Touro University (Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine)

TUNCOM offers a systems-based curriculum that is a mix of traditional lecture-discussion, interactive lecture, small-group PBL tutorial and self-study modules. Clinical integration is stressed throughout the basic science portion of the first two years, and students have an opportunity to �connect with the community� and have early clinical experiences in a Shadow Program that starts as early as the intersession after the first year. Osteopathic Principles and Practice, clinical skills training and physicianpatient communication are stressed throughout all four years of study. TUNCOM has created a curriculum model that reflects the world in which our students will practice. TUNCOM has created an environment that stresses collaboration and ethical and professional behavior, and that makes learning enjoyable. The College of Osteopathic Medicine�s curriculum is divided into three phases: I. Basic Sciences II. Correlated system teaching incorporating basic and clinical sciences in the study of the organ systems of the body. III. Clinical Experience Clinical rotations and preceptorships are offered during the third and fourth year of study. These will be under the direction and supervision of clinical professors, and adjunct clinical professors at cooperating medical institutions. FIRST YEAR COURSES The first year is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of human anatomy (gross anatomy, neuroscience, histology, and embryology), biochemistry and physiology. Interwoven throughout the curriculum are osteopathic principles and practice, introductions to clinical medicine, physical diagnosis, problem based learning, and preventative medicine and public health. SECOND YEAR COURSES In the second year, the basic and clinical sciences concerned with one particular organ system of the body are integrated in classroom instruction. This approach emphasizes the relevance of basic sciences to clinical practice. The osteopathic approach is continually emphasized by lecture and laboratory demonstration of manipulative techniques. A year long course in behavioral medicine and psychiatry is also provided. THIRD YEAR COURSES Internal Medicine I Internal Medicine II Family Medicine I Family Medicine II General Surgery I General/Orthopedic Surgery Pediatrics Obstetrics/Gynecology Psychiatry Elective I Elective II Vacation FOURTH YEAR COURSES Core Rotations Primary Care Medical Subspecialties Specialty Options Surgical Specialty Acute/Critical Care Non-Core Rotations Primary Care Medical Subspecialties Specialty Options Elective-Primary Care Elective-All Discipline Categories Vacation Educational Review

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School name: Touro University (Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine)
Address: 874 American Pacific Drive, Henderson, Nevada
Zip & city: 89014 Henderson
Phone: (702) 777-8687
Web: http://www.tu.edu/departments.php?id=44

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