Courses

The listing of a course description here does not guarantee a course’s being offered in a particular semester. Please refer to the published schedule of classes on the Student Link for confirmation a class is actually being taught and for specific course meeting dates and times.

• GMS PS 723: 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. Disease and Therapy consists of six modules in which students learn the microbiological basis of infectious diseases and pharmacologic treatment. Modules address diseases and disorders by organ system: Pulmonary, Cardiovascular, Rheumatology, Renal, Gastrointestinal, Dermatology, Reproduction, Endocrinology/Nutrition, Neurology, Psychiatry, Oncology, and Hematology. The course utilizes traditional lectures, case-based discussions and patient presentations for instruction.
• GMS PS 724: Disease and Therapy V
  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. Disease and Therapy consists of six modules in which students learn the microbiological basis of infectious diseases and pharmacologic treatment. Modules address diseases and disorders by organ system: Pulmonary, Cardiovascular, Rheumatology, Renal, Gastrointestinal, Dermatology, Reproduction, Endocrinology/Nutrition, Neurology, Psychiatry, Oncology, and Hematology. The course utilizes traditional lectures, case-based discussions and patient presentations for instruction.
• GMS PS 725: 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. Disease and Therapy consists of six modules in which students learn the microbiological basis of infectious diseases and pharmacologic treatment. Modules address diseases and disorders by organ system: Pulmonary, Cardiovascular, Rheumatology, Renal, Gastrointestinal, Dermatology, Reproduction, Endocrinology/Nutrition, Neurology, Psychiatry, Oncology, and Hematology. The course utilizes traditional lectures, case-based discussions and patient presentations for instruction.
• GMS PS 742: Clinical Practicum
  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.
• 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.
• 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 course utilizes traditional lectures, case-based discussions and interactive projects for instruction.
• GMS PS 800: Internal Medicine 1
  Clinical rotation. PA Students only.
• GMS PS 801: Advanced Clinical Medicine
  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 at the next level. The course utilizes lectures and case-based discussions while the content focuses on pediatrics, geriatrics and emergency medicine.
• GMS PS 802: Internal Medicine 2
  Clinical rotation. PA Students only.
• GMS PS 803: Primary Care 1
  Clinical rotation. PA Students only.
• GMS PS 804: Primary Care 2
  Clinical rotation. PA Students only.
• GMS PS 805: Emergency Medicine
  Clinical rotation. PA Students only.
• GMS PS 806: Pediatrics
  Clinical rotation. PA Students only.
• GMS PS 807: Psychiatry
  Clinical rotation. PA Students only.
• GMS PS 808: Ob/Gyn
  Clinical rotation. PA Students only.
• GMS PS 809: Surgery
  Clinical rotation. PA Students only.
• 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 utilizes traditional lectures, case-based discussions and patient presentations for instruction. .
• GMS PS 901: Interventional Radiology
  Clinical rotation. PA Students only
• GMS PS 902: Lab Medicine
  Clinical rotation. PA Students only.
• GMS PS 903: Radiology
  Clinical rotation. PA Students only.

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