Course Descriptions
GMS 525 Introduction to Podiatric Medicine (2 credits)
Introduction to the entire field of Podiatric Medicine
with emphasis on history, didactics, and clinical features
as it relates to basic operative Podiatric Medicine
and the art of doctoring.
GMS 527 Biochemistry I (3 credits)
Introduction to the fundamental aspects of biochemistry.
Topics include protein structure, enzyme kinetics,
and basics of carbohydrate, lipid, and amino acid
metabolism and their interrelationships. Same as BMS
527. (Podiatric Medicine Students)
GMS 528 Biochemistry II/Nutrition (3 credits)
This is a continuation of GMS 527. Topics covered
include biochemistry of purines and pyrimidines, fundamentals
of molecular biology, biochemistry of hormones,
biochemistry of special tissues, nutrition and
its relation to disease. Same as BMS 528. (Podiatric
Medicine Students)
GMS 536 Research Methodology, Epidemiology and
Statistics (3 credits)
Introduction to experimental design, biostatistical
methods, and theoretical and statistical analysis of data.
Epidemiological concepts will include population dynamics,
trends in diseases and disorders, rates, screening,
and public health programs. (Podiatric Medicine
Students)
GMS 547 Neuroanatomy w/lab (3 credits)
Presentation of the morphologic and physiologic aspects
of the nervous system. Clinical correlations are
incorporated to emphasize the important anatomic
structures and pathways. Lecture and lab. Same as
BMS 547. (Podiatric Medicine Students)
GMS 549 Medical Psychiatry (1 credit)
This course will focus on the signs, symptoms, and
therapies of the major mental disorders, emphasizing
those most commonly seen and managed in primary
care medical practice. Thus, anxiety disorders, depression,
alcohol and drug abuse, and the organic brain
syndromes will be considered in detail.
GMS 550 Histology and Cell Biology w/lab (5 credits)
Presentation of the normal microscopic structure of
the human body. Emphasis will be placed on the integration
of the morphology with the biochemical and
physiologic process of the body. Lecture and Laboratory.
Same as BMS 550. (Podiatric Medicine Students)
GMS 525 Introduction to Podiatric Medicine (2 credits)
Introduction to the entire field of Podiatric Medicine
with emphasis on history, didactics, and clinical features
as it relates to basic operative Podiatric Medicine
and the art of doctoring.
GMS 527 Biochemistry I (3 credits)
Introduction to the fundamental aspects of biochemistry.
Topics include protein structure, enzyme kinetics,
and basics of carbohydrate, lipid, and amino acid
metabolism and their interrelationships. Same as BMS
527. (Podiatric Medicine Students)
GMS 528 Biochemistry II/Nutrition (3 credits)
This is a continuation of GMS 527. Topics covered
include biochemistry of purines and pyrimidines, fundamentals
of molecular biology, biochemistry of hormones,
biochemistry of special tissues, nutrition and
its relation to disease. Same as BMS 528. (Podiatric
Medicine Students)
GMS 536 Research Methodology, Epidemiology and
Statistics (3 credits)
Introduction to experimental design, biostatistical
methods, and theoretical and statistical analysis of data.
Epidemiological concepts will include population dynamics,
trends in diseases and disorders, rates, screening,
and public health programs. (Podiatric Medicine
Students)
GMS 547 Neuroanatomy w/lab (3 credits)
Presentation of the morphologic and physiologic aspects
of the nervous system. Clinical correlations are
incorporated to emphasize the important anatomic
structures and pathways. Lecture and lab. Same as
BMS 547. (Podiatric Medicine Students)
GMS 549 Medical Psychiatry (1 credit)
This course will focus on the signs, symptoms, and
therapies of the major mental disorders, emphasizing
those most commonly seen and managed in primary
care medical practice. Thus, anxiety disorders, depression,
alcohol and drug abuse, and the organic brain
syndromes will be considered in detail.
GMS 550 Histology and Cell Biology w/lab (5 credits)
Presentation of the normal microscopic structure of
the human body. Emphasis will be placed on the integration
of the morphology with the biochemical and
physiologic process of the body. Lecture and Laboratory.
Same as BMS 550. (Podiatric Medicine Students)
GMS 553 Biomedical Ethics (1 credit)
An introduction to bioethics relevant to podiatric medical
practice: valid consent, confidentiality and privacy,
issues in death and dying, and the podiatric code of
ethics. (Podiatric Medicine Students)
GMS 557, 625 Conceptual Lower Extremity
Anatomy, Applied Lower Extremity
Anatomy w/lab (4,3 credits)
Provides a thorough knowledge of the anatomical
structures of the lower limb, using standard anatomical
terminology. Information of clinical interest included
where relevant. Prerequisite: GMS 590 for
GMS 625; GMS 625 for GMS 557.
GMS 590 Gross Anatomy w/lab (6 credits)
Study designed to expose the student to the macroscopic
aspects of human morphology. Complete dissection
of a cadaver will be correlated with surface
anatomy, radiology and other clinical information.
Lecture and lab. Same as BMS 590. (Podiatric Medicine
Students)
GMS 595A, 595B Physiology I, Physiology II
w/lab (4,2 credits)
Comprehensive study of systems physiology including
musculoskeletal system, neuronal, endocrine, cardiovascular,
respiratory, digestion, excretion, and fluid/
electrolyte balance. Lecture and lab. Prerequisites for
GMS 595A: GMS 550 and GMS 527. Prerequisite or
Corequisite for GMS 595B: GMS 547 and 528. GMS 595A is a prerequisite for GMS 595B. Same as BMS
595. (Podiatric Medicine Students)
GMS 600, 601 Pathology I w/lab, Pathology II (4,2 credits)
Fundamental principles of disease processes such as
tissue injury and repair, inflammation, the immune
response, and neoplasia, as well as mechanisms of
hemodynamic and metabolic derangement; illustrated
in laboratory by means of clinical material and case
studies. Lecture and lab. Prerequisite: GMS 550 for
GMS 600; and GMS 600 for GMS 601. Same as BMS
600, 601. (Podiatric Medicine Students)
GMS 605A, 605B Physical Diagnosis (2,2 credits)
Introduction to and development of techniques in the
common and basic components of physical and laboratory
examinations, techniques of interviewing and
history taking, and the care of the patient in all fields
of medicine. Lecture and lab. (Podiatric Medicine and
Surgery Program)
GMS 610 Clinical Neurology (2 credits)
Emphasis on clinical presentation of disorders commonly
involving the nervous system with particular
emphasis on neuromuscular disorders and peripheral
neuropathies. Problems of the nervous system such as
muscular dystrophies, tumors, strokes, trauma, and
seizures are described. Prerequisite: 547. (Podiatric
Medicine Students)
GMS 620 Pharmacology (3 credits)
Course encompasses basic pharmacological principles
and classes of drugs. Same as BMS 620. Prerequisites:
GMS 527, 528, and 595. (Podiatric Medicine Students)
GMS 621 Clinical Pharmacology (53)
This course is devoted to the study of the commonly
prescribed pharmaceutical preparations in the hospital
and office medical practice. Hospital orders, prescription
writing, as well as the indications,
contraindications, adverse reactions and the significant
pharmacology of all relevant classes of drugs in
general medicine will be discussed. Emphasis is placed
not upon the principles of pharmacology but rather on
the actual clinical use and adverse reactions associated
with all drugs in the typical hospital formulary.
GMS 623, 624 Medical Microbiology I, Medical
Microbiology II w/lab (2,5)
Comprehensive study of medical immunology, medical
bacteriology, medical mycology, medical virology
and medical parasitology. The courses survey the interaction
between the human host and the pathogens,
characteristics of pathogens, epidemiology, pathogenesis
of disease, and treatment. Anti-infective agents
will also be discussed, including modes of action, spectra
of activity, and specific mechanisms of resistance.
GMS 624 has lecture and laboratory/case presentation
meetings. Prerequisites for GMS 623: GMS 527,
528, 550, 590. Prerequisites for GMS 624: GMS 623.
(Podiatric Medicine Students)
GMS 627 Functional Orthopedics (3 credits)
Introduction to the study of the functional anatomy of
the lower extremities. Physical and mechanical principles
as applied to the development and functions of
the lower extremities studied in depth. In-depth study
of functional anatomy and ontogenesis of the leg and
foot. Concepts of lower extremity normalcy and compensation
for structural defects. Prerequisite: GMS 625.
GMS 632 Podiatric Medicine I (2 credits)
This course provides the foundation for basic podiatric
medicine from a clinical standpoint. Common podiatric
pathology will be discussed along with current
therapy regimes. Prerequisite-Corequisites: GMS 600,
623, 610, 557, 625, and 620.
GMS 634 Podiatric Medicine II (2 credits)
The pathophysiology as well as diagnosis and treatment
of nail disorders (onychopathy) will be discussed.
Evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of rheumatologic
disorders as it applies to the lower extremity will be
discussed. Lecture and lab. Prerequisite: GMS 632.
GMS 634L Podiatric Medicine II Lab (1 credit)
This course prepares students for the technical skills
associated with medical and surgical podiatric care.
The course is presented in a workshop format with a
short lecture followed by practical demonstration and
individual practice sessions to learn the particular skill.
Sample technical skills include, but are not limited to,
handling and use of instrumentation, injections, venipuncture,
starting intravenous lines, suturing and hand
ties, casting, and bandaging. Additionally, podiatric
palliative practices such as the nail procedures, removal
of corns, calluses, padding and strapping are emphasized.
GMS 640 Surgical Principles (2 credits)
Introduces the student to the evaluation and management
of selected surgical conditions likely to be encountered
in primary care. Emphasis is placed on the
integration of anatomy and physiology, history and
physical skills, pathophysiology and diagnostic studies.
Pre- and post-operative patient management, including
appropriate referral practices, are included.
Prerequisite: GMS 590. (Podiatric Medicine Students)
GMS 644 Dermatology (2 credits)
Introduction to general dermatoses especially those
affecting feet and lower extremities. Prerequisite: GMS 550.
GMS 649 General Radiology (3 credits)
Radiation physics, image production, and safety are
covered. Evaluation of radiographic changes as they
relate to systemic and local pathology. Prerequisite:
GMS 590. (Podiatric Medicine Students)
GMS 650, 750 Internal Medicine I, Internal Medicine
II (2,2 credits)
Presentation of basic principles of medicine. Prerequisites:
GMS 590, 595, 600, 605, and 620.
GMS 652 Peripheral Vascular Disease (2 credits)
The pathophysiology as well as diagnosis and treatment
of peripheral vascular disease will be discussed.
Prerequisite: GMS 632.
GMS 665, 765 Independent Study (1-3 credits)
Opportunity for extensive study in areas of special
interest to the student. Prerequisite: permission of the
Dean or Associate Academic Dean.
GMS 675, 775 Research (credit not to exceed 12 s.h.)
Research under guidance of faculty advisor.
GMS 700 Physical Medicine (1 credit)
The various modalities of Physical Medicine will be
presented with special emphasis on lower extremity
palliative and therapeutic care.
GMS 703 Anesthesiology (1 credit)
The types, techniques, methods, and complications of
regional, local, and general anesthesia will be explored.
The student will be introduced to related patient problems
in the perioperative period as well as preoperative
considerations for surgery. Prerequisite: GMS 620.
GMS 705 Emergency & Traumatology I (2 credits)
General concepts of non-cardiac emergency and traumatology
from a systems perspective. (Podiatric Medicine
Students)
GMS 706 Emergency & Traumatology II (3 credits)
Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support mechanisms
as defined by the American Heart Association will be
presented. Prerequisite: GMS 705.
GMS 707 Emergency & Traumatology III (2 credits)
Lower extremity traumatology will be discussed. Basic
principles of wound healing, prevention and management
of infection, and specific applications for
forefoot trauma are stressed. Prerequisite: GMS 706.
GMS 708 O.R. Protocol (1 credit)
An introduction to the basic principles of operating
room technique. Surgical instrumentation, methods of
sterilization, principles of sterile technique, and charting
and documentation will be emphasized.
GMS 711 Podiatric Radiology (2 credits)
Class instruction in diagnostic findings in the foot.
Pathophysiology will be discussed to support the radiographic
changes seen in the foot as it relates to certain
disease entities. Prerequisite: GMS 649.
GMS 711L Radiology Lab (1 credit)
Provides students with practical opportunities to apply
knowledge and understanding acquired in General
Radiology and Podiatric Radiology courses to the
actual reading of the films or images. Each class section
is divided into small groups which work at stations
with a radiological view box. Emphasis is on the
hands-on reading of chest films, foot and ankle x-rays,
bone scans, MRI, and CT scans. Additionally, students
review and practice photochemistry of developing
plain films and x-ray positioning techniques. Prerequisites:
GMS 649, 711.
GMS 712 Clinical Orientation and Skills
Workshop (1 credit)
Prepares students for diverse aspects of clinical care,
patient interactions, hospital, and/or clinic protocols.
Infectious disease, sterile technique, universal precautions,
biomedical hazards, immunization policy, instrumentation,
and School rules and clinical regulations
will be discussed. Demonstrations and workshops in
practical skills may be presented. Prerequisite: GMS 634L.
GMS 713 Podiatric Surgery I (4 credits)
Fundamental concepts of forefoot and soft tissue surgery
of the foot and ankle are presented. Prerequisite:
GMS 640.
GMS 714 Podiatric Surgery II (4 credits)
Fundamental concepts of rearfoot and reconstructive
surgery of the foot and ankle are presented. Prerequisite:
GMS 713.
GMS 715, 716 Podiatric Medicine III, Podiatric
Medicine IV (2,2 credits)
Disorders, both systemic and localized, are presented
according to the body system involved; i.e., musculoskeletal,
dermatologic, vascular, and neurologic.
Lower extremity manifestations of systemic disease,
differential diagnoses, and conservative management
are emphasized. Prerequisite: GMS 634 for GMS 715;
GMS 715 for GMS 716.
GMS 717 Biomechanics of Foot Function (2 credits)
Advanced studies in foot function with emphasis on
biomechanical comprehension and orthotic correction
of foot/lower extremity deformity. Prerequisite: GMS 627.
GMS 717L Biomechanics Clinical Practicum
Laboratory (1 credit)
Laboratory applications of biomechanical theory and
practice as presented in GMS 717. Emphasis on examination
and clinical problem solving. Prerequisite:
GMS 717.
GMS 718, 719, 720 Podiatric Clinical Clerkship I, II,
III (4,7,7 credits)
Students will rotate through the Barry University Foot
and Ankle Centers as well as affiliated hospitals. Students
will participate in podiatric, medical, and surgical
services, including emergency room, operating
room, radiology, vascular laboratory, physical therapy,
wound healing, and other hospital-based services. Students
will be evaluated in terms of knowledge, attitude,
skills, and motivation and will be required to
maintain a patient log. Students will also be expected
to successfully complete the junior class clinical exit
examination prior to beginning senior level clinical
rotations. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all
courses of the first and second years and GMS 712
prior to entering clinical rotations or externships.
GMS 722 Cadaver Surgery Laboratory (1 credit)
This course offers the student “hands-on” learning experiences
in an array of basic surgical procedures. The
course complements and reinforces the surgical principals
learned in the Podiatric Surgery I and II courses,
giving the student practical experience in the performance
of many common podiatric procedures and techniques.
Indications and contraindications for specific
surgical procedures and standards of care are also reviewed.
Prerequisites/corequisites: GMS 713, 714.
GMS 738 Podopediatrics (3 credits)
General survey of growth and development of children
with emphasis on the lower extremities: concentrating
upon history and physical examination, diagnosis,
treatment, and prognosis of podiatric disorders.
Prerequisites: GMS 627 and 717.
GMS 802 Podiatric Medical Seminar (1 credit)
By utilizing clinical case presentations, students will
review and apply principles of Podiatric Medicine presented
during the first three years of training.
GMS 806 Library Research Paper (1 credit)
This paper is required for senior students and serves
to develop skills in literature review and presentation.
(Podiatric Medicine Students)
GMS 809 Podiatric Senior Clinical Rotations (7 credits)
Students will rotate in afternoon clinic sessions through
the Barry University Foot Care Centers and affiliated
institutions. Students will be responsible for case presentation
s
and case management involving general
medical as well as podiatric disorders.
GMS 813 Risk Management (1 credit)
This course addresses both the medical and legal aspects
of Podiatric Medicine. Appropriate charting,
record-keeping, documentation of patient progress, and
complications are discussed. Patient/physician relationships
are reinforced with malpractice principles,
ethics, and medical jurisprudence.
GMS 815 Orthopedic Seminar (1 credit)
Via clinical presentations, students will review and
apply principles of orthopedics and biomechanics presented
during the first three years of training.
GMS 819 Communication Skills (1 credit)
This course emphasizes communication skills necessary
for physicians to interrelate with their patients on
an understanding and empathetic level. An additional
goal is to improve interaction with community members
and other physicians.
GMS 820, 821 Hospital Rotations (4,4 credits)
Fourth year students will rotate through podiatric,
medical, and surgical services in the Barry University
affiliated hospitals and clinics as a continuum of GMS 719 and 720. Prerequisites: successful completion of
GMS 712, 719, and 720 as well as successful completion
of the junior class clinical exit examination.
GMS 823 Surgical Seminar (1 credit)
Students will review and apply basic and advanced
principles of podiatric surgery via clinical case presentations.
GMS 825 Practice Management (3 credits)
This course will examine the administrative details of
running a private practice. Preparing a banker’s loan proposal,
floor planning, ordering of office inventory/supplies,
hiring of personnel, payroll, billing and collections,
insurance, financial planning, advertising, and competition
in the healthcare marketplace will be discussed.
GMS 826 Sports Medicine (2 credits)
Comprehensive review of common sports injuries with
discussion of mechanisms, prognosis, treatment, and
rehabilitation. Prerequisite: GMS 717.
GMS 831 Community and Minority Medicine (1 credit)
Review of the public health issues in the community
as well as those specific medical problems affecting
particular minority groups.
GMS 832, 833, 834, 835, 836 Podiatric Clerkship
Programs I, II, III, IV, V (4,4,4,4,4 credits)
Students will be required to attend a total of 5 onemonth
outside clinical rotations at approved hospitalbased
or private office externship programs throughout
the United States. The purpose of this additional training
is to present geographical differences in medicine,
epidemiology, and the practice of podiatric medicine
throughout the United States, as well as provide the
students with increased exposure to podiatric postgraduate
training programs.
GMS 865 Advanced Independent Study (1-3 credits)
The purpose of this course is to develop within the
student an appreciation for research as well as its importance
in medical education. Hypothesis development,
scientific method in data collection, methods of
double blind study, and data analysis are presented.
GMS 875 Advanced Research (1-12 credits)
Students will conduct research based upon a format/
hypothesis developed in GMS 665 or 865. The ultimate
goal of this course is publication-quality literature
under the supervision of a faculty member.
(Podiatric Medicine Students)
CMP1 Basic Medical Sciences Competency
Examination (0 credits)
Comprehensive examination including macroscopic
and microscopic anatomy (gross anatomy, histology,
neuroanatomy), lower extremity anatomy, biochemistry,
physiology, medical microbiology and immunology,
pharmacology and pathology.
CMP2 Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Competency Examination (0 credits)
Comprehensive practical examination of clinical skills
and knowledge including, but not limited to, biomechanics,
radiology, suturing, injections, venipuncture,
and development of treatment plans based on oral case
questions.
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