Affiliated Programs
Clinical Orthopaedics (MCO)
This course summarizes the current diagnosis, treatment (conservative and surgical) and expected outcomes of articular cartilaginous injuries of the knee. This course will provide the DScPAS-CO resident the knowledge needed to diagnose and guide a patient through the various current treatment options.
This course summarizes the possible causes, clinical presentations, and treatment options for anterior knee pain. This will provide the DScPAS-CO resident with the knowledge needed to properly diagnose and treat this common, yet significant problem.
This course provides the basic knowledge and skills that the DScPAS-CO resident will require throughout training and in clinic practice regarding genetic disorders and musculoskeletal conditions.
This course brings to light the special requirements and potential complications of orthopaedic surgery in the immunocompromised patient. Being familiar with techniques used to decrease morbidity and mortality in this special subset of the population undergoing orthopaedic surgery is essential for the DScPAS-CO resident in today's society.
This course is an overview of osteoarthritis, including the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, evaluation, and management. Clinically, osteoarthritis is a very common diagnosis, and being knowledgeable about this disease entity is essential for the DScPAS-CO resident.
This course addresses the incidence, clinical and radiographic features, and management of benign bone tumors. Benign bone tumors are four to five times more common than malignant bone tumors, making familiarity with benign bone tumors essential for the DScPAS-CO resident.
This course discusses the prioritization and management of the polytrauma patient. The DScPAS-CO resident will become familiar with and utilize established trauma management protocols and learn how to integrate into a coordinated team of traumatologists.
This course discusses common injuries of the foot and ankle. The DScPAS-CO resident will become familiar with and be able to differentiate surgical versus non-surgical ankle injuries and use well-established treatment options for non-surgical injuries.
This course will give the DScPAS-CO resident knowledge necessary to identify, diagnose and determine the appropriate management course for knee ligamentous and meniscal injuries.
This course reviews the microbiology, history, physical exam findings, ancillary studies and management options for common musculoskeletal infections.
This course is an overview of arthritis. It touches on the impact of arthritis in our society and reviews some unique considerations in the care of the orthopaedic patient with arthritis.
This course is an overview of the pathophysiology of bone tumors. Understanding the pathophysiology of bone tumors will help the DScPAS-CO resident when evaluating a patient with an osseous lesion with regards to the expected natural course and the presenting symptoms.
This course provides the basic knowledge and skills that the DScPAS-CO resident will require throughout training and in clinic practice regarding orthopaedic sports medicine.
This course covers the role of the spine in pathologic pain processes. Spinal pain is frequently non-specific and provides little insight into its source. The spine may be affected by a myriad of pathological disorders--traumatic, neoplastic, inflammatory, metabolic, or degenerative.
This course will provide the DScPAS-CO resident with a basic introduction to the classification of fractures as well as the biomechanics of fractures, the biomechanics of implants used to fix fractures, and problems associated with implants and specific fracture patterns.
This course will provide the orthopaedic PA resident familiarity with trauma team organization and responsibilities, ATLS guidelines, anesthetic care, DVT prophylaxis and orthopaedic management of the multiply injured patient.
This course will provide the DScPAS-CO resident familiarity with the history of the evolution of fracture treatment and the effect of today's treatments on the natural skeletal repair process. The resident will also gain familiarity with identifying fractures of the upper and lower extremities, which are commonly treated non-operatively with and without manipulative reduction.
This course discusses the principles of internal and external fixation. Being familiar with the principles of internal and external fixation is essential for the DScPAS-CO resident while developing a treatment plan, assisting during operative procedures, and providing post-operative care and rehabilitation.
This course provides the basic knowledge and skills that the orthopaedic PA resident will require throughout training and in clinic practice regarding bone and soft tissue healing, open fractures, vascular injuries, and compartment syndrome.
This course focuses on penetrating trauma caused by ballistic projectiles. Emphasis is on ballistic behavior and the resulting orthopaedic injuries. Initial management principles are explained with differentiation between the management of upper and lower extremity injuries.
This course covers explosive devices such as mortars, bombs, land mines and improvised explosive devices causing multiple torso, abdominal and extremity trauma. Initial management should focus on saving life and limb but also wound debridement and functional limb salvage for long-term functional and prosthesis use and the classification of common causes of pathologic and periprosthetic fractures.
This course will give the OPA resident knowledge about the incidence, pathophysiology, examination, diagnostic testing and imaging, classification, and management of select common complications of traumatic, nontraumatic, and surgical (iatrogenic) injury to the musculoskeletal system.
This course will provide the DScPAS-CO resident with a base knowledge of fractures and dislocations in the hand and wrist with insight into the complexities involved with even the seemingly insignificant appearing fractures.
This course will provide the orthopaedic PA resident with the information and knowledge needed to diagnose, describe, reduce, and recommend for surgical fixation one of the most common fractures in all age groups.
This course provides the basic knowledge and skills that the orthopaedic PA resident will require throughout training and in clinic practice regarding elbow dislocations and fractures about the elbow and distal humerus.
This course will give the DScPAS-CO resident knowledge about the general anatomy, biomechanical pathology, examination, diagnostic imaging, and classification of select subluxations and dislocations of the glenohumeral joint and surrounding musculoskeletal tissues of the shoulder girdle.
This course discusses the evaluation and treatment of humeral shaft and proximal humerus fractures. Being familiar with the history, physical exam, radiological findings and treatment of humerus fractures is an essential skill for the orthopaedic PA.
This course covers scapular fractures which can occur after high energy mechanisms, and have a significant (35% to 98%) amount of associated injuries. Fractures of the scapula occur infrequently at 0.4% to 1% of all fractures. Not until recently has it been determined that clavicle fractures are anything but routine and that some problematic types of clavicle fractures and non-unions need more in-depth treatment.
This course will provide the DScPAS-CO resident with the basic information necessary to diagnose, describe, reduce, and treat fractures of the pelvis and acetabulum.
This course will give the DScPAS-CO resident knowledge of the general anatomy, biomechanical pathology, signs and symptoms, examination, diagnostic imaging, and classification of hip dislocations and fractures of the head, neck and intertrochanteric regions of the femur.
This course will give the DScPAS-CO resident knowledge about the general anatomy, biomechanical pathology, signs and symptoms, examination, diagnostic imaging, and classification of subtrochanteric and femoral shaft fractures.
This course will give the DScPAS-CO resident knowledge about the general anatomy, biomechanical pathology, signs and symptoms, examination, diagnostic imaging, and classification of select common fractures of the proximal tibia, fibula and the patella.
This course will give the OPA resident knowledge about the general anatomy, biomechanical pathology, examination, diagnostic imaging, and classification of select common injuries of the knee as well as examination, diagnostic imaging, and classification of select common fractures of the tibia and fibula.
This course will give the OPA resident knowledge about the general anatomy, biomechanical pathology, examination, diagnostic imaging, and classification of common select fractures and dislocations of the ankle and talus.
This course will give the OPA resident knowledge about the general anatomy, biomechanical pathology, examination, diagnostic imaging, and classification of common select fractures and dislocations of the calcaneous, midfoot, and forefoot.
This is a one-month clinical and surgical rotation on service with a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon and a team of surgical residents.
This is a one-month clinical and surgical rotation on service with a fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon and a team of surgical residents.
This is a one-month clinical and surgical rotation on service with a fellowship-trained pediatric orthopaedic surgeon and a team of surgical residents.
This is a one-month clinical and surgical rotation on service with a fellowship-trained total joint surgeon and a team of surgical residents.
This is a one-month clinical and surgical rotation on service with a fellowship-trained hand surgeon and a team of surgical residents.
This is a one-month clinical and surgical rotation on service with a fellowship-trained musculoskeletal oncologist and a team of surgical residents.
Instructs students on appropriate care for orthopaedic emergencies while on call for the Emergency Department and while doing daily rounds on orthopaedic inpatients. Instruction also covers daily wound care for orthopaedic inpatients as well as preoperative and postoperative management.
The MCO 6346 course consists of a didactic phase during the first month of training, dedicated research blocks, and individual research days scheduled throughout the eighteen-month course. The research course is designed to familiarize residents with the research process and, more importantly, to facilitate the development of the skills necessary to critically analyze published scientific articles, including statistical aspects of those articles.
This course introduces advanced principles of orthopaedic evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment necessary for regular clinical application, applying evidence-based medicine to the management of orthopaedic patients, and focusing on extremity anatomy, biomechanical pathology, physical examination, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation methods.
This course introduces the application of evidence-based medicine to the management of orthopaedic complaints, focusing on assessing current peer-reviewed journal articles for sound research design and valid conclusions so as to apply lessons learned from the literature to individual patients and patient populations.
This course introduces advanced principles of orthopaedic evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment necessary for regular clinical application, applying evidence-based medicine to the management of orthopaedic spine complaints, and focusing on spine anatomy, biomechanical pathology, physical examination, diagnostic imaging, and classification of common select fractures of the spine.
This course introduces advanced principles of orthopaedic evaluation, diagnosis and treatment necessary for regular clinical application, applying evidence-based medicine to the management of neurologic complaints, and focusing on spine and head anatomy, biomechanical pathology, physical examination, diagnostic imaging, laboratory studies, and classification of common select fractures of the head and spine.
This course introduces advanced principles of orthopaedic evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment necessary for regular clinical application, applying evidence-based medicine to the management of pediatric orthopaedic complaints, and focusing on general anatomy, biomechanical pathology, physical examination, diagnostic imaging, laboratory studies, congenital disorders, and classification of pediatric fractures.
This course furthers critical principles of orthopaedic evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment necessary for regular clinical application, applying evidence-based medicine to the management of orthopaedic patients, and focusing on extremity anatomy, biomechanical pathology, physical examination, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation methods.
This course introduces various techniques for medical research presentation. It takes information obtained in developing a high-quality clinical research project, demographic and outcome measure data, and statistical analysis, and generates oral and written products for presentation at local and national venues.
This is a two-month clinical and surgical rotation on service with an orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon and a team of surgical residents.
This is a two-month clinical and surgical rotation on service with a fellowship-trained orthopaedic traumatologist and a team of surgical residents.
This course introduces advanced principles of orthopaedic evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment necessary for regular clinical application, applying evidence-based medicine to the management of patient athletes, and focusing on upper extremity anatomy, biomechanical pathology, physical examination, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation methods.
This course introduces advanced principles of orthopaedic evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment necessary for regular clinical application, applying evidence-based medicine to the management of patient athletes, and focusing on lower extremity anatomy, biomechanical pathology, physical examination, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation methods.
This course introduces advanced principles of orthopaedic evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment necessary for regular clinical application; applies evidence-based medicine to the management of orthopaedic upper extremity complaints; and focuses on microsurgery, upper extremity anatomy, biomechanical pathology, physical examination, diagnostic imaging, and classification of common select fractures and dislocations of the upper extremity.
This course introduces advanced principles of orthopaedic evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment necessary for regular clinical application, applying evidence-based medicine to the management of orthopaedic complaints, and focusing on lower extremity anatomy, biomechanical pathology, physical examination, diagnostic imaging, and classification of common select fractures and dislocations of the leg, ankle, and foot.
This course introduces advanced principles of orthopaedic evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment necessary for regular clinical application, applying evidence-based medicine to the management of patients with complex wounds., and focusing on general anatomy, biochemistry, physical examination, diagnostic imaging, laboratory studies, and medical and surgical management of complex wounds.
This course introduces advanced principles of orthopaedic evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment necessary for regular clinical application, applying evidence-based medicine to the management of orthopaedic complaints, and focusing on general anatomy, biomechanical pathology, physical examination, diagnostic imaging, classification of periarticular fractures, and arthritis.
This course introduces advanced principles of orthopaedic evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment necessary for regular clinical application, applying evidence-based medicine to the management of musculoskeletal neoplasms and infections, and focusing on general anatomy, biomechanical pathology, physical examination, diagnostic imaging, laboratory studies, and radiographic classification of oncologic lesions and pathologic fractures.
This course introduces advanced principles of orthopaedic evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment necessary for regular clinical application, applying evidence-based medicine to the management of musculoskeletal trauma, and focusing on general anatomy, biomechanical pathology, physical examination, diagnostic imaging, laboratory studies, and radiographic classification of orthopaedic trauma.
This course introduces advanced principles of surgical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment necessary for regular clinical application, applying evidence-based medicine to the management of multisystem trauma, and focusing on general anatomy, biomechanical pathology, physical examination, diagnostic imaging, laboratory studies, and radiographic classification of multisystem trauma.
This course introduces advanced principles of orthopaedic evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment necessary for regular clinical application, applying evidence-based medicine to the management of intensive care unit patients, and focusing on general anatomy, biomechanical pathology, physical examination, diagnostic imaging, laboratory studies, and medical management of critical patients.
This course further examines critical principles of orthopaedic evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment necessary for regular clinical application, applying evidence-based medicine to the management of patient athletes, and focusing on extremity anatomy, biomechanical pathology, physical examination, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation methods.
This course introduces advanced principles of orthopaedic evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment necessary for regular clinical application, applying evidence-based medicine to the management of musculoskeletal trauma, and focusing on general anatomy, biomechanical pathology, physical examination, diagnostic imaging, laboratory studies, and radiographic classification of orthopaedic trauma.
This course introduces advanced principles of orthopaedic evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment necessary for regular clinical application, applying evidence-based medicine to the management of intensive care unit patients, and focusing on general anatomy, biomechanical pathology, physical examination, diagnostic imaging, laboratory studies, and medical management of critical patients.
This course introduces medical research design, focusing on generating a testable research question, developing a research design that addresses the question, and conducting a literature review that supports the study design.
This course introduces approaches to medical data collection and analysis, focusing on executing a research protocol, collecting outcome measures data, and then participating in the analysis of the data.
This course introduces advanced principles of orthopaedic evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment necessary for regular clinical application, applying evidence-based medicine to the management of musculoskeletal trauma, and focusing on extremity anatomy, biomechanical pathology, physical examination, diagnostic imaging, laboratory studies, and radiographic classification of orthopaedic trauma.
This course advances principles of orthopaedic evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment necessary for regular clinical application. It applies evidence-based medicine to the management of orthopaedic complaints. The course focuses on general anatomy, biomechanical pathology, physical examination, diagnostic imaging, classification of periarticular fractures, and arthritis.
Emergency Medicine (MEM)
A rotation to orient the Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Resident to the concepts of radiology in emergency medicine.
A rotation emphasizing the management of head and neck disorders. Practicum and didactics in the disorders of the head and neck.
A rotation emphasizing toxicological presentations encountered in the emergency department.
This course studies the clinical side of resuscitation techniques, shock recognition and treatment, and anesthesia used in the emergency department.
Study of concepts of orthopedic conditions encountered in the emergency department.
This rotation studies concepts of toxicological presentations and oral maxillary facial disorders encountered in the emergency department.
The study of concepts of cardiovascular, pulmonary, hematologic, onocologic, and psychosocial diseases encountered in an emergency department environment.
The study of concepts in gastrointestinal, genitourinary, obstetrics, and gynecology diseases encountered in an emergency department environment.
The study of diseases, non-traumatic muscular skeletal disorders, assault and abuse in the pediatric emergency department patient.
The study of concepts in wound management, environmental injuries, and trauma encountered in the emergency department.
The study of concept in infectious diseases and endocrinologic, and neurologic disorders that are encountered in an emergency department.
This course builds upon MEM 6210 and studies the clinical side of resuscitation techniques, shock recognition and treatment, and anesthesia used in the emergency department.
Study of advanced concepts of orthopedic conditions encountered in the emergency department.
This rotation studies advanced concepts of toxicological presentations and oral maxillary facial disorders encountered in the emergency department.
The study of advanced concepts of cardiovascular, pulmonary, hematologic, oncologic, and psychosocial diseases encountered in an emergency department environment.
The study of advanced concepts in gastrointestinal, genitourinary, obstetrics, and gynecology diseases encountered in an emergency department environment.
The advanced study of diseases, non-traumatic muscular skeletal disorders, assault, and abuse in the pediatric emergency department patient.
The study of advanced concepts in wound management, environmental injuries, and trauma encountered in the emergency department.
The study of advanced concepts in infectious diseases, endocrinologic, and neurologic disorders that are encountered in an emergency department.
General emergency medicine rotation to apply the concepts of medical practice in an emergency department setting.
General emergency medicine rotation to apply the concepts of medical practice in an emergency department setting.
General emergency medicine rotation to apply the concepts of medical practice in an emergency department setting.
General emergency medicine rotation to apply the concepts of medical practice in an emergency department setting.
General emergency medicine rotation to apply the concepts of medical practice in an emergency department setting.
A comprehensive orientation to the field of Emergency Medicine, with formal presentations/lectures, ACLS/PALS, Emergency Department administrative issues, Emergency Medical Services, ethics and professionalism, and an introduction to research in emergency medicine.
General emergency medicine rotation to apply the concepts of medical practice in an emergency department setting.
General emergency medicine rotation to apply the concepts of medical practice in an Emergency Department setting.
General emergency medicine rotation to apply the concepts of medical practice in an emergency department setting.
The MEM 6346 rotation consists of a didactic phase during the first month of training, dedicated research blocks, and individual research days scheduled throughout the 18-month course. The research course is designed to familiarize the residents with the research process and, more importantly, to facilitate the development of the skills necessary to critically analyze published scientific articles.
A rotation emphasizing the clinical side of pediatric patients in the emergency department.
A rotation emphasizing the clinical side of pediatric patients in the Emergency Department and Pediatric ICU.
Emergency ultrasound is the medical use of ultrasound technology for the bedside diagnostic evaluation of emergency medical conditions; resuscitation of the acutely ill, critically ill or injured; and guidance of high risk or difficult procedures. Typically, emergency ultrasound is a goal-directed, focused ultrasound examination that answers brief and important clinical questions in an organ system or involving multiple organ systems.
A rotation emphasizing the concepts and management of trauma and post-operative patients encountered in the Emergency Department.
A rotation emphasizing life threatening diseases encountered in the emergency department and managed in the MICU.
A rotation emphasizing the concepts of cardiovascular diseases encountered in the emergency department and managed in the CCU.
A rotation emphasizing the concepts of trauma management and lifesaving surgery.
Health Care Administration (HCA)
This is the first in a series of three (1) credit Graduate Management Study (GMS) writing courses for students on the Executive Clinical Leadership track. The goal of this specific course is completion of the GMS proposal.
This is the second in a series of three (1) credit Graduate Management Study (GMS) writing courses for students on the Executive Clinical Leadership track. The goal of this specific course is completion of the GMS.
This is the third in a series of three (1) credit Graduate Management Study (GMS) writing courses for students on the Executive Clinical Leadership track. The goal of this specific course is to use the GMS as a basis from which to submit an article to a peer reviewed journal.
This course begins with discussion of the major critical principles in bioethics and models for ethical decision-making and is followed by topical readings and discussion in the five core competencies is ethics recommended by the National Summit on the Future of Education and Practice in Health Management and Policy.
This course teaches skills and design concepts necessary for employing the abilities and functions of Microsoft Excel programs and processing, understanding and manipulating the basic ability of SPSS to analyze and manipulate data points, using library and electronic resources for analyzing journal articles and basic research tools, and improving upon effective written communication tactics while focusing on proper APA formatting. Students learn through practical exercises with real data allowing them to create, manipulate, and use spreadsheets; work the interface between Excel and SPSS; and work with hands-on research tools and basic writing exercises to improve the basic skills required in graduate studies.
During this required residency and under the guidance of a qualified preceptor, degree candidates are provided opportunities to study and analyze the functional elements of a hospital. Their managerial skills are developed through varied experiences, the performance of administrative tasks, and direct participation in the problem-solving process. They also perform special studies in functional areas and conduct one graduate management project.
Decision-making, selection, computation, and interpretation of analytical procedures and methods are emphasized. Given a management problem, students use appropriate secondary data and posit research questions, develop logical hypotheses, and provide analysis and conclusions based on data and theory.
A comprehensive model of health policy analysis to include its major objectives and methods and its relationship to the field of health services research. An organizing framework is provided that integrates concepts and methods from the fields of epidemiology, economics, ethics, political science and related disciplines. Emphasis is on integrating policymaking with the major system performance objectives of effectiveness, efficiency, and equity. This course includes the impact of health policies on the health of individuals and populations, the political trade-offs and social dimensions of policy making and how future healthcare policy is likely to be affected by the political marketplace and the economy.
This capstone course instructs healthcare leaders about their roles and responsibilities in operating and managing clinics and facilities within the financial environment of the healthcare system. The course provides opportunities to learn the business case analysis approach and further develop other decision-making tools and skills, building on sound financial, marketing, and strategic management practices learned in other courses.
Conceptual dimensions for health services organizations/systems at the macro and micro level are considered. Various aspects of health delivery systems are examined including clinics and hospitals, as well as managed care systems and other third party payers. Provides a conceptual framework for identifying, analyzing, evaluating and managing factors that influence the design, structure and effective operation of hospitals and other health care organizations. Material for this course considers a historical perspective and is drawn from a variety of disciplines, including economics, sociology, and the behavioral and biological sciences.
Covers the historical evolution, current concepts, and future trends associated with monitoring and evaluation of health quality. Explores the major components of quality improvement to include patient care assessment, risk management, patient safety/environment of care, medical management, outcomes management, and process improvement.
Their managerial skills are developed through varied experiences, the performance of administrative tasks, and direct participation in the problem-solving process. Students also perform special studies in functional areas and conduct a graduate management project.
Given the widely used lean six sigma tools in today’s business environment, this course provides an understanding of lean processes and introduces students to the DMAIC cycle of process improvement. Classes are often hands-on and participative. Students will earn a green belt certificate of training for this course. They can earn a full green belt certification following successful completion of a project outside the course.
This course is a study of the dynamics of our healthcare delivery system from an economics-based perspective. Students learn to apply economic principles to make effective decisions as healthcare practitioners in areas related to medical practice, education, research, and public healthcare policy.
This overview course introduces the student to the use of data science and quantitative analysis in a management environment. Topics include probability, measurement theory, causal inference, experimental design, and critical evaluation of research. While primarily a statistics course, focus is on critical thinking skills in order to derive appropriate inferences from data.
Health policies and delivery mechanisms within representative countries. Cross-cultural analytical techniques are reviewed. International health organizations, programs, and other cooperative efforts are discussed. International issues concerning environmental health, health status, and health care activities are studied.
Studies focus on information technology and systems, including historical development, for conceptual understanding of the evolution from reporting accounting data to newer broad-based information support applications in the delivery of health care. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental principles of collecting and analyzing data for the production of information that supports management, operations, planning and decision making. Discussion of case studies, including health care examples, leads to an understanding of appropriate and cost-effective applications of technology. Analytical study of a health care system and the design of a current medical information support system synthesize the content of the course.
The focus of this course is the application of resources, behaviors, and theory in the organizational setting. Emphasis is placed on the skills and competencies necessary for effective health services management as well as the functions performed by, and roles required of, middle and senior level managers. The course progresses from individual, group, and organizational dynamics.
This course is designed to explore a broad range of leadership issues. Students will have the opportunity to examine their own leadership qualities and develop ways to improve them. Readings will cover both theoretical bases for leadership and practical strategies for effective leadership. The format for the class will be group discussion. Each class the instructor or one of the students will present an article/book chapter on leadership and the class will discuss its relevance and importance.
The common law of contracts will be analyzed in the areas of formation, performance and discharge, breach and remedies, the statute of frauds, covenants, and third party rights. The bases of government contracting will be laid and followed by study of contract types, formation, administration, termination, remedies, and ethical problem areas. The study of negotiations will include the process and applicable techniques, strategies, and tactics.
The fundamentals of ethical decision making followed by study of current critical areas, such as abortion, the right to die; organ harvesting and transplanting; genetic screening, counseling, and engineering; other human subject research; and allocation of scarce resources or "the right to health care.
The foundations of our legal system, the process of civil litigation, and tort law and contract law as they pertain to the health care system. Basic elements of contracting will be addressed, but the emphasis will be on tort law and the interface between tort law and contract law. More specific topics may include: the medical standard of care; federal tort law/liability of federal providers, informed decision-making; defining death and legal actions involving dead bodies; abortion/family planning; medical research; management of medical information; the right to practice; and anti-trust issues. Medical ethics will be distinguished from medical law and ethical aspects of classic cases will be noted.
Managing the external interface with markets (stock and bond valuation and issuing, endowment management, cash management and dividend policy) and advanced tools for managing financial resources (modeling and simulation, process costing, activity-based costing, transfer pricing and joint product costing).
Provides a conceptual framework for identifying, creating, applying resources and advances in networking, telecommunications, and telemedicine to specific diseases, problems in health care, and public health. Resources on the Internet will be used to develop HTML documents. Databases will be explored to develop in-depth reports on individual diseases, resources, public health and infrastructure deficiencies, and health related issues of concern to military operational planners and health care executives.
Advanced Research Methods combines skills learned in research methods, statistics, and organization behavior into a blended class that integrates the three previous courses with large databases and statistical software. Students are expected to design research methodologies based on sound theoretical modeling techniques resulting in testable hypotheses reviewed through appropriate analytical assessments. Mathematical/Statistical proofs, operationalization & transformation of data, power and error analysis, and advanced techniques in MANOVA, regression and research design are emphasized.
Planning and controlling functions (time value of money, pro formas and budgets, ratio analysis), balance sheet management (working capital budgeting, debt and equity financing), and cost management (cost classification allocation and apportioning methods, standard budgeting, break-even and variance analysis).
With an emphasis on medical service, this course explores the ethical and legal aspects of military service through current literature, discussion, and film. It includes a study of that area of the law called just war theory and distinguishes terrorism from conventional war.
This course will review major ethical theories, principles, decision-making methods, and the relationship between ethics and leadership. Clinical ethics topics will be considered from an organizational perspective, and topics with a more definitive business focus will be addressed. Case studies will be developed, analyzed, and discussed
This class introduces healthcare leaders to current critical topics and techniques in US Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) Analytics. Though focused on MEDCOM analytics, the material will have substantial applicability to other students in the military health system. The course enhances critical thinking and develops student abilities to conduct data analysis, using M2 as the primary platform.
This course is a study of how to match appropriate data science approaches, methods, and techniques to analyze the increasing volume and variety of healthcare data to extract actionable insights for making improvements to our healthcare delivery systems.
Study of human resource management with emphasis on issues confronting health care administrators. Examination of emerging practices affecting procurement, compensation, retention, evaluation, training, and development of the human resources needed to provide health care and labor management relations. Emphasis on case studies, current trends and practical applications.
Introduces students to epidemiology as a diagnostic discipline of population health. Material discussed will prepare students to communicate concepts of risk and understand epidemiological information. Common tools will be introduced to evaluate health problems and policies at a population level. In addition, the course will examine medical readiness and explore the boundaries of the twenty-first-century national security mission. This will be accomplished by examining the threats, actors, and organizational structures and resources required to defend the American homeland.
A work group project course where students personally observe, analyze, synthesize, evaluate, and report on various real-world healthcare problems in local health services facilities. Students are expected to integrate acquired knowledge, skills, and analytical tools previously obtained in the didactic year regarding the management of health services. The course focuses on significant problems and evolving trends in the local community and their implications for efficient and effective healthcare delivery.
Basic principles and applications of healthcare finance, including function and organization of the financial resource department, purpose and methods of financial accounting, and particular characteristics of financial management in the healthcare industry (personnel and employment incentives, third-party payers and insurers, price or rate setting, cost shifting, taxation and healthcare incentives, and alternative organizations).
During this required residency and under the guidance of a qualified preceptor, degree candidates are provided opportunities to study and analyze the functional elements of a hospital and/or healthcare organization. Their managerial skills are developed through varied experiences, the performance of administrative tasks, and direct participation in the problem-solving process. Students also perform special studies in functional areas and conduct graduate management projects. Approval of the proposal and the completed research is secured from the program's Residency Committee.
Advanced work jointly planned by the professor and student in any of the various disciplines of health care administration represented by members of the graduate program faculty. The course provides students with a structured study in the selected topic area and permits advanced application of prior course work. May be repeated with a different topic for up to twelve hours credit.
Masters Program Nutrition (MPN)
This course includes a combination of lecture and practical exercises that emphasize the steps and principles of research. Students will participate in all steps of research, working individually as well as in small groups. Steps include the protocol approval process, volunteer recruitment, data collection, data analysis/interpretation, and preparation of written and oral presentations of research findings.
Students will explore topics for protocol development. Hypotheses will be generated and supported by literature reviews.
This course is designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge of nutrition issues confronted in complex emergencies and within the developing world. Emphasis will be placed on macronutrient and micronutrient malnutrition, assessment of nutritional needs, nutritional surveillance and food distribution programs.
This course is designed to explore a broad range of leadership topics and issues, and to help students develop their executive skills for future roles as managers in clinic and food service operations. Students will have the opportunity to examine their own leadership qualities and develop ways to improve them. Readings will cover both theoretical bases for leadership and practical strategies for effective leadership in the diagnosis, prediction, and analysis of human behavior in organizations.
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic and advanced concepts, techniques, and technologies used in the scientific inquiry of applied clinical research.
This course provides an in-depth review of the study and application of nutrition principles related to the critically ill patient with an emphasis on trauma and burn. Course includes lab.
In this course, students will explore anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the gastrointestinal, urinary, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine and reproductive systems.
Course explores measures to promote, improve, or conserve Soldiers’ mental and physical well-being. Students will take a more in-depth and practical approach to evaluating operational Army unit capabilities and physical demands as well as interdisciplinary teamwork to achieve optimal health outcomes.
This course introduces the evidence-based medicine analysis process and provides a structured format for interpretation and application of current research. The course develops and/or builds on skills to find relevant peer-reviewed journal articles for a specific topic; critically evaluate peer reviewed journal articles and determine their appropriateness to the topic being addressed; and write a clear, concise, and coherent literature review.
This course provides students with an in-depth knowledge of how nutrition variables can impact both physical and cognitive performance. Topics include exercise physiology, exercise screening, fuel mobilization (carbohydrate, fat, and protein), micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), hydration, body composition, supplements, and energy balance. Course includes lab.
Introduction to various topics in energy disorders, energy metabolism, and biochemistry; apply evidence-based practice in a variety of energy-related disease states and disorders; critically-assess the validity and logic behind weight loss claims and advertisements; explore human weight management; familiarization with gene expression, nutrigenomics, and molecular diagnostics.
The course uses lecture, discussions, case studies, and simulations to emphasize the implementation of the nutrition care process (NCP) and the provision of medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to patients with various disease states. The course emphasizes the technical skills needed for nutrition documentation, counseling, and education that includes multiple opportunities to practice interview and counseling.
Student will participate in a group research project (data collection, analysis, and presentation).
Student will complete an individual research protocol (data collection, analysis, and presentation).
Military General Surgery (MCG)
Historical surgical perspective on basic cellular, physiological principles of surgery.
Basis of surgery is evaluation of the risk factors of a potential surgical patient. Perioperative management focus on the risk, benefits, and infections of surgery and the complications of anesthesia.
The anatomy and physiological process that occur within the abdomen (abdominal wall, umbilicus, peritoneum, mesenteries, omentum, retroperitoneum, hernia, acute abdomen, and acute gastrointestinal hemorrhage).
Anatomy, physiology, disease process, and surgical treatments of the stomach and esophagus, along with hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Surgical anatomy, pathophysiology, disease process, and treatment of the small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus.
Anatomy, pathophysiology, disease process, and treatments of liver and biliary tract.
Anatomy, pathophysiology, disease process, and treatments of the pancreas and spleen.
Anatomy, pathophysiology, disease process, and treatment of thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands, and endocrine of the pancreas.
Anatomy, pathophysiology, disease process, and treatment of the breast.
Anatomy, pathophysiology, disease process, and treatments in neurosurgery and pediatric surgery.
Anatomy, pathophysiology, disease process, and treatments associated with burn surgery.
Anatomy, pathophysiology, disease process, and treatment related to trauma surgery.
Anatomy, pathophysiology, disease process, and treatments related to surgical critical care.
Anatomy, pathophysiology, disease process, and treatments related to the lung, chest wall, and mediastinum.
Anatomy, pathophysiology, disease process, and treatment of surgical oncology.
Anatomy, pathophysiology, disease process, and treatment in vascular surgery.
This rotation emphasizes the clinical skills of providing care and treatment to patients with surgical disease.
Rotation is a block emphasizing colorectal and pediatric surgery cases presenting to the General Surgery Department.
This is a clinical block of instruction emphasizing minimally invasive surgery for general surgery and bariatric cases.
This rotation is a block emphasizing minimally invasive and bariatric cases presenting to the General Surgery Department.
This rotation is a block emphasizing general surgery cases presenting to the General Surgery Department.
This rotation is a block emphasizing surgical oncology cases presenting to the General Surgery Department.
This rotation is a block emphasizing interventional radiology cases presenting to the Interventional Radiology Department.
This rotation is a block emphasizing trauma surgery cases presenting to the Trauma Surgery Department.
This rotation is a block emphasizing vascular surgery cases presenting to the Vascular Surgery Department.
This rotation is a block emphasizing burn surgery/burn critical care cases presenting to the Burn Surgery Department.
This rotation is a block emphasizing plastic surgery cases presenting to the Plastic Surgery Department.
This rotation is a block emphasizing neurosurgical cases presenting to Neurosurgery Department.
This rotation is a block emphasizing trauma surgery cases presenting to the Trauma Surgery Department.
This rotation is a block emphasizing trauma/surgery intensive care unit (STICU) cases presenting to the Trauma Surgery Department.
This rotation is a clinical block emphasizing trauma/surgical intensive care unit (STICU) cases that present to the Trauma Surgery Department.
This rotation is a clinical block emphasizing burn surgery/burn critical care cases presenting to the Burn Surgery Department.
This rotation is a block emphasizing an elective concentration rotation for the resident.
In this course, students develop the knowledge to plan, organize, conduct, and submit for publication an approved Investigative Review Board (IRB) research project.
Clinical Rotation in Neurosurgery evaluating Neurosurgery trauma, performing Neurosurgery procedures, interventions, and treatment.
Clinical Rotation evaluating orthopaedic trauma and performing orthopaedic trauma procedures, interventions, and treatments.
Clinical rotation evaluating orthopaedic trauma and performing orthopaedic trauma procedures, interventions, and treatments.
Nursing (MNUR)
Students are introduced to the perioperative management of a patient in a simulated operating room environment utilizing both high fidelity technology and human models. Students learn the necessary equipment and processes utilized by the nurse anesthetist to administer a variety of anesthetics. The Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist will also learn basic and advanced airway management, operating room set up, and patient positioning.
This course builds on the concepts and knowledge delivered in Clinical Concepts for Nurse Anesthesia I. Students continue the advancement of patient perioperative management in a simulated operating room environment. Students learn the induction sequence for general anesthesia, develop an anesthetic plan of care for complex patients, and conduct preoperative assessments.
This course teaches the Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist to apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and technology (e.g. ultrasound and nerve stimulation) to the administration and maintenance of regional anesthesia, patient assessment and management, and other related procedures under ultrasound guidance (e.g. central line placement, arterial line placement, intravenous access).
The RAUS II course builds upon the knowledge and skills gained in RAUS I. Students continue to apply their developing knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and technology (e.g. ultrasound and nerve stimulation) to the administration and maintenance of regional anesthesia, patient assessment and management, and other related procedures under ultrasound guidance. The course also introduces additional peripheral and trunk nerve blocks.
This course focuses on the methods and tools of information handling relative to selected aspects of anesthesia nursing, health care, education, and research. The process of organizing, collecting, processing, and analyzing of data is explored as a basis for clinical decision-making.
This course prepares the student to undertake systematic investigations of clinical questions from research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement perspectives. Students examine strategies and tools for retrieval, compilation, critical appraisal, and application of empirical, reflective, and practice-based information to improve quality of care and health outcomes for populations of interest.
This course provides the Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist with skills to engage in the professional aspects of anesthesia nursing. It prepares the SRNA for the legal ramifications concerning the administration of anesthesia and examines current issues affecting the nurse anesthetist. Also, it outlines historical aspects of the anesthesia practice and shows the progression of the profession through litigation and scope of practice impacts.
This course provides a foundation in health care economics, financial and marketing functions, and responsibilities of health care leaders. Specific emphasis is placed on the decision-making process involved in assuring fiscal responsibility and management of the exchange process between an organization and the public by which both parties satisfy their needs and wants.
This course emphasizes the relationships among health policy, law, and nursing practice at both the clinical and systems level. Develops skills to analyze historical, political, ethical, and legal ramifications of current health policies. Advocacy approaches for policy changes from local to global arenas are examined. Students formulate and critique policy proposals that impact access, cost, and healthcare quality.
This course provides a solid foundation for providing education in leadership through in-depth analysis of the principles of transformational leadership and organizational behavior pertinent to health care systems. Prepares nursing leaders to use critical thinking skills and evidence-based decision making to affect systems and organizational change.
This course focuses on the integration of knowledge and skills for a student to design and develop a health care field project in the area of interest. Building on the student’s existing clinical competencies, the field project provides an opportunity to gain greater depth and breadth as a leader in direct patient care, health care administration and system development, and nursing education.
This course provides the student the opportunity to design and evaluate quality improvement methodologies to promote safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered care. In addition, the student examines and applies relevant findings to develop guidelines and improve practice in the clinical environment.
The culmination of this course is the completion of all steps of the DNP Project to include dissemination through a poster offering, defense, and submission to a peer-reviewed journal of the Chair's selection. The result will be the enhancement of patient care or facility functioning through student research, deductive reasoning, and dissemination of evidence-based information.
This course integrates nursing science with basic biophysical sciences to prepare nurses for the highest level of advanced nursing practice in the specialty of anesthesia. The course provides students an opportunity to correlate biochemical principles as they apply to the physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology of anesthesia nursing.
This course is the second Pharmacology course to foster advanced understanding of human pathophysiology and therapeutics as a basis for contemporary anesthesia practice. This course complements the biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, and fundamentals of nurse anesthesia practice courses and emphasizes disease processes and mechanism of action underlying the therapeutic and adverse effects of pharmacotherapies.
This course emphasizes the research process and statistics used in scientific inquiry. Research designs, theoretical frameworks, and methods are incorporated. The students have the opportunity to analyze data using SPSS. Threats to internal and external validity are examined. Emphasis is on critical appraisal of research and evidence as a basis for translation into practice.
This course integrates nursing science with biophysical sciences and anesthesia standards of practice to prepare nurses for the highest level of advanced nursing practice in the specialty of anesthesia. This course provides students with the opportunity to refine their assessment skills with an emphasis on assessing for the presence and quantifying the severity of problems with significant implications for anesthesia care.
Students learn to apply in-depth knowledge in pharmacology of inhalation agents, IV induction agents, agents that cause smooth muscle relaxation, drugs unique to the administration of anesthesia, agents that affect the autonomic nervous system, neuromuscular blockading agents, and specifically pharmacology of agents that affect the pain pathways. Principles of drug interactions and implications specific to anesthesia.
This course fosters advanced understanding of human cardiovascular, respiratory, and endocrine anatomy and physiology as a basis for contemporary anesthesia practice. This course complements the biochemistry, pharmacology, and fundamentals of nurse anesthesia practice courses and emphasizes homeostatic mechanisms in the resting patient.
This course fosters advanced understanding of human cellular and neuromuscular anatomy and physiology and regional anatomy as a basis for contemporary anesthesia practice. This course complements the biochemistry, pharmacology, and fundamentals of nurse anesthesia practice courses and emphasizes homeostatic mechanisms in the resting patient as well as gross anatomy to support airway management and regional anesthesia.
This course provides the principles governing the practice of anesthesia, including Physical Principles, Anesthesia Gas Delivery Systems, Preparation for Administration of Anesthesia, and Intraoperative Management of Anesthesia. Students are introduced to the formulation of anesthetic care plans, anesthetic techniques, prevention of patient complications, procedures and equipment requirements, monitoring, record keeping, and care of equipment.
Students are required to assess a patient’s history, physiology, and social interactions in planning his or her anesthesia care. This course prepares the student as a healthcare leader with skills necessary to safely plan, administer, and manage anesthesia care for patients undergoing surgical and/or other procedures.
Clinical Practicum and Role Development 1 is a prerequisite for this course. Students are assigned more complex clinical cases both in and outside the OR. This course prepares the student to be a healthcare leader able to independently plan, administer, and manage anesthesia care for patients undergoing surgical and/or other procedures. Clinical specialty out-rotations begin during the course.
Clinical Practicum and Role Development 2 is a prerequisite for this course. The focus for students in this course is increasingly complex clinical experiences with reduced levels of supervision. Students in this course are expected to precept incoming junior students, interns, medical students, prospective USAGPAN applicants, and/or new graduate nurses.
Clinical Practicum and Role Development 3 is a prerequisite for this course. Students focus on clinical experiences in which they will provide independent, competent anesthesia care to all types of patients and all types of cases. Students are expected to formulate comprehensive care plans quickly for all patient category patients. Students must achieve a score of 425 on the SEE exam to pass this course.
Physical Therapy (Doctoral) (PHT)
Concentrated study of a particular topic in physical therapy.
Concentrated study of a particular topic in physical therapy.
Concentrated study of a particular topic in physical therapy.
Concentrated study of a particular topic in physical therapy.
The integration of best evidence and best practice concepts as well as advanced concepts, techniques, and technologies used for the scientific inquiry of applied clinical research. Emphasis is placed on refining research designs for individual projects and preparing a research protocol for approval by the Institutional Review Board.
Discussion of the subjective and objective findings of somatic and visceral disorders of the various systems with reference to their influence on physical therapy evaluation and rehabilitation or the need for referral to a physician.
Role and relationship of nutrition and drug therapy in the treatment of specific populations treated by physical therapists; medical indications and potential effects of drugs on physical therapy treatments; nutritional principles related to exercise.
An in-depth exploration of exercise physiology and pathophysiology related to the cardiovascular, respiratory, and musculoskeletal systems. Emphasis will be placed on utilizing this information as a basis for evaluating patients with selected pathologies commonly seen in physical therapy, and designing and implementing treatment programs.
Advanced dissection course in human gross anatomy with emphasis on the origin of function. Ligaments, bones, and bones are dissected and their interrelationships emphasized especially with the lower extremities. All tissues and joint structures are analyzed from an anatomical as well as functional perspective.
Advanced dissection course in human gross anatomy with emphasis on the origin of function. Ligaments, bones, and muscles are dissected and their interrelationships emphasized especially with the upper extremities. All tissues and joint structures are analyzed from an anatomical as well as functional perspective.
Assessment of the uses, advantages, validity, reliability, and sources of error of evaluation procedures in physical therapy.
Familiarizes the physical therapist with procedures used in radiology related to neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders. Emphasis placed on correlation of radiological findings with clinical signs and symptoms.
Interpretation of basic science knowledge and development of clinical skills needed to complete a differential evaluation and proceed to effective treatment of lower quarter dysfunction.
Interpretation of basic science knowledge and development of clinical skills needed to complete a differential evaluation and proceed to effective treatment of upper quarter dysfunction.
Review of basic science knowledge and refinement of clinical skills needed to complete a differential evaluation and proceed to effective treatment of lower quarter dysfunction. Development of advanced clinical skills in treatment progression and application of combined movements, and grade V mobilization techniques (manipulation) which will increase efficiency, accuracy, and clinical outcomes.
Review of basic science knowledge and refinement of clinical skills needed to complete a differential evaluation and proceed to effective treatment of upper quarter dysfunction. Development of advanced clinical skills in treatment progression and application of combined movements, and grade V mobilization techniques (manipulation) which will increase efficiency, accuracy, and clinical outcomes.
Supervised experience in a specialized area of interest such as administration, teaching, research, or advanced evaluation and treatment procedures.
Review of the orthopaedic surgeon's model of evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. Update current orthopaedic and sports medicine surgical procedures and rehabilitation guidelines.
The Orthopaedic Lecture Series, developed for the West Point Joint & Soft Tissue Trauma Fellowship, provides lectures from some of the top orthopaedic and rehabilitation specialists in the country. The residents are invited to present their research at this forum, which prepares them to present in front of leading experts in orthopaedics and sports medicine.
A continuation of The Orthopaedic Lecture Series, developed for the West Point Joint and Soft Tissue Trauma Fellowship, which provides lectures from some of the top orthopaedic and rehabilitation specialists in the country. The residents are invited to present their research at this forum, which prepares them to present in front of leading experts in orthopaedics and sports medicine.
A continuation of courses PHT 6150 and 6151. The Orthopaedic Lecture Series, developed for the West Point Joint and Soft Tissue Trauma Fellowship, provides lectures from some of the top orthopaedic and rehabilitation specialists in the country. The residents are invited to present their research at this forum, which prepares them to present in front of leading experts in orthopaedics and sports medicine.
Variable content. Clinical practicum with direct one-to-one clinical mentoring with specialization in advanced orthopedic physical therapy.
Variable content. Clinical practicum with direct one-to-one clinical mentoring with specialization in advanced orthopedic physical therapy.
Variable content. Clinical practicum with direct one-to-one clinical mentoring with specialization in advanced orthopedic physical therapy.
Variable content. Clinical practicum with direct one-to-one clinical mentoring with specialization in advanced orthopedic physical therapy.
Concentrated study of a particular topic in sports medicine as it relates to the overall health and performance of an athlete/soldier.
Concentrated study of a particular topic in sports medicine as it relates to the overall health and performance of an athlete/soldier.
Discussion of subjective and objective findings of somatic and visceral disorders of the various systems with reference to their influence on physical therapy evaluation and rehabilitation or the need for referral to a physician.
Fundamental concepts of pathophysiological processes of injury and disease as related to causes, mechanisms, clinical manifestations, diagnostic techniques and management. Basic science of soft tissue and bone pathophysiology with emphasis on relationship to clinical/field evaluation, intervention and post-operative rehabilitation.
Basic and advanced concepts for the recognition, examination, diagnosis, management and prevention of injuries. Injuries are presented in general terms as well as sport specific. Classroom and practical exposure to acute and chronic injuries, to include injury prevention are addressed.
A continuation of PHT 6320 exposing the residents to advanced concepts for the recognition, examination, diagnosis, management and prevention of athletic injuries. Injuries are presented in general terms as well as sport specific. Classroom and practical exposure to acute and chronic injuries, to include injury prevention are addressed.
Designs, data collection techniques, and analyses for field research in physical therapy. Critical application of surveys, observational studies, case studies, and single case designs to clinical field problems in physical therapy. Emphasis is on the development of analytical skills requisite for field research in physical therapy.
This course focuses on methods of evaluating health status and outcomes of physical therapy intervention. Design, measurement and analysis are covered. This course is designed to guide the residents in conducting and completing original clinical research. Review of the literature of selected topics, pilot research studies, and the course instructor may approve independent research projects. Focus will be placed on assisting the residents to be participants in the research process.
Advanced course in functional anatomy and biomechanics of the upper/lower quarter and spine with emphasis on orthopedic and sports related trauma and pathology. The course will correlate basic science with clinical concepts for diagnosis, intervention and injury prevention. All tissues and joint structures are analyzed from an anatomical as well as functional perspective.
A continuation of PHT 6340. Advanced course in functional anatomy and biomechanics of the upper/lower quarter and spine with emphasis on orthopedic and sports related trauma and pathology. The course will correlate basic science with clinical concepts for diagnosis, intervention and injury prevention. All tissues and joint structures are analyzed from an anatomical as well as functional perspective.
Familiarize with procedures used in radiology related to neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders. Emphasis placed on correlation of radiological findings with clinical signs and symptoms.
Concentrated study of a particular topic related to musculoskeletal pathology in sports medicine.
This course is designed to introduce residents to advanced concepts, techniques, and technologies used in the scientific inquiry of applied clinical research, with the emphasis on sports medicine. Topics to be investigated include measurement theory and the scientific method, the research process, experimental design, hypothesis construction and testing, critical evaluation of physical therapy research, sampling, indices of validity and reliability, parametric and non-parametric statistics, data collection, and coding schemes. This course focuses on methods of evaluating health status and outcomes of physical therapy intervention. Design, measurement and analysis are covered. This course is also designed to guide the residents in conducting and completing original clinical research. Review of the literature of selected topics, pilot research studies, independent research projects may be approved by the course instructor. Focus will be placed on assisting the residents to be participants in the research process.
A continuation of PHT 6387 and is designed to further introduce residents to advanced concepts, techniques, and technologies used in the scientific inquiry of applied clinical research, with the emphasis on sports medicine. Topics to be investigated include measurement theory and the scientific method, the research process, experimental design, hypothesis construction and testing, critical evaluation of physical therapy research, sampling, indices of validity and reliability, parametric and non-parametric statistics, data collection, and coding schemes. This course focuses on methods of evaluating health status and outcomes of physical therapy intervention. Design, measurement and analysis are covered. This course is also designed to guide the residents in conducting and completing original clinical research. Review of the literature topics, pilot research studies, independent research projects may be approved by the course instructor. Focus will be placed on assisting the residents to be participants in the research process. Dissemination of research findings in the form of manuscripts, poster and platform presentations will also be covered.
Clinical practicum with specialization in orthopaedic physical therapy emphasizing advanced orthopaedic evaluation and treatment procedures in the provision of direct patient, orthopaedic care.
Clinical practicum with specialization in orthopaedic physical therapy emphasizing advanced orthopaedic evaluation and treatment procedures in the provision of direct patient, orthopaedic care.
Clinical practicum with specialization in orthopaedic physical therapy emphasizing advanced orthopaedic evaluation and treatment procedures in the provision of direct patient, orthopaedic care.
Clinical practicum with specialization in orthopaedic physical therapy emphasizing advanced orthopaedic evaluation and treatment procedures in the provision of direct outpatient, orthopaedic care.
Field and courtside basic and advanced practical applications for the recognition, examination, diagnosis, and management of athletic injuries. Coverage for an athletic event may be with another faculty member or independently (usually not until third or fourth semesters). Athletic venues will consist of USMA intramural and inter-collegiate sports. Residents will also be sent on TDY to cover Army Sports at trial camps, Armed Forces, National and CISM competitions. TDYs will be in CONUS and OCONUS.
A continuation of PHT 6395 for field and courtside basic and advanced practical applications for the recognition, examination, diagnosis, and management of athletic injuries. Coverage for an athletic event may be with another faculty member or independently (usually not until third or fourth semesters). Athletic venues will consist of USMA intramural and inter-collegiate sports. Residents will also be sent on TDY to cover Army Sports at trial camps, Armed Forces, National and CISM competitions. TDYs will be in CONUS and OCONUS.
Continuation of PHT 6395 and 6396. Field and courtside basic and advanced practical applications for the recognition examination, diagnosis, and management of athletic injuries. Coverage for an athletic event may be with another faculty member or independently (usually not until third and fourth semesters). Athletic venues will consist of USMA intramural and inter-collegiate sports. Residents will also be sent on TDY to cover Army Sports at trial camps, Armed Forces, National and CISM competitions. TDYs will be in CONUS and OCONUS.