Phase 1 Electives

This course will introduce the healthcare student to the concepts in promoting and providing patient safety. Archived videos and live content expert presentations will build a framework of knowledge which the student can then apply to vignettes involving a sentinel event. Completion of this course will prepare the student with the fundamental knowledge required for the interprofessional root cause analysis course (CLARION). The goal of this course is to provide the all students of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Schools with the opportunity to practice the core competencies recommended by the Institute of Medicine (IOM). The IOM recommended in a 2003 publication entitled "Health Education: A Bridge to Quality" that five core competencies be integrated into health professions education: patient-centered care, interdisciplinary teams, evidence-based practice, quality improvement and informatics. In this course students will work in interprofessional teams as they study the following concepts: root cause analysis, budget analysis, professional conduct and policies, team communication, legislative initiatives, information technology.

This course will introduce the healthcare student to the concepts in promoting and providing patient safety. Archived videos and live content expert presentations will build a framework of knowledge which the student can then apply to vignettes involving a sentinel event. Completion of this course will prepare the student with the fundamental knowledge required for the interprofessional root cause analysis course (CLARION). The goal of this course is to provide the all students of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Schools with the opportunity to practice the core competencies recommended by the Institute of Medicine (IOM). The IOM recommended in a 2003 publication entitled "Health Education: A Bridge to Quality" that five core competencies be integrated into health professions education: patient-centered care, interdisciplinary teams, evidence-based practice, quality improvement and informatics. In this course students will work in interprofessional teams as they study the following concepts: root cause analysis, budget analysis, professional conduct and policies, team communication, legislative initiatives, information technology.

This elective will educate first and second year medical students about one of the major routes in which patients enter the healthcare field, namely the emergency room. Students will gain knowledge about what the patient encounters, beginning with first responders, through each subsequent step prior to hospital admission, and thus have a better understanding of the comprehensive care that a patient receives before they present to the ED physician. This educational goal is invaluable to those who are interested in a future career as Emergency Medicine physicians.

This elective will educate first and second year medical students about one of the major routes in which patients enter the healthcare field, namely the emergency room. Students will gain knowledge about what the patient encounters, beginning with first responders, through each subsequent step prior to hospital admission, and thus have a better understanding of the comprehensive care that a patient receives before they present to the ED physician. This educational goal is invaluable to those who are interested in a future career as Emergency Medicine physicians.

There is a growing population of students who are interested in cultivating their understanding about the global health field to facilitate career choice decisions and future humanitarian involvement. The primary goal of this course is to offer exposure to topics in global health, but to also tailor the knowledge to include theory and real-world practice. Students will complete learning modules ranging from cultural competency, relevant health issues, to the process of building a clinic on their own. As part of this real-world practice, health simulations concerning two common global health issues – malaria and cholera, will be incorporated. Accordingly, another major goal is to highlight interprofessional teamwork in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment in a resource-deprived setting. It is recognized that interprofessional interactions vary greatly depending on the nature of the clinic, the location of the clinic, the situation, and resources available. In recognition of the different roles required, there will also be clinical activities that cultivate clinical skills not covered elsewhere in the curriculum.

There is a growing population of students who are interested in cultivating their understanding about the global health field to facilitate career choice decisions and future humanitarian involvement. The primary goal of this course is to offer exposure to topics in global health, but to also tailor the knowledge to include theory and real-world practice. Students will complete learning modules ranging from cultural competency, relevant health issues, to the process of building a clinic on their own. As part of this real-world practice, health simulations concerning two common global health issues – malaria and cholera, will be incorporated. Accordingly, another major goal is to highlight interprofessional teamwork in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment in a resource-deprived setting. It is recognized that interprofessional interactions vary greatly depending on the nature of the clinic, the location of the clinic, the situation, and resources available. In recognition of the different roles required, there will also be clinical activities that cultivate clinical skills not covered elsewhere in the curriculum.

As medical students, most education is geared at learning the human body through what has already been learned with the integration of modern methods and technology. However, what is described as modern knowledge/methods/technology is actually from the ideas and world of yesterday. The advancements happening today are numerous and far reaching. The problem with today’s healthcare is that without the active pursuit, collaboration, and implementation of new research and peer-reviewed science into the clinical setting, progress will be slow and treatment of patients will be suboptimal. With this class, MS1s and MS2s will be able to hear from lecturers about what is nascent in the world of science today and how they try and use it for patient care. There will also be discussion sessions that will have students reading and sharing thoughts about recent peer-reviewed articles. Pre-chosen peer-reviewed articles will be available for each group session with the option of finding and reading outside articles that are relevant for the month’s theme and are of interest to the student. They will discuss how these advances can help and how they would integrate the information into today’s and tomorrow’s medicine.

As medical students, most education is geared at learning the human body through what has already been learned with the integration of modern methods and technology. However, what is described as modern knowledge/methods/technology is actually from the ideas and world of yesterday. The advancements happening today are numerous and far reaching. The problem with today’s healthcare is that without the active pursuit, collaboration, and implementation of new research and peer-reviewed science into the clinical setting, progress will be slow and treatment of patients will be suboptimal. With this class, MS1s and MS2s will be able to hear from lecturers about what is nascent in the world of science today and how they try and use it for patient care. There will also be discussion sessions that will have students reading and sharing thoughts about recent peer-reviewed articles. Pre-chosen peer-reviewed articles will be available for each group session with the option of finding and reading outside articles that are relevant for the month’s theme and are of interest to the student. They will discuss how these advances can help and how they would integrate the information into today’s and tomorrow’s medicine.

This elective will educate first and second year medical students about the potential to incorporate preventive practices in medicine. This will involve a series of events including brown bag lectures, film screenings, and round-table discussions. A service component will also be required to complete the course. At the end of the elective, students should have a greater awareness about the need for preventive education for their future patients, and about the various ways in which they can utilize preventive practices as future physicians.

This elective will educate first and second year medical students about the potential to incorporate preventive practices in medicine. This will involve a series of events including brown bag lectures, film screenings, and round-table discussions. A service component will also be required to complete the course. At the end of the elective, students should have a greater awareness about the need for preventive education for their future patients, and about the various ways in which they can utilize preventive practices as future physicians.

This elective will educate first and second year medical students about the fundamentals of business in medicine, be it starting a private practice or working in a hospital. This elective will highlight the fundamentals in accounting, finance, management, and marketing, while providing a list of resources for the students to obtain if they desire to learn more. After completing the fundamental curriculum, basic business applications will be taught. This would include an overview of the current healthcare system, health organization management, electronic health records, billing and coding, reimbursement, advance directives, and wills. Students will be instructed on how to read and understand financial statements, do some simple financial calculations, and utilize common management techniques and concepts. These educational goals are invaluable to anyone interested in a future career in medicine.

This elective will educate first and second year medical students about the fundamentals of business in medicine, be it starting a private practice or working in a hospital. This elective will highlight the fundamentals in accounting, finance, management, and marketing, while providing a list of resources for the students to obtain if they desire to learn more. After completing the fundamental curriculum, basic business applications will be taught. This would include an overview of the current healthcare system, health organization management, electronic health records, billing and coding, reimbursement, advance directives, and wills. Students will be instructed on how to read and understand financial statements, do some simple financial calculations, and utilize common management techniques and concepts. These educational goals are invaluable to anyone interested in a future career in medicine.

This course will present opportunities to heighten understanding of rural health experiences and challenges. The purpose of the Rural Health Elective is to provide students an opportunity to explore and experience the practice of medicine in rural America. It also aims to raise interest in and awareness of the current state of rural healthcare both locally and nationally. Such an elective would aid in furthering TTUHSC SOM’s mission to “meet the growing needs of a diverse and largely rural patient population” and “enhance the health care of communities in the (West Texas) region”.

This course will present opportunities to heighten understanding of rural health experiences and challenges. The purpose of the Rural Health Elective is to provide students an opportunity to explore and experience the practice of medicine in rural America. It also aims to raise interest in and awareness of the current state of rural healthcare both locally and nationally. Such an elective would aid in furthering TTUHSC SOM’s mission to “meet the growing needs of a diverse and largely rural patient population” and “enhance the health care of communities in the (West Texas) region”.

TTAP is a student-centered, longitudinal program that is designed to provide the learner an intense exposure within a clinical field. The program runs from January of the MS 1 year until December of the MS 2 year. Students will develop a curriculum proposal with a faculty mentor and execute the proposal over the course of the year following approval from Assistant Dean of Clinical Sciences or the designee. Participation in TTAP will introduce students to the medical professional work environment and effectively allow students to begin building a professional identity. TTAP will also allow students to put pre-clinical education in context through actual interactions with patients and individual faculty mentors. It is hoped that this early clinical exposure will stimulate learning among students during the pre-clinical years.

“Service-learning” in medical education is important and often overlooked in curricula. Fostering medical student interests in becoming more service-oriented is vital to delivering compassionate and comprehensive care to patients. Multiple studies have observed the link between serving community needs and being a practitioner that is able to understand the environments which factor in to the holistic review of a patient. By establishing an elective that provides both service opportunities and lectures from service-oriented physicians, medical students will be able to have a clear goal on how to combine medicine with service.

“Service-learning” in medical education is important and often overlooked in curricula. Fostering medical student interests in becoming more service-oriented is vital to delivering compassionate and comprehensive care to patients. Multiple studies have observed the link between serving community needs and being a practitioner that is able to understand the environments which factor in to the holistic review of a patient. By establishing an elective that provides both service opportunities and lectures from service-oriented physicians, medical students will be able to have a clear goal on how to combine medicine with service.

This elective will educate interested medical, nursing, and health profession students about healthcare public policy in the US. It will cover a broad range of topics, including medical malpractice, reimbursement and revenue systems, insurance practice, controversial policy topics, and how best to contact your local, state, and national representatives. Along with lectures, students will participate in a hands-on activity where they will learn how to create and present a Leave Behind pamphlet.

This elective will educate interested medical, nursing, and health profession students about healthcare public policy in the US. It will cover a broad range of topics, including medical malpractice, reimbursement and revenue systems, insurance practice, controversial policy topics, and how best to contact your local, state, and national representatives. Along with lectures, students will participate in a hands-on activity where they will learn how to create and present a Leave Behind pamphlet.

This elective will educate first and second year medical students about the field of obstetrics and gynecology. Students will gain knowledge about different sub-specialties such as Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery and Gynecologic Oncology.

This elective will educate first and second year medical students about the field of obstetrics and gynecology. Students will gain knowledge about different sub-specialties such as Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery and Gynecologic Oncology.

The relationship between artistic engagement and patients’ health has also been well documented. Multiple studies strongly suggest that artistic engagement has a positive effecton health. For this reason, many health professionals have begun implementing creative exercises as a form of health-care into their practice. This course will help medical students to learn how the arts can help them develop both critical thinking and empathy to better understand their patients’ illness experiences, the medical team-patient relationships, physician self-care, and various other aspects of healthcare.

The relationship between artistic engagement and patients’ health has also been well documented. Multiple studies strongly suggest that artistic engagement has a positive effect on health. For this reason, many health professionals have begun implementing creative exercises as a form of health-care into their practice. This course will help medical students to learn how the arts can help them develop both critical thinking and empathy to better understand their patients’ illness experiences, the medical team-patient relationships, physician self-care, and various other aspects of healthcare.

This elective course will complement the curriculum for medical students by providing a discussion based seminar series in raising awareness on the topic of human trafficking. This course will incorporate lectures from professionals that have firsthand experience in assisting victims and survivors of human trafficking.

This elective course will complement the curriculum for medical students by providing a discussion based seminar series in raising awareness on the topic of human trafficking. This course will incorporate lectures from professionals that have first hand experience in assisting victims and survivors of human trafficking.

The Resiliency Peer Program is in response to the Student Wellness Committee’s identification of a significant need for educating our peers about topics in mental health and burnout prevention. The program is aimed at equipping medical students with tools to better mandage4 stress and reduce burnout by forming a support system of medical students and faculty who are informed about techniques to support student wellness. Currently the program exists in the form of a Spring 2021 elective

The Resiliency Peer Program is in response to the Student Wellness Committee’s identification of a significant need for educating our peers about topics in mental health and burnout prevention. The program is aimed at equipping medical students with tools to better mandage4 stress and reduce burnout by forming a support system of medical students and faculty who are informed about techniques to support student wellness. Currently the program exists in the form of a Spring 2021 elective

The Medical Ethics and Humanities Society will sponsor students who do not want to commit to a four year certificate to take classes in Medical Humanities and Bioethics on a class by class basis during MS1 and MS2 years. This course will help medical students learn how Clinical Bioethics and Doctors in Film can help them develop both critical thinking and empathy to better understand their patients’ illness experiences, the medical team-patient relationships, physician self-care, and various other aspects of healthcare.

The Medical Ethics and Humanities Society will sponsor students who do not want to commit to a four year certificate to take classes in Medical Humanities and Bioethics on a class by class basis during MS1 and MS2 years. This course will help medical students learn how Clinical Bioethics and Doctors in Film can help them develop both critical thinking and empathy to better understand their patients’ illness experiences, the medical team-patient relationships, physician self-care, and various other aspects of healthcare.

We define the perceived barriers TTUSHC SOM students have concerning research as limited knowledge in research foundations, institutional opportunities, and scholastic commitment. The aim of our elective would be to deliver informative research content addressing these barriers. The content we plan to present would cover introduction to research types, IRB process, project development, literature searching, finding a mentor, scientific writing, and overall research importance to medical students. Currently, we have the support of both Dr. Cobbs as a research mentor and Dr. Dufour as a faculty elective advisor. Additionally, we have identified multiple faculty members that are willing to present on these topics, as our elective will consist of a series of knowledgeable guest speakers. We intend for this elective to not only provide an appropriate transition for new medical students wanting to pursue research but to correspond an reinforce the other established TTUHSC events such as the SSRP and SRW.

We define the perceived barriers TTUSHC SOM students have concerning research as limited knowledge in research foundations, institutional opportunities, and scholastic commitment. The aim of our elective would be to deliver informative research content addressing these barriers. The content we plan to present would cover introduction to research types, IRB process, project development, literature searching, finding a mentor, scientific writing, and overall research importance to medical students. Currently, we have the support of both Dr. Cobbs as a research mentor and Dr. Dufour as a faculty elective advisor. Additionally, we have identified multiple faculty members that are willing to present on these topics, as our elective will consist of a series of knowledgeable guest speakers. We intend for this elective to not only provide an appropriate transition for new medical students wanting to pursue research but to correspond an reinforce the other established TTUHSC events such as the SSRP and SRW.

Enrichment of the medical school curriculum and student experience through remote, educational experiences with a focus in Cardiology. The elective will introduce first- and second-year medical students to the diverse and competitive field of cardiology through online lectures and workshops. Online collaborative events with other student organizations will allow members to stay connected to a larger group of peers. Topics such as congenital heart disease, arrhythmias, ECG and chest auscultation will be presented at appropriate times during the year to supplement school lectures on these topics. An emphasis will be placed on improving HPI writing throughout the course. Student’s HPI’s will be critiqued after submission based on online modules of patient H&P’s. Students will request Cerner access and complete a case study remotely on a patient. Case studies will be presented online amongst members. A pass/fail grade will be assigned at the end of the elective based on meeting attendance requirements and completion of HPI writing assignments and case study.

Enrichment of the medical school curriculum and student experience through remote, educational experiences with a focus in Cardiology. The elective will introduce first- and second-year medical students to the diverse and competitive field of cardiology through online lectures and workshops. Online collaborative events with other student organizations will allow members to stay connected to a larger group of peers. Topics such as congenital heart disease, arrhythmias, ECG and chest auscultation will be presented at appropriate times during the year to supplement school lectures on these topics. An emphasis will be placed on improving HPI writing throughout the course. Student’s HPI’s will be critiqued after submission based on online modules of patient H&P’s. Students will request Cerner access and complete a case study remotely on a patient. Case studies will be presented online amongst members. A pass/fail grade will be assigned at the end of the elective based on meeting attendance requirements and completion of HPI writing assignments and case study.

This elective teaches preclinical medical students to incorporate fitness and nutrition education in healthcare through interactive lectures and community outreach events. Preventive medicine is crucial in every medical specialty because it increases patient autonomy, improves healthcare outcomes, and decreases medical costs. This elective will equip future physicians with the knowledge to apply preventive care in their practices.

This elective teaches preclinical medical students to incorporate fitness and nutrition education in healthcare through interactive lectures and community outreach events. Preventive medicine is crucial in every medical specialty because it increases patient autonomy, improves healthcare outcomes, and decreases medical costs. This elective will equip future physicians with the knowledge to apply preventive care in their practices.

First and second year medical students enrolled in this elective will get the opportunity to attend lectures to learn about the background, operations, and how the TTUHSC Free Clinic runs, as well as commit to dedicating their time to volunteer with the clinic on at least six Wednesdays throughout the course of the year. This course will allow students to employ clinical skills with a population in need. A number of hands-on learning experiences will also be offered including ultrasound and EKG workshops to help volunteers improve the clinic workflow.

First and second year medical students enrolled in this elective will get the opportunity to attend lectures to learn about the background, operations, and how the TTUHSC Free Clinic runs, as well as commit to dedicating their time to volunteer with the clinic on at least six Wednesdays throughout the course of the year. This course will allow students to employ clinical skills with a population in need. A number of hands-on learning experiences will also be offered including ultrasound and EKG workshops to help volunteers improve the clinic workflow.

Sling Health is a national organization with a branch here at TTUHSC that helps connect students from different disciplines to engage in healthcare innovation and entrepreneurship. Our student organization offers a somewhat unique opportunity to collaborate with students from other Graduate programs as well as the Colleges of Business and Engineering on a school year-long medical project concluding with the opportunity to present your innovation at National Sling Demo Day.

Sling Health is a national organization with a branch here at TTUHSC that helps connect students from different disciplines to engage in healthcare innovation and entrepreneurship. Our student organization offers a somewhat unique opportunity to collaborate with students from other Graduate programs as well as the Colleges of Business and Engineering on a school year-long medical project concluding with the opportunity to present your innovation at National Sling Demo Day.

Through lecture, discussion, workshops, and lab tours learners will expand their knowledge of advances in medical and molecular genetics, and begin to acquire skills in areas related to genetic counseling in clinical settings. The ethical, legal, and social implications of genetic information and research will be explored throughout the course.

Through lecture, discussion, workshops, and lab tours learners will expand their knowledge of advances in medical and molecular genetics, and begin to acquire skills in areas related to genetic counseling in clinical settings. The ethical, legal, and social implications of genetic information and research will be explored throughout the course.

Second-year medial students enrolled in this elective will learn to be advocates for those experiencing homelessness and strive to uphold the Open Door mission statement: "To cultivate community, opportunity, and restoration with people experiencing poverty, homelessness, and sex trafficking." This course allows students to gain and apply clinical skills and knowledge specifically targeting populations that include individuals experiencing varying levels of homelessness. This course allows students the opportunity to develop a greater understanding of the various disparities affecting individuals experiencing homelessness, and it is expected that these skills can be utilized for the betterment of our practice as physicians serving underserved communities in the future. Additionally, this course will strive to provide students with clinical skills such as history of present illness (HPI) gathering, presenting to attendings, point of care (POC) glucose measuring, and various other skills.

"AI in Medicine" is a lecture-based course for first- and second-year medical students, designed to equip them with the knowledge and skills required to effectively integrate artificial intelligence into medical practice. Through expert-led lectures, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of AI in medicine, including its current state, potential, and limitations. The course will explore how AI can be leveraged to enhance patient outcomes, reduce healthcare cost, and support clinical decision-making, while also considering the ethical considerations. Students will develop critical thinking skills to evaluate the impact of AI systems on patient care. By the end of the course, students will be well-equipped to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of AI in medicine and lead the implementation of AI technologies in their future medical practice.

"AI in Medicine" is a lecture-based course for first- and second-year medical students, designed to equip them with the knowledge and skills required to effectively integrate artificial intelligence into medical practice. Through expert-led lectures, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of AI in medicine, including its current state, potential, and limitations. The course will explore how AI can be leveraged to enhance patient outcomes, reduce healthcare cost, and support clinical decision-making, while also considering the ethical considerations. Students will develop critical thinking skills to evaluate the impact of AI systems on patient care. By the end of the course, students will be well-equipped to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of AI in medicine and lead the implementation of AI technologies in their future medical practice.

This elective is designed to educate first and second year medical students on the field of orthopedic medicine and the different specialties within it such as pediatric orthopedics, sports medicine orthopedics and orthopedic trauma. Through a combination of lectures and discussions, students will have the opportunity to hear from attending physicians, associate professors, and residents on the discipline of orthopedics and what it entails, not only as a successful orthopedist but a successful orthopedic applicant. Students will also practice basic clinical skills that are required in the field such as reading x-rays, MRIs, casting, stabilizing and setting fractures and suturing. The educational opportunities from the elective are a must for anyone who even thinks they might be interested in orthopedic medicine and want to know more about the field.

This elective is designed to educate first and second year medical students on the field of orthopedic medicine and the different specialties within it such as pediatric orthopedics, sports medicine orthopedics and orthopedic trauma. Through a combination of lectures and discussions, students will have the opportunity to hear from attending physicians, associate professors, and residents on the discipline of orthopedics and what it entails, not only as a successful orthopedist but a successful orthopedic applicant. Students will also practice basic clinical skills that are required in the field such as reading x-rays, MRIs, casting, stabilizing and setting fractures and suturing. The educational opportunities from the elective are a must for anyone who even thinks they might be interested in orthopedic medicine and want to know more about the field.

This elective is intended to provide an introduction to Mandarin Chinese to help improve patient-provider relationships by equipping students with basic skills so they may initiate conversations with Mandarin-speaking patients. Students will be introduced to the Mandarin phonetic alphabet, major terms and phrases pertinent to a healthcare/patient encounter setting, and have the opportunity to practice conversation in Mandarin Chinese.

This elective is intended to provide an introduction to Mandarin Chinese to help improve patient-provider relationships by equipping students with basic skills so they may initiate conversation with Mandarin-speaking patients. Students will be introduced to the Mandarin phonetic alphabet, major terms and phrases pertinent to a healthcare/patient encounter setting, and have the opportunity to practice conversation in Mandarin Chinese.

The PM&R elective will serve to introduce students to the various subspecialities within PM&R and their associated clinical skills. Students will be responsible for attending faculty-led lectures, skills labs, and conducting the appropriate clinical exam (musculoskeletal - MSK, neurological, etc.) to apply these skills when shadowing in a clinic in the future, and to apply these skills when in the PM&R clinics, procedure suites and inpatient rehabilitation unit.

The PM&R elective will serve to introduce students to the various subspecialities within PM&R and their associated clinical skills. Students will be responsible for attending faculty-led lectures, skills labs, and conducting the appropriate clinical exam (muscoloskeletal-MSK, neurological, etc.) to apply these skills when shadowing in a clinic in the future, and to apply these skills when in the PM&R clinics, procedure suites and inpatient rehabilitation unit.

This elective aims to explore the intersection between climate change and human health, a growing issue. First and second year medical students will examine the various ways in which climate change impacts health, including the direct and indirect effects on physical and mental health. The course will emphasize the unique challenges faced by healthcare professionals in mitigating and adapting to the health consequences of climate change. Through lectures, discussions, case studies, and guest speakers, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the health implications of climate change and gain insights into potential solutions to prepare for their roles as future physicians.

This elective aims to explore the intersection between climate change and human health, a growing issue. First and second year medical students will examine the various ways in which climate change impacts health, including the direct and indirect effects on physical and mental health. The course will emphasize the unique challenges faced by healthcare professionals in mitigating and adapting to the health consequences of climate change. Through lectures, discussions, case studies, and guest speakers, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the health implications of climate change and gain insights into potential solutions to prepare for their roles as future physicians.

This course is designed to help future physicians develop a holistic perspective of a variety of patient perspectives. This course will cover the basic medical costs that are associated with various procedures, the role that insurance plays in medical costs, the impact of healthcare costs on patient health, and the contrast between healthcare facilities and patient care. Our goal is to inform medical students of the healthcare system that currently is in place, challenge them to evaluate the roles and responsibilities that financials have on patient health and develop problem-solving skills to reduce healthcare costs. Content will be delivered in person with faculty from several departments within the TTUHSC and from the community in a lecture-based format, with the ability to switch to a virtual modality. A pass/fail grade will be assigned to students based on completing the course requirements: meeting attendance, course surveys, and a final paper.

This course is designed to help future physicians develop a holistic perspective of a variety of patient perspectives. This course will cover the basic medical costs that are associated with various procedures, the role that insurance plays in medical costs, the impact of healthcare costs on patient health, and the contrast between healthcare facilities and patient care. Our goal is to inform medical students of the healthcare system that currently is in place, challenge them to evaluate the roles and responsibilities that financials have on patient health and develop problem-solving skills to reduce healthcare costs. Content will be delivered in person with faculty from several departments within the TTUHSC and from the community in a lecture-based format, with the ability to switch to a virtual modality. A pass/fail grade will be assigned to students based on completing the course requirements: meeting attendance, course surveys, and a final paper.

This elective is designed to introduce medical students to the emerging field of psychedelic medicine. Students will explore the history, pharmacology, and therapeutic potential of various psychedelic substances, including ketamine, psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA. Through lectures, case studies, and interactive discussions, students will learn about the latest research on the use of psychedelics for mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD. The course will also cover important considerations for administering psychedelic therapies, including patient selection, preparation, and integration. Students will learn about the ethical and legal implications of psychedelic medicine, as well as the role of the healthcare providers in the growing field. Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to engage in self-reflection and examine their own attitudes and biases towards psychedelic medicine. By the end of the course, students will have a foundational understanding of the therapeutic potential of psychedelics and their role in modern medicine.

This elective is designed to introduce medical students to the emerging field of psychedelic medicine. Students will explore the history, pharmacology, and therapeutic potential of various psychedelic substances, including ketamine, psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA. Through lectures, case studies, and interactive discussions, students will learn about the latest research on the use of psychedelics for mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD. The course will also cover important considerations for administering psychedelic therapies, including patient selection, preparation, and integration. Students will learn about the ethical and legal implications of psychedelic medicine, as well as the role of the healthcare providers in the growing field. Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to engage in self-reflection and examine their own attitudes and biases towards psychedelic medicine. By the end of the course, students will have a foundational understanding of the therapeutic potential of psychedelics and their role in modern medicine.

This elective course is designed to educate students on the basic aspects of gender and sexual health for patients. These aspects include awareness of the social and behavioral determinants of health that are related to gender and sexual health, medical terminology/language involved during patient interactions, and treatment options and statistics associated with various smaller patient populations. The course follows resources and guidelines supported by the American Medical Association.

This elective course is designed to educate students on the basic aspects of gender and sexual health for patients. These aspects include awareness of the social and behavioral determinants of health that are related to gender and sexual health, medical terminology/language involved during patient interactions, and treatment options and statistics associated with various smaller patient populations. The course follows resources and guidelines supported by the American Medical Association.

This course is designed by medical students for medical students to help prepare us during our pre-clinical years to anticipate the needs of patients with various life experiences. Students will attend informative lectures on clinical realities faced by different communities and then have the opportunity to practice clinical skills such as history taking, vitals, and physical exams with correlating standardized patient encounters.

This course is designed by medical students for medical students to help prepare us during our pre-clinical years to anticipate the needs of patients with various life experiences. Students will attend informative lectures on clinical realities faced by different communities and then have the opportunity to practice clinical skills such as history taking, vitals, and physical exams with correlating standardized patient encounters.

This course will provide an introduction and overview to surgical approaches to different regions of the human body from a clinical perspective. Students will observe and assist surgeons with surgical dissections of cadavers. The experience in Surgical Anatomy will provide students with a relevant correlation of anatomy as applied to surgical procedures.

At the beginning of the elective, each student will be assigned to a nurse coordinator and will be increasingly involved in working with that coordinator on the studies they are running. An opportunity will be given for the students to choose between various ongoing studies, but this must be done early since they must have passed the CITI training program and have IRB approval to participate in individual studies. Each student should be involved both with studies involving human subjects and those involving chart reviews. It would be anticipated that the students would receive authorship on any publication resulting from studies on which they are involved, provided that their participation is meaningful. Early in the elective, there will be an emphasis on didactic material beginning with discussions about the regulations and ethical considerations related to research in humans, the background for these and the role played by the IRB and an Office of Research Integrity. This will be followed by sessions on how to develop the proposal for a research project from conception of the idea through formulation of a hypothesis and specific aims, compiling the background, constructing the appropriate methods and analysis of results and, finally, a discussion of the potential significance. It will be expected that each student will develop a proposal/protocol during the elective with an ongoing active critique process.

Monthly viewing of a film depicting a unique aspect of the patient experience. A smaller group of students enrolled in the elective will be assigned to preview the film and lead the post-film discussion (on a rotating basis). At the end of the year each student will select a film to watch independently and write a report on the unique aspect of the patient experience it portrays and how it will affect their future practice in medicine.

This elective is site specific with site specific learning objectives. This elective allows students to experience the challenges of health care delivery with a required physician supervisor/evaluator in an international setting for 4 weeks.

This rotation exposes the student to basic principles of diagnosis and management of common neurologic conditions. Students learn skills in conducting neurologic exams, identifying signs and symptoms of neurologic disorders, and integrating signs and symptoms into syndromes. Students learn about basic neurologic disorders and neurologic complications of systemic conditions.

Special topics in medical sciences that are not included in other classes in the medical school curriculum. May not be repeated for credit within an academic year.

This elective will introduce the students to the specialty of anesthesia. The student will attend different types of anesthesia in various patient groups. They will participate in a pre-operative patient assessment for anesthesia, assessment of the airway and will learn basic airway management skills through hands-on sessions in the Sim Life Center. The students will be introduced to pharmacology and physiology concepts applied to anesthesia. The will have the opportunity to follow anesthesia residents on the ICU, in OB, observe pain procedures and observe regional anesthesia procedures including brief orientation of the sono-anatomy of certain nerve blocks.

This elective is site specific with site specific learning objectives. This elective allows students to experience the challenges of health care delivery with a required physician supervisor/ evaluator in an underserved international setting for 4 weeks.

The purpose of this elective is for students to obtain more hands-on experience in ultrasound skills and to recognize pathologies frequently observed through ultrasound. There will be a series of 10-30 minute lectures followed by hands-on practice of techniques for that session using ultrasound machines and a few lecture-only sessions. Lectures will be based on systems followed by procedures in the last two sessions. Students will be given the opportunity to shadow either a physician or ultrasound tech to experience when and how ultrasounds are used in a clinical setting. At the end of the elective, students will have greater experience and confidence in using ultrasounds in clinical settings.

The purpose of this elective is for students to obtain more hands-on experience in ultrasound skills and to recognize pathologies frequently observed through ultrasound. There will be a series of 10-30 minute lectures followed by hands-on practice of techniques for that session using ultrasound machines and a few lecture-only sessions. Lectures will be based on systems followed by procedures in the last two sessions. Students will be given the opportunity to shadow either a physician or ultrasound tech to experience when and how ultrasounds are used in a clinical setting. At the end of the elective, students will have greater experience and confidence in using ultrasounds in clinical settings.

This elective course will complement the curriculum for medical students by providing a nutritional interactive component so that they will learn how to cook, what wholesome foods to incorporate into a meal, and how to educate patients about healthy habits. The course will incorporate lectures accompanied by evening cooking classes and open discussions regarding case studies. To complete the elective, students will create their own scholarly project to display and share what they have learned.

This elective course will complement the curriculum for medical students by providing a nutritional interactive component so that they will learn how to cook, what wholesome foods to incorporate into a meal, and how to educate patients about healthy habits. The course will incorporate lectures accompanied by evening cooking classes and open discussions regarding case studies. To complete the elective, students will create their own scholarly project to display and share what they have learned.