PMD 80113 MEDICAL ETHICS 1 Credit Hour
The focus of the medical ethics curriculum is to provide a foundation in ethical analysis, augment knowledge of contemporary bioethics issues, and offer experience applying ethical reasoning to clinical cases. The goal of this course is to promote discussion of the ethical responsibilities of a doctor to their patients.
Prerequisite: Enrolled in the college of podiatric medicine.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
PMD 80114 PRINCIPLES OF MEDICAL RESEARCH 1 Credit Hour
It is important for a podiatric physician to have developed the ability to read and interpret the medical literature. This requires a fundamental understanding of biostatistics, epidemiology, and research design. This course provides a framework for the development of an evidence-based methodology to patient care.
Prerequisite: Enrolled in the college of podiatric medicine.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
PMD 80117 PODIATRY, PROFESSIONALISM AND SOCIETY I 1 Credit Hour
The subject matter is relevant but nontraditional in nature with respect to classic medical education. Some of the topics covered are sometimes considered “soft topics” covering a wide range of subjects that podiatric medical students encounter in their personal, academic and professional careers. Students will participate in discussions and projects on ethics, socio-behavior and issues, and practice related topics such as professionalism, communication, empathy, and time and financial management. Other topics related to the National Board Examinations, personal health, and team-based healthcare system will also be covered. Ultimately, students will develop a more unique level understanding and appreciation of the above referenced themes as they advance their learning. An emphasis on academic and personal wellness in the first year of podiatric medical school is the focus of this course.
Prerequisite: Students must be enrolled in the Podiatric Medicine program in order to register for this course.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1 lecture
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
PMD 80132 LOWER EXTREMITY ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS 2 Credit Hours
A comprehensive approach to physical examination, which combines the patient’s symptoms and the physical signs to arrive at a diagnosis of disease. It is accomplished by training students in the methods of history taking and physical examination. The course focuses on lower extremity examination. The traditional processes of inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation are emphasized.
Prerequisite: Student must be enrolled in the Podiatric Medicine program.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 1 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
PMD 80213 PODIATRIC MEDICAL IMAGING 3 Credit Hours
Course encompasses the fundamentals of modern musculoskeletal (MSK) radiology. Podiatric physicians and surgeons are licensed to perform and interpret plain radiographic foot and ankle images as well as order advanced modalities such as Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ultrasound and Radionuclide Imaging studies. The course therefore is weighted toward plain-radiographic imaging of the ankle and foot. At the outset, the stepwise/general process of interpretation (whether MRI, CT or plain-image radiography) is introduced. Basic categorization of abnormal Musculoskeletal (MSK) findings is covered in the introductory lecture in order to generate appropriate differential diagnoses. The course covers pedal biomechanical radiographic evaluation as a foundation to identifying pedal pathomechanics. The focus shifts to common MSK imaging pathologies starting with the pedal arthropathies, infection, the diabetic foot and neuro-osteoarthropathy (Charcot arthropathy), metabolic disorders and bone tumors. Advanced modalities such as radionuclide imaging, MRI and CT and MSK ultrasound are also covered.
Prerequisite: Student must be enrolled in the college of podiatric medicine.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 4 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
PMD 80222 PODIATRIC MEDICAL SKILLS 1 Credit Hour
Podiatric Medical Skills is a practical course, which includes strapping and padding, instrument dexterity, local anesthetic injection, nail avulsion technique, blood glucose finger stick, handheld Doppler exam, fitting for diabetic shoes, arthrometric examination and casting for orthoses. Students are taught the indications and proper application of adhesive bandages and splints for the prevention of injury, control of foot function and treatment of injuries to the foot and lower extremity. Padding is the treatment of foot pathology by redistribution of weight, stress and friction. Students are taught how to relieve acute and chronic pathologies of the foot through the use of various padding materials, or prefabricated pads. Students also gain an understanding of the theory of pad placement. Students are taught the proper techniques for performing toenail avulsions, blood glucose finger sticks, and using the handheld Doppler. Students are taught the proper methods of fitting for diabetic shoes, performing a foot and ankle arthrometric examination and casting methods for foot orthoses.
Prerequisite: Student must be enrolled in the Podiatric Medicine program.
Schedule Type: Laboratory
Contact Hours: 2.4 lab
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
PMD 80226 INTRODUCTION TO PODIATRIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY 4 Credit Hours
This is a core course designed to present the 2nd year student with the full spectrum of pathology, which they encounter during their clinical training, podiatric medical boards and eventually in podiatric practice. Topics include infectious disease, wound care, rheumatology, vascular medicine, surgery and the diabetic foot. Students are instructed in the evaluation of foot and ankle pathology including signs, symptoms and differential diagnosis. Laboratory and radiographic evaluation are discussed when appropriate. Students are instructed in the treatment alternatives available in each case.
Prerequisite: Student must be enrolled in the Podiatric Medicine program.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 4.8 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
PMD 80318 PEDIATRICS 2 Credit Hours
Pediatrics is a comprehensive course, which introduces general pediatric pathologic processes, pediatric H&P, and emphasizes the incidence, etiology, pathomechanics, evaluation and treatment of common lower extremity pathology in children.
Prerequisite: This course has prerequisites of successful completion of all 1st and 2nd year curriculum in the college of podiatric medicine.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
PMD 80323 PODIATRIC PUBLIC HEALTH AND LAW 2 Credit Hours
Public health and law comprises efforts to improve the health of communities. Course provides an overview for public health administration and practice, including organization, law, legislative relations, financing, workforce issues, leadership and surveillance. Additionally, this course covers the underlying theories behind healthcare law and regulations as well as the specific provisions affecting the organization, delivery and payment of primary health services.
Prerequisite: Student must be enrolled in the Podiatric Medicine program.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2.4 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
PMD 80396 INDEPENDENT STUDY 5 Credit Hours
Independent study in Podiatric Medicine.
Prerequisite: Enrolled in the college of podiatric medicine.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 5 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
PMD 80417 PODIATRY, PROFESSIONALISM AND SOCIETY IV 4 Credit Hours
The subject matter is functionally relevant but nontraditional in nature with respect to classic medical education. Topics cover a wide range of subjects that podiatric medical students encounter in their academic and professional careers. Students will practice self-directed learning while preparing for graduation. There will be discussions and projects in various areas such as ethics, social behavior, as well as practice related topics such as professionalism, communication, business, and courtroom law/malpractice. Other topics related to personal health and the changing healthcare system will also be covered. Ultimately, students will develop a more unique level understanding and appreciation of the above referenced themes as they finalize their DPM degree program. The content will be relevant to the fourth year podiatric medical school student.
Prerequisite: Students must be enrolled in the Podiatric Medicine program in order to register for this course.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 4 lecture
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
PMD 80418 PODIATRIC RESIDENCY AND BUSINESS PREPAREDNESS 4 Credit Hours
Course presents students with topics and concepts relevant to the 4th-year graduating medical student. Students are exposed to residency directors, residents and fellows. Students engage with these educators to learn what is expected of them day one and beyond in residency, while preparing them for the rigors of residency. Medical practice owners and experts engage students with the options for post-residency training careers, what to expect, how to prepare and how to be the most successful they can be in practice.
Prerequisite: Student must be enrolled in the Podiatric Medicine program.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 4 lecture
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
PMD 80495 ST PODIATRIC GEN MED 1-4 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for maximum 8 credit hours) The special topics course is to sample new offerings on various topics.
Prerequisite: Enrolled in the college of podiatric medicine.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-4 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter