Didactic Phase
Overview
- 44 Credit hours taught over 14 months
- Taught at the main campus of USD in Vermillion
- Courses in basic and clinical sciences, including full dissection human anatomy course
- Introduction to clinical medicine at local hospitals and clinics
- Several courses are interdisciplinary to teach teamwork with other students in medicine, physical therapy and occupational therapy
Course of Study
Fall Semester
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
|
ANAT 711 |
Human Gross Anatomy |
8 |
|
ANAT 712 |
Embryology |
2 |
|
PHYG 730 |
Human Physiology |
3 |
|
PAST 710 |
Introduction to Clinical Medicine I |
3 |
Spring Semester
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
|
PAST 714 |
Medicine I |
7 |
|
PAST 718 |
Research Perspectives |
3 |
|
PAST 720 |
Physician Assistant Professional Issues |
3 |
|
PHAR 720 |
Pharmacology |
5 |
Fall Semester
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
|
PAST 712 |
Introduction to Clinical Medicine II |
3 |
|
PAST 716 |
Medicine II |
6 |
|
PAST 788 |
Masters Project |
1 |
|
|
Additional Credit in Clinical Phase |
Complete course descriptions are available in the Graduate School Catalog.