture
Laboratory

INDT 9980 Special Studies Rotation 1-640 hrs.
Rotation credit being given to students based upon the completion of their requirements outlined by the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

INDT 9990 Bioethics Special Studies 80-160 hrs.
Including but not limited to, end-of-life decision making, decision making, palliative care, organ transplantation, proxy decisions for the incompetent, health care delivery, consent issues, and the doctor- patient relationship. Part-time schedule may be arranged. students may attend all conferences and consults, and will develop a publishable quality paper in an area of interest to them.
Course Component
Independent Study

MDIF
MDIF 9101 Medical Informatics Selective 80 hrs.
Prerequisites: MS3 or MS4 Standing Principles of medical informatics and how electronic health record data are generated, aggregated, and presented will be introduced. Students will answer relevant clinical questions with the intention of optimizing quality of health care delivery, improving patient outcomes, and advancing population health in a value-based reimbursement paradigm.
Course Component
Clinical

MED
MED 8100 Spirituality in Medicine 40 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. This one-week elective course is to include an introduction to spirituality in medical situations and dilemmas, exposure to various faith traditions to encourage spirtual sensitvity, exposure to palliative care through a hospice visit, and consideration of spiritual challenges experienced by providers.
Course Component
Lecture

MED 8250 Principles of Clinical Medicine II 0-160 hrs.
Assisting the student in gaining an appreciation of the patient- physician encounter and developing and refining the techniques of history taking and physical examination.
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Lecture
Laboratory

MED 9101 Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Selective 80 hrs.
Prerequisites: MS 3 or MS 4 Standing. Students will be taught via didactics, readings, and direct patient care. The rotation provides an opportunity for the student to gain foundational knowledge and explore career options in Geriatrics Palliative Medicine. (Summer, Fall, & Spring III & IV)
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Lecture
Clinical

MED 9230 Ambulatory Care/Medicine 160 hrs.
Ambulatory clinic experience providing individualized supervision and instruction for each patient seen. Patients may have intermittent acute disease or short/long term chronic disease.
Course Component
Clinical

MED 9236 Combined Medicine/Pediatric Elective 160-200 hrs.
Prerequisties: Satisfactory completion of clerkships in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. The purpose of this course is to provide medical students with exposure to the scope of combined Medicine/Pediatrics practice through a combination of inpatient and ambulatory experiences.
Course Component
Clinical

MED 9246 Vascular Medicine 1-160 hrs.
The vascular medicine rotation provides experience for initiating proficiency in the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral vascular, arterial, and lymphatic disorders. This is to be accomplished by participation in in-patient and out-patient care, vascular laboratory activities, vascular conference discussions, observations of radiologic intervention and intra-operative arterial reconstruction, as well as didactic sessions and presentations.
Course Component
Clinical

MED 9248 Clinical Rheumatology 160 hrs.
Experience in clinical rheumatology. Didactic experience, directed reading and clinical work, including active involvement in the care of patients with common as well as unusual collagen vascular diseases, utilizing facilities of several hospitals and clinics. Experience may be customized for students interested in research.
Course Component
Clinical

MED 9249 Geriatrics-The Internal Medicine Perspective 1-160 hrs.
Study of evaluation,maintenance,and improvement of level of functioning in chronically ill, but medically stable aging patient. Student will participate as part of a multi-disciplinary team at the VA in evaluation & rehabilitation of patients after deconditioning secondary to acute illness. Student will be expected to participate in management of patients, become familiar with geriatric syllabus, possibly participate in journal club, and attend clinic once a week.
Course Component
Clinical

MED 9250 Medicine Clerkship 298-320 hrs.
Prerequisites: Promotion to year 3 in program. An eight-week experience with adult inpatients with non-surgical illnesses at various levels of activity and complexity. Students will learn the application of the clinical method, development of a therapeutic relationship, effective medical record-keeping, and efficient utilization of resources.
Course Component
Clinical

MED 9251 Student Externship at VAMC/Presbyterian Tower 160 hrs.
Working with a regular ward team, the student extern will admit one to three patients per week, take admitting calls with a resident, attend curriculum conferences and medical grad rounds except when patient care needs supervene, and meet weekly with selected faculty at the VAMC and OU Medicial Center for review purposes.
Course Component
Clinical

MED 9252 Computers In Medicine 160 hrs.
A multidisciplinary overview of computer applications in the medical field. Workshops and lectures will focus on literature-retrieval, electronic medical record, voice recognition, decision support, and practice management systems. Students will be exposed to software, hardware, and networks through lectures, small group discussions, demonstrations, tours, and hands-on experience.
Course Component
Lecture

MED 9253 Student Externship-St. Anthony Hospital 160 hrs.
A team consisting of a medical resident, attending physician and student will manage general patients. Selected readings and conference participation are essential components of this elective.
Course Component
Clinical

MED 9258 Clinical Allergy-Oklahoma Allergy & Asthma Clinic 80-160 hrs.
Basic clinical allergy primarily through supervised patient contact, supplemented by assigned reading and tutorial discussions. Coordinated studies in other areas of clinical immunology can be arranged. Schedule and content will be individualized on the basis of the student's needs and goals.
Course Component
Clinical

MED 9261 Pulmonary Medicine 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. Participants gain experience in the evaluation and management of common clinical problems in chest disease including perioperative care and ventilatory support, pulmonary infections and neoplasm, and less common disorders, such as sarcoidosis, fibrotic lung disease, and pulmonary hypertension.
Course Component
Clinical

MED 9264 Clinical Nephrology 160 hrs.
Evaluate inpatients and outpatients with a variety of renal, fluid/electrolyte, acid/base, and hypertensive disorders. Participate in small-group discussions on clinical renal-electrolyte pathophysiology and interpretation of renal biopsies.
Course Component
Clinical

MED 9266 Hematology/Oncology OU Medical Center 160 hrs.
Clinical experience with the diagnosis of anemia, erythrocytosis, white-cell disorders, problems with hemostasis and thrombosis, the diagnosis and management of paraneoplastic syndromes and cancer. Learn to interpret bone marrow smears, understand the modalities of cancer therapy, and develop appreciation for the natural history of patient-physician relationships in patients with cancer.
Course Component
Clinical

MED 9271 Cardiac Critical Care - Veterans Adm Med Center 160 hrs.
Clinical responsibility in CCU and PCCU dealing with the diagnosis and management of myocardial infarction and other acute cardiac disease, arrhythmia, shock, and hemodynamic monitoring. Attendance at rounds and cardiology conferences.
Course Component
Clinical

MED 9272 Critical Care Medicine 160 hrs.
Primary patient responsibility in the intensive care unit, under the immediate supervision of the medical resident, pulmonary fellow, attending physician and the general supervision of the director. Participate in detailed patient care, including significant responsibility during every fourth-night call.
Course Component
Clinical

MED 9274 Critical Care Medicine - VA/MICU 160 hrs.
Clinical responsibility in MICU dealing with the management of acute cardiac disease, respiratory failure and mechanical ventilation, coma, renal failure, peritoneal dialysis, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, and other critical conditions.
Course Component
Clinical

MED 9275 Introduction To Preventive Cardiology 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Must have permission form signed by Dr. Wild prior to enrolling in course. This course provides an introduction to Preventive Cardiology theory and practice. Both preceptors are Board certified in Clinical Lipidology. The major focus is the practice of prevention. The experience will be split between the two preceptors with emphasis on how Clinical Lipidology integrates with Cardiology and how Clinical Lipidology is integrated into Women's Health. Venues are Women's clinic, The VA, the Private office and on those patients who are in need of hospitalization. Evidence-Based Principles of lifestyle modification, and medical intervention are stressed.
Course Component
Clinical

MED 9276 Clinical Cardiology-Veterans Adm Med Ctr & OU Medical Center 80-160 hrs.
Participation in the cardiology consultation service and cardiology clinics. Experience will include history-taking and cardiovascular physical exam, the use and interpretation of non-invasive tests such as electrocardiography, echocardiography, exercise testing, and nuclear studies; the interpretation of hemodynamic studies and angiography, and the therapy of cardiac disease. Goals are to reinforce and update the principles of diagnosis and management of common cardiac diseases.
Course Component
Clinical

MED 9277 Cardiology-Presbyterian Hospital 160 hrs.
Experience in the diagnostic workup and management of patients with cardiovascular disease including acute coronary care, clinical electrocardiography, cardiac catheterization, and coronary arteriography.
Course Component
Clinical

MED 9278 Cardiology-Baptist Medical Center 80-160 hrs.
General cardiology in the intensive care unit and on the regular cardiac service in cardiac catheterization and angiography, EKG, and echocardiography, and pre-surgical care.
Course Component
Clinical

MED 9280 Cardiac Critical Care - OU Medical Center Hospitals 160 hrs.
Experience will focus on the diagnosis and management of cardiac diseases as seen in the coronary care unit and PCCU, under the direct supervision of attending physicians, fellows, and residents. Attendance at rounds and cardiology conferences.
Course Component
Clinical

MED 9282 Infectious Disease - University Hospital & Va Adm Medical Ctr 80-160 hrs.
Opportunity to use principles of infectious diseases and gain knowledge of pathogenesis, diagnosis, and therapy of infectious disease.
Course Component
Clinical

MED 9283 Endocrinology, Metabolism And Hypertension-PPB, PT, and VAMC 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: None Students will gain experience in the care of patients with diabetes and endocrine diseases by working with atttending physicians, fellows, residents, and interns in both in-patient and out-patient settings. Didactic lectures by attending physicians and fellows provide a basis for understanding pathophysiology of diabetes and endocrine conditions.
Course Component
Clinical

MED 9284 Clinical Gastroenterology And Nutrition-OU Medical Center/V A Hosp 160 hrs.
Students participate in consultations, clinical rounds and procedures, learning when to order and how to interpret the diagnostic tests used in gastroenterology and nutrition. Conferences will provide additional in-depth discussions on pathology, physiology and diagnostic radiology as they relate to clinical gastroenterology and nutrition.
Course Component
Clinical

MED 9286 Gastroenterology - Presbyterian Hospital 160 hrs.
Intensive experience in clinical gastroenterology & medical endoscopy at Presbyterian Hospital. Participate in the Evaluation & treatment of primary & consultative patients with gastrointestinal disease, usually complicated, with emphasis on pathophysiology of gastrointestinal disease, gastrointestinal radiography, gastrointestinal pathology & psychosomatic aspects of gastrointestinal disorders. Participate in common gastrointestinal diagnostic manuevers including intubation, proctosigmoidoscopy, liver biopsy, & paracentesis.
Course Component
Clinical

MED 9288 Clinical Infectious Disease-Baptist Hospital 160 hrs.
Clinical infectious diseases consultation service rotation.The principles of antibiotic selection and use are stressed.
Course Component
Clinical

MED 9289 Infectious Disease-Presbyterian Hospital 160 hrs.
Consultative experience in infectious diseases, under the direction of attending faculty, including conferences at Presbyterian Hospital.
Course Component
Clinical

MED 9325 Advanced Internal Medicine 80-160 hrs.
This course provides the opportunity to explore one or more content areas by focusing on a defined clinical experience and the students specific learning objectives. Content areas include: cardiology, emergency medicine, endocrinology, geriatrics, gastroentology, hematology/oncology, nephrology, rheumatology, general medicine- inpatient (subinternship), and general medicine-outpatient (sub- internship). Content areas must be identified in advance. Students are expected to identify their learning objectives at the beginning.
Course Component
Clinical

MED 9572 Community Health II - Tulsa 80 hrs.
Prerequisites: Approval from Associate Dean for Academic Services and student must be in and remain in good academic standing in order to participate in the Bedlam Clinic. The purpose of this elective is to allow the student to spend a period of time in full time study working directly with a faculty member to further enhance the student's clinical and/or research skills. The elective may be repeated with a change of subject matter. The purpose of this elective is to allow the student to spend a period of time in full-time study working directly with a faculty member to further enhance the student's clinical and/or research skills. The elective may be repeated with a change of subject matter.
Course Component
Clinical

MED 9960 Off-Campus Elective in Medicine 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Approval of Visiting School and OU Department Course Director An off-campus elective is defined as work not at the Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine-Tulsa, or in a formally affiliated hospital; nor under the direct supervision of a member of the full-time faculty of the College of Medicine. A statement from the course director of the proposed elective concerning the supervision and grading of student's experience and a detailed course description of the proposed elective are required.
Course Component
Clinical

MED 9970 Medicine Off-Campus Elective 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Approval of the head of the academic department of the Tulsa Medical College campus under which the off campus service falls, a statement from the course director of the proposed elective concerning the supervision and grading of the student's experience, and a detailed course description of the proposed elective are required. Credit given for work not at the Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine-Tulsa, or in a formally affiliated hospital, nor under the direct supervision of a member of the full-time faculty of the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

MED 9980 Special Studies 1-320 hrs.
May be repeated with change of the subject matter. Topics of special nature or of unusual interest to the individual student.
Course Component
Clinical

MED 9990 Medicine Special Studies 1-320 hrs.
Final product will be a formal presentation, such as grand rounds, academic afternoon, research day or a major meeting, and/or a publication quality paper.
Course Component
Clinical

MI
MI 5131 Introduction to Immunology 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: None This course will provide an introduction to immunology by stressing the fundamental concepts of the immune system and the response to microbial infection. Immunologic principles will also be applied to the study of allergy, tumor immunology
Course Component
Lecture

MI 5321 Microbiology I 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: GPIBS Core Curriculum and concurrent enrollment in MI 6031 or instructor permission. This is the first of three courses that covers fundamental concepts in microbiology such as metabolism, DNA replication and repair, gene modification and exchange, transcription and its regulation, and RNA processing. (Spring I)
Course Component
Lecture

MI 5610 Topics in Infectious Disease 1-6 hrs.
Microbiological aspects of selected areas of infectious diseases will be studied in depth. Discussion periods of one to four hours duration per week on infectious disease. Topics will be led by selective graduate faculty members. The course may be repeated for a maximum total of six hours.
Course Component
Independent Study

MI 5971 Seminar 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Completed qualifying exam Each graduate student in the department must present seminars based on their research. This course is designed to provide students with experience in teaching, public speaking, and communication of scientific thought and data.
Course Component
Practicum
Lecture

MI 5980 Research for Master's Thesis 1-4 hrs.
Research for Master's Thesis
Course Component
Independent Study

MI 5990 Special Studies 1-6 hrs.
Investigation of some problems in microbiology or immunology. Introduction to research methods including survey of literature, analysis of data, and preparation of material for presentation. Minimum enrollment of two hours; Maximum enrollment of six hours per semester. Additional enrollment for a total of 12 hours.
Course Component
Independent Study

MI 6011 Immuno-Oncology 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to the GPIBS program or permission of instructor. Recent years have seen remarkable advances in immunotherapy for cancer. We will analyze the distinct nature of tumor cells and how the immune system can be exploited for elimination of neoplastic cells.
Course Component
Lecture

MI 6031 Immunology I 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: GPIBS core curriculum and concurrent enrollment in MI 5321 or instructor permission. This is the first of three courses that covers fundamental concepts in immunology. Topics include structure and function of the innate immune system, antigen recognition, generation of antigen receptors, structure and function of MHC, and antigen presentation. (Spring I, II)
Course Component
Lecture

MI 6041 Immunology II 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Immunology I and concurrent enrollment in MI 6301 or Instructor permission. This is the second of three courses that covers fundamental concepts in immunology. Topics include signaling in the immune system, lymphocyte development, secondary lymphoid tissue structure and function, and T cell immunity. (Spring I, II)
Course Component
Lecture

MI 6101 Immunology Journal Club 1 hrs.
This course is designed to teach students to critically evaluate the current literature in Immunology. In addition, they will gain an in depth knowledge of the current state of the field through their exposure to the most current literature in the field.
Course Component
Lecture

MI 6111 Immunology III 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Immunology I and II and concurrent enrollment in MI 6501 or instructor permission. This is the third of three courses that covers fundamental concepts in immunology. Topics include humoral immunity, integration of innate and adaptive immunity, mucosal immunity, and vaccines. (Spring I)
Course Component
Lecture

MI 6301 Microbiology II 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Microbiology I and concurrent enrollment in MI 6041 or instructor permission. This is the second of three courses that covers fundamental concepts in microbiology such as protein synthesis and secretion, intracellular signaling, and synthesis of membrane, cell wall, and capsular components. (Spring I & II)
Course Component
Lecture

MI 6321 Molecular Virology 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: GPIBS Core Curriculum or Permission of Instructor. This module will focus on developing a basic knowledge of viral structure, tropism, receptor interactions, replication programs, transformation, evolution, antiviral vaccines and viral immune counter measures. (Sp I)
Course Component
Lecture

MI 6401 Bioinformatics Introduction 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: First-year required GPIBS courses, and permission of the instructor. This course explores bioinformatics methods and their applications to current questions in biomedical sciences. The course will provide instruction and insight into computational solutions for addressing specific biological problems, emphasizing commonly used software tools and the application of these tools to specific problems. (Summer I)
Course Component
Lecture

MI 6501 Microbiology III 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Microbiology I and II This is the third of three courses that covers fundamental concepts in microbiology such as quorum sensing and biofilms, virulence factors, toxins, vectors and transmission, evasion of host defense, and bacterial differentiation. (Spring I)
Course Component
Lecture

MI 6604 Scientific Grant Writing 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: First-year courses, concurrent enrollment in MI 6822 or instructor permission. This course emphasizes the fundamental concepts in scientific grant writing through critical analyses of grant proposal via participation in a mock study section and completion of a qualifying exam pre-proposal. (Fall II)
Course Component
Lecture

MI 6822 Infection and Immunity 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Second-year student and concurrent enrollment in MI 6604 or instructor permission. Students will analyze advances in microbial pathogenesis and host immune responses in the context of contemporary literature. (Fall II)
Course Component
Lecture

MI 6980 Research for Doctor's Dissertation 1-16 hrs.
Research for Doctor's Dissertation
Course Component
Independent Study

MI 8300 Microbiology and Immunology 94 hrs.
All aspects of microbiology and immunology. Laboratories present basic skills in microbial techniques and introduce students to examination of pathological specimens.
Course Component
Lecture

MI 9980 Special Studies 1-320 hrs.
Elective. May be repeated with change of subject matter. Topics of special nature or of unusual interest to the individual student.
Course Component
Independent Study

NEUR
NEUR 9352 Clinical Neurology Subinternship 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: NEUR 9370 The 2 or 4-week Neurology subinternship gives the student full responsibility for the clinical evaluation, diagnostic testing and therapy/management of an inpatient while under the direct supervision of neurology faculty on the OUMC impatient service. The student will also participate in weekly grand rounds and morning reports.
Course Component
Clinical

NEUR 9353 Child Neurology 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: 4th year standing This course represents a 2 or 4-week clinical experience in Child Neurology, including inpatient and outpatient services. The student will have exposure to the diagnoses and treatments of epilepsy, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, attention deficit disorder, congenital malformations, storage diseases, migraines, and other frequently encountered problems in child neurology.
Course Component
Clinical

NEUR 9356 Neurology Research 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: 4th year standing This course represents a 2 or 4-week research project in neuroscience, adult or child neurology, with a supervising faculty member/mentor in an area such as behavioral neurology, epilepsy, headache, cerebrovascular disease, movement disorders, neuromuscular disorders, and neurorehabilitation.
Course Component
Clinical

NEUR 9370 Neurology Clerkship 155-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Promotion to year 3 in program. A four week clerkship which provides the student an opportunity to learn techniques in performing and interpreting the neurologic history and exam, develop concepts of localization of neurologic lesions and practice clinical problem-solving under close supervision of faculty.
Course Component
Lecture
Independent Study
Clinical

NEUR 9960 Off Campus Elective - NEUR 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: 4th year standing This represents a 2 or 4-week off-campus elective as defined as work not at the Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine-Tulsa, or in a formally affiliated hospital; nor under the direct supervision of a member of the full-time faculty of the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

NEUR 9970 Off-Campus Elective 160-320 hrs.
Prerequisities: Approval of the head of the academic department of the Tulsa Medical College campus under which the off-campus service falls, a statement from the course the student's experience, and a detailed course description of the proposed elective are required. Work not at the Health Sciences Center or the Tulsa Medical College.
Course Component
Clinical

NEUR 9980 Neurology Special Studies 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: None A special studies course is a 2 or 4-week self-designed course to provide an in-depth study of a specific subject in a particular area or discipline within Neurology for which there is no existing approved course.
Course Component
Clinical

NEUR 9990 Special Studies 80-320 hrs.
May be repeated with change of subject matter. Topics of a special nature or of unusual interest to the individual student.
Course Component
Clinical

NRSG
NRSG 9101 Introduction to Neurosurgery 80 hrs.
Prerequisites: None This two week clinical rotation will serve as an introduction to neurosurgery and will consist of responsibilities in the outpatient clinic, ward rounds and attendance in the operating room.
Course Component
Lecture
Clinical

NRSG 9380 Neurosurgery Elective 160 hrs.
This clinical rotation will consist of activities in the outpatient clinic, ward rounds, and attendance in the operating room. The students will become members of the neurosurgical team and will have direct responsibility for selected patients under the supervision of the staff.
Course Component
Clinical

NRSG 9381 Clinical Neurosurgery 160 hrs.
Participation in clinics; attend rounds, conferences, and seminars; and serve as an extern with close patient contact, fostering competence in clinical neurosurgery.
Course Component
Clinical

NRSG 9390 Neurosurgery Elective 160 hrs.
This clinical rotation will consist of activities in the outpatient clinic, ward rounds, and attendance in the operating room. The students will become members of the neurosurgical team and will have direct responsibility for selected patients under the supervision of the staff.
Course Component
Clinical

NRSG 9960 Off-Campus Elective in Neurosurgery 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Approval of Visiting School and OU Department Course Director An off-campus elective is defined as work not at the Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine-Tulsa, or in a formally affiliated hospital; nor under the direct supervision of a member of the full-time faculty of the College of Medicine. A statement from the course director of the proposed elective concerning the supervision and grading of student's experience and a detailed course description of the proposed elective are required.
Course Component
Clinical

NRSG 9970 Neurosurgury Off-Campus Elective 160 hrs.
Work not at the Health Sciences Center or Tulsa Medical College.
Course Component
Clinical

NRSG 9980 Special Studies 1-320 hrs.
May be repeated with change of subject matter. Topics of special nature or of unusual interest to the individual student.
Course Component
Clinical

NRSG 9990 Special Studies 80-320 hrs.
May be repeated with change of subject matter. Topics of a special nature or of unusual interest to the individual student.
Course Component
Clinical

OBGY
OBGY 9204 Research Obstetrics and Gynecology 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: 4th Year Standing This course represents a 4-week research project in the department of obstetrics and gynecology with a supervising faculty member/mentor in an area such as gynecologic oncology, obstetrics, reproductive endocrinology, infertility, urogynecology, or benign gynecology.
Course Component
Clinical

OBGY 9207 Subinternship in Gynecologic Oncology 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: 4th Year Standing The student will be involved in the care of gynocology/ocology cancer patients at an extern level. They will participate in the care of inpatients, surgical cases and outpatients. They will write history and physicals, assist in surgical procedures at various hospitals and evaluate outpatients to develop their treatment plans. They will also participate in specialty conferences and will be supervised by residents, gynocology/oncology fellows and faculty.
Course Component
Clinical

OBGY 9208 Subinternship in Maternal Fetal Medicine 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: 4th Year Standing The student will function as an acting extern and will have the follow ing responsibilities: help with third year medical students but not play a role in their grade, work closely with the second and fourth year residients on the MFM service, interact frequently with the MFM attending 'rounder' of the week, attend the weekly high risk obstetric clinic and the diabetes clinic, attend an ultrasonography clinic weekly and be with the genetic counselor for at least one half day.
Course Component
Clinical

OBGY 9210 Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship 226-240 hrs.
Prerequisites: Promotion to year 3 in program. A six-week experience, on both inpatient and outpatient services, with the primary care of women, emphasizing the reproductive system and the breast. Students will learn the anatomy, physiology, and management of pregnancy, and pertinent aspects of preventive care and public health. (III)
Course Component
Clinical

OBGY 9300 Subinternship in Urogynecology 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: 4th Year Standing This course will expose the participant to all facets of urogynecology/pelvic floor dysfunction focusing on outpatient evaluation and surgical and non-surgical treatment of urinary incontinence, defecatory dysfunction and pelvic organ prolapse
Course Component
Clinical

OBGY 9305 Essential Principles of EBM (EBMP) 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: 4 Year Standing This course is designed to enhance the student's abilities to practice based on best evidence. It provides in-depth reading and teaching of clinical epidemiology and biostatistics for medical students (EBM principles) and it exposes them to information capture, evaluating evidence, learning how to find out if it is useful and then learning to integrate the evidence with patient values and clinical experience.
Course Component
Lecture
Independent Study

OBGY 9960 Obstetrics and Gynecology Off Campus Elective 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: 4th Year Standing An off-campus elective is defined as work not at the Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine-Tulsa, or in a formally affiliated hospital; nor under the direct supervision of a member of the full-time faculty of the College of Medicine. A statement from the course director of the proposed elective concerning the supervision and grading of student's experience and a detailed course description of the proposed elective are required.
Course Component
Clinical

OBGY 9980 Special Studies Obstetrics and Gynecology 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: 4th Year Standing A special studies course is a 2 or 4-week self-designed course (with the assistance and supervision of the course director) to provide an in-depth study of a specific subject in a particular area or discipline within Obstetrics and Gynecology for which there is no existing approved course.
Course Component
Clinical

OCNS
OCNS 5401 Current Topics In Neuroscience 1 hrs.
The Oklahoma Center for Neuroscience cosponsors with the departments of Cell Biology, Physiology, Pathology, and Pharmacology/Toxicology, a weekly seminar series, in which faculty, students and staff describe their latest research findings.
Course Component
Lecture

OCNS 5406 Medical Neuroscience 6 hrs.
An integrated course encompassing basic and clinical science information related to the central and peripheral nervous systems. Includes material from neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurophathology, and neuropharmacology enhanced by additional topics from the clinical areas of neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, and opthalmology.
Course Component
Lecture
Laboratory

OCNS 5411 Survey Of Neuroscience Methods 1 hrs.
Broad based survey course of the methods used in modern neurobiological research with special emphasis on techniques to the neurosciences (e.g. electrophysiological recordings, anatomical tracing methods, whole animal behavioral paradigms, etc.)
Course Component
Lecture

OCNS 5571 Neuropharmacology 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: PHSC 5561 Cross-Listed: PHSC 5571 Course will address the biochemical, molecular and physiological mechanisms of drugs affecting the central nervous system, potential new drug targets for each condition, and methods for assessing the effectiveness of potential therapeutic agents.
Course Component
Lecture

OCNS 5960 Directed Readings 1-6 hrs.
Provides opportunity for independent study through review of the literature in a particular area of interest under a selected professor. May be repeated; maximum six credit hours.
Course Component
Independent Study

OCNS 5980 Research for Masters Thesis 1-6 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. Once enrolled, students must continue enrollment until the requirements for the degree are fulfilled. A maximum of six credit hours is allowed toward the Master's Degree.
Course Component
Laboratory

OCNS 6001 Neuroscience Journal Club 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to the OCNS graduate program or permission of the Instructor This course is designed to keep neuroscience students abreast of recent advances in the field of neuroscience and to stimulate discussion and interaction among neuroscientists at OUHSC.
Course Component
Lecture

OCNS 6002 Pharmacogenomics: The Foundation of Personalized Medicine 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor Cross Listed: PHSC 6002/GENC 6002 This course will prepare the graduate students to understand the influence of genetic variations among individuals and their contribution to differences in drug response. The students will learn basic principles of genetics and pharmacology and how genetic, environmental, lifestyle and nutritional factors affect drug response.
Course Component
Lecture

OCNS 6201 Behavioral Neuroscience 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission into Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences/Permission of instructor. Crosslisted: PSBS 6201 and PHYO 6201 This course is designed for graduate students who wish to explore a specific topic related to behavioral neuroscience, such as neural plasticity.
Course Component
Lecture

OCNS 6311 Neuroinflammation and Neuroimmunology 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Completion of Immunology 1 and enrollment in Immunology 2 This course explores the intricacies of neuroimmune interactions and the consequences of inflammation within the central and peripheral nervous systems.
Course Component
Lecture

OCNS 6321 Molecular and Cellular Aspects of Vision 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: GPIBS Core Curriculum or Permission of Instructor. Crosslisted: CELL 6321 Topic: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. This course is designed for graduate students to provide for the integration of the knowledge gained from the GPIBS core course and its application to the generation of research projects on basic cellular functions using the visual system as an experimental model.
Course Component
Lecture

OCNS 6401 Genes to Physiology 1-5 hrs.
Prerequisites: GPIBS Core Curriculum or permission of instructor. Cross listed: PHYO 6401. Molecular and cellular processes that underline designated physiological systems or functions.
Course Component
Lecture

OCNS 6403 Cellular And Molecular Neuroscience 3 hrs.
Advanced study of the cellular and molecular aspects of nervous system function. Topics will focus on the mechanisms and regulation of neurotransmission, and the cellular and molecular basis of diseases of the nervous system.
Course Component
Lecture
Discussion

OCNS 6503 Neurobiology of Disease 3 hrs.
Lectures will cover all aspects of neurological diseases, including clinical presentation, pathology, pathophysiology, biochemistry and molecular biology. Students will interview patients with specific disorders and present their findings in informal group discussions. Eight neurological diseases will be covered in one semester; these can vary from year-to-year.
Course Component
Lecture

OCNS 6512 Neuroanatomy 2 hrs.
Course is designed to build a basic working knowledge of the anatomy of the central nervous system (CNS) as a basis for continued study of the nervous system and neurons in a research environment. This course presents a survey of all levels of the CNS and presents major structural principles of organization. Also, the students will be exposed to the clinically significant relationships of major brain tracts and neuronal groups.
Course Component
Lecture

OCNS 6980 Research For Doctor's Dissertation 2-16 hrs.
Once enrolled the student must continue registration until the requirements for the degree are fulfilled.
Course Component
Independent Study

OCNS 6990 Special Studies In Neuroscience 1-3 hrs.
The student will have several options to study recent developments in Neuroscience. Some examples are: 1-selected readings with an OCNS faculty member, 2-literature review of a particularly interested new development in Neuroscience with an OCNS faculty member, and 3-bench work in an OCNS faculty member's laboratory to learn a new experimental technique.
Course Component
Independent Study

OCNS 8080 Medical Neurosciences 115-330 hrs.
An integrated course encompassing basic and clinical science information related to the central and peripheral nervous systems. Includes material from neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuropathology, and neuropharmacology enhanced by additional topics from the clinical areas of neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, and ophthalmology.
Course Component
Lecture
Laboratory

OPHT
OPHT 9101 Ophthalmology Selective 80 hrs.
Prerequisites: Medical school third year standing. Medical students learn to provide primary eye care and should be able to measure and record visual acuity, evaluate a red or traumatized eye, detect abnormal eye movements and pupillary responses, perform direct ophthalmoscopy to detect abnormalities of the optic disc and posterior ocular fundus, and initiate appropriate management and/or physican referal.
Course Component
Clinical

OPHT 9410 Clinical Ophthalmology 160 hrs.
An introduction to Ophthalmology. Students will observe and participate in outpatient and inpatient services, observe surgery, and attend clinical and basic science courses and conferences.
Course Component
Clinical

OPHT 9411 Clinical Pathologic Correlations in Ophthalmology 160 hrs.
Elective - the student will be responsible for a limited number of specimens in the ophthalmic pathology laboratory, perform the gross examination of specimens and prepare a histo-pathology report. This experience will highlight the interface between ophthalmic pathology and clinical ophthalmology. The student will see private patients in consultation under close supervision.
Course Component
Clinical

OPHT 9412 Advanced Clinical Ophthalmology 160 hrs.
Elective - This elective is for students interested in ophthalmology as a career. The student will assist in patient care with private attending physicians in the offices of the department of ophthalmology and/or in the private offices of affiliated attending physicians. The student will be an active member of the team, and will examine patients and assist in eye surgery when practical.
Course Component
Clinical

OPHT 9414 Clinical Neurophthalmology 160 hrs.
The student will take part in all of the clinical activities of the neurophthalmology service including the examination, diagnosis and treatment of neurophthalmologic conditions. Attendance at neurophthalmology lectures, conferences and related teaching sessions is included.
Course Component
Clinical

OPHT 9417 Introduction to Ophthalmology 80 hrs.
The course will combine highly structured didactic and hands-on clinical components with defined educational objectives including examination skills transfer. The didactic portion will utilize multimedia materials produced specifically for medical student and non-ophthalmologist physician education. Emphasis will be placed on the evaluation and management of visual problems frequently encountered in primary care.
Course Component
Clinical

OPHT 9420 Ophthalmology Elective 160 hrs.
An introduction to ophthalmology. Students will observe and participate in outpatient and inpatient services, observe surgery, and attend clinical and basic science courses and conferences.
Course Component
Clinical

OPHT 9960 Off Campus Elective in Ophthalmology 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Approval of Visiting School and OU Department Course Director An off-campus elective is defined as work not at the Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine-Tulsa, or in a formally statement from the course director of the proposed elective concerning the supervision and grading of student's experience and a detailed course description of the proposed elective are required.
Course Component
Clinical

OPHT 9970 Ophthalmology Off-Campus Elective 80-160 hrs.
Work not at the Health Sciences Center or Tulsa Medical College.
Course Component
Clinical

OPHT 9980 Special Studies 80-320 hrs.
May be repeated with change of subject matter. Topics of a special nature or of unusual interest to the individual student.
Course Component
Clinical

OPHT 9990 Ophthalmology Special Studies 80-160 hrs.
May be repeated with change of subject matter. Topics of a special nature or of unusual interest to the individual student.
Course Component
Clinical

ORL
ORL 9101 Otorhinolaryngology Selective 80 hrs.
Prerequisites: Medical School third year standing. A rotation with emphasis on the physical examination of the area involved. Associated lectures as well as patient presentations will be utilized. Diagnosis and treatment will also be a strong point to the elective, and both the medical and surgical management will be shown.
Course Component
Clinical

ORL 9604 Head and Neck Cancer Surgery 160 hrs.
Students will participate in ambulatory and inpatient services with the head and neck cancer surgical team and actively participate in the head and neck tumor board.
Course Component
Clinical

ORL 9608 ORL In-Depth Elective 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: ORL 9630 An in-depth exposure to all areas/aspects of Otorhinolaryngology.
Course Component
Clinical

ORL 9610 Otology and Neurotology Surgery 160 hrs.
The student will have the opportunity to participate in ambulatory and inpatient services with the otologic surgical team, concentrating on medical and surgical management of hearing, balance and facial motor disorders and base of skull surgery. Students will participate in the otology-neurotology, audiology, speech pathology conference.
Course Component
Clinical

ORL 9611 Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck/Paranasal Surgery 80-160 hrs.
The student will participate in ambulatory and inpatient services at the University Hospital for pediatric otolaryngology-head and neck surgery and throughout the center with the faculty, caring for patients with paranasal sinus disease. Students will participate in the radiology conference.
Course Component
Clinical

ORL 9612 Introduction to Otorhinolaryngology Research 160-320 hrs.
This elective is designed to introduce the highly motivated, interested student to research methodologies and experiences, concentrating on ear, nose, throat, head, and neck surgery. The student will be under the direct sponsorship of research full time faculty. This is a highly selective position open to students in the first through fourth years.
Course Component
Clinical

ORL 9960 Off-Campus Elective in ORL 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Approval of Visiting School and OU Department Course Director An off-campus elective is defined as work not at the Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine-Tulsa, or in a formally affiliated hospital; nor under the direct supervision of a member of the full-time faculty of the College of Medicine. A statement from the course director of the proposed elective concerning the supervision and grading of student's experience and a detailed course description of the proposed elective are required.
Course Component
Clinical

ORL 9970 Otorhinolaryngology Off-Campus Elective 80-320 hrs.
Work not at the Health Sciences Center or College of Medicine-Tulsa.
Course Component
Clinical

ORL 9980 Special Studies 1-320 hrs.
May be repeated with change of subject matter. Topics of special nature or of unusual interest to the individual student.
Course Component
Clinical

ORL 9990 Special Studies 1-160 hrs.
Topics of special nature or of unusual interest to the student. May be repeated with change of subject matter.
Course Component
Clinical

ORSG
ORSG 9101 Orthopedic Selective 80 hrs.
Prerequisites: Surgery or Ob/Gyn Clerkship A rotation intended as a general introduction to the field of orthopedic surgery, acquainting the student with the examination, diagnosis, and management of some of the disorders of the musculoskeletal system. The student will have exposure to multiple orthopedic problems in the office, plus surgical assisting with the attending orthopedist. (F, Sp, Su, III, IV)
Course Component
Clinical

ORSG 9450 Orthopedic Surgery Elective 160 hrs.
A rotation intended as a general introduction to the field of orthopedic surgery, acquainting the student with the examination, diagnosis and management of some of the disorders of the musculo-skeletal system. In a general way, orthopedics is divided into trauma, adult reconstructive surgery and pediatric orthopedics. Consideration is given to a student who requests in advance a rotation through one of these particular divisions. Student assignment is usually to OMH, OCMH, and VAMC.
Course Component
Clinical

ORSG 9451 Sports Medicine 160 hrs.
Exposure to those aspects of ortho surgery, which encompass those disorders either resulting from participation in organized sports, recreational activities, and physical fitness programs. The student will develop an understanding of normal anatomy, pathoanatomy, pathophysiology, and normal response of body organ systems to the stress of exercise. Emphasis will be on the identification of common disorders, their pathogenesis and the treatment.
Course Component
Clinical

ORSG 9490 Orthopedic Surgery Elective 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: SURG 9780. A rotation intended as a general introduction to the field of orthopedic surgery, acquainting the student with the examination, diagnosis and management of some of the disorders of the musculoskeletal system. In a general way, orthopedics is divided into trauma, adult reconstructive surgery and pediatric orthopedics. Consideration is given to a student who requests in advance a rotation through one of these particular divisions.
Course Component
Clinical

ORSG 9492 Orthopedic Sports Medicine 160 hrs.
General orthopedic conditions encountered in an office, the emergency room and the operating room with guidelines in the treatment of sports-related problems.
Course Component
Clinical

ORSG 9960 Off-Campus Elective in Orthopedic Surgery 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Approval of Visiting School and OU Department Course Director An off-campus elective is defined as work not at the Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine-Tulsa, or in a formally affiliated hospital; nor under the direct supervision of a member of the full-time faculty of the College of Medicine. A statement from the course director of the proposed elective concerning the supervision and grading of student's experience and a detailed course description of the proposed elective are required.
Course Component
Clinical

ORSG 9970 Orthopedic Surgery Off-Campus Elective 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Approval of the head of the academic department of the Tulsa Medical College campus under which the off-campus service falls, a statement from the course director of the proposed elective concerning the supervision and grading of the student's experience, and a detailed course description of the proposed elective are required. Work not at the Health Sciences Center or Tulsa Medical College.
Course Component
Clinical

ORSG 9980 Special Studies 1-320 hrs.
Prerequisites: Approval of the Associate Dean, College of Medicine and the Department head. May be repeated with a change of subject matter. Topics of a special nature or of unusual interest to the individual student.
Course Component
Clinical

ORSG 9990 Special Studies 80-320 hrs.
Topics of special nature or of unusual interest to the individual student. May be repeated with change of subject matter.
Course Component
Clinical

PA
PA 7101 Physical Diagnosis I 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to PA Program First in a two courses series designed to instruct students in gathering patient health history and performing physical examinations in an organized manner, using a systems-based approach. Emphasis is placed on recognizing normal versus abnormal findings and on students gaining hands-on experience in performing physical examination techniques.
Course Component
Lecture

PA 7106 Clinical Medicine I 6 hrs.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in PA Program Given a list of disease states students will be able to identify signs and symptoms, develop a differential diagnosis, order lab and imaging studies and form a treatment plan for Otorhinolaryngology, Endocrinology, Dermatology and Obstetrics and Gynecology disorders.
Course Component
Lecture

PA 7114 Clinical Medicine IV 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission into the PA Program Clinical Medicine IV introduces the physician associate student to disease states within the following medical disciplines: Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine. This course also contains a summative capstone module. The student will develop a working knowledge of the etiology, prevention, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, treatment, and monitoring of diseases. (Summer II)
Course Component
Lecture

PA 7115 Clinical Medicine III 5 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to the PA Program Clinical Medicine III introduces the physician associate student to disease states within the following medical disciplines: Electrocardiography, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Hematology, and Infectious Disease. The student will develop a working knowledge of the etiology, prevention, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, treatment, and monitoring of diseases within these areas of medicine. (Summer II)
Course Component
Lecture

PA 7116 Clinical Medicine II 6 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to the PA Program Using an organ-system based approach, the Clinical Medicine II course is designed to educate the student in the presentation, diagnosis, management and treatment of the most common clinical conditions seen by health care providers. The systems covered in Clinical Medicine II include the following: Neurology, Orthopedics, Gastroenterology and Genitourinary.
Course Component
Lecture

PA 7122 Principles of Psychiatric and Behavioral Medicine 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to the PA Program This course introduces the Physician Associate student to the psychiatric patient. Topics covered include individual growth and development; interview techniques, theories of personality and psychopathology and treatment of psychiatric disorders. (Summer II)
Course Component
Lecture

PA 7124 Physical Diagnosis II 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in PA Program This is the second in a two course series designed to instruct students in gathering patient health history and performing physical examinations in an organized manner, using a system-based approach. Emphasis is placed on recognizing normal vs. abnormal findings and on students gaining hands-on experience in performing physical examination techniques.
Course Component
Lecture

PA 7127 Clinical Anatomy 7 hrs.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the PA Program Course will present human structure from its embryologic development to its adult form to students enrolled in the Physician Associate Programs. All regions of the body will be studied and emphasis will be on clinical application. Lectures will be supported by laboratory dissections, on-line resources and on-line assessment quizzes.
Course Component
Lecture
Laboratory

PA 7134 Pathophysiology 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admissions to the PA Program Pathophysiology is divided into two sections: 1) lectures covering basic aspects of cell and tissue disease, injury, repair and neoplasia; and 2) lectures focused on embryology, histology and molecular mechanisms of frequently encountered diseases such as diseases of the pancreas, thyroid dysfunction, HIV, pulmonary disease, atherosclerosis, and renal failure.
Course Component
Lecture

PA 7144 Radiology 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admissions to the PA Program This course familiarizes the Physician Associate student with various radiological procedures and findings utilized in the clinical setting. Students will learn about conventional x-ray, computerized tomography, tomography, angiography, , sonography, fluoroscopy, magnetic resonance imaging and radioisotope scanning using a problem solving approach.
Course Component
Lecture

PA 7154 Physician Associate Clinical Skills I 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admissions to the PA Program This course is the first in a two semester course series designed to familiarize the student with clinical decision making aspects of medicine skills needed to interact with patients in a structured experience, interviewing techniques and ways of relating to patients in the clinical setting as well as clinical procedures.
Course Component
Lecture
Laboratory
Clinical

PA 7156 Human Physiology 6 hrs.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in PA Program The course is an integrated approach to the understanding of the functions of the major organ systems, including the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal gastrointestinal, endocrine, reproductive, muscle and nervous systems.
Course Component
Lecture

PA 7164 Physician Associate Clinical Skills II 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to PA Program This course is the second in a two semester course series designed to familiarize the student with clinical decision making aspect of medicine, skills needed to interact with patients in a structured experience, interviewing techniques and ways of relating to patients in the clinical setting as well as clinical procedures.
Course Component
Lecture
Laboratory
Clinical

PA 7183 Laboratory Medicine 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in PA Program Laboratory Medicine is a comprehensive review of the indications for ordering, interpreting normal and abnormal values and correlation of lab data in health and disease. The course is presented according to organ systems and serves as an introduction for students to begin utilizing laboratory data in disease diagnosis and management.
Course Component
Lecture

PA 7712 Clinical Inquiry and Scholarly Research 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admissions to the PA Program Year-long course The course is designed to allow the Physician Associate student to identify an area of interest related to health care delivery or a specific disease process, research the area and write and present a paper over the topic.
Course Component
Lecture
Independent Study

PA 7732 Medical Practice Management 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admissions to the PA Program Student will be introduced to the principles and knowledge that govern practice management, participate in service learning opportunities.
Course Component
Lecture
Independent Study

PA 7740 Special Studies 1-8 hrs.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the PA Program This course is designed to remediate a student's deficiencies documented in their course failure.
Course Component
Lecture

PA 7811 Focuses in PA Practice I 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to PA Program. This course is designed to provide an introduction to biostatistics and epidemiology. Emphasis will be placed on students being able to apply information taught to the interpretation and critique of clinically relevant research manuscripts.
Course Component
Lecture

PA 7812 Foundations of Medical Sciences I 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to PA Program. The course introduces foundational concepts of cell biology, biochemistry, human genetics, molecular biology, protein structure/function and medical terminology. Principles of microbiology and infectious disease are presented including distinguishing characteristics of infectious agents, epidemiology, clinical manifestations, and pathogenesis.
Course Component
Lecture

PA 7821 Focuses in PA Practice II 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to PA Program. This course is designed to present topics relevant to health care delivery as a PA. Topics include health care delivery in Oklahoma focusing on an interdisciplinary approach, medical ethics, history of the profession and Program, medical ethics, professionalism and complimentary medicine.
Course Component
Lecture

PA 7822 Foundations of Medical Sciences II 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to PA Program. The course will present normal development, structure, function, and diseases of the immune system; will introduce fundamentals of pathology including inflammation, wound healing, fluid balance, hemodynamics, and carcinogenesis; and will include introduction to medical diagnostics methods including clinical laboratory medicine and imaging systems.
Course Component
Lecture

PA 7831 Focuses in PA Practice III 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admissions to PA Program. This course is designed to present topics relevant to health care delivery as a PA. Topics include health care delivery in Oklahoma focusing on cultural awareness and public health.
Course Component
Lecture

PA 7861 Pharmacotherapeutics I 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admissions to PA Program. This course in pharmacotherapeutics introduces students to basic drug knowledge and skills needed to use medications safely and appropriately to treat common disorders. Topics of focus include drug mechanisms of action, common adverse effects, interactions, and principles for selecting and monitoring drug therapy for selected diseases.
Course Component
Lecture

PA 7874 Pharmacotherapeutics II 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admissions to PA Program. This course in pharmacotherapeutics introduces students to basic drug knowledge and skills needed to use medications safely and appropriately to treat common disorders. Topics of focus include drug mechanisms of action, common adverse effects, interactions, and principles for selecting and monitoring drug therapy for selected diseases.
Course Component
Lecture

PA 7881 Didactic Summative for Physician Associate Students 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to PA Program. This course is designed to assess a student's readiness to progress to the clinical phase of PA education. It provides the student with feedback on their current competence in medical knowledge, professionalism, interpersonal skills and patient care which will guide their preparation for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE).
Course Component
Independent Study

PA 7882 Senior Summative for Physician Associate Students 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to PA Program. Year-long course This course is designed to assist students in preparation for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) and assess their readiness to graduate and enter clinical practice. A component of the course is the Senior Summative exam composed of a medical knowledge exam and four objective structured clinical experiences (OSCE).
Course Component
Lecture

PA 7904 Internal Medicine 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of didactic phase. A four-week rotation in the internal medicine services.
Course Component
Clinical

PA 7914 Surgery 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of didactic phase. A four-week rotation on a general surgery service learning surgical consults, surgical history and physical examination, aseptic technique, surgical assisting, and how to manage pre- and post-operative patients.
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Clinical

PA 7924 Emergency Medicine I/II 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of didactic phase. A total of two four-week rotations in a hospital emergency department, evaluating acute medical and surgical emergencies. Efficient, accurate, and methodical evaluation of the acutely ill or injured patient will be emphasized.
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Clinical

PA 7934 Women's Health 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of didactic phase. A four week rotation in Women's Health to include prenatal and gynecologic care.
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Clinical

PA 7944 Pediatrics 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of didactic phase. A four-week rotation in a pediatric practice caring for the pediatric patient.
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Clinical

PA 7954 Clinical Elective I/II 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of didactic phase. A total of two four-week rotations in any medicine or surgical specialty, currently offered and available in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
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Clinical

PA 7964 Primary Care I/II 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of didactic phase. A total of two, four-week rotations with an active primary care provider, participating in all aspects of primary care for the practice.
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Clinical

PA 7974 Mental Health 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of didactic phase. A four-week clinical rotation in a mental health facility or private psychiatric practice evaluating behavioral and mental health conditions.
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Clinical

PA 7984 Physician Associate Preceptorship 4 hrs.
The final clinical experience for the Physician Associate student, lasting four weeks, designed to familiarize the student with a wide variety of medical problems likely to be seen in primary care with exposure to historical physical, and laboratory data relevant to common disease states in order to develop and refine techniques of patient management.
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Clinical

PA 7994 Inpatient Medicine 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of didactic phase and didactic summative. A four week rotation in any medicine or surgical specialty that includes an impatient setting. (Summer, Fall, & Spring II, III)
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Clinical

PAT
PAT 7001 Medical Terminology 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Matriculation into the Physician Assistant Program This course will introduce the Physician Associate student to the medical vocabulary frequently encountered in the health profession. The "language" of medicine can be extremely confusing and incomprehensible for those new to the field of medicine. Basic knowledge of this "language" to better succeed in future courses throughout the PA program. The course is a step by step approach to teach a word building system. It focuses on the Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes and word roots from which many medical words are derived. In addition, it will also benefit the student with correct spelling and pronunciation of medical terms.
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Lecture

PAT 7014 Physical Diagnosis I 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Summer Semester I of the Physician Assistant program or permission of the PA Program Director. This course is designed to introduce the physician assistant student to fundamental patient assessment skills. Focus is on patient interviewing, performance of organ-specific and comprehensive physical examination, minor procedures, case presentation, patient education and an introduction to medical documentation. Associated concepts for a variety of clinical problems are introduced.
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Lecture

PAT 7024 Physical Diagnosis II 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Fall Semester of the Physician Assistant program or permission by PA Program Director. This course is a continuation of Physical Diagnosis I. It is designed to further student knowledge and skills associated with fundamental patient assessment. Focus is on patient interviewing, physical examination, minor procedures, case presentation, patient education and medical documentation. Associated concepts for a variety of clinical problems are introduced.
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Practicum
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Laboratory

PAT 7106 Clinical Medicine II 6 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of the pre-clinical fall semester of the Physician Assistant Program or permission of the Program Director. Clinical Medicine II is one of three courses introducing the PA student to the foundational aspects of clinical practice and the study conditions and disease states commonly evaluated. The student will learn etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic interpretation, treatment and management. Modules include gastrointestinal, cardiology, genitourinary, and psychiatry. (Sp I)
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Lecture

PAT 7116 Clinical Medicine III 6 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Spring Semester of the Physician Assistant program or permission by PA Program Director. Clinical Medicine III is the third section introducing the student to various disease states commonly evaluated in the practice of medicine. The student will learn etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic interpretation, treatment and management. Key topics presented in this course include disease states related to endocrinology, emergency medicine, and surgery.
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Lecture

PAT 7118 Clinical Medicine I 8 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of summer semester. Introductory course to clinical medicine, emphasizing the underlying pathophysiology, clinical presentation, evaluation and management of common diseases by an organ systems approach. The student learns through the use of lectures and interactive small group case discussion. This course is integrated with the physiology course taught concurrently in the fall semester.
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Lecture

PAT 7123 Master of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies Capstone Project 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission into University of Oklahoma, Tulsa Physician Assistant Program or approval of Program Director of the OU-Tulsa Physician Assistant Program The course goal is for the student to research and develop a current comprehensive practice guide for a medical topic that would be totally self-explanatory to a primary care practitioner.
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Independent Study

PAT 7125 Clinical Anatomy 5 hrs.
Prerequisites: Matriculation into the Physician Assistant Program Multi-level Course: AHS 3415/AHS 8415 Clinical Anatomy course is designed to develop the Physician Assistant student working knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the general structures and functional principles of the human body, which will become the anatomic basis on which to relate "abnormal" to "normal" conditions. Also, the student will make use of the knowledge in the competent performance of evaluative and therapeutic techniques, communicate the understanding of anatomy, and gain appreciation of the human body from the cadaver dissection.
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Laboratory

PAT 7130 Pathology 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Fall Semester This course introduces fundamental concepts of disease, how diseases affect the normal functioning of the body and how the body attempts to counteract the effects of disease processes. The course encompasses both general pathology and systemic pathology. Students will be expected to understand the basic principles of pathologic processes and apply these principles to specific organ systems in order to understand the underlying injury to tissues and signs and symptoms produced thereby. Students will have an understanding of the etiology, the natural history, and the structural and functional processes.
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Lecture

PAT 7132 Professional Issues in Medicine and Health 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. Professional Issues in Medicine and Health (PIMH) is an introductory course designed to expose the student to several issues impacting the practice of a physician associate.
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Lecture

PAT 7134 Professional Seminar II 2 hrs.
A continuation of PA 7132. Designed to introduce the student to current issues in health care and special topics of primary care not covered in other areas of the curriculum. Students will return to campus for a week before beginning their preceptorship complete their last coursework requirements in preparation for practice as a PA. Professional Seminar II will explore the impact of socioeconomic issues affecting health care, health care delivery, reimbursement, quality assurance, medical-legal issues of health practice explored in this course. Professional practice issues affecting the individual PA and the future of the PA profession are also presented.
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Lecture

PAT 7140 Radiology 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of the Fall Semester. This course is designed to familiarize the PA student with the various radiological procedures and findings utilized in the clinical medical setting and in medical problem solving. Basic principles of radiology are introduced to the student with the goal of enabling him/her to successfully read basic radiologic films. The imaging of organ systems is taught using plain films, computed-tomographic images, angiograms, and nuclear medicine. Students will receive instruction to learn the appropriate use of medicine. Students will receive instruction to learn the appropriate use of radiology evaluation for various clinical problems.
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Laboratory

PAT 7153 Applied Physiology I 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Summer Semester I of the Physician Assistant program or by permission by the PA Program Director The Applied Physiology I course is one of two courses introducing the Physician Assistant student an expanded view of human physiology building on basic undergraduate physiology. Lectures and small-group case discussions give the student a clear understanding of the basic physiologic principles that are responsible for normal function in different organs and organ systems. Discussion will include cell function, cellular dynamics of nerve conduction and neuromuscular, cardiovascular and respiratory system function.
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Lecture

PAT 7163 Applied Physiology II 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Fall Semester of the Physician Assistant program or permission of PA. The Applied Physiology II course is the second section of Applied Physiology and one of two courses designed to provide the Physician Assistant student a clear understanding of the underlying principles of human physiology and their relevance in clinical practice. Lectures will focus on normal function of various systems of the body while small-group case discussions will explore important pathophysiological syndromes. Discussion will include acid-base physiology and renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine and reproductive system function.
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Lecture

PAT 7183 Clinical Laboratory Medicine 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Year I of the PA Program or permission of Program Director. This course will provide up-to-date, clinically relevant information about laboratory and diagnostic tests used in specialized and daily settings. Students will learn type of tests; normal findings; critical values; test explanation and related physiology; contraindications; potential complications; interfering factors; procedure and patient care (before, during, and after); and abnormal findings. Students will also learn important patient teaching guidelines.
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Lecture

PAT 7193 Lifestyle Medicine 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of year one spring semester in the physician assistant program. Lifestyle Medicine provides the physician assistant student with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to integrate lifestyle medicine into clinical practice, with an emphasis on nutritional guidelines for the prevention and management of chronic disease. (Summer II)
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Laboratory

PAT 7201 Clinical Transitions 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Spring semester of the physician assistant program, or permission given by PA Program Director. Clinical Transitions is a one week course designed to prepare the physician assistant student for the clinical phase of training. Includes review of Program policies and procedures in the Clinical Handbook, completion of BLS/ACLS/PALS, risk management education, and training on patient logging and the electronic medical record. (S, II)
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Lecture

PAT 7202 Program Selective 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Year 1 PA courses with a 3.00 GPA, and/or permission of the PA Program Director. The program selective rotation is a two week clinical rotation as determined by the Program. Factors influencing the specific clinical focus selected by the program may include current medical needs nationally or within the local community and/or specific remediation needs of the student.
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Clinical

PAT 7221 Principles of Genetics 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Matriculation into the Physician assistant program. The Principles of Genetics course is to enhance the knowledge of the physician assistant student in the basic principles and clinical application of genetics.
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Lecture

PAT 7231 Principles of Immunology 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of year one summer semester in the physician assistant program. Principles of Immunology addresses topics such as the major functions and molecular mechanisms underlying innate, humoral, and adaptive immunity, as well as the respective roles these systems play in combating infectious disease. Moreover, the immunology segment includes disorders of the immune system, such as hypersensitivity and immunodeficiencies.
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Lecture

PAT 7243 Pharmacotherapeutics I 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of the first summer semester of the Physician Assistant Program or permission by the Program Director. The purpose of this course is to increase the physician assistant student knowledge and awareness of pharmacotherapeutics. The course will provide the student with drug knowledge needed to utilize medications appropriately in the treatment of common diseases as a member of the health care team. (F I)
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Lecture

PAT 7265 Clinical Medicine for Special Populations 5 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Fall Semester of the Physician Assistant Program or permission by Program Director This course introduces the physician assistant student to various normal and disease states commonly encountered in the primary care of special populations: geriatrics, the homeless, pediatrics, and women. Attention is given to the knowledge, skills and development of professional attitudes required in the care of these patients.
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Lecture

PAT 7273 Pharmacotherapeutics II 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of the fall semester of the Physician Assistant Program or special permission of the Program Director. This course is the second of two courses intended to increase the physician assistant student knowledge and awareness of Pharmacotherapeutics. The course will provide the student with drug knowledge needed to utilize medications appropriately in the treatment of common diseases as a member of the healthcare team.
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Lecture

PAT 7603 Health Systems Science in Practice I 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Year I PA courses with a 3.00 GPA, and/or permission of the program director. Health Systems Science in Practice I provides students with a unique multi-component course that enhances skills of clinical practice, practice management, and quality improvement during the clinical phase of the program. The course includes involvement in the Bedlam Longitudinal Clinic, Bedlam Retreats, Bedlam Evening Clinic, and Student Academy. (F II)
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Clinical

PAT 7613 Advanced Clinical II 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of PAT 7603. Advanced Clinical Studies II provide students with a unique multi-component course that enhances skills of clinical practice and professional practice during the clinical phase of the program. The course includes involvement in the Physician Assistant Longitudinal Clinic (PAL), Student Academy, and Bedlam E.
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Clinical

PAT 7620 Advanced Clinical III 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Year I PA courses with a 3.00 GPA, and/or permission of the program director. Advanced Clinical III is a series of discussions, case presentations, lectures, learning workshop and problem oriented physicals scheduled throughout the clinical year to further develop clinical skills and get additional didactic instruction to compliment the student's clinical rotations.
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Independent Study

PAT 7632 Advanced Clinical IV 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of PAT 7620 Advanced Clinical Studies III, and/or permission given by PA Program Director. Advanced Clinical studies IV provides students with a unique multi-component course that enhances skills of clinical practice and professional practice during the clinical phase of the program. The course includes involvement in the PAL clinic, Bedlam-E, various practice development seminars, and national board certification preparation.
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Clinical

PAT 7702 Epidemiology and Medical Statistics 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of year one summer semester of the Physician Assistant program or permission by PA Program Director. The course is designed to introduce students to the general principles of epidemiology and biostatistics including research study, design, and methodology. A strong emphasis is placed upon use of probabilistic data and critical appraisal skills in clinical decision-making.
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Lecture

PAT 7723 Concepts of Community Medicine 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admittance to the School of Community Medicine Physician Assistant Program. Concepts of Community Medicine is an introductory course designed to prepare students to grasp the many factors that impact health outcomes. A focus will be placed on public health issues and the broad determinants that shape the health of community populations, especially in the state of Oklahoma. (S, I)
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Lecture

PAT 7811 Community Impact Rotation 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Year I PA courses with a 3.00 GPA, and/or permission of the PA Program Director. A two week rotation during the clinical phase of the program in which physician assistant students are assigned to participate in various activities to familiarize themselves with available community resources that could potential impact the care of their patients.
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Clinical

PAT 7830 Underserved Medicine Rotation 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Year I PA courses with a 3.00 GPA, and/or permission of the PA Program Director. A four-week rotation in which Physician Assistant students are assigned to a community clinic or health care facility devoted to treating the underserved population of northeast Oklahoma. The student will be educated to the approach of primary care health problems, the role of the primary health provider, and the utilization of community resources. The underserved rotation is characterized by its thoroughness in the approach to the patient, recognizing social barriers to access to healthcare, and limitations in providing healthcare.
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Clinical

PAT 7850 Special Studies 1-8 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of the PA Program Director Special Studies is an individualizes course that is offered to students who are determined to have deficiencies in a specific content area and who need to remediate this curriculum component before moving from the didactic phase of the program to the clinical phase.
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Independent Study

PAT 7870 Internal Medicine Clerkship 7 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Year I PA courses with a 3.00 GPA, and/or permission of the PA Program Director. An eight-week experience with adult inpatients and outpatients with non-surgical illnesses at various levels of acuity and complexity. Students will learn the application of he clinical method, development of a therapeutic relationship, effective medical record-keeping and efficient utilization of resources. (R II, III)
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Clinical

PAT 7917 Surgery Clerkship 7 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Year I PA courses with a 3.00 GPA, and/or permission of the program director. An eight-week inpatient and outpatient experience to acquaint the student with diseases commonly treated by surgical or other invasive procedures, including emergency and elective situations. In addition to diagnostic evaluation, students will learn principles of post-operative care, empathic patient and family interactions, common manual skills, and basic surgical principles. (R II, III)
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Clinical

PAT 7920 Emergency Medicine Rotation 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Year I PA courses and/or permission of the Program Director. A four-week rotation in which Physician Assistant students are assigned to an emergency department at a hospital. During this rotation, the student will be expected to increase his/her level of patient involvement up to the point of performing evaluations of emergency department patients, including routine examination for acute and minor illnesses, emergencies, and trauma commonly encountered in an emergency department.
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Clinical

PAT 7930 Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship 5 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Year I PA courses with a 3.00 GPA, and/or permission of he program director. A six-week experience, on both inpatient and outpatient services, with the primary care of women, emphasizing the reproductive system and the breast. Students will learn the anatomy, physiology, and management of pregnancy, and pertinent aspects of preventive care and public health. (R II, III)
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Lecture
Clinical

PAT 7934 Underserved Medicine Rotation 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Year I PA and /or permission of the program director. A four-week rotation in which students are assigned to a community clinic or health care facility devoted to treating the undeserved population of northeast Oklahoma.
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Clinical

PAT 7940 Pediatric Clerkship 5 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Year I PA courses and/or permission of the program director. A six-week combined inpatient and outpatient clerkship with patients from newborn through adolescence. Students will learn fundamentals of common acute and chronic illnesses, growth and development, disease prevention, and psycho-social dynamics. Students will participate in workup and management of patients and medical record keeping. (R II, III)
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Clinical

PAT 7950 Elective Rotation 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Year I PA courses with a 3.00 GPA, and/or permission of the program director. Throughout the clinical year the Physician Assistant student will be able to choose two elective rotations to further supplement the core required rotations. The elective can be in any subspecialty provided the program has an available site or the student may choose to repeat a core rotation. Elective rotations give the student the opportunity to tailor specific interest in complement their clinical experience.
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Clinical

PAT 7960 Family Medicine Clerkship 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Year I PA courses with a 3.00 GPA, and/or permission of the program director. An ambulatory Family Medicine experience supervised by departmental faculty and community providers where students learn diagnosis and management of undifferentiated complaints, acute, and chronic illnesses. Health promotion, disease prevention, longitudinal care focused patient evaluation, clinical decision-making, practice management and evidence based medicine are emphasized during didactics. (R II, III)
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Lecture
Clinical

PAT 7970 Psychiatry Clerkship 5 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Year I PA courses with a 3.00 GPA, and/or permission of the program director. A six-week combined inpatient and outpatient experience in any of several mental health facilities. The student works up patients with a wide range of psychopathology, and participates in a variety of activities, including group and individual therapy, crisis intervention, case formulations, medication checks, and didactic sessions. (R II, III)
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Clinical

PAT 7974 Internal Medicine/Geriatrics 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Year I PA courses with a 3.00 GPA; successful completion of Year I physical examination practical, and/or permission of the program director. An eight week rotation in which students are assigned to an inpatient service or to a general Internal Medicine physician's office. The rotation will also include time spent with the geriatric patient in outpatient medicine, inpatient medicine, and/or long term care.
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Clinical

PAT 7980 Physician Assistant Preceptorship 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Year I PA courses with a 3.00 GPA, and/or permission of the PA program director. The preceptorship rotation is the final rotation of the clinical year and gives the student the opportunity to have additional training in the field of their choice and potentially rotate with their future employer. The rotation is flexible and may also be used as an added elective to further the student's experience in any field of interest.
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Clinical

PAT 7990 Primary Care Rotation 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Year I PA courses with a 3.00 GPA, and/or permission of the program director The Primary Care Rotation is a four-week outpatient rotation completed by physician assistant students in a primary care focused discipline (family medicine, general internal medicine, general pediatrics, or geriatrics). Students are provided the opportunity to deliver acute and continuing care and to address health maintenance issues utilizing evidence-based medicine. (R II, III)
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Clinical

PATH
PATH 5310 Directed Studies 1-3 hrs.
Students will learn and perform specialized laboratory techniques. Can be repeated for a maximum of six hours.
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Laboratory

PATH 5503 Applied Principles of Pathology 3 hrs.
Basic principles of pathology are related to structural and functional alterations of body tissues and organ systems resulting from disease. Correlation of disease states to underlying pathophysiology and clinical presentation is emphasized.
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Lecture

PATH 5980 Research for Masters Thesis 1-6 hrs.
Research for Masters Thesis
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Independent Study

PATH 6010 Pathology Journal Club 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: None Discussions of various current advances in the field of experimental pathology.
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Lecture

PATH 6024 Principles of Pathobiology 4 hrs.
This course is designed to cover the essential principles of the pathologic basis of disease, at the cellular and molecular level. It will emphasize major scientific developments that have provided new insights into our understanding of disease mechanism, using primary interactive and didactic course work.
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Lecture

PATH 6043 Care and Use of Research Animals 3 hrs.
The lecture and laboratory sessions will be used to: correlate the anatomy, physiology, microbiology and pathology of research animals and their diseases; discuss and demonstrate research animal techniques including restraint, sample collection, injections, anesthesia, and euthanasia; evaluate those external influences that alter research data; and select appropriate animal models.
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Laboratory

PATH 6053 Mechanisms of Disease 3 hrs.
This course is designed to bridge basic and clinical aspects of human diseases for students with special interests in the mechanisms of disease processes. Emphasis will be on the latest advancement in the related fields. The format will be lectures and discussions with involvement of the students, e.g. presentation and discussion.
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Independent Study

PATH 6301 From Cells to Tissue to Molecular Morphology 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. Introduces the student to the basic cell and tissue structure and function and how these cellular characteristics are affected by various procedures such handling, processing, freezing, fixing, and biochemical and molecular biological assays, in vitro and in situ, with an emphasis on DNA, RNA, and Protein preservation.
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Lecture

PATH 6980 Research for Doctors Dissertation 2-16 hrs.
Research for Doctors Dissertation
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Independent Study

PATH 6990 Special Problems In Pathology 1-12 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit six hours.
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Independent Study

PATH 8411 Anatomic Pathology 80-160 hrs.
An introduction to diagnostic anatomic pathology. Under the direction of a staff pathologist, the student will assist in the diagnostic evaluation of human tissues by gross and microscopic examination, electron microscopy, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry and other advanced techniques. The student will also attend and participate in regularly scheduled departmental anatomic pathology conferences.
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Clinical

PATH 8412 Clinical Pathology 80-160 hrs.
An introduction to the clinical laboratories focusing on proper selection and interpretation of laboratory tests. Emphasis will be on the rationale for test selection and pathophysiologic basis for interpretation of results. Pre-analytical and technical factors will be discussed only insofar as they affect selection or interpretation of tests. the student will also attend and participate in the regularly scheduled departmental...
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Clinical

PATH 8413 Forensic Pathology 160 hrs.
The concepts of forensic pathology, toxicology and medical jurisprudence are taught by student participation in the activities of the office of the chief medical examiner. Assistance in autopsies and case investigations provides insight into the operation of the statewide medical-examiner system.
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Clinical

PATH 8414 Neuropathology 160 hrs.
The student will examine current neurosurgical and postmortem neuropathological specimens, as well as biopsies of skeletal muscle and collected material representative of major neurologic diseases. The student will also attend and assist in the preparation of teaching conferences for the departments of pathology, neurology and neurosurgery.
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Clinical

PATH 8415 Pediatric Pathology 160 hrs.
The student will participate in the surgical pathology and autopsy services at Children's Hospital of Oklahoma as well as rotations through sections of the clinical laboratory preforming tests unique to to the sick child. Material from cases representative of major pediatric diseases will be reviewed and the student will attend and assist in the preparation of teaching conferences.
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Clinical

PATH 8416 Bacteremia 80 hrs.
Prerequisites: Must be a medical student in their fourth year of studies. A combined rotation on diagnostic bacteremia with reading assignments in bacteremia/septicemia and septic shock. Course is offered in the microbiology section of the VAMC and is taught in conjunction with internal medicine, surgery, infectious disease and clinical pathology.
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Lecture

PATH 8421 Preceptorship - Baptist Medical Center 160 hrs.
Under the direction of a staff pathologist, the student will assist with gross and microscopic tissue analysis and correlate the findings with clinical history. The student will also attend conferences including the tumor conference and be assigned readings on pertinent topics.
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Clinical

PATH 9101 Selective in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 80 hrs.
Prerequisites: MS 3 or MS 4 standing This selective is designed to provide third year medical students with basic knowledge related to the appropriate use of pathology services and the utility of laboratory information. It also serves as an introduction to the practice of pathology.
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Lecture
Laboratory

PATH 9876 Anatomic Pathology 160 hrs.
Active participation in areas of anatomic pathology including but not limited to autopsy pathology and surgical pathology. The student will attend and participate in pathology conferences and assist in diagnostic procedures.
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Clinical

PATH 9877 Clinical Pathology 160 hrs.
An introduction to the clinical laboratories with emphasis on proper utilization and choice of laboratory tests. evaluation and interpretation of abnormal results will be correlated with pertinent clinical data and patient chart review.
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Clinical

PATH 9960 Off-Campus Elective in Pathology 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Approval of Visiting School and OU Department Course Director An off-campus elective is defined as work not at the Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine-Tulsa, or in a formally affiliated hospital; nor under the direct supervision of a member of the full-time faculty of the College of Medicine. A statement from the course director of the proposed elective concerning the supervision and grading of student's experience and a detailed course description of the proposed elective are required..
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Clinical

PATH 9970 Pathology Off-Campus Elective 120-320 hrs.
Prerequisite: Fourth year standing and approval of the Director of Resident and Student Affairs. A statement from the course director of the proposed elective concerning the supervision and grading of the student's experience and a detailed course description of the proposed elective are required. Experience in recognized fields of pathology at geographic locations other than the Tulsa Medical College or Health Sciences Center.
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Clinical

PATH 9980 Special Studies 1-320 hrs.
May be repeated with change of subject matter. Topics of special nature or of unusual interest to the individual student.
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Clinical

PATH 9990 Special Studies 1-160 hrs.
A statement from the special studies proctor concerning the supervision and grading of the student's experience and a description of the proposed special study are required. Topics of a special nature or of unusual interest to the individual student. May be repeated with change of subject matter.
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Clinical

PEDI
PEDI 9010 Clinical Research 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Third year required clerkships. Clinical abilities of students are enhanced through clinical/transitional research. Such experience is encourage by NIH. Students participate in the patient activities of the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC), attend institutional Review Board (IRB) meetings, and design and present a paper related to areas of research interest.
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Clinical

PEDI 9011 Longitudinal Clinical Clerkship for MD/PhD Students 20-40 hrs.
Prerequisites: Complete first two years of medical school and pass step 1 of USLME; consent of research professor. Under the supervision of a physician scientist, the student will function as an advanced clinical clerk, seeing subspeciality practice patients for history taking, physical examination, diagnosis, and counseling and management. Emphasis will be placed on issues of clinical research and professional life as a clinician-scientist.
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Laboratory
Clinical

PEDI 9632 Pediatric Clinical Genetics 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: PEDI 9650 Students see patients in Genetics Clinic and may accompany Genetics faculty on inpatient consultations. There will be an emphasis on the diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic options for common genetic conditions. There may be an opportunity to participate in clinical research through the Section of Genetics if arranged well in advance.
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Clinical

PEDI 9633 Pediatrics Hematology-Oncology (Clinical) 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: PEDI 9650 Student may elect to work on special cases, rotate through clinic, or work on ward projects. Emphasis on diagnostic work-up of cancer patients, morphology of bone marrow and peripheral blood; psychological management of patients and parents.
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Clinical

PEDI 9634 Ambulatory Pediatrics 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: PEDI 9650 Students will care for ambulatory pediatric patients under faculty supervision in a general pediatric clinic. Common clinical encounters include well child check-ups for children ranging in age from the newborn period to age 18 and a wide variety of acute visits.
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Clinical

PEDI 9635 Sub-Internship in Pediatric Critical Care 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: PEDI 9650 Students will gain direct clinical exposure to critically ill or severely injured pediatric patients under the direct supervision of faculty. Students will attend daily inpatient rounds, following one to two inpatients with an upper level resident, and participate in the patient admissions. They will use a systems-based approach to assess, diagnose and manage patients.
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Clinical

PEDI 9636 Sub-Internship in Pediatric Inpatient Medicine 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: PEDI 9650 Sub-Internship in inpatient general pediatrics under the supervision of the pediatric residents and staff. The student will rotate night and weekend calls with the regular house staff and will be assigned to a preferred service.
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Clinical

PEDI 9637 Sub-Internship in Neonatology 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: PEDI 9650 Function as an intern with supervised responsibility. Emphasis on NICU, procedures, resuscitation, ventilator management, perinatal issues, premature infants, and critically ill newborns. A personalized program suited to the interests of the student can be arranged by discussion with faculty by appointment of the Neonatology faculty.
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Clinical

PEDI 9638 Pediatric Cardiology 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: PEDI 9650 All phases of clinical pediatric cardiologic diagnosis, including history, physical examination, x-ray, electrocardiography & echocardiography. Physical diagnosis will be emphasized throughout, with cardiac x-ray interpretation, case demonstrations daily & staff tutoring in electro-cardiograph interpretation twice weekly. Will also observe hemodynamic evaluations in the catheterization laboratory & operative management of structural & cardiac disease. Each student may select a clinical research project.
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Clinical

PEDI 9639 Pediatric Pulmonology 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: PEDI 9650 Participation in care within the Pediatric Pulmonary and Cystic Fibrosis Center of Oklahoma. Experience in outpatient and inpatient assessment and management of asthma, cystic fibrosis, and other acute and chronic pediatric pulmonary diseases. Observation of pulmonary function testing, asthma education, and fiber optic bronchoscopes. Adequate non-clinical time for independent study.
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Clinical

PEDI 9640 Clinical Pediatrics 160 hrs.
Active clinical participation in child health care, birth through adolescence. Special emphasis on ambulatory care of children with extensive exposure to well child care, growth, behavioral, developmnetal issues, and common childhood problems. Active participation in a level I and level II newborn nursery, including delivery room experience with newborn. A variety of patient contact experience provided, including the emergency department.
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Lecture

PEDI 9641 Adolescent Medicine 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: PEDI 9650 Students provide supervised care for patients from age 10 through 25 years. Common conditions include asthma, eating disorders, reproductive health visits, STD-related complaints and preventative health visits. Students have the opportunity to participate in inpatient eating disorders treatment and minor surgical procedures such as nexplanon insertion and removal.
Course Component
Clinical

PEDI 9642 Pediatric Diabetes/Endocrinology 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: PEDI 9650 Clinical exposure to variety of pediatric endocrine disorders, including diabetes mellitus and disorders of growth, thyroid, puberty and metabolism. participation in clinical activities, including inpatient/outpatient consultations, pediatric/combined endocrine conferences, assigned readings and projects. Certain times of the year endocrine-related research projects and summer camps for diabetic children and adolescents will be available.
Course Component
Clinical

PEDI 9644 Pediatric Nephrology 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: PEDI 9650 Participation in evaluation and treatment of inpatients and outpatients with pediatric renal disease. Included are the interpretation of urinalysis and renal biopsy material, directed library work, renal function studies and, if desired, an opportunity to participate in clinical research.
Course Component
Clinical

PEDI 9645 Pediatric Gastroenterology 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: PEDI 9650 Patient contact on the wards and pediatric Gastroenterologly specialty clinics. Attendance and execution of procedures such as biopsies and endoscopies, pathology conference on biopsied material, pediatric GI conferences once a week, and a weekly seminar on an assigned topic with detailed discussion among the pediatric gastroenterology group. Participation available in clinic projects.
Course Component
Clinical

PEDI 9646 Pediatric Infectious Disease 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: PEDI 9650 Instruction in diagnostic microbiology, the use of antibiotics and clinical consultations in infectious diseases. Participate in regularly scheduled conferences, teaching rounds, seminars and the infectious disease clinic. The student may also participate in a research project in the department of microbiology and immunology.
Course Component
Clinical

PEDI 9647 Child Abuse And Neglect 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: PEDI 9650 Elective Involves active, clinical participation in the evaluation, assessment and follow-up of abused and neglected children. The medical evaluation of physical and sexual abuse is taught, as well as dynamics of multidisciplinary team interaction with juvenile court, district attorney's office and child welfare program.
Course Component
Clinical

PEDI 9648 Behavioral & Developmental Pediatrics 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: PEDI 9650 Participation in examinations and conferences about children with developmental disabilities, including participation in interdisciplinary program with other health and allied health profesionals. Opportunities include participating in medical evaluations and observing testing by other professionals as well as visits to educational and developmental programs in the community.
Course Component
Clinical

PEDI 9649 Research In Pediatrics 160 hrs.
Clinical and laboratory research in genetics, metabolism, endocrinology, nutrition, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, nephrology, neurology, health care systems, hematology-oncology and cardiology.
Course Component
Clinical

PEDI 9650 Pediatric Clerkship 226-240 hrs.
Prerequisites: Promotion to year 3 in program. A six-week combined inpatient and outpatient clerkship with patients from newborn through adolescence. Students will learn fundamentals of common acute and chronic illnesses, growth and development, disease prevention, and psycho-social dynamics. Students will participate in workup and management of patients and medical record keeping. (III)
Course Component
Internship

PEDI 9651 Pediatric Rheumatology 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: PEDI 9650 Pediatric Clerkship The student will attend ambulatory pediatric rheumatology clinic and manage inpatients and consults along side a pediatric rheumatologist. There will be an emphasis on the musculoskeletal exam and the management of complex rheumatologic diseases in the ambulatory setting. There may be an opportunity to participate in clinical, translational or bench research.
Course Component
Lecture
Independent Study
Clinical

PEDI 9662 Pediatric Emergency Medicine 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: PEDI 9760 & SURG 9760 Acute care of illnesses & trauma in children and adolescents. Experience in pre-hospital care systems during ambulance travel.
Course Component
Clinical

PEDI 9671 Developmental Pediatrics 160 hrs.
The developmental behavior of infants and toddlers and the assessment of the normality of behavior in young pediatric patients are the focus of this largely outpatient experience in a large developmental assessment and treatment center in a multidisciplinary setting.
Course Component
Clinical

PEDI 9672 Perinatal Medicine 160 hrs.
Various aspects of neonatal intensive care and general principles for the health care of newborn infants and common problems concerning neonatal morbidity and mortality are the focus of this course given within the eastern oklahoma perinatal center, a tertiary care newborn center.
Course Component
Clinical

PEDI 9673 Pediatric Intensive Care Unit 160 hrs.
A clinical experience in patient care in an active pediatric intensive care unit learning principles of respiratory and cardiovascular resuscitation and support, the management of fluid and electrolyte and life-threatening infectious disease, neurological and metabolic problems, including head trauma.
Course Component
Clinical

PEDI 9674 Sub-Internship In Pediatrics 160 hrs.
A training experience modeled after a pediatric internship. Work under the direct supervision of a senior pediatric resident and pediatrician, performing histories and physicals; develop management plans, write orders for counter-signature, initiate progress reports, appropriate laboratory data, perform various procedures and interpret laboratory management plans to parents and patients.
Course Component
Clinical

PEDI 9675 Pediatric Endocrinology 160 hrs.
The conceptual and clinical aspects of endocrine growth and development as well as pediatric endocrine problems. This course involves outpatients and inpatients, directly managed and consultative; includes exposure to departmental research activities.
Course Component
Clinical

PEDI 9676 Clinical Genetics 160 hrs.
All aspects of clinical genetics. The techniques of genetic laboratory diagnosis and evaluation, the indications for genetic analysis and the techniques of genetic counseling. Student will participate with various members of the division both in the clinical and laboratory assessment of potential genetics problems and in the counseling aspects of such problems. a project will be given.
Course Component
Clinical

PEDI 9677 Child Neurology 160 hrs.
The speciality of neurology as applied to infants, children and adolescents. Review of pertinent anatomy and physiology and the formal neurological exam. Special attention to seizure disorders, headache, head trauma and childhood behavior pathology. Assigned readings will be a part of this course.
Course Component
Clinical

PEDI 9678 Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition 160 hrs.
Experience in gastrointestinal disorders, liver disease, and feeding problems (including enteral and parenteral nutrition) in infancy and childhood.
Course Component
Clinical

PEDI 9679 Public Health And Community Pediatrics 80-160 hrs.
This course will expose students to a variety of community experiences involving either public health programs or pediatric health care in a community setting. Epidemiology and public health monitoring procedures will be taught. Students will work with a preceptor, a public health specialist. an individualized schedule will be arranged.
Course Component
Clinical

PEDI 9681 Child Protection And Forensic Pediatrics. 40-160 hrs.

Course Component
Independent Study

PEDI 9682 Adolescent Health Care 160 hrs.
An overview of adolescent health care including psychological and physiological development, behavioral medicine and common adolescent medical problems to be learned from supervised patient contact in inpatient and outpatient settings plus assigned readings.
Course Component
Clinical

PEDI 9683 Pediatric Hematology/Oncology 160 hrs.
A clinical experience with infants, children and adolescents with a variety of hematological and oncological conditions designed to acquaint the student with the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to the anemias, the disorders of leukocytes and the thrombocytopenias and to review principles of diagnosis and management of childhood malignancies.
Course Component
Clinical

PEDI 9684 Domestic Violence And Community Health 80-160 hrs.
This course will expose students to a variety of agencies offering services to adults and children involved in some form of family violence. It also offers students an opportunity to observe, and participate in, programs for alternative education and behavioral therapy. Students schedule their own experiences from a menu of agencies. Selected readings, prepared by former students, are available for review.
Course Component
Clinical

PEDI 9685 Pediatric Clinic 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Pediatric Clerkship. A training experience working under the direct supervision of a senior pediatric resident and faculty pediatrician, performing histories/physicals; develop management plans, write orders for counter signature, initiate progress reports, appropriate laboratory data, perform various procedures and interpret laboratory management plans to parents.
Course Component
Clinical

PEDI 9690 Elective in Medical Informatics 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Instructor permission The course is intended to be flexible based on the student's interests, but will concentrate on one or more of the following area: healthcare systems, clinical information systems, clinical decision support, improvement theory, telemedicine, database design, research design, project management, and emerging technologies.
Course Component
Lecture
Independent Study

PEDI 9960 Off-Campus Elective in Pediatrics 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Approval of Visiting School and OU Department Course Director An off-campus elective is defined as work not at the Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine-Tulsa, or in a formally affiliated hospital; nor under the direct supervision of a member of the full-time faculty of the College of Medicine. A statement from the course director of the proposed elective concerning the supervision and grading of student's experience and a detailed course description of the proposed elective are required.
Course Component
Clinical

PEDI 9970 Pediatrics Off-Campus Elective 80-640 hrs.
Work not at the Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine-Tulsa, or in a formally affiliated hospital, nor under the direct supervision of a member of the full-time faculty of the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

PEDI 9980 Special Studies 1-320 hrs.
Prerequisites: Approval of Associate Dean, College of Medicine and Department Head. May be repeated with change of subject matter. Topics of special nature or of unusual interest to the individual student.
Course Component
Clinical

PEDI 9990 Pediatric Special Studies 1-320 hrs.
Topics of a special nature or of unusual interest to the individual student. May be repeated with a change of subject matter.
Course Component
Clinical

PHYO
PHYO 3450 Applied Physiology 3 hrs.
A systematic approach to the understanding of normal human body's various coordinated functions, such as muscle, cardiovascular, nervous, respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal and endocrine systems will be introduced. The mechanism(s) that regulates individual systems will be discussed. The interrelationship between organ systems such as kidney and heart will be explained. Finally the effects of exercise on organ system, such as cardiovascular system and muscle will be emphasized.
Course Component
Lecture

PHYO 5012 Basic Neurophysiology 2 hrs.
Introductory neurophysiology, including discussion of sensory pathways reflex responses, and motor systems. Sleep and wakefulness and selected aspects of nervous system development will also be considered.
Course Component
Lecture

PHYO 5016 Human Physiology 6 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor A course in biochemistry or cell physiology is particularly recommended. A systemic study of the function of various organ systems of the body, including the nervous, cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, gastrointestinal and endocrine systems, with special emphasis on control systems in the body.
Course Component
Lecture

PHYO 5017 Medical Physiology 7 hrs.
A systematic coverage of the basic mechanisms and functions of the human body, including cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine and reproductive systems, and their economy in health and disease.
Course Component
Lecture

PHYO 5823 Advanced Exercise Physiology 3 hrs.
Advanced study of physiological responses, regulatory mechanisms and adaptations of human performance and health; factors affecting performance and health; and training and evaluative techniques. Cross-listed with Norman Campus HSS 5823.
Course Component
Lecture
Discussion

PHYO 5873 Clinical Exercise Physiology 3 hrs.
Exercise is examined as an important clinical evaluation and management method. Recent investigations and reviews in physiology and medicine are emphasized in study of the body's responses to exercise stress in the health-disease continuum. Primary focus is given to the mechanisms explaining pathophysiological processes that can be affected by exercise.
Course Component
Lecture
Discussion

PHYO 5960 Directed Readings 1-4 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit eight hours. Individual readings, not for thesis purposes, of some special selected topics.
Course Component
Discussion

PHYO 5971 Seminar 1 hrs.
Required for all physiology majors. Weekly presentation of research from inside and outside the health sciences center.
Course Component
Lecture

PHYO 5980 Research For Masters Thesis 1-4 hrs.
Research For Masters Thesis
Course Component
Independent Study

PHYO 5990 Special Studies 1-6 hrs.
Individual investigation, other than thesis, of some special problem elected or designed. Most of the time is to be spent in the laboratory.
Course Component
Independent Study

PHYO 6201 Behavioral Neuroscience 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission into Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences/Permission of instructor. Crosslisted: PSBS 6201 and OCNS 6201 This course is designed for graduate students who wish to explore a specific topic related to behavioral neuroscience, such as neural plasticity.
Course Component
Lecture

PHYO 6303 Advanced Systemic Physiology 3 hrs.
This course is aimed at providing in depth an exposure to selected topics in cardiovascular, endocrine, renal and respiratory physiology. The material to be covered will build upon a background taught in the medical physiology course. Lecture, discussion, and selected laboratory exercises will provide the course format.
Course Component
Lecture
Discussion

PHYO 6311 Neuroimmunology and Neuroinflammation 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission into Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences/Permission of instructor. Crosslisted: OCNS 6311 This course explores the intricacies of neuroimmune interaction and the consequences of inflammation within the central and peripheral nervous systems.
Course Component
Lecture

PHYO 6313 The Cardiovascular System: Structure, Function and Dynamics 3 hrs.
Mammalian cardiovascular system, emphasizing its integrating and regulatory functions.
Course Component
Lecture
Discussion

PHYO 6323 Advanced Topics: Exercise Physiology and Medicine 3 hrs.
Exercise from the perspective of specific organ systems will be taught, as well as the applied physiology of rehabilitative, preventative and diagnostic exercise in medicine today.
Course Component
Lecture
Discussion

PHYO 6333 Body Fluids and Renal Function 3 hrs.
A discussion of basic renal mechanisms involved in the regulation of body fluids. Areas to be discussed include renal techniques, cellular and sub-cellular mechanisms, regulatory processes, and effects of perturbations. Both classical and current findings will be discussed.
Course Component
Lecture
Discussion

PHYO 6341 Molecular Signaling and Regulation 1 hrs.
Prerequisite: GPIBS Core Curriculum or permission of Instructor. Crosslisted: BIOC 6341 and CELL 6341 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Topics. Current understanding of the biochemistry and molecular biology of regulation at the gene, cell, and organism level.
Course Component
Lecture

PHYO 6343 Cell Physiology 3 hrs.
Physiologic functions of the cell and the importance of those functions in assuring the viability of cells and organisms. Topics which will be considered include: membrane and epithelial transport, electrophysiology, membrane receptors, regulation of cell volume and ph, cell to cell communication and cell motility. Current and classical research publications will be analyzed.
Course Component
Lecture
Discussion

PHYO 6353 Experimental Studies in Respiration 3 hrs.
A discussion of the findings of current research in the area of respiration physiology; clinical concepts are also discussed. Areas to be considered include gas exchange, pulmonary mechanics, control of breathing, non-respiratory functions of the lungs and development of the respiratory system.
Course Component
Lecture
Discussion

PHYO 6363 Muscle Physiology 3 hrs.
Factors affecting the activity of the three types of muscle including the effects of physical activity on other physiological processes.
Course Component
Lecture
Discussion

PHYO 6373 Neurophysiology 3 hrs.
A systematic study of peripheral and central components of the nervous system with emphasis on electrophysiologic and ionic characteristics of cells, synaptic transmission, the visual and auditory sensory systems, the autonomic nervous system, and higher brain function.
Course Component
Lecture
Discussion

PHYO 6383 Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology 3 hrs.
Advanced topics in cellular and molecular endocrinology including: recent advances in peptide/protein hormone biosynthesis, eicosinoid and steroid biosynthesis; membrane and nuclear hormone receptor structure/function, signal transduction mechanisms, and genetic disorders of endocrine systems.
Course Component
Lecture
Discussion

PHYO 6393 Gastrointestinal Physiology and Nutrition 3 hrs.
Systematic analysis of the functional aspects of the gastrointestinal tract and associated organs. Functions to be discussed include motility, secretion, digestion and absorption emphasis is on underlying cellular and sub-cellular mechanisms.
Course Component
Lecture
Discussion

PHYO 6401 Genes to Physiology 1-5 hrs.
Prerequisites: GPIBS Core Curriculum or permission of instructor. Cross listed: OCNS 6401. Molecular and cellular processes that underline designated physiological systems or functions.
Course Component
Lecture

PHYO 6403 Advanced Biology of Aging 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: PHYO 5016 or by permission of the course director This course is designed to give students an overview of the aging process, discuss major theories of aging and identify and analyze trends and topics in modern aging research. Students will be introduced to the cellular and molecular process underlying both "healthy" aging and the development of age-related diseases while examining potential interventions and treatments that extend mammalian healthspan and lifespan.
Course Component
Lecture

PHYO 6407 Integrative Aspects of Physiological Systems 7 hrs.
Using a combination of instructor presentations, student presentations, and class discussion, the course will establish background knowledge in selected areas of systemic physiology, then consider contemporary issues in those areas. Chosen topics are highly integrative with respect to concepts and methods in modern biology and demonstrate integration among physiological systems.
Course Component
Discussion

PHYO 6980 Research for Doctors Dissertation 1-16 hrs.
Research Dissertation Credit hours vary.
Course Component
Independent Study

PHYO 8600 Medical Physiology 109 hrs.
A systematic coverage of the basic mechanisms and functions of the human body, including cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and reproductive, and nervous systems. Emphasis is on clinical applications and the development of interpretive skills.
Course Component
Lecture
Laboratory

PHYO 9980 Special Studies 1-320 hrs.
Elective. May be repeated with change of subject matter. Topics of special nature or of unusual interest to the individual student.
Course Component
Lecture

PSBS
PSBS 5403 Child Abuse And Neglect I: Defining The Problem 3 hrs.
An introduction to child abuse and neglect as an interdisciplinary problem, including segments on: (1) family culture; (2) differential professional approaches from medicine/nursing, social work, psychology public health, education, and law; and (3) definition of the primary types of abuse (physical, sexual, emotional and neglect) from multidisciplinary points of view.
Course Component
Lecture

PSBS 5503 Child Abuse And Neglect II: Defining The Problem 3 hrs.
An interdisciplinary approach to litigation, treating, and preventing child abuse and neglect, including segments on: substance abuse, culture variation, Indian child welfare, reporting laws, foster care prosecution and defense, advocacy, and prevention. Three student presentations (mock trial, model intakes, and project reports illustrate interdisciplinary leadership structure process and outcome.
Course Component
Lecture

PSBS 5600 Clinical Practicum In Child Abuse And Neglect 1-7 hrs.
Clinical practicum placements in association with child abuse seminars I and II. Cross-discipline experiences of 60 clock hours over 2 semesters include, but are not limited to: child protective services (dhs), child protection committee (cho) juvenile criminal court, sex crimes training, (Oklahoma City police). Within discipline experiences of 45 clock hours over two semesters are selected with assistance of student advisors.
Course Component
Lecture

PSBS 8800 Human Behavior I 0-79 hrs.
Prerequisites: None This course provides a foundation for understanding normal human behavior, preparing students to better understand abnormal human behavior, or psychopathology.
Course Component
Lecture

PSBS 8810 Human Behavior II 44 hrs.
Basics of pathologic human behavior, adult and childhood disorders. Introduction to intervention in these processes is included.
Course Component
Lecture
Laboratory

PSBS 9501 Alcoholism And Treatment Approaches 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Approval/Permission of Course Director The management of alcoholism in the physician's office and hospital practice by participating in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of patients with alcohol dependency problems.
Course Component
Clinical

PSBS 9502 Outpatient Psychiatry Experience 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Approval/Permission of Course Director Extended experience in the outpatient management of persons with psychiatric problems by participation in intake, evaluation, and intervention procedures. Also psychological and psychopharmalogical management in individual and group format, either at OU or VA Medical Centers, or community affiliates.
Course Component
Clinical

PSBS 9507 Inpatient Psychiatry 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Approval/Permission of Course Director Experiential responsibility in the culturally sensitive management of patients with psychiatric disorders in an in-patient clinical setting at VA or Griffin Medical Centers. This will not duplicate the clerkship experience, but to broaden the student's patient-contact base.
Course Component
Clinical

PSBS 9509 Clinical Psychiatry-Private Community Hospital 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Approval/Permission of Course Director Assume responsibility for the care of patients admitted to an acute psychiatric treatment center; specifically evaluate and treat patients under supervision, functioning as an extern on the psychiatric service. Experiences include interviewing, mental status examinations, and use of biological and psychotherapy treatments in a clinical setting.
Course Component
Clinical

PSBS 9510 Psychiatry Consultation Liaison Service 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Approval/Permission of Course Director Function as a consultation-liaison extern under faculty/senior resident supervision becoming familiar with psychiatric illnesses with emotional and physical components, interviewing non-psychiatric patients having psychiatric problems, and doing work-ups in a non-psychiatric setting. Short-term interviews and intervention, crisis intervention, family evaluation, and behavior modification techniques will be taught.
Course Component
Clinical

PSBS 9513 Milieu Treatment Of Emotionally Disturbed Children 160 hrs.
Observation of emotionally disturbed children's behavior on the inpatient treatment unit, in school, occupational therapy, and recreational outings. Participation in group meetings. Exposure to milieu therapy principles, analytic and behavior therapy techniques.
Course Component
Clinical

PSBS 9514 Child Psychiatry 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Approval/Permission of Course Director Intensive outpatient and inpatient evaluations with short-term treatment and participation in family therapy, consultation/liaison activities of the child/adolescent mental health service, child development seminar, outreach activities in the community and staff work or research in the therapeutic nursery. Other projects can be coordinated with permission of attending physician.
Course Component
Clinical

PSBS 9515 Primary Prevention In Psychiatry And Behavorial Sciences 160 hrs.
Provides learning experiences about children's growth and development and skills in preventive mental health service delivery. Experience includes placement in a community child care agency and primary school setting; selected readings, screening, intervention with "at risk" children, consultation with teachers and parents, and ongoing medical and psychiatric consultation.
Course Component
Clinical

PSBS 9520 Psychiatry Clerkship 226-240 hrs.
Prerequisites: Promotion to year 3 in program. A six-week combined inpatient and outpatient experience in any of several mental health facilities. The student works up patients with a wide range of psychopathology, and participates in a variety of activities, including group and individual therapy, crisis intervention, case formulations, medication checks, and didactic sessions. (III)
Course Component
Internship

PSBS 9542 Child And Family Psychiatry 80-160 hrs.
Observation and interaction with children and adolescents in a variety of settings. Working with children and their families.
Course Component
Clinical

PSBS 9543 Consultative Psychiatry 80-160 hrs.
Participate in psychiatric consultation for medical and surgical patients in a general hospital; out-patient psychotherapy supervision and follow-up.
Course Component
Clinical

PSBS 9960 Off-Campus Elective in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Approval of Visiting School and OU Department Course Director An off-campus elective is defined as work not at the Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine-Tulsa, or in a formally affiliated hospital; nor under the direct supervision of a member of the full-time faculty of the College of Medicine. A statement from the course director of the proposed elective concerning the supervision and grading of student's experience and a detailed course description of the proposed elective are required.
Course Component
Clinical

PSBS 9970 Psychiatry Off-Campus Elective 160 hrs.
Work not at the Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine-Tulsa, or in a formally affiliated hospital, nor under the supervision of a member of the full-time faculty of the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

PSBS 9980 Special Studies 80-320 hrs.
Prerequisites: Approval/Permission of Course Director May be repeated with change of subject matter. Topics of special nature or of unusual interest to the individual student. 640 maximum number of hours w/Special Permissions form pending
Course Component
Clinical

PSBS 9990 Psychiatry Special Studies 80-320 hrs.
Prerequisites: Approval of Associate Director for Academic Affairs and head of academic department on Tulsa campus. Topics of a special nature or of unusual interest to the individual student. May be repeated with change of subject matter.
Course Component
Clinical

RADI
RADI 5024 Radiation Measurements 4 hrs.
The physical characteristics of principal types of detection and measurement systems used for charged particle and photon beams. Experimental laboratories involve use of the systems for standardization, calibration and energy analysis. Laboratory included.
Course Component
Lecture
Laboratory

RADI 5102 Radiation Protection and Shielding in Medical Installations 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Enrolled in Graduate Medical Physics Programs or approval by the course instructor This course will cover radiation protection, dose managements and shielding designs in medical physics: diagnostic radiological imaging, nuclear medicines and radiation therapy.
Course Component
Lecture
Laboratory

RADI 5222 Introduction to Radiation Biology and Chemistry 2 hrs.
Effects of ionizing radiation on chemical and biological systems. Covers effects on water and biological macromolecules, acute and chronic effects on germ cells, embryo and adult tissues.These data are then used to develop a scientific basis for radiation therapy and the rationale for current radiation protection practices.
Course Component
Lecture

RADI 5303 Clinical and Radiological Anatomy 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Graduate student in Radiological Sciences and approval of the instructor. This course presents the development and gross structure of the human body covering all major organ systems. The course forms a basis for understanding the depths of human biology and structure in a detailed manner. Radiology faculty presentations will provide cross sectional anatomy required by medical physics students.
Course Component
Lecture

RADI 5403 Introduction to Clinical Biomedical Informatics for Quantitative Scientists 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Undergraduate Biological Courses or Physiology/Anatomy, Chemistry with Laboratory and Permission of Instructor. Clinically-oriented relevant hospital/medical school based including PACS/teleradiology. Informatics involved with patient care of the evaluation/investigation of disease is taught with Systems biology for Quantitative scientists.
Course Component
Lecture

RADI 5413 Introduction to Clinical Biomedical Informatics for Biological Scientists 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Chemistry with Laboratory, Biology, and Computer experience: Permission of Instructor. Clinically-oriented relevant hospital/medical school based including PACS/teleradiology. Informatics involved with patient care or the evaluation/investigation of disease is taught with Quantification/Computation Requirements for biologists.
Course Component
Lecture

RADI 5533 Decision Theory In Radiological Sciences 3 hrs.
Signal detection theory, bayesian methodology and information theory, and their applications in the radiological sciences.
Course Component
Lecture

RADI 5543 Pattern Recognition and Image Processing 3 hrs.
Pattern recognition and image processing techniques and their applications to problems in the radiological sciences. The emphasis is the definition of a background for analyzing images, particularly for diagnostic radiology.
Course Component
Lecture

RADI 5643 Physics of Magnetic Resonance Imaging 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Undergraduate Electricity & Magnetism and Differential Equations; or Course Director Approval. Fundamental physics/mathematics for magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Includes magnetic resonance phenomenon, T1 and T2 relaxation mechanisms, Bloch equation, pulsing sequences, paramagnetic agents, biological effects of electric and magnetic fields, MR safety and site planning for MR equipment. Applications of this methodology to radiological practice will be presented. (Fall, Spring II)
Course Component
Lecture

RADI 5693 Radiation Onocology 3 hrs.
Radiobiological basis of radiotherapy, modifiers of radiation response, common techniques of irradiation, combined therapy, clinical considerations in treatment of malignant neoplasm's, basic anatomy and pathology.
Course Component
Lecture

RADI 5783 Diagnostic Radiology I 3 hrs.
Diagnostic x-ray methods, including imaging methods, contrast media, tomography, special procedures, neuroradiology, normal and abnormal roentgen anatomy.
Course Component
Lecture

RADI 5824 Production and Absorption of Ionizing Radiation 4 hrs.
Radiation shielding, x-ray generators, accelerators, charged particle attenuation in matter, ionization, excitation, scattering and radiative processes. Radiation dosimetry and calibration of photon and electron beams.
Course Component
Lecture
Laboratory

RADI 5971 Seminar in Radiological Sciences 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission. Departmental colloquium for communication among disciplines on current research and on relevant topics from current literature.
Course Component
Discussion

RADI 5980 Research for Masters Thesis 1-8 hrs.
Maximum of four hours allowed as part of the total hours for an M. S. in Radiological Sciences.
Course Component
Independent Study

RADI 6311 Clinical Practicum I (Imaging Workflow) 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. Experience and training in a medical physics in clinical setting; instrumentation methodology, 3D Workstation Imaging (MR and Ultrasound, for example), neurosurgical stereotactic localization, and quality assurance.
Course Component
Laboratory

RADI 6321 Clinical Practicum II (Radiation Therapy) 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. Experience and training in the practice of radiotherapy physics; treatment planning, instrumentation calibration, and quality assurance.
Course Component
Laboratory

RADI 6331 Clinical Practicum III (Diagnostic Physics) 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. This is a one-hour practicum aimed at providing students with an opportunity to receive additional training in Radiation Diagnostic Equipment.
Course Component
Laboratory

RADI 6341 Clinical Practicum IV (Nuclear Medicine) 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. Introduction to the field of nuclear medicine with emphasis on the principles of radiation safety, health physics, and the various studies performed in a nuclear medicine area.
Course Component
Laboratory

RADI 6623 Principles of Nuclear Medicine 3 hrs.
The physical and physiological principles underlying the procedures of nuclear medicine. Instrumentation, radiopharmaceuticals, dosimetry, quality assurance, and evaluation of the function procedures.
Course Component
Lecture

RADI 6642 Ultrasound 2 hrs.
The principles of generating ultrasound, of the interaction of ultrasound or ultrasound with materials (with special emphasis on the tissues of mammals), and the detection techniques and instrumentation.
Course Component
Lecture
Laboratory

RADI 6823 Subatomic Physics for Medical Physicists 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: RADI 5824 Production and Absorption of Ionizing Radiation Particle therapy, an important modality for treatment of cancer, requires an understanding of subatomic physics. This course will provide clear understandings of the structure of nucleus, nuclear reactions in matter, nuclear forces, fission, fusion, rare decays, quark models, proton, neutron and heavy ion reactions and their applications to medical physics.
Course Component
Lecture

RADI 6864 Radiological Physics I 4 hrs.
Lecture and laboratory relevant to the physics of radiation therapy with special emphasis on exposure and dose measurements, isodose information, radium applications, and treatment planning techniques. The aim is to enable the student to work effectively with the physician in cancer therapy.
Course Component
Lecture
Laboratory

RADI 6874 Radiological Physics II 4 hrs.
Lecture and laboratory relevant to the physics of nuclear medicine with special emphasis on dose standardization, MIRD dose systems, information from scans, camera characteristics, and NRC licenses. The aim is to enable the student to work effectively with the physician in nuclear medicine.
Course Component
Lecture
Laboratory

RADI 6884 Radiological Physics III 4 hrs.
Lecture and laboratory relevant to the physics of diagnostic x-ray and protection with emphasis on diagnostic generator characteristics, quality assurance, modulation transfer function of systems, radiation protection criteria and facility design. Provides the student adequate background to attack problems arising in diagnostic x-ray.
Course Component
Lecture
Laboratory

RADI 6950 Research Methods in Radiological Sciences 1-8 hrs.
May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit eight hours. Research on a problem in radiological sciences mutually agreed upon by student and instructor.
Course Component
Laboratory
Independent Study

RADI 6960 Directed Reading in Advanced Topics 1-6 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit six hours. Advanced topics in radiological sciences, such as: advanced dosimetry, quantum chemistry, molecular physics, theory of imaging systems, medical physics, advanced radiobiology, physiological kinetics, solid state systems, cell dynamics.
Course Component
Independent Study

RADI 6980 Doctor's Dissertation Research 1-16 hrs.
Doctor's Dissertation Research
Course Component
Independent Study
Discussion

RADI 6990 Special Studies 1-8 hrs.
May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit eight hours. Specialized topics in radiological sciences, such as: thermoluminescent dosimeters, kinetics of cell populations, applications of image theory, pulse radiolysis products.
Course Component
Independent Study

RADI 9101 Radiology Selective 80 hrs.
Prerequisites: Medical School 3rd year standing. This selective is designed to introduce the student to the basic knowledge used in interpretation of various imaging modalities and appropriate use of imaging for clinical diagnosis. Didactic sessions covering basic principles and concepts will complement the clinical experience.
Course Component
Lecture
Clinical

RADI 9700 Radiological Elective 80-160 hrs.
The primary aim of the course is to give the student a foundation in the basics of x-ray interpretation. The student will also be introduced to the indications and applications of the radiological subspecialties, including ultrasound, computerized tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, and angiography.
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Clinical

RADI 9702 Diagnostic Ultrasound Clerkship 80-160 hrs.
Elective. The clinical application and interpretation of diagnostic ultrasound, with special study projects. The three major hospitals at the Health Sciences Center provide the setting for the student to become familiar with a wide variety of adult and pediatric examinations.
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Clinical

RADI 9703 Nuclear Medicine 80-160 hrs.
Elective. The clinical applications and interpretation of nuclear medicine.
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Clinical

RADI 9707 Mammography 80-160 hrs.
Elective. Comprehensive exposure to the full range of breast diseases, including instruction and participation in the basic principles of breast cancer detection by physical examination and mammographic techniques, film evaluation, and fundamentals of breast cancer detection in a screening environment.
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Clinical

RADI 9708 Pediatric Radiology 160 hrs.
Elective. Active participation in the day to day operation of the radiology service at oklahoma children's memorial hospital.
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Clinical

RADI 9710 Clinical Magnetic Resonance Imaging 80-160 hrs.
Learn the clinical applications of this new imaging technology. Observe studies being performed at two busy magnetic resonance imaging centers and attend resident/fellow check sessions. Areas currently evaluated by magnetic resonance imaging include brain and central nervous system, musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system, abdomen, and pelvis.
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Clinical

RADI 9713 Diagnostic Radiology-Baptist Medical Center 160 hrs.
Elective. The student will be assigned to observe staff and resident radiologists, make radiographic interpretations, and observe the performance of various radiographic procedures, including fluoroscopy. Will read x-rays and attend departmental conferences.
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Clinical

RADI 9740 Radiology Selective 80-160 hrs.
The primary aim of the course is to give the student a foundation in the basics of x-ray interpretation. The student will also be introduced to the indications and applications of the radiological subspecialties, including ultrasound, computerized tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, and angiography.
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Clinical

RADI 9960 Off-Campus Elective in Radiology 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Approval of Visiting School and OU Department Course Director An off-campus elective is defined as work not at the Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine-Tulsa, or in a formally affiliated hospital; nor under the direct supervision of a member of the full-time faculty of the College of Medicine. A statement from the course director of the proposed elective concerning the supervision and grading of student's experience and a detailed course description of the proposed elective are required.
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Clinical

RADI 9970 Off-Campus Elective 160-320 hrs.
Work not at the Health Sciences Center or Tulsa Medical College.
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Clinical

RADI 9980 Special Studies 1-640 hrs.
May be repeated with change of subject matter. Topics of special nature or of unusual interest to the individual student.
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Clinical

RADI 9990 Special Studies 1-348 hrs.
May be repeated with change of subject matter. Topics of a special nature or of unusual interest to the individual student.
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Clinical

RADON
RADON 9101 Multidisciplinary Oncology 80 hrs.
Prerequisites: Third Year Standing The multidisciplinary oncology selective is designed to offer medical students an opportunity for exposure across the broad specialties that drive modern care of patients with cancer. Students will gain experience across a wide variety of clinical settings including radiation oncology, medical oncology, and surgical oncology. (Fall, Spring, & Summer III)
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Lecture
Clinical

RADON 9201 Physics of Radiation Therapy for Radiation Oncologists 54 hrs.
Prerequisites: Basic Physics and/or Mathematics This course deals with detail applications of Therapeutic Medical Physics in the field of Radiation Oncology so that residents in Radiation Oncology get trained and get certification by American Board of Radiology (ABR) which help them practice in the field. (Sp IV)
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Lecture

RADON 9980 Special Studies in Radiation Oncology 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Third or Fourth Year Medical Student A special studies course is designed to provide an in-depth study of a specific subject in a particular area of discipline for which there is no existing approved course. The purpose of this elective is to allow the student to spend a period of time in full-time study working directly with a faculty member to further enhance the students clinical and/or research skills. The elective course may be repeated with change of subject matter.
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Clinical

SURG
SURG 9751 Surgical Externship In Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 160 hrs.
Clinical experience in thoracic and cardiovasculr surgery with patients at Oklahoma Memorial, Veterans and Children's Memorial of Oklahoma Hospitals. Participation in all aspects of patient care and attendance at appropriate conferences, rounds, etc.
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Clinical

SURG 9754 Surgical Externship-St. Anthony Hospital 160 hrs.
A clinical experience in a large, busy community hospital with a very high quality surgical service.
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Clinical

SURG 9757 Surgical Externship In Plastic Surgery 160 hrs.
Clinical experience on a very busy plastic and reconstructive surgery service operating in Oklahoma Memorial, Veterans and Prebyterian Hospitals, functioning as a student extern participating in all aspects of patient care.
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Clinical

SURG 9759 Surgical Externship In Pediatric Surgery 160 hrs.
Prerequisite: MED 9240, SURG 9750, and permission. Clinical experience in pediatric surgery with emphasis on areas of individual interest.
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Clinical

SURG 9760 Surgery Clerkship 298-320 hrs.
Prerequisites: Promotion to year 3 in program. An eight-week inpatient and outpatient experience to acquaint the student with diseases commonly treated by surgical or other invasive procedures, including emergency and elective situations. In addition to diagnostic evaluation, students will learn principles of post- operative care, empathic patient and family interactions, common manual skills, and basic surgical principles.
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Clinical

SURG 9764 Surgical Externship-Surgery III Oklahoma Memorial Hospital 160 hrs.
Clinical experience in a small, moderately busy surgical service, working closely with full-time faculty of the Department of Surgery.
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Clinical

SURG 9772 Surgical Skills Development Elective 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: SURG 9760 Surgery Clerkship (4th Year Standing) Surgical Skills Development is a 4-week elective designed to enhance the surgical skills for those medical students who plan to enter surgical fields. The major focus will be on further developing the technical skills learned during the third year surgical clerkship and formally teaching skills considered essential during the surgical intern year. The goal of Surgical Skills Development is for individual entering surgical fields to gain proficiency in a predetermined set of surgical skills, including knot typing, suturing, venous and arterial access basic airway skills as well as complex airway management, and basic laparoscopic skills.
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Lecture
Laboratory
Independent Study
Clinical

SURG 9773 Business of Medicine 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: MS IV Case-based format leveraging the "flipped" classroom model to facilitate higher-yield discussion and peer-to-peer learning. Draft topics: Industry economics (e.g., funds flows, cost drivers), Payors, Providers (e.g., business models, payments), Regulators/Policy (e.g., Affordable Care Act), Medical education (e.g., Academic Health Centers), Medical malpractice, Personal finances (e.g., balance sheet, income statement).
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Lecture
Independent Study

SURG 9779 Surgery Related Basic Science Research 160 hrs.
A surgery related basic science research experience in immunology biomedical engineering, or molecular biology. The course is designed for students interested in multidisciplinary research and publication.
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Clinical

SURG 9782 General Surgery, Sub-Internship/St. John, Hillcrest, St. Francis 160 hrs.
Exposure to the multiple aspects of general surgery, thoracic, and peripheral vascular surgery. Management of major surgical patients including intensive care, respiratory care, and participation in cases of the critically ill.
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Clinical

SURG 9783 Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 160 hrs.
The surgery principles of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, with emphasis on physical examinations, detailed review of cineangiograms and peripheral vascular arterograms.
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Clinical

SURG 9784 Plastic Surgery 160 hrs.
Elective. A preceptorial surgical experience in plastic surgery.
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Clinical

SURG 9785 Surgical Externship-Tulsa Burn Center 160 hrs.
A clinical experience in an acute burn unit.
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Clinical

SURG 9787 Surgical Pathology 160 hrs.
Preceptorial surgical experience in surgical pathology.
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Clinical

SURG 9790 Review Of Surgical Clinical Trials 174 hrs.
A literature and surgical clinical trial data base review inclusive of extraction of specific data sets, analysis of data, and statistical interpretation of data. This course is designed for analytically minded students who may want to co-author review articles.
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Clinical

SURG 9810 Trauma Surgery 160 hrs.
Prerequisites: SURG 9760 - Third Year Clerkship in Surgery. Provide education regarding the initial evaluation of trauma patient indications for operative intervention, radiologic evaluation, hospital and intensive care of trauma patients, opportunities to observe and participate in evaluation procedures and operations. Daily rounds and teaching sessions.
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Lecture

SURG 9960 Off-Campus Elective in Surgery 80-160 hrs.
Prerequisites: Approval of Visiting School and OU Department Course Director An off-campus elective is defined as work not at the Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine-Tulsa, or in a formally affiliated hospital; nor under the direct supervision of a member of the full-time faculty of the College of Medicine. A statement from the course director of the proposed elective concerning the supervision and grading of student's experience and a detailed course description of the proposed elective are required.
Course Component
Clinical

SURG 9970 Surgery Off-Campus Elective 160 hrs.
Work not at the Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine-Tulsa, or in a formally affiliated hospital, nor under the direct supervision of a member of the full-time faculty of the College of Medicine.
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Clinical

SURG 9980 Special Studies 1-320 hrs.
May be repeated with change of subject matter. May be repeated with change of subject matter. Topics of special nature or of unusual interest to the individual student.
Course Component
Clinical

SURG 9990 Special Studies 1-320 hrs.
Topics of a special nature or of unusual interest to the individual student. May be repeated with a change of subject matter.
Course Component
Clinical

UROL
UROL 9101 Urology Selective 80 hrs.
Prerequisites: Medical School third year standing. Designed to provide the student with education about common as well as complex genitourinary conditions including assessment, diagnosis, and interventions. Students participate in rounds, conferences, and the operating room. Outpatient clinics will include the Veterans Administration Hospital adult urology, and pediatric urology clinics.
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Clinical

UROL 9800 Urology Elective 80-160 hrs.
The rotation designed to familiarize students with the common uro- genital diseases and their diagnosis and treatment. Students are expected to understand the mechanisms of the diseases; to properly examine the patient, urine, and semen; to become acquainted with the diagnostic procedures; and to know the currently accepted treatments. In addition, students are introduced to urethral instrumentation, beginning with catheterization and urethrocystoscopy. Students function as active members of the full-time or volunteer faculty.
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Clinical

UROL 9801 Clinical Urology 80-160 hrs.
Elective. The student will function as an extern with a team consisting of one or two residents and faculty, engaging in surgery, out- patient clinics, hospital rounds, and departmental conferences through the various Health Sciences Center hospitals. Emphasis will be on familiarizing the student with common urogenital diseases, their diagnosis, and treatment.
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Clinical

UROL 9831 Urology Elective 80-160 hrs.
A rotation designed to familiarize students with the common diseases of the male and female urinary tract and their diagnoses and treatments. Students are expected to understand the mechanism of urologic diseases, to properly examine patients, to familiarize themselves with diagnostic procedures; and to learn currently accepted modes of therapy. Student's duties consist of admitting examinations, rounds assistance in surgery and observation of the office practice of urology. A course of lectures on urologic disease is provided .
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Clinical

UROL 9960 Off-Campus Elective 160-320 hrs.
Work not at the Health Sciences Center, Tulsa Medical College, or in a formally affiliated hospital, nor under the direct supervision of a member of the full-time faculty of the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

UROL 9970 Off-Campus Elective In Urology 80-160 hrs.
Work not at the Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine-Tulsa, or in a formally affiliated hospital, nor under the direct supervision of a member of the full-time faculty of the College of Medicine.
Course Component
Clinical

UROL 9980 Special Studies 1-320 hrs.
Topics of special nature or of unusual interest to the individual student. May be repeated with change of subject matter.
Course Component
Clinical

UROL 9990 Urology Special Studies 1-320 hrs.
Topics of a special nature or of unusual interest to the individual student. May be repeated with a change of subject matter.
Course Component
Clinical