Summer 2008 Course Descriptions

All courses below are approved to be taught in Summer 2008; however, some (or all) may not be offered.  The course numbers that are offered, in either Pre-Session, Summer I or Summer II, are linked to the Schedule of Classes. Classes with alternative delivery modes (Web based, cable TV, correspondence, etc) are noted in the Schedule at the section level.  The complete list below is a good indicator of what may be offered over the next few years (contact department about offerings).  For explanations of course elements see the Key to Course Descriptions.

Family and Community Medicine (F CM)  Department Info

F CM 195A -- Empowerment-Mind-Healing-Health  (1-3 units)
Description:  This is a course in critical thinking, empowerment, and working principles regarding cognitive, mind-body, and behavioral aspects of sickness and health. The course will address the following topics: self-empowerment, stress and coping, "conditioned thinking" and dependency, unconditional mind, decision making, addictive-abusive behaviors, communication and relationships, sickness and healing, and self-awareness and health.  This is a First-Year Colloquium Course.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

F CM 399 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 404 -- Lifestyle and Behavioral Health  (2 units)
Description:  Lifestyle and behavioral health has emerged as the dominant health risk factor. This course addresses various lifestyle principles and experiential processes toward the awareness and experience of one's self as the primary source of sickness or health and quality of life.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
May be convened with:  F CM 504.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 406 -- Spirituality and Healing  (2 units)
Description:  Spirituality and healing is based on a holistic perspective that is compatible with science and medicine. The course is presented in a context of applied principles and processes that are practical and experiential.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
May be convened with:  F CM 506.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 407 -- Heal Thy Self  (2 units)
Description:  Heal They Self: What is the Self? What is meant by healing? The Self can be defined as an observer and decision-maker, the source of one's thoughts and feelings, and resultant mind/body/behavioral dynamics. This course is based on applied scientific principles and experiential processes.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall.

F CM 431 -- Art Therapy Techniques  (3 units)
Description:  This course focuses on the use of visual arts to promote the physical, cognitive, psychological, and emotional growth and health. Art expression is explored both as a form of non-verbal communication and as a healing agent. Students will be required to complete four major projects, read the texts, and other assigned readings. Topics for this course change annually to include special emphasis in issues related to children, adolescents, adults and older adults.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  previous course work in art and/or special education.
May be repeated:  for credit 2 times (maximum 3 enrollments).
May be convened with:  F CM 531.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 432 -- Survey of Art Therapy  (3 units)
Description:  The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the history, development, and profession of art therapy in the United States. This is accomplished by acquainting students with classic literature, theories, and current trends in the field. Each class session is composed of four components: Lecture, group discussion, student presentations, and art experiences. Students are required to read the three texts, complete all art and written assignments, and participate in art journaling.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
May be convened with:  F CM 532.
Usually offered:  Fall.

F CM 439 -- Art, Symbolism, and Psychopathology  (3 units)
Description:  The primary function of an art therapist is to facilitate image making and then to assist artist-participants in communication with those images. This course focuses on the philosophical, psychology and cultural aspects of image-making that are necessary before interacting with an art piece and its maker.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
May be convened with:  F CM 539.
Usually offered:  Spring.

F CM 493 -- Internship  (1-6 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

F CM 504 -- Lifestyle and Behavioral Health  (2 units)
Description:  Lifestyle and behavioral health has emerged as the dominant health risk factor. This course addresses various lifestyle principles and experiential processes toward the awareness and experience of one's self as the primary source of sickness or health and quality of life. Graduate-level requirements include a scholarly paper/research project.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
May be convened with:  F CM 404.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 506 -- Spirituality and Healing  (2 units)
Description:  Spirituality and healing is based on a holistic perspective that is compatible with science and medicine. The course is presented in a context of applied principles and processes that are practical and experiential. Graduate students will produce a scholarly paper/research project.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
May be convened with:  F CM 406.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 531 -- Art Therapy Techniques  (3 units)
Description:  This course focuses on the use of visual arts to promote the physical, cognitive, psychological, and emotional growth and health. Art expression is explored both as a form of non-verbal communication and as a healing agent. Students will be required to complete four major projects, read the texts, and other assigned readings. Topics for this course change annually to include special emphasis in issues related to children, adolescents, adults and older adults. Graduate-level requirement includes a detailed research paper and different grading criteria.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 2 times (maximum 3 enrollments).
May be convened with:  F CM 431.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 532 -- Survey of Art Therapy  (3 units)
Description:  The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the history, development, and profession of art therapy in the United States. This is accomplished by acquainting students with classic literature, theories, and current trends in the field. Each class session is composed of four components: Lecture, group discussion, student presentations, and art experiences. Students are required to read the three texts, complete all art and written assignments, and participate in art journaling. Graduate-level requirement includes detailed research paper.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
May be convened with:  F CM 432.
Usually offered:  Fall.

F CM 539 -- Art, Symbolism, and Psychopathology  (3 units)
Description:  The primary function of an art therapist is to facilitate image making and then to assist artist-participants in communication with those images. This course focuses on the philosophical, psychology and cultural aspects of image-making that are necessary before interacting with an art piece and its maker. Graduate-level requirements includes detailed research paper in addition to different grading requirments.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
May be convened with:  F CM 439.
Usually offered:  Spring.

F CM 593 -- Internship  (1-6 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

F CM 596A -- International Health: Clinical and Community Care  (3-4 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  open to health majors only.
Identical to:  CPH 596A.
Usually offered:  Summer.

F CM 596H -- Prevention and Control of Disease  (1 unit)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  consult department before enrolling.
Identical to:  CPH 596H.
Usually offered:  Fall.

F CM 596I -- Seminar for Clinical Educators  (4 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Identical to:  CPH 596I.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 596M -- Practice of Community-Oriented Medicine in Rural Areas  (2 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Identical to:  CPH 596M.
Usually offered:  Spring.

F CM 596O -- Environmental and Occupational Health  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  consent of instructor.
Usually offered:  Spring.

F CM 596P -- Managed Health Care  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Identical to:  CPH 596P.
Usually offered:  Spring.

F CM 596S -- AIDS, Cancer, Nutrition Immunity  (1 unit)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Identical to:  CPH 596S.
Usually offered:  Spring.

F CM 596T -- Alcohol and tobacco: Effects in Pregnant and Parenting Women  (1-16 units)
Description:  This is the first in a series of three Web-based courses on the effects of substance abuse in the maternal and child health (MCH) population from the Substance Abuse Distance Learning Enhancement (SADLE) for MCH Services Courses. This course focuses on alcohol and tobacco use as the most prevalent substance use/abuse problems encountered in public health MCH practice. The course goal is to better prepare MCH students and professionals develop, implement and evaluate programs addressing prevention of substance abuse, early detection, treatment and referral of substance abuse problems. Course is held for a specific 5 week session. Check Schedule of Classes for dates.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Identical to:  CPH 596T.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 596U -- Alcohol and Tobacco: Effects on Infants and Children  (1 unit)
Description:  This is the second in a series of 3 Web-based courses on the effects of substance abuse in the maternal and child health (MCH) population from the Substance Abuse Distance Leaning Enhancement (SADLE) for MCH Services Courses. This course focuses on the effects of prenatal and postnatal alcohol and tobacco exposure on infants and children with respect to development, implementation and evaluation of services for prevention, early detection, treatment and referral. Course is held for a specific 5 week session. Check Schedule of Classes for dates.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Identical to:  CPH 596U.
Usually offered:  Fall.

F CM 596V -- Alcohol and Tobacco: Effects in Adolescents  (1 unit)
Description:  This is the third in a series of web-based course on the effects of alcohol and tobacco use on adolescents with respect to development, implementation and evaluation of services for prevention, early detection, treatment and referral. Course is held for a specific 5 week session. Check Schedule of Classes for dates.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Identical to:  CPH 596V.
Usually offered:  Fall.

F CM 596W -- Diet and Disease Prevention  (2 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Identical to:  CPH 596W.
Usually offered:  Spring.

F CM 599 -- Independent Study  (1-12 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Graduate students doing independent work which cannot be classified as actual research will register for credit under course number 599, 699, or 799.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

F CM 627 -- Methamphetamine and Other Illicit Drug Education (MethOIDE)  (1 unit)
Description:  Illicit drug use is a growing health concern. This course examines physical, psychological, and behavioral health issues associated with methamphetamine and other illicit drugs. The course goals are to introduce medical and other healthcare students to the patterns of illicit drug use, the consequences of such use, the methods for drug use screening, the treatment services available for clients who use illicit drugs, and the procedures for linking clients to those services.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  CPH 627, NURS 627.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 693 -- Internship  (1-12 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

F CM 693E -- Art Therapy  (1-12 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  consult department before enrolling.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

F CM 696G -- Nutrition and Physical Activity in a Biocultural Context  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Identical to:  CPH 696G; CPH is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 696I -- Clinical Leadership and Administration  (3 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  3rd-year MD-MPH students and medical students enrolled in the MPH program. Medical students, physicians, or graduate public health students with consent of department.
Identical to:  CPH 696I.
Usually offered:  Spring.

F CM 696L -- Advanced Issues in Complementary and Alternative Medicine Research - Part I  (1-3 units)
Description:  The course focuses on key areas in research design and data analysis methods as pertains to complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine. Main topics include causal inference, design methods for clinical research, key issues in basic science research and data analysis strategies.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Spring.

F CM 696M -- Advanced Issues in Complementary and Alternative Medicine Research - Part II  (3 units)
Description:  This course will cover more advanced topics in research design and data analysis methods as they pertain to research in complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine. The format will be based primarily on focused workshops, guest lectures and journal club discussions.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

For descriptions of medical student electives, see the College of Medicine Electives Manual.

F CM 800 -- Research  (1-16 units)
Description:  Individual research not related to a thesis for an advanced degree.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Identical to:  CPH 800.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 803 -- Clinical Clerkship  (6 units)
Description:  Students will develop and refine problem-solving skills in the ambulatory setting. Emphasis will be on the diagnosis and management of the illnesses presented to primary care facilities. Students will be taught to effectively use the health care team in patient assessment and to incorporate the principles of preventive and prospective medicine into clinical practice. A life-style curriculum is integrated into the didactic presentations. The clerkship is a required course for 3rd-year medical students.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 811A -- Family Medicine  (1-16 units)
Description:  The purpose of this subinternship is to provide the students with experience in a relatively responsible intern-like role in a Family Medicine training program. This is designed as an inpatient experience since the limited time would not permit a satisfactory continuity ambulatory experience to be added.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

F CM 815A -- Public Health and Community Medicine Rotations  (1-16 units)
Description:  This course will provide a variety of unique experiences and opportunities in numerous public health ambulatory-based clinics. Students will learn the role of public health within the health care system. They will learn to provide appropriate care for tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases and other common public health conditions. They will also get an overview of the structure and functions of the local health department.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 815B -- End of Life/Palliative Care  (1-16 units)
Description:  The student will learn the basic principles in a team-approach to palliative and terminal care. The student will gain an understanding of the clinical and psycho-social-spiritual needs of adults with a terminal illness. The course can be designed based on student's interest and needs.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Identical to:  CPH 815B.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 815D -- Problems in Community Oriented Primary Care  (1-16 units)
Description:  This course is designed so that students who wish to work in a community health setting, but focus on a particular problem area, may do so. While the emphasis may be clinical or non-clinical, the common denominator is the in-depth attention to a particular problem area in community oriented health care delivery. At the conclusion of the course, the student should be able to address other problems in similar community health settings using the methodology and concepts required during the course.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 815E -- Family Medicine  (1-16 units)
Description:  The student will gain experience in the practice of primary care medicine in both inpatient and outpatient settings. To learn appropriate triage of patients, including indications for hospitalization and specialty consultation. To understand the importance of continuity of medical care and evaluating a patient's complaints within the context of family and socio-economic dynamics. To understand the family physician's role as a provider of primary healthcare for all members of a family and as the coordinator of specialty care. To gain experience with a fully computerized electronic medical record.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  open to medical students only.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

F CM 815F -- Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM)  (1-16 units)
Description:  The CAM clinic is part of the MIHS system, managed by DFCM-MedPro in the Family Health Centers at Guadalupe FHC and 7th Ave FHC. This elective will expose medical students to a variety of CAM interventions. This is mainly a clinical elective with some classroom instruction time.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Identical to:  MEDI 815F.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 815G -- Alternative Medicine Modalities in the Primary Care Office  (1-16 units)
Description:  Goals: 1 - Allow medical students to explore the precepts of homeopathy, naturopathy, acupuncture, and other forms of alternative medicine. 2 - Provide medical students with a multi-dimensional model of health care that restores patient well being, as well as physical function. 3 - Identify specific alternative modalities that are useful in treating specific chronic conditions and diseases that are difficult in the context of allopathic medicine. 4 - Acquaint medical students with complementary and traditional healing practices. 5 - Recognize new areas of research and development and their implications for integration in future primary care practice.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  4th-year medical student.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

F CM 815K -- Special Nutrition Support  (1-16 units)
Description:  To provide students with the knowledge base and clinical tools necessary to evaluate the appropriateness for specialized nutrition support and to develop a specific patient care plan for administration of specialized nutrition support (enteral, parenteral).
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 815L -- Nutrition in Disease  (1-16 units)
Description:  The student will be able to explain the appropriate diet therapy for a variety of disease states. To perform both in-patient and out-patient nutritional status assessment including interpretation of the data. To interact on a multidisciplinary team and understand the role of a team approach in optimizing patient care. To develop basic nutritional counseling skills.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Identical to:  CPH 815L.
Usually offered:  Fall.

F CM 815M -- Family Practice: Outpatient  (1-16 units)
Description:  This elective gives the fourth year medical student an opportunity to provide comprehensive outpatient primary care in a community-based Family Medicine residency setting.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

F CM 815N -- Family Medicine: Ambulatory  (1-16 units)
Description:  To provide the student with a broad range of ambulatory-care clinical experiences including prenatal/postnatal obstetrics, pediatrics, adult medicine and geriatrics.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 815R -- Subspecialty: Homeless Health Care Issues  (1-16 units)
Description:  To provide direct experience with delivering health care and related services to the homeless.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  completion of 3rd-year of medical school.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 815T -- Hospice Care for the Terminally Ill  (1-16 units)
Description:  To acquaint students with disease processes and their physical manifestations in terminal illness (cancer, AIDS, and other end-stage disease). To expose students to an interdisciplinary approach which includes the physician and the hospice team. Emphasis is on helping patients and families cope with terminal illness. This would include home care and inpatient settings. To provide a knowledge base for clinical assessments, pain and symptom management. To offer students communication skills to present hospice as an option for patients and families when curative measures are no longer effective.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Identical to:  MEDI 815T.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 816K -- Care of the Older Adult  (1-16 units)
Description:  To provide the student with a clinical and community-based experience with older adults. Emphasis will be placed on the multifaceted aspects of aging as well as the interdisciplinary approach to geriatric care. Students will be exposed to a continuum of care from the least restrictive to most restrictive environments. Format/Methods by which the course will be offered: Students will work under the direct supervision of a geriatrician/gerontologist as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. The continuum of care will be provided in both institutional and community based settings. The experience will address cross-cultural aspects of aging, health promotion, and the maintenance of functional abilities. Students will be exposed to home care, a comprehensive geriatric evaluation clinic, assisted living, and hospice care. Students may focus on areas of interest that include rural health, community-based care, optimal aging, and home visits with elders. A plan and schedule will be developed to meet the student's learning objectives as well as cover basic principles of care for older adults. A reading syllabus will be provided.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  4th-year medical student, consent of instructor.
May be repeated:  for a total of 16 units of credit.
Identical to:  MEDI 816K; MEDI is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

F CM 827 -- Methamphetamine and Other Illicit Drug Education (MethOIDE)  (1 unit)
Description:  Illicit drug use is a growing health concern. This course examines physical, psychological, and behavioral health issues associated with methamphetamine and other illicit drugs. The course goals are to introduce medical and other healthcare students to the patterns of illicit drug use, the consequences of such use, the methods for drug use screening, the treatment services available for clients who use illicit drugs, and the procedures for linking clients to those services.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Identical to:  CPH 827.
Usually offered:  Spring.

F CM 891A -- Arizona Senior Clinical Preceptorship in Family and Community Medicine  (1-16 units)
Description:  (outside Arizona)
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  4th-year medical students only.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 891B -- Clinical Family Medicine  (1-16 units)
Description:  The purpose of this elective rotation is to provide the UA medical student with experience in a responsible senior student role in a Family Medicine training program (e.g., preceptorship or subinternship) outside Arizona. UA medical students may use this rotation to experience a breadth of roles in Family Medicine, including both hospital and ambulatory care. They may also use this full-time clinical rotation to "audition," i.e., explore a specific Family Medicine residency program elsewhere in the USA or Canada.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  open to majors in medicine, public health and nursing.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 891C -- Epidemiology at CDC  (1-16 units)
Description:  Qualified and interested medical students are offered the opportunity to work with Epidemic Intelligence Service medical officers and other CDC career staff in this epidemiology elective, which may be in Atlanta or in a state health department. The purpose of the elective is to provide an introduction to preventive medicine, public health and the principles of applied epidemiology. Students actively assist in investigations of infectious diseases, environmental and occupational diseases, analysis of health data, or other problems of public health interest. Students become part of the day-to-day operation of CDC's nationwide U.S. Public Health Service disease surveillance systems. Diverse projects are offered for students to work on during their elective. Some participants have become co-authors on publications of major health importance.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 891E -- Prison Health Care  (1-16 units)
Description:  To observe the housing, activity and security arrangements in the prison and the organization, constraints, and challenges of prison health care = corrections medicine. To acquire knowledge of the health problems commonly encountered in prisons and detention centers and of the lifestyles and behaviors before and during incarceration that contribute to the frequency of these problems. To gain skill in interacting effectively and compassionately with inmate patients, assessing their problems efficiently and prescribing treatment and appropriate patient education.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 891F -- International Health  (1-16 units)
Description:  This clinical preceptorship offers the student participation in clinical and public health care in a developing nation context. Emphasis is on understanding local health problems and combined clinical and community approaches to them. Emphasis in this preceptorship will vary with the nature of the clinical site. Our preference is for district-level hospitals, especially those having community health programs in the surrounding area.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  Appropriate linguistic, cultural and medical preparation (preferably through completion of the International Health summer orientation course, FCM896A.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 891H -- Epidemiology and Applied Preventative Medicine with the Indian Health Service  (1-16 units)
Description:  Indian Health Service Preceptorship in Epidemiology and Applied Preventative Medicine.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  consent of course coordinator and approval needed by external site and concurrence by course coordinator.
May be repeated:  for a total of 16 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 891J -- CUP (Commitment to Underserved People)  (1-16 units)
Description:  CUP is a program that promotes medical students commitment to working with the medically underserved. The CUP elective offers medical students an opportunity to learn patient education and clinical skills/competencies needed to serve specific populations. Students participate by volunteering in CUP projects that offer services to populations in need. CUP programs allow students to learn under the guidance and supervision of faculty mentors.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  students must participate in orientation training and community service.
Usually offered:  Summer.

F CM 891L -- Family Medicine Preceptorship - University Physicians Hospital  (1-12 units)
Description:  To expose students to an academic hospitalist practice, both in a general medical floor and ICU setting.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  Fourth-year medical students. Students must have consent from Dr. Martz before registering.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 891M -- Clinical Age Management  (3-4 units)
Description:  The Kronos Clinic provides a full-spectrum, personalized, disease prevention and optimal health program for its patients. Students will observe the physicians obtain a comprehensive history and physical on each patient. Students will learn how to interpret detailed laboratory reports based on "optimal range levels". The Kronos Science Laboratory measures cardiovascular risk and protection factors, oxidative stress and protections factors, sex hormones, adrenal hormones, insulin, IGF-1, thyroid hormones, trace metals, CBC and Chem 24 panels. Students will learn how to interpret 15 lead ECG exercise treadmill stress tests, VO2 max, DEXA scans, Pulmonary Function Tests, and basic metabolic rates. Students will spend time with a nutritionist learning about optimal nutrition with caloric restriction (ONCR). They will work with an exercise physiologist learning how to do an exercise treadmill test and planning an appropriate individualized exercise prescription. Students will then aid the physician to customize a program for each patient based on their results. This will include dietary recommendations, vitamin and mineral supplements, an exercise prescription, natural hormones if needed, and other lifestyle changes as needed
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Identical to:  MED 891M; MED is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

F CM 891N -- Indian Health Service Clinic Preceptorship in Family and Community Medicine  (1-16 units)
Description:  Full-time practice with IHS family and other primary care physicians doing in-patient and out-patient care, emergency care, health care meetings and community health and cultural activities. To provide a full spectrum rural experience emphasizing clinical skill-building in the senior year, regardless of future specialty. To demonstrate community-oriented primary care in the only population/area-based comprehensive health system in the USA - the USPHS Indian Health Service. To acquaint students with the life of the family physician within the cross-cultural context of IHS practice. To experience the collaborative work of various clinical and public health professionals within an integrated, comprehensive health care system.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  3rd-year clerkship, IHS site and consent of preceptorship coordinator.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 891P -- Emergency Room/Family Physicians in Community Hospitals  (1-16 units)
Description:  1. Emergency room practice at the Year IV student level, as described above, on a full-time scheduled basis. 2. Study of accepted emergency room protocols, as used throughout the United States for specific emergency conditions. 3. Preceptorship-type arrangement with the practitioner in regard to accomplishment to all course goals listed above. Evaluation methods: Submission of a brief narrative report of this preceptorship experience; patient log. Standard Division of Academic Resources evaluation forms utilized by site faculty.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  completion of 3rd-year clerkships in family and community medicine, surgery, medicine, neurology. Completion of OB/GYN and psychiatry clerkships also strongly recommended. Consent of program director(s).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

F CM 896A -- International Health: Clinical and Community Care  (1-16 units)
Description:  This course prepares the participant to work and learn in a developing country health care setting. This course is generally a prerequisite to, and preference is given to students enrolled in, FCM891A, International Health Clinical Preceptorship. This course integrates the community public health aspects of International Health with the actual clinical challenges of practice in a developing country or other resource-poor health care setting.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  open to health majors only.
Usually offered:  Summer.

F CM 896B -- Integrative Medicine Seminars  (1-16 units)
Description:  Series of seminars offered in Alternative Medicine at Maricopa Medical Center, Phoenix.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  medical students only.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 896D -- Socio-Political Health Issues  (1-16 units)
Description:  To familiarize students with the impact of social and political issues on the health care of the population. Some topics include: homeless health care, international health issues, inner city health care, substance abuse in physicians, and medical anthropology.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  4th-year medical student.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 896G -- Nutrition in a Bioculture Context  (1-16 units)
Description:  This course will examine the cultural and biological factors influencing dietary practices, nutrient intake, activity patterns and fitness. Diet and activity will be studied as responses to the availability of environmental resources and to change in both the biological and cultural environment. The impact of directed and circumstantial change on diet and activity, as occurs with intervention programs, acculturation and general social change, will be discussed.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 896H -- Evidence-Based Family Medicine Workshop Series  (1-16 units)
Description:  Learn how to use current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients: 1 - Introduction to evidence-based medicine: fundamentals, resources. 2 - Making decisions/assessing articles about: a) treatment, b) diagnostic tests, c) norm/causation. 3 - Student project reports.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  4th-year medical student.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 896I -- Clinical Leadership and Administration  (1-16 units)
Description:  This class is designed to introduce and develop clinical leadership and administration skills focusing in four major areas: 1 - personal and professional leadership and management skills; 2 - community and organizational assessment skills, 3 - program planning and development; and 4 - program evaluation. The students will be expected to understand and demonstrate problem-solving skills through teaching sessions, small group program assessment, development and evaluation, presentations, and papers.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  3rd-year MD-MPH students and medical students enrolled in the MPH program. Medical students, physicians, or graduate public health students with consent of department.
Identical to:  CPH 896I.
Usually offered:  Spring.

F CM 896J -- Health Policy: Leadership and Current Issues  (1-16 units)
Description:  The purpose of this course is to assist the student in understanding and addressing health policy issues facing our nation and our state, as well as how to manage the functions of leadership in a rapidly changing society.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Usually offered:  Spring.

F CM 896K -- Physicians, Health and Human Rights: Improving Global Health  (1-16 units)
Description:  The goals of this course are to examine the link between human rights, which are the societal-level prerequisites for well-being described in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and Health and for students to be able to apply this concept to their current and future work. Timeline:4 nights a week, for 3 weeks, total 12 sessions (M-TH 7-9pm). To be held late March to early April.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Identical to:  CPH 896K.
Usually offered:  Spring.

F CM 896L -- Medicine and Films  (1-16 units)
Description:  To provide a forum to discuss some of the universal and recurring themes that arise in the practice of medicine: family, hope, fear, integrity, truth, life and death. Format: evening seminar, one evening each month (3-4 hours/session). Watch a film followed by discussion with faculty: learning objectives and focused questions for each session. Evaluation based on attendance and participation.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 896T -- Alcohol and Tobacco: Effect in Pregnant and Parenting Women  (1-16 units)
Description:  This is the first in a series of 3 Web-based courses on the effects of substance abuse in the maternal and child health (MCH) population from the Substance Abuse Distance Learning Enhancement (SADLE) for MCH Services Courses. This course focuses on alcohol and tobacco use as the most prevalent substance use/abuse problems encountered in public health MCH practice. The course goal is to better prepare MCH students and professionals develop, implement and evaluate programs addressing prevention of substance abuse, early detection, treatment and referral of substance abuse problems.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

F CM 896U -- Alcohol and Tobacco: Effects on Infants and Children  (1 unit)
Description:  This is the second in a series of 3 Web-based courses on the effects of substance abuse in the maternal and child health (MCH) population from the Substance Abuse Distance Leaning Enhancement (SADLE) for MCH Services Courses. This course focuses on the effects of prenatal and postnatal alcohol and tobacco exposure on infants and children with respect to development, implementation and evaluation of services for prevention, early detection, treatment and referral.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Usually offered:  Fall.

F CM 896V -- Alcohol and Tobacco: Effects in Adolescents  (1 unit)
Description:  This is the third in a series of web-based courses on effects of alcohol and tobacco use on adolescents with respect to development, implementation and evaluation of services for prevention, early detection, treatment and referral.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Usually offered:  Fall.

F CM 899 -- Independent Study  (1-16 units)
Description:  In-depth studies in a special interest topic, clinical or non-clinical in nature.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

F CM 900 -- Research  (2-16 units)
Description:  Individual research, not related to thesis or dissertation preparation, by graduate students.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

F CM 930 -- Supplementary Registration  (1-9 units)
Description:  For students who have completed all course requirements for their advanced degree programs. May be used concurrently with other enrollments to bring to total number of units to the required minimum.
Grading:  Grade of K is awarded for this course except for the final term.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.