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Physician Assistant Studies Courses
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The eight-week family practice rotation provides students with experience refining their skills in performing the history and physical exam, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and developing treatment plans for the diversity of patients in a typical family practice. The student begins to appreciate the long term impact of health care on patients' lives, and becomes more skilled in preventive health care and the long term management of chronic medical problems. Where possible, students participate in grand rounds, noon conferences and other clinically relevant didactic presentations. A set of cognitive objectives guides student reading in preparation for a written examination at the middle and end of the preceptorship.
Prereq: PHAS major; admitted to professional phase of Physician Assistant Studies.
Course Component: Lecture
Enrollment Requirement Group: Major in Physician Assistant Studies
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During the eight-week internal medicine rotation, physician assistant students become a part of an internal medicine practice caring for adult and geriatric patients. Students perform patient history and physical examinations, obtain diagnostic testing and present data to their precepting physician with a proposed differential diagnosis and treatment plan. Students function in a role similar to the intended role of a practicing physician assistant, including participation in hospital rounds where diagnostic and therapeutic plans for acutely ill patients are discussed, performing and observing various clinical procedures, and preparing written and oral communication about patients. Where possible, students participate in grand rounds, noon conferences and other clinically relevant didactic presentations. A set of cognitive objectives guides student reading in preparation for a written examination at the end of the rotation.
Prereq: PHAS major; admitted to professional phase of Physician Assistant Studies.
Course Component: Lecture
Enrollment Requirement Group: Major in Physician Assistant Studies
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The eight-week surgical rotation is designed to prepare the student to function as an assistant to the surgeon in the primary or secondary care setting. Students assist in surgical procedures in the operating room, the diagnostic evaluation of surgical patients, with post operative care and with the ambulatory care of surgical patients. Proficiency is to be developed in suturing, incision and drainage, excision and the biopsy of simple wounds and lesions. Where possible, students participate in grand rounds, noon conferences and other clinically relevant didactic presentations. A set of cognitive objectives guides student reading in preparation for a written examination at the end of the rotation.
Prereq: PHAS major; admitted to professional phase of Physician Assistant Studies.
Course Component: Lecture
Enrollment Requirement Group: Major in Physician Assistant Studies
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This eight-week rotation allows the student to develop skills in managing patients in the emergency room setting. These skills include those necessary for appropriate triage, stabilization, and initial management of patients with traumatic injuries and illnesses, the management of the less life threatening problems which present to the emergency room, working with the pre-hospital emergency medical service team, and making appropriate secondary referrals. Where possible, students participate in grand rounds, noon conferences and other clinically relevant didactic presentations. A set of cognitive objectives guides student reading in preparation for a written examination at the end of the rotation.
Prereq: PHAS major; admitted to professional phase of Physician Assistant Studies.
Course Component: Lecture
Enrollment Requirement Group: Major in Physician Assistant Studies
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During the four-week pediatric rotation the PA student has an intense exposure to primary care of common pediatric illnesses. These experiences are obtained primarily in the outpatient setting, although students are also exposed to the acute care of hospitalized pediatric patients. The student also develops appreciation for working with many professionals, such as teachers, psychologists, speech and hearing pathologists, nurses and social workers, involved in the care and evaluation of children. Where possible, students participate in grand rounds, noon conferences and other clinically relevant didactic presentations. A set of cognitive objectives guides student reading in preparation for a written examination at the end of the rotation.
Prereq: PHAS major; admitted to professional phase of Physician Assistant Studies.
Course Component: Lecture
Enrollment Requirement Group: Major in Physician Assistant Studies
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This four-week geriatric rotation is designed to prepare the student to manage primary medical illnesses found in the geriatric population. Students will perform history and physical examinations, obtain diagnostic testing, and present information to precepting physicians with proposed differential diagnosis and treatment plans. Students will evaluate patients both in the outpatient setting as well as inpatient and nursing home facilities. Whenever possible, the student will be exposed to the multidisciplinary team of providers who deliver care in the geriatric environment. When possible, students participate in grand rounds, noon conferences, and other clinically relevant didactic presentations. A set of cognitive objectives guides the student's reading in preparation for written exams at the end of the rotation.
Prereq: PHAS major; admitted to professional phase of Physician Assistant Studies.
Course Component: Lecture
Enrollment Requirement Group: Major in Physician Assistant Studies
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3cr |
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This four-week elective may be obtained at the student's choice in a variety of medical specialty environments. These include, but are not limited to, psychiatric/AODA, orthopedics, oncology, endocrinology, dermatology, OB/GYN, and advanced surgical subspecialties. This elective is intended to offer the student a greater exposure and understanding in specific subspecialties of medicine of the student's interest. The student is encouraged to utilize this elective for sub-specialty exposure.
Prereq: PHAS major; admitted to professional phase of Physician Assistant Studies.
Course Component: Lecture
Enrollment Requirement Group: Major in Physician Assistant Studies
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3cr |
This four-week elective may be obtained at the student's choice in a variety of medical specialty environments. These include, but are not limited to, psychiatric/AODA, orthopedics, oncology, endocrinology, dermatology, OB/GYN, and advanced surgical subspecialties. This elective is intended to offer the student a greater exposure and understanding in specific subspecialties of medicine of the student's interest. The student is encouraged to utilize this elective for sub-specialty exposure.
Prereq: PHAS major; admitted to professional phase of Physician Assistant Studies.
Course Component: Lecture
Enrollment Requirement Group: Major in Physician Assistant Studies
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3cr |
This course is a program-long requirement. The project is initially discussed in PHAS 408: Medical Study and Investigation, is interwoven throughout the remainder of the fall and spring curriculum, and it is to be completed during the final clinical year. The student is to complete a scholarly paper, which is a culmination of their entire educational experience. Their work is presented in a poster board forum during the final week of class. Students are encouraged to apply for consideration at the National AAPA annual meeting in May.
Prereq: PHAS major; admitted to professional phase of Physician Assistant Studies.
Course Component: Lecture
Enrollment Requirement Group: Major in Physician Assistant Studies
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6cr |
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Last Updated 01/24/05
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