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2017-2018 Graduate Catalog ARCHIVED CATALOG: CONTENT MAY NOT BE CURRENT. USE THE DROP DOWN ABOVE TO ACCESS THE CURRENT CATALOG.
School of Medicine Courses
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School of Medicine
Marriage and Family Therapy
Medicine
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MED 801 - Emergency Response and Population Health
Credits 12
This immersion experience provides an introduction and orientation to the UNLV School of Medicine’s campus, policies, and the community. Emphasis is placed on the development of patient evaluation skills, knowledge of emergency medical procedures, and awareness of community/public health issues, including qualification for the Nevada National Registry (EMT) Exam.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 802 - Introduction to Medical Science
Credits 6
An introduction to the biomedical sciences and basis for further study in the medical sciences. Introduces the basic tenets of biochemistry, molecular biology, cellular biology, genetics, and embryology, as well as histology, pathology, epidemiology, immunology, and pharmacology.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 803 - Hematology & Oncology
Credits 4
An integrated study of normal and abnormal aspects of the hematopoietic system along with an introduction to the multisystem discipline of oncology. Overview of pathophysiology, epidemiology, biostatistics, diagnostic tests, and exposure to basic concepts of cancer biology, epidemiology, and anti-neoplastic therapies.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 804 - Musculoskeletal and Skin Systems
Credits 5
An integrated study of the musculoskeletal and integumentary systems. Overview of pathophysiology, epidemiology, anatomy and embryology, biostatistics, diagnostic tests, as well as therapeutic principles associated with musculoskeletal disorders and dermatology.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 805 - Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Reproduction
Credits 8
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 806 - Cardiovascular, Pulmonary and Renal Systems
Credits 12
An integrated study of the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and renal systems¿ structures and functions. Overview of pathophysiology, epidemiology, biostatistics, diagnostic tests, and therapeutic principles associated with disorders.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 807 - Research 1
Credits 12
The medical curriculum fosters the multidirectional and multidisciplinary integration of basic, patient-oriented, and population-based research with the long-term goal of improving public health. Basic science knowledge is applied to conduct research, evaluate, and apply findings that enhance community health and produce meaningful health outcomes promoting prevention and/or treatment advances.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 808 - Mind, Brain, and Behavior
Credits 9
An integrated study of neurology, psychiatry, behavioral medicine, and human development, and understanding of the structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous system. Overview of pathophysiology, epidemiology, biostatistics, diagnostic tests, and therapeutic principles associated with the nervous system and mental disorders.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 809 - Multisystems Disease
Credits 7
An integrated study of complex disorders involving multiple tissues, organs, systems, and the diagnosis and management of chronic multisystem disorders. Overview of pathophysiology, epidemiology, biostatistics, diagnostic tests, and therapeutic principles associated with selected multisystem diseases, including infectious diseases and collagen-vascular diseases as exemplars.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 810 - Doctoring 1
Credits 1
The first of a three-part foundational series designed to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors for the modern, competent, ethical, and humane physician. Emphasis is placed on the longitudinal development of clinical skills and professionalism prior to advancing into the clerkship and career preparation phases of the medical program.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 811 - Analytics in Medicine 1
Credits 1
A longitudinal, three-part foundational series focused on developing proficiency and analytical techniques in utilizing clinical care experience and research to interpret and apply evidence to patient care and decisions for the improvement of care, healthcare systems and processes. Topics include: biostatistics, epidemiology, bioethics, and evidence based medicine.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 812 - Nevada Community Service 1
Credits 1
A longitudinal three-part series integrating community health and service learning experiences throughout the foundations and clinical phases of the curriculum. Emphasis is placed on the development of awareness and accountability to patient care and the community, and knowledge of activism, advocacy, and social justice through professional, civic, and research activities.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 813 - Primary Care Preceptorship 1
Credits 1
The first of a three-part, concurrent doctoring series focused on the value and integral role of primary care in the health care system. Instruction consists of weekly, half-day rotations over the course of eighteen months in a continuity, out-patient primary care setting.
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MED 820 - Doctoring 2
Credits 1
A part of a longitudinal three-part series designed to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors for the modern, competent, ethical, and humane physician. Emphasis is placed on the development of clinical skills and professionalism prior to advancing into the clerkship and career preparation phases of the medical program.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 821 - Analytics in Medicine 2
Credits 1
Part of a longitudinal foundational series focused on developing proficiency and analytical techniques in utilizing clinical care experience and research to interpret and apply evidence to patient care and decisions for the improvement of care, healthcare systems and processes. Topics include: biostatistics, epidemiology, bioethics, and evidence based medicine.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 822 - Nevada Community Service 2
Credits 1
Part of a longitudinal series integrating community health and service learning experiences throughout the foundations and clinical phases of the curriculum. Emphasis is placed on the development of awareness and accountability to patient care and community, and knowledge of activism, advocacy, and social justice through professional, civic, and research activities.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 823 - Primary Care Preceptorship 2
Credits 1
A part of a longitudinal, concurrent doctoring series focused on the value and integral role of primary care in the health care system. Instruction consists of weekly, half-day rotations over the course of eighteen months in a continuity, out-patient primary care setting.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 827 - Research 2
Credits 6
A longitudinal research component continuing the multi-directional and multidisciplinary integration of basic, patient-oriented, and population-based research with the long-term goal of improving public health. Basic science knowledge is applied to conduct research, evaluate, and apply findings that enhance community health and produce meaningful health outcomes promoting prevention and/or treatment advances.
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MED 830 - Doctoring 3
Credits 1
A part of a longitudinal three-part series designed to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors for the modern, competent, ethical, and humane physician. Emphasis is placed on the development of clinical skills and professionalism prior to advancing into the clerkship and career preparation phases of the program.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 831 - Analytics in Medicine 3
Credits 1
Part of a longitudinal foundational series focused on developing proficiency and analytical techniques in utilizing clinical care experience and research to interpret and apply evidence to patient care and decisions for the improvement of care, healthcare systems and processes. Topics include: bio statistics, epidemiology, bioethics, and evidence based medicine.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 832 - Nevada Community Service 3
Credits 1
Part of a longitudinal series integrating community health and service learning experiences throughout the foundations and clinical phases of the curriculum. Emphasis is placed on the development of awareness and accountability to patient care and community, and knowledge of activism, advocacy, and social justice through professional, civic, and research activities.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 833 - Primary Care Preceptorship 3
Credits 1
A part of a longitudinal, concurrent doctoring series focused on the value and integral role of primary care in the health care system. Instruction consists of weekly, half-day rotations over the course of eighteen months in a continuity, out-patient primary care setting.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 901 - Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship 1
Credits 13
An eleven week integrated experience commencing with an introductory didactic period that reviews and refines essential doctoring competencies to facilitate the transition into the clinical clerkship phase of the curriculum. Clerkship rotations follow and provide for the application and strengthening of core clinical skills required for comprehensive patient care.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 902 - Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship 2
Credits 13
To facilitate the integration of basic science knowledge and clerkship skills, longitudinal clinical experiences provide for the comprehensive care of patients, and continuous learning relationships with supervising clinicians and patients. Core clinical competencies are developed concurrently across multiple specialities within the setting and guidance of attending physicians.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 903 - Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship 3
Credits 13
Longitudinal clinical experiences provide for the comprehensive care of patients, and continuous learning relationships with patients and supervising clinicians. Experiences include exposure to professional, behavioral, and organizational issues that impact the practice of medicine, and the mastery of core clinical competencies across multiple specialities.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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