Courses

• GMS PS 722: Disease and Therapy III
  This course prepares the PA student to apply knowledge of the epidemiology, clinical presentation, pathophysiology, diagnostic evaluation, differential diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of human disease to clinical patients. While the full DRx course has six modules, DRx Foundations of Medicine III focuses on renal and gastrointestinal disorders. The course utilizes traditional lectures, case-based discussions and patient presentations for instruction. 4cr. Fall sem. Co-lists with MS 223.
• GMS PS 723: Clinical Practicum I
  This course prepares the PA student to synthesize their basic science and clinical medicine knowledge to approach a patient. The PA student will also learn to create a portion of the medical record. The course utilizes traditional lectures, clinical reasoning sessions, journal clubs and hospital sessions for instruction. 2 cr. Fall sem.
• GMS PS 724: Dis & Therapy 5
  
• GMS PS 725: Dis & Therapy 6
  
• GMS PS 742: Disease and Therapy VI
  This course prepares the PA student to apply knowledge of the epidemiology, clinical presentation, pathophysiology, diagnostic evaluation, differential diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of human disease to clinical patients. While the full DRx course has six modules, DRx Foundations of Medicine VI focuses on psychiatry and neurology. The course utilizes traditional lectures, case-based discussions and patient presentations for instruction. 4cr. Spring sem. Co-lists with MS 226.
• GMS PS 743: Clinical Practicum II
  This course prepares the PA student to synthesize their basic science and clinical medicine knowledge to approach a patient and builds on what they have learned in ICM and CP I. The PA student will also learn to create the entire medical record and develop their oral presentation skills. The course utilizes traditional lectures, clinical reasoning sessions, journal clubs and hospital sessions for instruction. 2 cr. Spring sem.
• GMS PS 744: Preventive Medicine
  This course prepares the PA student to apply knowledge and counseling skills to prevent disease and encourage healthy behaviors. The PA student will also learn to develop a quality improvement project. The course utilizes traditional lectures, case-based discussions and patient presentations for instruction. 1 cr. Spring sem.
• GMS PS 800: Internal MED 1
  
• GMS PS 801: Internal Medicine I
  The Internal Medicine clerkship I prepares the student to practice as physician assistants in internal medicine. Students, as a part of an interprofessional team, will provide care to adult medical patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. 4 cr., Summer sem.
• GMS PS 802: Internal MED 2
  
• GMS PS 803: Primary Care 1
  
• GMS PS 804: Primary Care 2
  
• GMS PS 805: Emergency MED
  
• GMS PS 806: Pediatrics
  
• GMS PS 807: Psychiatry
  
• GMS PS 808: Ob/Gyn
  
• GMS PS 809: Surgery
  
• GMS PS 870: PA Profession Course
  This course prepares the PA student for professional clinical practice. Concepts taught include but are not limited to advanced clinical reasoning, billing and coding, health care reform as it relates to the delivery of primary care and how to apply for and successfully garner employment as a PA and hospital credentialing. The course meets at the end of each clinical rotation after the student has completed their end-of-rotation exam so it is 14 months in length. The course utilizes traditional lectures, case-based discussions and patient presentations for instruction. 2 cr.
• GMS PS 901: Intervent Rad
  
• GMS PS 902: Lab Medicine
  

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