Fall 2018 Elective Courses
ANTR 585 - Directed Study in Human Prosection
1-5 Credit Hours; Kujjo
Description
Directed Study in Human Prosection is a variable 1 – 5 credit hour elective that provides students with hands-on prosection of selected regions of preserved Human Cadavers or isolated body parts. Students can accumulate a maximum of 15 credits in all enrollments.
Prerequisites
- Completed ANTR510 or equivalent
Key Dates
- Last Day to Apply: Determined by instructor
- Start and Stop Date: 8/29/18 - 12/7/18
- Last Day to Drop: 10/17/18
Sections
- EL - 001 (limit 6 students)
- DMC - 003 (limit 10 students)
- MUC - 004 (limit 10 students)
ANTR 590 - Independent Clinical Human Morphology (Independent Study)
1-5 Credit Hours; Kujjo
Description
Independent Study in Clinical Human Morphology” is offered as a variable 1 – 5 credit course. Students may accumulate a maximum of 10 credits in all enrollments for the course. The specific topics for study can be based on gross anatomy, histology, radiological anatomy, cytology, neuroscience, or embryology, depending on the interest of the Faculty involved or the student.
Prerequisites
- Completed ANTR510
Key Dates
- Last Day to Apply: Determined by instructor
- Start and Stop Date: 8/29/18 - 12/7/18
- Last Day to Drop: 10/17/18
Sections
- EL - 001
- DMC - 003
- MUC - 004
IM 618 - Clinical Tropical Medicine
2 Credit Hours; Taylor/Postels
Description
This 2-credit elective is meant to provide an introduction to the practice of clinical medicine in resource-challenged settings. The focus of the course is on Africa, because of the clinical electives offered by MSU-COM for fourth year students, but much of the content will be relevant in other settings.
Prerequisites
OMS2
Key Dates
- Last Day to Apply: Determined by instructor
- Start and Stop Date: 8/29/18 - 12/7/18
- Last Day to Drop: 10/17/18
Days and Times
Various Mondays and Tuesdays, 5:30PM-7:30PM
Sections
- EL - 001
- DMC - 002
- MUC - 003
OMM 500 - Student OMM Clinic
1 Credit Hours; Francisco/Zajdel/Dillard
Description
OMM 500, Student OMM Clinic is a 1 credit hour elective that provides students with additional instruction in OMM diagnosis and treatment of a variety of disorders and hand’s on practice with patients
Prerequisites
OMS2, enrolled in OMM 514, completion of OMM 511-513, on list
Key Dates
- Last Day to Apply: 8/13/18
- Start and Stop Date: 9/13/87 - 11/29/18
- Last Day to Drop: 10/17/18
Days and Times
- EL - 313: Thursdays, 5-8PM
- DMC - 314: Tuesdays, 5-9PM
- MUC - 315: Tuesdays, 5-9PM
Sections
- EL - 313 (limit 38 students, students selected by lottery)
- DMC - 314 (limit 28 students, students selected by lottery)
- MUC - 315 (limit 28 students, students selected by lottery)
OMM 590 - Sports OMT Elective
1 Credit Hour; Gugel
Description
Sports OMT is a 1 credit hour elective that is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to actively treat MSU Division I athletes using OMT under the guidance of faculty residents.
This course is a two-year commitment. First year students are trained to evaluate and treat the lumbar, sacrum, pelvis, and lower extremity regions using a standardized OMT protocol. Second year students spend time at Jenison Field House treating MSU Division I cross-country athletes using the standardized OMT protocol.
Prerequisites
- For section 605: OMS1
- For section 606: OMS2, enrolled last year
- Sports OMT is a 2-year commitment.
Key Dates
- Last Day to Apply: 8/13/18
- Start and Stop Date: 8/28/2018 - 12/6/2018
- Last Day to Drop: 10/17/18
Days and times
Mondays, 6-8PM
Sections
- 605 (OMS1, limit 26 students)
- 606 (OMS2, limit 26 students)
OMM 590 - Teaching Assistant
OMM 590 - Teaching Assistant Syllabus
1 Credit Hour; Gugel/Steppe/Dillard
Description
OMM 590, Teaching Assistant, is a 1 credit hour elective that provides students with experience in teaching OMM diagnosis and treatment in a small group setting.
Prerequisites
OMS2, enrolled in OMM514, completion of OMM511-513, on list
Key Dates
- Last Day to Apply: 8/13/18
- Start and Stop Date: 8/28/18 - 12/6/18
- Last Day to Drop: 10/17/18
Days and Times
Tuesdays, 1-5PM
Sections
- 304
OST 590 - Medical Case Study Journal Club
OST 590 - Medical Case Study Journal Club Syllabus
1 Credit Hour; Schwartz
Description
The Medical Case Study course is a 1-credit hour elective that will take place in seven 2-hour class sessions. In the first hour, students will present published “Case Reports” that they have specifically selected to align with the content of their courses. In the second hour, participating clinicians will engage students in “Case of the Day” presentations, based on patients encountered in practice.
Prerequisites
None
Key Dates
- Last Day to Apply: Determined by the instructor
- Start and Stop Date: 9/4/18 - 11/27/18
- Last Day to Drop: 10/17/18
Days and Times
Tuesday (bi-weekly), 5-7PM
Sections
- 004
-
OST 599 - Biomedical Research
Description
Basic, applied, or translational medical research under the direction of a mentor. Research topic is arranged with the research director or clinician researcher.
- More details can be found at the MSUCOM Office of Research.
OST 688 - Cuba and The United States: A Comparative Analysis of Health Systems (Havana, Cuba)
OST 688 - Public Health in Cuba Syllabus
3 Credit Hours; Cunningham/Willyerd
Description
The primary goal of this elective one-week, 3 credit course is to introduce students to the health care delivery model in Cuba while experiencing the country’s rich culture. The students will explore the public health and community medicine model by on site observation of the delivery of community health clinics, maternal health, pediatric care, and geriatric care. The students will experience healthcare through the Cuban School of Public Health.
To apply for this elective, visit the Institute of International Health.
Prerequisites
OMS2
Key Dates
- Last Day to Apply: Determined by IIH
- Start and Stop Date: 12/8/18 - 12/23/18
- Last Day to Drop: 10/5/18
Sections
758 (limit 21 students)
PHM 590 - Case Studies in Clinical Pharmacology
2 Credit Hours; Thornburg/Nassiri/Demel/Restini
Description
Case Studies in Clinical Pharmacology is a 2 credit hour elective that provides students with the opportunity to review and expand their knowledge of pharmacology and to apply that knowledge to clinical therapeutic problems.
Prerequisites
OMS2, completion of PHM 564
Key Dates
- Last Day to Apply: 8/13/18
- Start and Stop Date: 8/27/18 - 12/14/18
- Last Day to Drop: 10/18/18
Days and Times
Wednesdays, 5-6:50PM
Sections
- EL - 301 (limit 60 student)
- DMC - 302 (limit 60 student)
- MUC - 303 (limit 60 student)
PMR 590 - Basics of Medical Acupuncture
1 Credit Hours; Prokop
Description
Basics of Medical Acupuncture is a 1 credit hour elective that provides students with a basic understanding of the history, scientific evidence and practical uses of medical acupuncture, using a lecture & hands on laboratory format.
Prerequisites
Member in good standing of OMS1 or OMS2
Key Dates
- Last Day to Apply: 9/14/18
- Start and Stop Date: 9/15/18 - 9/16/18
- Last Day to Drop: 9/14/18
Days and Times
Saturday 9/15 & Sunday 9/16, 9AM-5PM
Sections
- EL - 301 (limit 30 student)
