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PAS 5010 Introduction to Medicine

Fall 2019

		Names	Contact information
Overall Course Director		Liz Brownlee	Elizabeth.Brownlee@pap.ufl.edu
	Dermatology	Melissa Turley	Melissa.Turley@pap.ufl.edu
	Optho/Dental/ENT	Shalon Buchs	Shalon.Buchs@pap.ufl.edu
	Heme/Onc	Liz Brownlee	Elizabeth.Brownlee@pap.ufl.edu
	Cardiology	Jason Fromm	Jason.Fromm@medicine.ufl.edu
	Pulmonology	Travis Grant	Travis.Grant@pap.ufl.edu
	Uro/Neph	Travis Grant	Travis.Grant@pap.ufl.edu
	GI	Breann Garbas	Breann.Garbas@pap.ufl.edu
	Endocrine	Melissa Turley	Melissa.Turley@pap.ufl.edu

 

Office Location: 1104 Newell Drive, Suite 425, Gainesville, FL, 32610 

Phone number: (352) 294-8150

Office Hours: By appointment

 

Course Description: Introduction to Medicine is a fast-paced exploration of the different specialties that make up the body of medicine. The lectures are given by College of Medicine faculty, fellows, residents, PA Program faculty, and PAs and NPs who work in the community. There may be additional sessions held at the discretion of the section director. It is highly advisable to keep current on the reading, as the pace of this course is rapid and most sections will be covered in one to two weeks. This semester long course includes 8 sections and 8 exams.

 

Required Texts: 

Course/Medicine Section	Textbook
Medicine – Dermatology   ______________	CMDT - Online Fitzpatrick’s Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology. 8ed. Goldsmith. ISBN- 9781259642197- Online ______________
Ophthalmology/Dental Otolaryngology   ______________	CMDT  - Online Vaughan & Asbury’s General Opthalmology, 19th Ed. Riordan-Eva, Cunningham, McGraw Hill Professional 2011 ISBN-978-0-07-184353-9  - Online ______________
Hematology/Oncology ______________	Canvas Postings- Online ______________
Cardiology   ______________	CMDT: Cardiology, 5th ed. Crawford.  2017  ISBN- 9781259641251 ______________
Pulmonology ______________	CMDT - Online ______________
Urology/Nephrology   ______________	CMDT - Online  Smith and Tanagho’s General Urology, 18th ed. McAninch and Lue. 2013.  ISBN- 9780071624978- Online ______________
Gastroenterology ______________	CMDT - Online ______________
Endocrinology	CMDT - Online

*Caveat- The online version may update during the year.  We will use the version that is online.*

*CMDT- Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment (CMDT). 58th   Edition. 2019. Papadakis, et al ISBN- 978-126-011743-1 - Online

*Online - online through Access Medicine – Use the VPN if off-campus for full access 

 

Required Materials: 

Each section will provide a course syllabus prior to the start of that section with implement is required at all classes.  A computer is recommended for viewing lectures.  

 

Grading: 

Students must pass at least 6 of the 8 sections of Introduction to Medicine 1 in order to pass the course. 

A passing score is a score of 70 or above.

Any section grade that is failing will require remediation. However, the original test score will remain the section grade. The course grade will be based on the average of all 8 sections and designated as satisfactory or unsatisfactory.

 

Any student who receives a grade below 70 on more than two section examinations in one semester will be decelerated or dismissed from the school on academic grounds.  A student who receives a grade below 70 on more than three section examinations within the academic year will also be subject to deceleration or dismissal from the school on academic grounds.

 

UF School of PA Studies  Grading Policy
Satisfactory	70 - 100
Unsatisfactory	69 or below

 

Class Attendance:  

The attendance for this class follows the attendance policy as outlined in the academic manual.  Mandatory absences will result in disciplinary action as laid out in the academic manual.

Exam Policy: 

Exams missed for an unexcused absence may not be allowed to be made up.  Failure to attend a mandatory session may result in a meeting with the course director and may result in disciplinary action through the PSPC.

Questions Pertaining to Examination Questions: 

In the event a student has a challenge to an examination question, the student must address this issue in writing to the faculty member administering the examination. The issue must be made within 48 hours of the examination; emails are an acceptable form of communication. Communication through exam comments is not sufficient. 

 

The student’s question or concern must address a specific issue regarding the examination question or assignment, such as having multiple correct answers, having no correct answers, or the topic was not covered in the objectives. An explanation to support the student’s argument must be made using supporting documentation referencing the assigned readings and objectives from the syllabus.  Challenges based on the PowerPoints are acceptable, however, assigned readings will take preference.  The faculty member will consider the student’s challenge and will respond in writing (email is acceptable) within 3 days as to their decision regarding the question being challenged.

Piazza: 

 We will be using Piazza for class discussion. The system will assist you in getting you help fast and efficiently from classmates and faculty. Rather than emailing questions to the faculty, students are encouraged to post questions on Piazza, which is monitored by the faculty. Please feel free to give input on other students’ posts.  A good way to learn is to teach. If you have any problems or feedback for the developers, or if you are having trouble receiving emails from piazza posts, email team@piazza.com.

Course Hours:  

Please see the weekly schedule for the times and dates of classes.  

Disabilities and Accommodations: 

 The University of Florida is committed to providing academic accommodations for students with disabilities. Students requesting accommodations must first register with the Disability Resource Center (DRC) (352-392-8565, www.dso.ufl.edu/drc/) by providing appropriate documentation. Once registered, students should present their accommodation letter to the College of Medicine’s ADA Representative, Mr. Jim Gorske (jgorske@ufl.edu), who will distribute the accommodation letter to either the didactic year coordinator as well as the testing center. The University encourages students to register with the DRC as soon as they begin the School of Physicians Assistant Studies or upon the verification of a disability. 

Honor Code:

Students participating in this course are expected to adhere to the University of Florida Honor Code and Conduct Code found here: Orange Book

Plagiarism will result in disciplinary action including but not limited to a deduction of professionalism points depending on the severity of the infraction.  

The University of Florida Honor Pledge states: We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honesty and integrity by abiding by the Honor Code.  On all work submitted for credit by students at the University of Florida, the following pledge is either required or implied:  "On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in doing this assignment."

By continuing in coursework at the University of Florida, you agree to abide by this pledge.

Recording Policy:

 In accordance with section 3g of the University of Florida Honor Code, a student shall not make or receive any recording of any class or meeting with a faculty member without express authorization. 

Video Recording Policy:

http://media.news.health.ufl.edu/misc/replay/secure/UFCOM%20Guidelines.pdf 

Evaluation Process:

Students are expected to provide feedback on the quality of instruction in this course by completing online evaluations.  Evaluations are open following exams and at the end of the semester. Students will be notified by email as to when the evaluations are open.  Evaluations must be completed by 80% of the class in order for exam grades to be released.

Material and Supplies Fees:

 None for this class.

Entrustable Professional Activities for Physician Assistants (EPAPA):

Gather a history and perform a physical exam

1. Gather a history and perform a physical exam
2. Prioritize a differential diagnosis following a clinical encounter
3. Recommend and interpret common diagnostic and screening tests
4. Formulate and discuss orders and prescriptions
5. Document a clinical encounter in the patient record
6. Provide an oral presentation of a clinical encounter
7. Form clinical questions and retrieve evidence to advance patient care
8. Give and receive a patient hand-off to transition care responsibility
9. Collaborate as a member of an interprofessional team
10. Recognize a patient requiring urgent or emergent care and propose an initial evaluation and management plan
11. Obtain informed consent for tests and procedures
12. Identify system and practice failures and contribute to a culture of safety and improvement

 

The following EPAPAs are addressed in this class: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10

 

Please see the individual section syllabi for specific objectives for each section.