1. Cell Biology Block 1: Cytoplasm, Nucleus, Gametogenesis, First Week of Development, Bilaminar Germ Disc, Triaminar Germ Disk, Third to Eight Weeks, Birth Defects and Prenatal Diagnosis, Epithelial Tissue, Connective Tissue Block 2: Cartilage and Adipose Tissue, Bone, Skeletal System Development, Blood, Hematopoiesis, Muscle Tissue, Muscular Tissue Development, Development of the Face, Nerve, Tissue, Cardiovascular System Block 3: Lymphatic System, Integumentary System, Body Cavity Development, Respiratory System, Respiratory System Development, Digestive System, Digestive System Development Block 4: Endocrine Organs, Urinary System, Male and Female Reproductive System, Urogenital System, and the Eye
2. Gross Anatomy Block 1: Muscles of the back, joints of the vertebral column, spinal chord,, spinal nerves, thoracis wall, anterior thoracic wall, trachea, bronchi, lungs, pleura, pericardium, heart, superior/posterior mediastina, autonomic nervous system Block 2: Skull, removal of the brain, face and blood vessels, nerves, and viscera of the neck, neck, face and scalp, anterior/posterior triangles of the neck, introduction to the brain and cranial nerves, orbit and eye, temporal and infratemporal fossae, circle of Willis, pterygopallatine fossa.
3. Gross Anatomy cont. Block 3: Thoracoappendicular/scapulohumeral muscles, axilla, superficial upper limb, shoulder, pectoral region, arm, cubital fossa, anterior compartment of the forearm, hand, posterior compartment of the forearm, joints of the upper limb, palm of the hand, dorsum of the hand, and joints of the upper limb , nasal cavity, paranasal sinus, oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, ear Block 4: Anterior abdominal wall, abdominal organs and peritoneum, stomach, liver, bile ducts, spleen, celiac trunk, small/large intestines, pancreas, mesenteric arteries, portal vein, pelvic walls, pelvic organs, perineum, pelvic cavity Block 5: Gluteal region, anterior/medial compartments of the thigh, posterior compartment of the thigh and popliteal fossa, leg, anterior/lateral compartments of the leg , dorsum of the foot, foot, sole of the foot, joints of the lower limb
6. Clinical Skills Block 1: Brief Course Introduction and Introduction to Professionalism & Standard Precautions , Introduction to Patient Interviewing, Taking a Medical History & General Survey/Vital Signs/Skin, Hair, and Nails, Examination of HEENT and Neck, Examination of the Heart/Peripheral Vasculature Block 2: Examination of Chest/Lungs, Examination of the Abdomen, Review of the Lymphatic System, Examination of the Musculoskeletal System, Examination of the Nervous System 1 Block 3: Examination of the Nervous System 2, 12 step Screening Examination, Differential Diagnosis; Clinical Assessment and Treatment Plan/Management, Case Studies, Completion of ISAs, Introduction to Documentation Block 4: Documentation of a Complete History and Physical (“SOAP” Note Format), Case Presentation, OSCE Review and Practice, Cumulative OSCE
7. OPP I Block 1: Principles of Osteopathic Medicine/The Body Landmarks, Somatic Dysfunction as the Foundation for Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, Static and Dynamic Exam, The Structural Diagnosis and Nomenclature Block 2: Myofascial Release, The Lumbar Vertebral Unit, The Thorax, Ribs and Diaphragm Block 3: Muscle Energy, The Cervical Spinal Exam, The Cervical Spine Block 4: Sacrum & Innominate I-IV Block 5: Alternative Treatment Modalities for Pelvic Dysfunction, The Hip and Thigh, The Knee and Leg, Foot and Ankle Dysfunction, Integrating treatment of the lower extremity Block 6: Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand, Extremity review and integration, Introduction to the Common Compensatory Pattern and Lymphatics Block 7 : Counterstrain I: The Mechanism/Lower Extremity, Counterstrain II: Upper Extremity/Thorax, Counterstrain III: Cervical & Thoracolumbar Spine Block 8: HVLA 1 -4, Year End Review Metabolism
8. Physiology Block 5: Introduction to Physiology, Homeostasis & Body Fluids. Cell Function Review, Membranes & Transport, membrane Potentials, Action Potentials & Synapses, Neurotransmitters, ANS 1 & 2, Skeletal Muscle Contraction, Smooth Muscle, Bone, Bone Healing Block 6: Cardiac Muscle & Cardiac Cycle, Conduction System, Normal EKG, EKG Abnormalities, Cardiac Arrhythmias, Hemodynamics, Hemodynamics & Blood Flow Issues, Control of Blood Flow, Renal-CV Integration, Cardiac Output, Muscles & Coronary Circulation, Cardiac Failure, Heart Valves, Circulatory Shock
9. Physiology cont. Block 7: Pulmonary Ventilation, Pulmonary Circulation, Gas Exchange, Gas Transport, Regulation of Respiration, Respiratory Insufficiency, Alterations in Pulmonary Function, GI Physiology, Propulsion and Mixing, Secretion, Absorption, and Digestion 1 & 2, Nutrient Metabolism, The Liver, GI Disorders Block 8: Fluids and Kidneys, Fluids, Edema, Urine Formation, GFR, Nephron Physiology 1 & 2, Clearance Methods, ECF Fluid Regulation 1 & 2, Electrolyte 1 & 2, Acid-Based Balance, Kidney Diseases , Diuretics Block 9: Intro to Endocrinology, Pituitary Gland & Hypothalamic Control, Thyroid Gland, Parathyroid Gland, the Adrenal Gland, The Pancreas, Male Reproductive System, Female Reproductive System, Alterations of Reproductive Systems
10. Clinical Skills Practicum I Block 5: Course Syllabus Review & Introduction, Introduction to Rx Writing, Male Prostrate and Genitourinary Exam, Female Breast and Pelvic Exam, Giving Injections, Introduction to Suturing Block 6: EKG Lab, OSCE 1, Surgical Knot Tying Block 7: Surgical Note, Case Studies (PCSOM Rounds) Block 8 : OSCE 2
11. Neuroscience Block 6: Introduction to Neuroscience, Spinal Chord, Brainstem, Diencephalon, Telencephalon , Arterial Supply of the CNS, Venous Drainage of the CNS, Cerebellum, Telencephalon (external features) Block 7: Ventricular System and CSF, Cranial Nerves, Telencephalon (internal features), Cranial Nerves, Synaptic Transmission, Somatosensory System, Blood Supply of the CNS, Ventricular System, Physiology of Pain, Visual System, Vestibular System, Clinical Cases, Auditory System, Gustatory and Olfactory Systems Block 8: Peripheral Sensory and Brainstem Influences on Spinal Cord Motor Neurons, Clinical Cases, Corticofugal Systems, Basal Nuclei, Cerebellum, Visual Motor Systems, Hypothalamus and ANS, Limbic System, Clinical Cases, Cerebral Cortex, Sleep and Arousal, Basic Principles of EEG, Clinical Cases
12. Immunology Block 7: Introduction to the Immune System, Basic Concepts and Components of the Immune System, Antigen Recognition, Antigens and Antigens and Antibody Structure, Antibody—Antigen Interaction, Antibody Diversity, The T-cell receptor, Major Histocompability Complex, Review of Antigen Recognition, Antigen Processing and Presentation, Lymphocyte Activation, Hematopoiesis, The Organs and Tissues of the Immune System, B-Cell Development, T-Cell Development, Cell—Cell Interaction in Generating Effector Lymphocytes, Immunologic Memory, A brief Review of Immune Physiology Block 8: Constitutive Defenses Including Complement, Phagocytes, Killing in the Immune System, Inflammation, Cytokines in the Immune System, Infections and Vaccines, Hypersensitivity reactions, Immediate Hypersensitivity (Type 1): Allergy, How Autoimmune Disease Develops, Antibody—Mediated Hypersensitivity (Type II), Immune Complex Disease (Type III Hypersensitivity) , Delayed Hypersensitivity (Type IV), Primary Immunodeficiency, Secondary Immunodeficiency, Transplantation, Tumor Immunology, Monoclonal Antibodies and Recombiant Cytokines
13. Ophthalmology Block 9: Vision Loss, Amblyopia/Strabismus, Neurophthalmology, Ocular/Orbital Injuries, Ocular Manifestations of systemic disease, Red Eye, and Drugs for the Eye Otolaryngology Block 9: Otology, Upper and Lower Aerodigestive Tract Dysfunctions, Laryngeal Disorders, Neck and Face Disorders Oral Health Block 9: Overview of Head and neck/oral anatomy, Caries and Restorative Dentistry, Periodontal Diseases , Periodontal infections and systemic diseases, Trauma, Serious Infections, Oral Examination, Overview of Oral Cancer, Differential diagnosis of common red and white oral mucosal pathosis , Systematic examination of the oral mucosa Selected acute ulcerations, Pediatric Dentistry , Orofacial Pain and TMD Disorders Radiology Block 9: Radiographic Anatomy, Radiographic /Radiologic Procedures Commonly Used in Diagnostic and Disease Modification (Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Computerized Topography, Positron Emission, Plain Radiographic Studies, Interventional Radiology