Students: Syllabi: Course Curriculum

4 Year Curriculum
5 Year Extended Curriculum

One credit is assigned to a course for every fifty minutes of lecture or laboratory per week in a semester.

4 Year Curriculum

First Year Program Clock Hours Credit Hours

Fall Semester

BSC 111 Gross Anatomy 56/56 lab 8

BSC 112 Histology 56/28 lab 6

BSC 113 Biochemistry 84 6

PMD 111 Podiatric Medicine I / Geriatrics 28 2

PMD 112 Introduction to Medicine 28 2

Total 252/84 lab 24

Spring Semester

BSC 124 Lower Extremity Anatomy 56/84 lab 10

BSC 125 Neurobiology 42/28 lab 5

BSC 126 Physiology 84 6

BSC 127 Basic Microbiology and Immunology 28/28 lab 4

GMD 121 Physical Diagnosis 10/32 lab 3

ORT 121 Biomechanics 42 3

Semester Total 262/172 lab 31

Year Total 514/256 lab 55

Second Year Program

Fall Semester

BSC 216 Microbiology and Infectious Disease 56/14 lab 5

BSC 218 Pathology 56 4

BSC 219 Pharmacology and Therapeutics 56 4

ORT 211 Biomechanics 28 2

ORT 212 Physical Medicine & Rehab 12 1

PMD 211 Biomechanics Podiatric Medicine II 28 2

PMD 212 Physical Diagnosis 42 3

Semester Total 278/14 lab 21

Spring Semester

BSC 227 Pathology Case Study 28 2

BSC 228 Pathology 56 4

BSC 229 Pharmacology and Therapeutics 56 4

PMD 221 Podiatric Medicine II 28 2

PMD 222 Podiatric Medical Skills     28 lab 2

PMD 224 Radiology 28 2

SUR 221 Introduction to Podiatric Surgery 28/2 lab 2

Semester Total 224/30 lab 18

Year Total
The second year program also includes a standardized patient rotation. 460/44 lab 36

Third Year Program

Fall Semester

CMD 314 Public Health Jurisprudence   28 2

GMD 314 Neurology 28 2

GMD 315 Dermatology 28 2

GMD 316 General Medicine 56 4

ORT 314 Podopediatrics 28 2

SUR 313 Podiatric Surgery 28 2

Semester Total 196 14

Spring Semester

CMD 324 Business Administration 28 2

GMD 326 General Medicine 56 4

ORT 325 Sports Medicine 28 2

SUR 323 Podiatric Surgery 28 2

SUR 325 Traumatology 28 2

Semester Total 168 12

Year Total 364 26

Grand Total 1380/300 lab 120

The third year program also includes clinical rotations throughout all departments of the College and clinic.

Clinical Fourth Year Program

Externships 24 weeks
(20 weeks mandatory, 4 weeks optional)

Cleveland Foot and Ankle Clinic / VA
16 weeks

Physical Diagnosis and Medicine Rotation
8 weeks (Mt. Sinai, Richmond Heights, Youngstown)

Total 48 weeks

5 Year Extended Curriculum

The following outline describes the 10-semester curriculum for the extended D.P.M. curriculum for the 1999-2000 academic year. One credit is assigned to a course for every fifty minutes of lecture or laboratory per week in a semester.

First Year Program Clock Hours Credit Hours

Fall Semester

BSC 112 Histology 56/28 lab 6

BSC 113 Biochemistry 84 6

PMD 111 Podiatric Medicine I / Geriatrics 28 2

PMD 112 Introduction to Medicine 28 2

Semester Total 168/28 lab 16

Spring Semester

BSC 125 Neurobiology 42/28 lab 5

BSC 126 Physiology 84 6

BSC 127 Basic Microbiology and Immunology 28/28 lab 4

Semester Total 154/56 lab 15

Year Total 350/84 lab 31

Second Year Program

Fall Semester

BSC 111 Gross Anatomy 56/84 lab 10

BSC 216 Microbiology and Infectious Disease 56/14 lab 5

PMD 211 Podiatric Medicine II 28 2

Semester Total 140/70 lab 15

Spring Semester

BSC 124 Lower Extremity Anatomy 56/84 lab 10

GMD 121 Physical Diagnosis 10/32 lab 3

ORT 121 Biomechanics 42 3

PMD 221 Podiatric Medicine II 28 2

PMD 224 Radiology 28 2

Semester Total 196/84 lab 20

Year Total 304/186 lab 35

Third Year Program

Fall Semester

BSC 218 Pathology 56 4

BSC 219 Pharmacology and Therapeutics 56 4

ORT 211 Biomechanics 28 2

ORT 212 Physical Medicine & Rehab 12 1

PMD 212 Physical Diagnosis 42 3

Total 194 14

Spring Semester

BSC 227 Pathology Case Study 28 2

BSC 228 Pathology 56 4

BSC 229 Pharmacology and Therapeutics 56 4

PMD 222 Podiatric Medical Skills    /28 lab 2

SUR 221 Introduction to Podiatric Surgery 28/2 lab 2

Semester Total 168/30 lab 14

Year Total
362/30 lab 28

This year also includes a standardized patient rotation.

Fourth Year Program

Fall Semester

CMD 314 Public Health Jurisprudence 28 2

GMD 314 Neurology 28 2

GMD 315 Dermatology 28 2

GMD 316 General Medicine 56 4

ORT 314 Podopediatrics 28 2

SUR 313 Podiatric Surgery 28 2

Semester Total 196 14

Spring Semester

CMD 324 Business Administration 28 2

GMD 326 General Medicine 56 4

ORT 325 Sports Medicine 28 2

SUR 323 Podiatric Surgery 28 2

SUR 325 Traumatology 28 2

Semester Total 168 12

Year Total 364 26

Grand Total 1380/300 lab 120

This year the program also includes clinical rotations throughout all departments of the College and clinic.

Clinical Fifth Year Program

Externships 24 weeks
(20 weeks mandatory, 4 weeks optional)

Cleveland Foot and Ankle Clinic / VA
16 weeks

Physical Diagnosis and Medicine Rotation
8 weeks (Mt. Sinai, PHS Mt. Sinai East, Youngstown)

Total 48 weeks

Course Descriptions
Pre-Clinical Education

Pre-clinical education at OCPM provides a thorough grounding in the basic sciences and thought processes related to medical practice. Studies in the first year focus on normal structure and function of cells, tissues, whole organs and organ systems. In the second year, courses focus on the analysis of abnormal structure and function and include: basic disease processes (underlying causes, symptoms, diagnostic methods, principles of disease management); a study of microorganisms capable of invading body tissues to cause disease as well as our immune defense mechanisms to prevent this; and study of the drugs used to prevent and treat disease (drug actions, applications, adverse reactions).

The knowledge you will gain in pre-clinical courses is the factual foundation for upper level clinical courses and patient care rotations. It is also the ability to learn independently, so that you can keep up with inevitable revisions and new advances in podiatric medicine throughout your career. Knowledge of basic medical sciences marks you as a health professional with a modern education, which will engender the respect of your colleagues in other medical disciplines as well as the confidence of your patients.

BSC111 Gross Anatomy

The macroscopic anatomy of the upper limb, thorax, abdomen, head and neck, pelvis and perineum of the human body is described, utilizing audiovisual teaching aids and full cadaver dissection. The course is taught using a regional approach, with emphasis on structural and functional relationship. The laboratory instruction includes cadaver dissection supplemented with anatomical prosections, as well as radiological and living (surface) anatomy.

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BSC 112 Histology

Histology is the study of the microscopic organization of the human body. Reciprocal relationships between normal structural features and their functions are emphasized. Macromolecules, organelles, cells, fundamental body tissues and organs are compared and contrasted. Light microscopic preparations are examined in laboratories, which are closely correlated with lecture topics.

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BSC 113 Biochemistry

The study of the physical and chemical properties of the major constituents of cells and body fluids. This includes structures, functions and biochemical mechanisms involved in the biosyntheses, utilization and degradation of amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Also included are enzyme kinetics, bioenergetics, endocrine systems and introduction to inborn errors of metabolism, nutrition, and biochemistry of specialized tissue and fluids.

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BSC 124 Lower Extremity Anatomy

Lower extremity anatomy presents the detailed macroscopic anatomy of the lower limb. The course is augmented with radiographs, MRI, surface anatomy and cross sectional studies. The course includes an introduction to basic concepts of podiatric medicine, surgery, and biomechanics. Laboratory instruction includes a detailed dissection of the lower limb.

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BSC125 Neurobiology

Neurobiology is the study of the structure and function of the nervous system. The course will deal with the anatomy, microscopic anatomy, and physiology of the individual neurons and systems of neurons which comprise the component parts of the nervous system. Topics will include sensory, special sensory and motor systems, the cerebral cortex, diencephalon, cerebellum, brainstem and spinal cord. Discussions will include reference to clinical disorders related to those structures. Laboratory sessions will help the students gain a three dimensional perspective of nervous system through hands-on dissection.

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BSC 126 Physiology

The study of basic concepts of normal organ and organ system function, including body fluids and compartments, muscle physiology, cardiovascular physiology, renal function, respiration, gastrointestinal physiology and endocrinology. Emphasis is placed on the regulatory functions of each organ or system, as well as the contribution of each system to whole body homeostasis.

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BSC 127 Basic Microbiology and Immunology

This course will introduce the student to the basic concepts, characteristics and techniques used in the study of the clinically significant microbic groups: viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa and metazoa. The structure, metabolism, genetics, control and laboratory techniques of each microbic group will be described. This course will also introduce the student to the molecular, cellular and organismal mechanisms responsible for the human immune response system. Laboratory will provide hands on experience in staining, cultivation, identification, sensitivity testing, and immunologic techniques.

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BSC 216 Microbiology and Infectious Disease

The study of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protozoa of clinical significance. Basic characteristics of each of the major pathogenic groups will be reviewed in relation to their structure, genetics, and control. Human immune response function and dysfunction will be reviewed in detail. The infectious disease process and selected viral, bacterial, mycobacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases of importance to clinical practice and public health will be studied.

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BSC 218 and BSC 228 Pathology

The study of disease with emphasis on epidemiology, pathogenesis, natural history, morphologic appearance and relationship to clinical manifestation. Emphasis is placed on basic cellular pathologic processes (injury, inflammation, and repair, neoplasia), and description of diseases organized by organ system.

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BSC 227 Pathology Case Studies (Spring semester)

An introduction to the concepts of clinical decision making through the use of case studies. Emphasis will be placed on ordering laboratory tests and their interpretation.

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BSC 219 and BSC 229 Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Historically, the clinician was responsible for information about the sources, physical and chemical properties, compounding and dispensing of drugs. Today the practitioner’s responsibility requires the rational clinical use of therapeutic agents for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease based on an understanding of pharmacological principles. This course is designed to prepare practitioners to prescribe for maximum benefit and to recognize the clinical ramifications of concomitant drug therapy.

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Clinicals

CLI 200 Standardized Patients Rotation

This is a course held in the second year, as the next step after Physical Diagnosis, teaching students interviewing techniques, patient interaction and proper recording of the patient history. The course is held in one month small group rotations.

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CLI 300 Biomechanics Rotation

This rotation provides the student with the opportunity for observation and practice of examination skills required in performing a musculoskeletal and biomechanical evaluation of patients presenting with conditions the result of altered or abnormal pedal biomechanical/musculoskeletal history, Podiatric arthrometric evaluation, visual gait analysis and musculoskeletal examination to include muscle strength testing, flexibility and range of motion. The student is also taught, and provided opportunities for practice, various methods of obtaining and evaluating proper biomechanical cast impressions of the feet for the purpose of fabricating orthotic devices. Emphasis in this rotation is on the practice and refinement of clinical and manual skills.

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CLI 310 Podiatric Surgery Rotation

The Surgery Clinic is a rotation which stresses complete pre-operative and post-operative management of a surgical patient. Many foot deformities are amenable to surgical correction. Work up for the purposes of establishing proper diagnosis, selection to appropriate surgical procedure, and designing a proper follow-up plan are necessary components of successful surgical outcome. Proper postoperative patient care as well as early recognition of potential surgical complications will be stressed. These are essential to a successful surgical practice. While the scope of surgery will vary greatly with differences in postgraduate training, there exists a basic core of knowledge and various techniques which are consistent with successful surgical outcome. In order to be a successful surgeon, it is imperative that the student master those basic skills which will be utilized throughout his or her career. This rotation will be a foundation upon which you build your surgical career.

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CLI 320 Radiology Rotation

The Radiology rotation focuses on those skills commonly performed by the Podiatrist. This includes positioning and developing radiographs along with recognizing the most common pedal pathologies.

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CLI 340 ACLS / CPR

The course certifies third year students in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and advance cardiac life support. This is in accordance with American Heart Association standards. Common office emergencies are also covered in the course.

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CLI 350 Podiatric Medicine Rotation

The Podiatric Medicine Rotation gives students the opportunity to perform primary Podiatric care under the supervision of the clinical faculty. Students learn basic Podiatric pilliative care techniques on the patients, as well as how to record their findings in the medical record. Students are evaluated on their ability to present the case history, treat the patient and properly record their findings. Students receive clinical conferences on a variety of Podiatric medical topics, with practical exams in many areas.

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CLI 360 Community Medicine Rotation

In addition to the rotations on campus, the College operates several Community Medicine clinics in various sites throughout the city of Cleveland to fulfill the College's commitment to serve the community. Students are assigned to these clinics and treat patients under the supervision of members of the clinical faculty. These clinics afford students the opportunity to provide care and develop an understanding and appreciation of community based health problems.

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CLI 370 History & Physical Rotation

This is a two month external rotation at an area hospital. Students are instructed in skills, values and knowledge necessary to perform a complete medical history and physical.

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CLI 380 New Patient Evaluation Rotation

The New Patient Evaluation rotation gives students the opportunity to perform history and lower extremity physical examinations on patients, and to properly record their findings. Students will begin to make diagnoses, and formulate treatment plans under the supervision of the clinical faculty. Students will treat the patients on the initial visit, and refer them to the proper department for follow-up care. Students are evaluated on their ability to properly perform a Podiatric history and physical exam, treat the patient and properly record their findings. Students will continue to learn physical diagnosis skills in clinical conferences on a variety of subjects.

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CLI 390 Simulated Patients Rotation

The simulated patient lab has been started to offer third year students experiences and feedback not available in other rotations. Simulated patients are actors who are coached to simulate an actual patient so accurately that the simulation cannot be detected by a skilled clinician. In performing the simulation, the simulated patient presents the "gestalt" of the patient being simulated; not just the history but the body language and personality characteristics as well. Properly trained simulation patients will not vary in the picture they present from student to student. This provides a standardization to teaching and evaluation, not offered elsewhere in the clinical curriculum.

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CLI 440 Senior Rotation - Cleveland Foot & Ankle Clinic

The senior podiatric rotation is a three month rotation at the Cleveland Foot & Ankle Clinic, which emphasizes competencies needed to enter the next stage of podiatric training. Experiences are gained in the main clinic and external podiatric sites affiliated with the college. The rotation is evaluated by means of multi-station O.S.C.E.

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CLI 490 Physical Diagnosis & Medicine Rotation

The Physical Diagnosis rotation is a one month experience in one of the six area hospitals which is designed to provide experience in history and physical examinations. Each rotation site will provide the same core experiences, (based on the goals and objectives), in patient assessment techniques (i.e., history and physical examination), the understanding of disease processes, and management strategies. In addition to the core experiences, each rotation site may add additional exposures and training.

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CLI 495 Externships / Clerkships

The externship program is designed to enhance the clinical education and patient exposure of the podiatric medical student. This interdisciplinary training affords students an opportunity to share and expand their knowledge with experienced members of the health care team in Cleveland and around the country.

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Department of Community Medicine

CMD 314 Public Health Jurisprudence

This course presents issues of concern to the practicing podiatrist and includes; the development of public health in America, disease prevention and control, environmental effects on health and disease, substance abuse, the role of the federal government in the provision of public health, the US health care system, occupational medicine, ethics in podiatric medicine and medical jurisprudence.

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CMD 324 Business Administration

This course present issues of concern to the podiatrist about to enter medical practice. Topics include the complete scope of business issues necessary to prepare the student to compete in a changing medical marketplace.

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Department of General Medicine

GMD 121 and PMD 221 Physical Diagnosis

A comprehensive approach to physical examination which combines the patient’s symptoms and the physical signs to arrive at a diagnosis of disease. It is accomplished by training students in the methods of history taking and physical examination. The course focuses on both total body and lower extremity examination. The traditional processes of inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation are emphasized.

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GMD 314 Neurology

A comprehensive study of neurological diseases that are pertinent to treatment of the podiatric patient. The course includes etiologies, diagnosis and treatment of the neurologic diseases.

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GMD 315 Dermatology

This course is a series of lectures on dermatologic manifestations of systemic diseases, as well as podiatric dermatological diseases. It includes the etiology, diagnosis, treatment and management of dermatologic disorders.

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GMD 316 and GMD 326 General Medicine

This course is a series of lectures dealing with etiology, recognition, and treatment of medical problems that are common to podiatric patients. The lectures include those dealing with organ systems such as renal, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, endocrine, digestive, etc., and their relationship to podiatric medicine. Particular attention is given to the medical clearance of the surgical patient and the care of non-podiatric emergencies.

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Department of Podiatric Biomechanics

ORT 211 and ORT 221 Biomechanics

Biomechanics is a comprehensive course which stresses normal gait and foot funcion. Abnormalities in gait or foot mechanics are related to foot pathology. Students taking this course will be prepared to enter the Biomechanics rotation in the clinic in the third year.

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ORT 212 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation reviews various physical modalities and principles of treatment. Examples of application in foot pathology are given at the end of the course. This course prepares students to enter the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation rotation during the third year.

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ORT 314 Podopediatrics

Podopediatrics is a comprehensive course which emphasizes the incidence, etiology, pathomechanics, evaluation and treatment of lower extremity pathology in children. This course prepares students to enter the fourth year clinical rotation in Sports Medicine.

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ORT 325 Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine is a comprehensive course which emphasizes the incidence, etiology, pathomechanics, evaluation and treatment of lower extremity sports pathology. This course prepares students to enter the fourth year clinical rotation in Sports Medicine.

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Department of Podiatric Medicine

PMD 111 Geriatrics / Podiatric Medicine I

This is an introductory course for first year Podiatric Midical students. The only prerequisite is successful matriculation at OCPM. THe course is designed to introduce first year students to the podiatric profession. A large part of podiatry affects the geriatric population. Students will be introduced to the management of the geriatric patient and the psychological issues, which must be considered by the practitioner. Additionally, students will be introduced to anatomy, radiology, and clinical reasoning.

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PMD 112 Introduction to Medicine

This is an introductory self-directed course for first year Podiatric Medical students. The only prerequisite is successful matriculation at OCPM. The course is designed to introduce first year students to the language of Medicine in general and Podiatric Medicine in particular. This knowledge will smooth the transition from non-medical to medical courses. It will also serve as a foundation on which to build as more courses are taken and knowledge is gained. Additionally, this course will serve as an introduction to medical statistics, epidemiology, and research methods. Knowledge of this material will allow the student to better understand and interpret the large volume of medical literature that the student will encounter during their years at OCPM and later during their practice lives.

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PMD 211 and 221 Podiatric Medicine II

This is a core course designed to present the second year student with the full spectrum of pathology which he or she will encounter during his or her clinical training and later in private practice. The student will be instructed in the evaluation of foot and ankle pathology including signs, symptoms, and differential diagnosis. Laboratory and radiographic evaluation will be discussed when appropriate. The student will also be instructed in the treatment alternatives available in each case.

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PMD 222 Podiatric Medical skills

Podiatric Medical Skills is a practical course which focuses on taping, padding, and instrument dexterity. Students are taught the theory and application of bandages and splints for the prevention of injury, control of foot function, and treatment of injuries to the foot and lower extremity. Padding is the treatment of foot pathology by redistribution of weight, stress and friction. Through the use of various padding materials and their logical placement, the student will learn how to relieve many acute and chronic pathologies of the foot. Students learn recognition and selection of instruments used for basic podiatric care. Instrument dexterity is taught by means of visual demonstration, followed by hands-on performance of the skills by the student. Students are taught the theory and application of various local anesthetic techniques commonly utilized for podiatric medical and surgical care. The proper use of syringes, needles, and local anesthetics will be taught by visual demonstration, followed by hands-on performance of the skills by the students.

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PMD 224 Radiology

This course encompasses the fundamentals of radiation physics, safety, and modern imaging modalities such as skeletal nuclear medicine, CT and MRI, as well as basic principles of plain-film lower extremity musculoskeletal imaging in pathology. This course is designed to closely correlate with the third year radiology rotation.

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Department of Podiatric Surgery

SUR 221 Introduction to Podiatric Surgery

This course is designed to provide the second year podiatric medical student with a comprehensive understanding of the basic and fundamental principles and techniques of surgery, with emphasis on wound healing, closure techniques, hemostasis, lower extremity tourniquets, and basic surgical procedures. Surgical and hospital protocol, charting, instrumentation and injection techniques are taught in this course, along with basic forefoot surgery, including nail disorders, soft tissue and skin tumors, and digital deformities. The use of local anesthetic agents including indications, classification, pharmacology, adverse reactions (and treatment of such reactions) and injection techniques will be discussed. In addition, the course provides an orientation to operating room protocol, allowing students to master necessary techniques of asepsis.

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SUR 313 and 323 Podiatric Surgery

A comprehensive working knowledge of common deformities of the foot is essential to the podiatric physician in providing comprehensive care of patients. This course provides the third year podiatric medical student with the knowledge of surgical management of patients and their foot deformities. The course includes material on the etiology, clinical and radiographic evaluation, indications and contraindications, as well as postoperative considerations and care.

These courses discuss the surgical management of deformities of the foot, ankle and lower leg and include surgical complications. In addition, several lectures are dedicated to special topics, such as AO/ASIF Fixation and Bio-materials. Emphasis is placed on current and prevailing concepts and techniques employed by the podiatric physician.

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SUR 325 Traumatology

The purpose of the course is to provide the third year podiatric medical students with a broad overview and appreciation of the major trauma areas of the foot, including the midfoot, rearfoot, ankle and lower leg. A strong effort is made to correlate the mechanical, surgical, physiologic and anatomic principles of surgery with emphasis on their implications and applications in major reconstructive surgery and the management of the trauma patient who presents with foot and or ankle trauma. Surgical procedures for the management of specific trauma situations will be discussed, as well as indications, contraindications, and post-operative management. An overall view of the trauma patient will also be included as this is a major responsibility for the podiatric physician treating the trauma patient.

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