The PMSB 8501 course is a continuation of PMSB 8301 and PMSB 8303. This course will present common podiatric pathologies in the midfoot and rearfoot regions of the lower extremity from a system and disease-based approach. Every podiatric condition discussed in PMSB 8501 will identify, explore, and correlate how biomechanics, musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and dermatological systems influence foot pathology. In addition, the student will learn how Systemic Diseases including Diabetes, Rheumatology, Neuromuscular, Cardiovascular, Renal, Bone Metabolism and Oncology affect Foot Structure, Function, and clinical presentation. How systemic disease manifest and influence normal foot structure and function will be explored in detail.
PMSB 8501 is presented in a cumulative fashion, complementing other coursework in the pre-clinical curriculum. This knowledge base will serve as a basis to allow the student to integrate diagnostic and treatment decisions specific to a podiatric physician. This course will be presented through case based and didactic lectures, problem-based, learning, group discussion and self-learning. Foot specific pathology in the midfoot, rearfoot and ankle will be presented including the effects of the pes planus and pes cavus foot types.
Clinical topics will incorporate etiology, epidemiology, natural history, risk factors, and clinical presentation providing the student the skills to formulate a comprehensive reasoned differential diagnosis. Diagnostic imaging and laboratory tests will also be introduced and discussed to help confirm a diagnosis and the student will then learn how to synthesize and correlate his medical knowledge and develop and implement both medical, surgical, and rehabilitative treatment protocols. Students are expected to engage verbally and in written form through active learning principles used in small group laboratory and traditional lecture formats.
Students will engage in the complex critical thinking necessary to assimilate facts and reach conclusions regarding diagnosis and treatment of the foot and ankle from an evidenced based perspective.
As graduate-level students they will exhibit the attributes of a physician, in professionalism, ethics and self- motivated learning. The faculty will help you to develop your communication and critical thinking skills in a logical, linear thought process that is evidence based and emphasizes competent, compassionate patient-centered care in the context of clinical application.
Credit Hours:
5.00
Schedule Type:
Preclerkship
Grading Basis:
Honors / High Pass / Pass /Fail (H/HP/P/F)
Administrative Unit:
School of Podiatry
Offered:
As Scheduled