Osteopathic Medicine (OSTM)

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OSTM 7233. 3rd and 4th Year Longitudinal OMM Clerkship. 2 Hours.

Students apply the knowledge and skills learned in the Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Courses 1-4 by performing osteopathic examinations and manipulative techniques in patient care settings. Students continue to build their skills in osteopathic diagnosis and treatment through online didactic sessions and hands-on practice in clinical situations.

OSTM 7301. Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine 1. 3 Hours.

Students are introduced to the principles and practices unique osteopathic medicine, including osteopathic examination and techniques. Students develop the contextual framework and basic skills necessary for providing osteopathic patient care. Students also critically appraise osteopathic history and philosophy, thereby beginning professional identity formation as an osteopathic physician.

OSTM 7302. Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine 2. 3 Hours.

Students continue their exploration of osteopathic principles and practices as they apply to various clinical topics. Students learn new osteopathic exams and techniques, and receive reinforcement of previously learned ones. Osteopathic concepts of mind-body medicine are investigated.
Prerequisite: OSTM 7301.

OSTM 7303. Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine 3. 3 Hours.

Students continue their exploration of osteopathic principles and practices as they apply to the nervous, immune, head/eyes/ears/nose/throat and musculoskeletal systems. Students learn new osteopathic exams and techniques, and receive reinforcement of previously learned ones. Osteopathic concepts of mind-body medicine are investigated.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite OSTM 7302.

OSTM 7304. Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine 4. 3 Hours.

Students continue their exploration of osteopathic principles and practices as they apply to various clinical topics and patient populations. Students revisit osteopathic philosophy from a whole-patient perspective. Students have an opportunity to consolidate materials and skills from the previous three OMM courses and prepare for national examinations.
Prerequisite: OSTM 7303.