Subject: PAST
Term: Spring 2024
PAST 406: Ethics in Healthcare Delivery (100/1006)
Kraus, S; Lewis, J; Mellenthin, J; Myers, C; Palumbo, D
This course is an overview of the discipline of medical ethics presenting the study and application of relevant principles, insights, and understandings of modern medical practice. The course includes a brief overview of ethical theories which lay the foundation for subsequent investigation into specific ethical problems found in medical science and technology. The purpose of the course is to provide a framework which enables the student to reason clearly and effectively about the ethics involved in medical science and technology. The course assumes no prior knowledge of philosophical ethics or medical science. A framework of ethical decision making is introduced and practiced using realistic medical cases via seminar discussion.
PAST 412: Professional Issues for Physician Assistants II (100/1007)
Kraus, S; Lewis, J; Mellenthin, J; Myers, C; Palumbo, D; Rowland-Seymour, A
In this three course series students will explore factors affecting the development of the profession, the status of the PA in the U.S. healthcare system and current issues in clinical practice including practice-based improvement and systems-based practice. Through lecture and discussion, this series prepares the student for the transition from classroom to clinical training and clinical practice. Emphasis is given to the responsibilities that come with being a professional, professionalism and practicing quality improvement.
PAST 421: Pharmacology II (100/1008)
Hulisz, D; Kraus, S; Lewis, J; Mellenthin, J; Myers, C; Palumbo, D
In this two course series (PAST 420 Pharmacology), physician assistant students will be provided with foundational knowledge of the therapeutic uses and effects of drugs. The indications, contraindications and adverse effects of prototypical drugs are covered. Drug dependence and addiction are also discussed. This course also includes a problem-based learning component which will enhance students' teamwork and clinical reasoning skills by examining and analyzing case scenarios in small groups.
PAST 431: Principles of Clinical Medicine-Surgery & Emergency Medicine (100/1009)
Kraus, S; Lewis, J; Mellenthin, J; Myers, C; Palumbo, D
This one semester lecture course presents the fundamentals of surgical disease and care of the acutely injured and ill patients. The purpose is to familiarize the student with the etiology, anatomy, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and appropriate diagnosis and treatment of selected surgical conditions and conditions encountered in the surgical subspecialty and emergency medical settings.
PAST 432: Principles of Clinical Medicine-OB/GYN (100/1010)
Kraus, S; Lewis, J; Mellenthin, J; Myers, C; Palumbo, D
This lecture/case presentation course gives the student an overview of commonly encountered obstetric and gynecologic disorders. Anatomy and physiology of the human reproduction system are examined, including the changes in pregnancy, prenatal care, medical and surgical complications of pregnancy, pre- and postpartum care. Common gynecologic conditions, methods and effectiveness of contraception, cancer detection methods and the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections in the female are explored.
PAST 433: Principles of Clinical Medicine-Pediatrics (100/1011)
Kraus, S; Lewis, J; Mellenthin, J; Myers, C; Palumbo, D
This course introduces the student to a unique, complex and challenging field of pediatrics. It emphasizes aspects of general pediatrics and provides a foundation for those students who elect to further study the health care of infants, children and adolescents. This course addresses issues unique to childhood and adolescence by focusing on human developmental biology, and by emphasizing the impact of family, community, and society on child health and well-being. Additionally, it focuses on the impact of disease and its treatment on the developing human, and emphasizes growth and development, principles of health supervision, and recognition of common health problems.
PAST 434: Principles of Clinical Medicine-Behavioral Medicine (100/1012)
Kraus, S; Lewis, J; Mellenthin, J; Myers, C; Palumbo, D
This one semester course gives students an overview of some of the most important areas in behavioral psychiatry. This course is an overview of basic psychiatric concepts and focuses on assessing patients who manifest psychological symptoms. Topics include diagnosis and treatment of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, common child and adolescent disorders, somatoform and factitious disorders, psychotic disorders, sleep disorders, adjustment and personality disorders, and drug and alcohol abuse and addresses forensic issues in behavioral health.
PAST 441: Pre-Clinical Clerkships II (100/1013)
Kraus, S; Lewis, J; Mellenthin, J; Myers, C; Palumbo, D
This course/clerkship provides the student with clinical experience at clinical sites in the didactic year utilizing what was learned in Foundations of Clinical Medicine (Interviewing and Physical Diagnosis class/lab). During the pre-clinical time at program designated sites, students will continue to develop and apply their history and physical exam skills, interpersonal skills, oral presentation and medical documentation skills. For expanding skills and creating relationships within the community, this course also encompasses community service, experiential learning and interprofessional education activities. This course/clerkship will help to better prepare students to gain experience and develop confidence in approaching patients prior to entering the clinical year.