R&C:  Occupational Medicine

Course No.:  PHPM 705B
Duration:  4-12 weeks
Credits:  TBA
Term:  Any
Prereq:  MS3 or above
Contact:  Dr. Gary Rischitelli, 4-4398

Students are provided with the opportunity to investigate occupational contributions to ill health. Field trips are available.

Scholars in Medical Spanish 1

Course No.:  PHPM 705F
Duration:  8 weeks
Credits:  1
Term:  Fall, Winter
Prereq:  1 yr of college Spanish or equivalent, a Spanish language proficiency exam is required
Contact:  Ella Booth, 4-8089

This course provides a fast-paced approach for physicians. It is designed to provide grammar in the context of the medical history and physical, and emphasizes medical terminology. It also provides insight into cultural aspects that may affect health care decisions and delivery. While the course focuses on conversational skills, it also provides sufficient instruction for written instructions and communication. Evaluation: This course is Pass/Fail. Attendance and active oral participation is required. There are two mock patient interviews and one short essay on a chosen disease required during the term.

Scholars in Medical Spanish 2

Course No.:  PHPM 705G
Duration:  8 weeks
Credits:  1
Term:  Fall, Winter
Prereq:  2 yrs of college Spanish or equivalent or Scholars in Med Spanish 1, a Spanish language proficiency exam is required
Contact:  Ella Booth, 4-8089

This course provides a fast-paced approach for physicians. It is designed to provide grammar in the context of the medical history and physical, and emphasizes medical terminology. It also provides insight into cultural aspects that may affect health care decisions and delivery. While the course focuses on conversational skills, it also provides sufficient instruction for written instructions and communication. Evaluation: This course is Pass/Fail. Attendance and active oral participation is required. There are two mock patient interviews and one short essay on a chosen disease required during the term.

Scholars in Medical Spanish 3

Course No.:  PHPM 705H
Duration:  8 weeks
Credits:  1
Term:  Fall, Winter
Prereq:  3 yrs of college Spanish or equivalent or Scholars in Med Spanish 2, a Spanish language proficiency exam is required
Contact:  Ella Booth, 4-8089

This course provides a fast-paced approach for physicians. It is designed to provide grammar in the context of the medical history and physical, and emphasizes medical terminology. It also provides insight into cultural aspects that may affect health care decisions and delivery. While the course focuses on conversational skills, it also provides sufficient instruction for written instructions and communication. Evaluation: This course is Pass/Fail. Attendance and active oral participation is required. There are two mock patient interviews and one short essay on a chosen disease required during the term.

Occupational Medicine Field Experience

Course No.:  PHPM 709D
Duration:  4-12 weeks
Credits:  TBA
Term:  Any
Prereq:  MS3 or above
Contact:  Dr. Gary Rischitelli, 4-4398

Students arrange for field experiences in industrial sites and physician offices, or they may emphasize the investigation of a specific occupational health hazard.