Health Professions Division - Nova Southeastern University

Health Professions Division2021–2022 CatalogDr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic MedicineCollege of PharmacyCollege of OptometryDr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care SciencesCollege of Dental MedicineRon and Kathy Assaf College of NursingDr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITYNoticeCredits and degrees earned from colleges within the state of Florida that are licensed by the State Board of IndependentColleges and Universities do not automatically qualify the individual to participate in professional examinations in Florida.The established procedure requires the appropriate state professional board to review and recognize the colleges grantingthe degrees prior to scheduling examinations. Additional information regarding Nova Southeastern University HealthProfessions Division and its colleges of osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, optometry, health care sciences, dental medicine,nursing, and allopathic medicine may be obtained by contacting the State Board of Independent Colleges and Universities,Department of Education, Tallahassee, Florida. Any student interested in practicing a regulated profession in Floridashould contact the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 2009 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32301.This catalog is for information purposes only and does not represent a contract. Information contained herein is subject tochange at any time by administrative decision or the direction of the NSU Board of Trustees.AccreditationNova Southeastern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Collegesto award associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s, educational specialist, doctorate, and professional degrees. Contact theCommission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions aboutthe accreditation of Nova Southeastern University.Notice of NondiscriminationConsistent with all federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and/or local ordinances (e.g., Title VII, Title VI, Title III, Title II,Rehab Act, ADA, Title IX, and the Florida Civil Rights Act), it is the policy of Nova Southeastern University not to engagein any discrimination or harassment against any individuals because of race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancystatus, national or ethnic origin, nondisqualifying disability, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender,gender identity, military service, veteran status, or political beliefs or affiliations, and to comply with all federal and statenondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations. Any such acts are unacceptableand strictly prohibited by the university.In addition, the law prohibits retaliation against an individual for opposing any practices forbidden under this policy,for bringing a complaint of discrimination or harassment, for assisting someone with such a complaint, for attemptingto stop such discrimination or harassment, or for participating in any manner in any investigation or resolution of acomplaint of discrimination or harassment. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions; enrollment; scholarships;loan programs; athletics; employment; and access to, participation in, and treatment in all university centers, programs,and activities. NSU admits students of any race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy status, national or ethnic origin,nondisqualifying disability, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, military service,veteran status, or political beliefs or affiliations, to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded ormade available to students at NSU, and does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, admissionpolicies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.12-042-21-NOM

Nova Southeastern UniversityHealth Professions DivisionDr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic MedicineCollege of PharmacyCollege of OptometryDr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care SciencesCollege of Dental MedicineRon and Kathy Assaf College of NursingDr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine

Table of ContentsLetter from the NSU President/CEO.1Letter from the NSU Provost andExecutive Vice President for Academic Affairs.2Letter from the Health Professions Division Chancellor.3Health Professions Division Administration.4Nova Southeastern University Board of Trustees.4Vision 2025 Statement.5Nova Southeastern University Mission Statement.5Core Values.5Health Professions Division Board of Governors.6Health Professions Division Mission Statement.6History of the Health Professions Division.7Campuses.7Image Use Statement.8Indebtedness to the University.9Force Majeure.9Admissions Policy.9Foreign Coursework.9Background Checks.10Urine Drug Screening.10Tuition Credit Policy—Voluntary Withdrawals.10Policy for Florida In-State Tuition. 11Enrollment and Student Services. 11The Office of Student Financial Assistance. 11The Office of the University Bursar. 13NSU Student Health Insurance. 14The Office of the University Registrar. 14The One-Stop Shop. 15Veterans Resource Center. 16Certificate of Physical Examination. 16Immunization Requirements. 16Basic Immunizations. 16Arrangements. 17Failure to Comply. 17Dress Code. 17Identification Requirements and Fieldwork Prerequisites. 17Martin and Gail Press Health Professions Division (HPD) Library.17Tampa Bay Regional Campus Library. 18NSU Health. 19Center for Student Counseling and Well-Being. 19Dr. Kiran C. PatelCollege of Osteopathic Medicine.21Dr. Kiran C. Patel College ofOsteopathic Medicine Mission Statement. 23Administration. 23Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Programs. 24Core Performance Standards for Admissionand Progress—Osteopathic Medicine Program. 24Core Performance Standards for Admissionand Progress—Graduate Degree Programs. 26Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program. 28Mission Statement. 28Accreditation. 28An Osteopathic Physician. 28Admissions Requirements. 28Application Procedures. 29Tuition and Fees. 29Fees and Deposits Prior to Matriculation. 29Tuition. 30Fees. 30Schedule of Application for Admission Cycle. 30Technology Requirements. 30PC/Laptop. 31MacBook/iMac. 31iPad. 31Academics. 31Transfer of Credit. 31Course of Study.32Curriculum Outline.33Preclinical Required Courses—Class of 2025.33M1.33M2. 34Preclinical Electives.35Predoctoral Fellows Curriculum.35Preclinical Required Courses—Class of 2024.35M1.35M2. 36Preclinical Electives. 38Predoctoral Fellows Curriculum. 38Preclinical Required Courses—Class of 2023. 38M1. 38M2. 39Preclinical Electives.40Predoctoral Fellows Curriculum.40Preclinical Required Courses—Class of 2022. 41M1. 41M2. 42Preclinical Electives. 43Predoctoral Fellows Curriculum. 43Clinical Education Required Courses—All Classes. 43M3. 43M4.44Clinical Education Elective Courses. 45NSU Health Professions DivisionIII

M4. 45Preclinical Course Descriptions—Classes of 2023,2024, and 2025. 49Preclinical Course Descriptions—Class of 2022. 54Clinical Course Descriptions—Required andSelective Courses/Rotations.60Clinical Course Descriptions—Elective and Selective Rotations. 62Affiliated Hospitals. 79Special Academic Programs.80Osteopathic Principles andPractice Practical Training Sessions.80Predoctoral Osteopathic Principles and Practice Fellowship.80KPCOM Student Research Opportunities.80Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Program. 82The Office of Graduate Medical Education. 82Rural and Urban Underserved Medicine Program. 82Concurrent Degree and Certificate Programs. 83M.P.H. Dedicated Tuition Reduction. 83D.O./D.M.D. Dual-Degree Program. 83Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Departments. 83Public Health Program. 86Concurrent Degree Programs. 86Program Vision. 86Program Mission. 86Course of Study. 86Accreditation and Authorization. 86Admissions Requirements/Application Procedures. 86Graduate Certificate Programs. 87Admissions Requirements/Application Procedures. 87Graduate Certificate in Public Health. 88Graduate Certificate in Health Education. 89Transfer of Credits. 89Nondegree-Seeking Students. 89Computer Requirements.90Tuition and Fees.90Expenses and Financial Aid.90Graduation Requirements.90Curriculum Outline.90Course Descriptions. 92Public Health Program Department. 95Health Informatics Program. 96Concurrent Degree Programs. 97Program Vision. 97Program Mission. 97Course of Study—Master of Science in Health Informatics. 97Course of Study—Graduate Certificate in Medical Informatics.97Course of Study—Graduate Certificatein Public Health Informatics. 98Accreditation and Authorization. 98Admissions Requirements. 98IVApplication Procedures. 98Nondegree-Seeking Students. 99Other Degree Options. 99International Applicants. 99Tuition and Fees. 99Financial Aid. 100Transfer of Credits. 100Graduation Requirements. 100Curriculum Requirements. 100Curriculum Outline—Master of Science in Health Informatics. 100Curriculum Outline—Graduate Certificatein Medical Informatics.102Curriculum Outline—Graduate Certificatein Public Health Informatics.102Course Descriptions.102Health Informatics Program Department.108Disaster and Emergency Management Program.109Program Overview. 109Program Objectives. 109Course of Study.110Accreditation.110Admissions Requirements.110Application Procedures.111Nondegree-Seeking Students.111Tuition and Fees.111Financial Aid.112Graduation Requirements.112Curriculum Outline.112Core Courses.112Elective Courses.112Course Descriptions.114Management and Leadership Cluster Core Courses.114Threats, Hazards, and Impacts Cluster Core Courses.115General Electives.115Maritime Safety and Security Concentration Electives.116Cybersecurity Concentration Electives.116Criminal Justice Concentration Electives.117Public Health Concentration Electives.117Environmental Hazards Concentration Electives.118Fire Administration Concentration Electives.118Interprofessional Electives.119Disaster and Emergency Management Program Department.119Graduate Certificate in Social Medicine Program.120Admissions Requirements.120Tuition and Fees.120Financial Aid.120Curriculum Outline.120Medical Education Program. 122Course of Study.122NSU Health Professions Division