2014-2015 Syllabus
I.
MEID 702 Cardiovascular Block Syllabus
II.
Lecture Type, 5 Credits
III.
Fall Semester 2014
IV.
Block Leaders and Coordinators
Name
Email
Phone
Office location
Office hours
Campus
Block Leader
Travis Hein, PhD
thein@tamhsc.edu
254-724-3550
MRB, Room 119, Temple, TX
By appointment
Temple Campus
Name
Email
Phone
Office location
Office hours
Campus
Block Leader
Emily Wilson, PhD
ewilson@medicine.tamhsc.edu
979-436-9142
CB1, Room 3113, Bryan, TX
By appointment
Bryan Campus
Name
Email
Phone
Office location
Office hours
Campus
Coordinators
Melissa Sodolak
Sodolak@medicine.tamhsc.edu
979-436-0227
Clinical Bldg. 1 Suite 4100
By appointment
Bryan-College Station
Kristen Randolph
krandolph@sw.org
254-724-2548
MEC 407E
Temple
a. Other participating faculty (may include in Appendices)
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Phase II Cardiovascular Block Faculty, AY 2014-2015
Block Directors:
Travis Hein, PhD
thein@tamhsc.edu
Emily Wilson, PhD
ewilson@medicine.tamhsc.edu
Faculty:
Ruth Bush, MD
RBush@medicine.tamhsc.edu
Steven Costa, MD
SCOSTA@sw.org
Pier DiPatre, MD, PhD
PIDIPATRE@sw.org
David Dostal, PhD
ddostal@medicine.tamhsc.edu
John Erwin, MD
JPERWIN@sw.org
Brett Giroir, MD
(Executive Assistant: Robin Fuller)
LFuller@tamhsc.edu
Marcela Jimenez, MD
Marcela.Jimenez@tamhsc.edu
Daniel Larsen, MD
DLARSEN@sw.org
Robert Plemmons, MD
RPLEMMONS@sw.org
John Pliska, MD
JPLISKA@sw.org
J. James Rohack, MD
JROHACK@sw.org
Robert Scott, MD
RCSCOTT@sw.org
V.O. Speights, DO
VSPEIGHTS@sw.org
A. Mike Spiekerman, PhD
AMSPIEKERMAN@sw.org
Binu Tharakan, PhD
BTHARAKAN@sw.org
Carl Tong, MD, PhD
CTONG@medicine.tamhsc.edu
Jerome Trzeciakowski, PhD
TRZECIAK@medicine.tamhsc.edu
Christopher Woodman, PhD
woodmanc@hlkn.tamu.edu
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V. Course Description (from HSC Course Catalogue) and Overview
http://www.tamhsc.edu/education/catalog/
The block covers the normal physiology, pathophysiology and diseases of the heart and vascular
system, as well as pharmacological management. Some of the abnormalities to be discussed in
detail include hypertension, atherosclerosis, aortic aneurysms, congenital and valvular heart
diseases and diseases of cardiac muscle and its electrical system. An emphasis will also be
devoted to how cardiovascular disease impacts the individual patient as well as society.
Prerequisite: Completion of Phase I Curriculum
Course Overview
This is the second phase of a 4 year curriculum integrating the cardiovascular system with the
normal anatomy and physiology and the abnormalities that occur impacting the individual patient
and society. The abnormalities will include those with the highest prevalence, highest incidence,
and greatest impact on American society. These include hypertension, atherosclerosis, congenital
and valvular heart disease, diseases of the electrical and muscle systems from various causes.
VI. Course Objectives and Evaluation Method
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
(COM Competency Based Learning Objectives: http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/academicaffairs/curriculum/objectives/)
Course Objective:
1. Review the normal structure and function of
the cardiovascular system:
A. Maintenance of normal membrane
potentials
B. Normal and desired lipid composition
C. Review of autonomic nervous system
D. Normal parasympathetic
E. Normal sympathetic function
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2. Review the molecular, biochemical, cellular
and system-specific mechanisms that are
essential for function of the cardiovascular
system:
A. Cell/tissue structure and function
B. Embryonic development
C. Cardiovascular circuitry
D. Hemodynamics
E. Vascular structure and function
F. Microcirculation
G. Repair, regeneration and changes
associated with stages of life
H. Neurohormonal reflex
I. Neural Regulation-Baroreflex
3. Develop a broad understanding and detailed
specific knowledge of the etiology and
pathogenesis of the maladies that afflict the
cardiovascular system (genetic, developmental,
psychological, metabolic, toxic, microbiologic,
autoimmune, neoplastic, degenerative and
traumatic):
A. Vascular system
 Neuro-endocrine disorders
 Autonomic nervous system
disorder
 Renin-angiotensin system
 Lipid disorders
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B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
 Obesity
 Inherited disorders (e.g.
Marfan’s, Ehler-Danlos)
 Atherosclerosis
 Aortic aneurysm
 Deep vein thrombosis
Valvular Disease (congenital and
acquired)
Disorders related to myocardium and
pericardium
 Hypertrophic
 Dilated
 Restrictive
 Pericarditis, pericardial effusion
Infectious, inflammatory and
immunologic disorders
 Infectious (Rheumatic,
Endocarditis)
 Autoimmune disorders
Traumatic and mechanical disorders
Neoplastic disorders
Metabolic and regulatory processes
Electrical abnormalities (arrhythmias)
4. Develop a broad understanding and specific
detailed knowledge of the altered structure and
function (pathology and pathophysiology) of
the cardiovascular system associated with
various diseases and conditions. Relate that to
their clinical presentation and diagnosis:
A. Mechanisms of action, use and adverse
effects of drugs for treatment of
disorders of the cardiovascular system
and management of normal
cardiovascular function
 Antihypertensives
 Antihyperlipidemics, statins,
drugs
 Treatment of antiarrhythmic
disorders
 Treatment of atherosclerosis
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 Treatment and diagnosis of
congestive heart failure (systolic
and diastolic)
 Therapeutic uses of ionotropes
B. Mechanisms of action, use and adverse
effects of drugs for treatment of
disorders of the cardiovascular system
and management of normal
cardiovascular function
 Antihypertensive drugs
 Antianginals
 Antiarrhythmics
 Ionotropes
 Lipid drugs
 Systolic dysfunction drugs
 Diastolic dysfunction drugs
 PDE5 inhibitors to treat erectile
dysfunction
C. Other methods of treatment affecting
the cardiovascular system
D. Adverse effects of drugs used in
treatment of disorders of the
cardiovascular system
E. Impact on the cardiovascular system of
drugs used to treat other conditions
F. Iatrogenic effects on the cardiovascular
systems
5. To expose students to the issues relating to
biopsychosocial and economic issues
commonly experienced in patient care of those
with cardiovascular conditions.
Date Created/Revised: ________ By: _______
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VII. Attendance Policy
The purpose of class time is to allow social interaction with peers and faculty to uncover
knowledge and help identify better ways to learn concepts.
Refer to Phase II Student Handbook for other details.
VIII. Policies and Procedures (generic information for all campuses)
Refer to the Phase II Student Handbook.
IX. Learning Materials and Activities
Course materials are available online 24/7.

Lecture materials posted before the lectures are expected to read prior to be able to
benefit fully from class interactions. Lecture materials will be made available in
Blackboard.
Textbooks (Required and Recommended Resources)

Additional CD ROM resources in Learning Resources: “The Physiologic Basis of Heart
Sounds” and “Heart Songs”
X. Grading and Remediation Policies
CV Block Grading Scheme:
EXAM #1 (Sept 5, 2014): 21%
EXAM #2 (Sept 19, 2014): 24%
EXAM #3 (Sept 29, 2014): 10%
COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM (Oct 9, 2014): 30%
Online Self-Assessment Quizzes (6 total as scheduled): 4%
Murmur Clinic (as scheduled): 2%
Vascular Pathology Team-Based Learning (Aug 29): 2%
Case Synthesis and Integration Exercise (Sept 25): 3%
Interactive Clinicopathologic Correlations Session (Oct 1): 2%
Pharmacology Self-Directed Learning (Oct 3): 2%
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Exam #1, Exam #2, and Exam #3 will include at least 2 questions per lecture hour. The
Comprehensive Final Exam will have one question per lecture hour from weeks 1 – 5, and at lest
2 questions per lecture hour from week 6, in addition to selected questions from prior exams. The
weekly online self-assessment quizzes will consist of about 5-8 questions from the material
taught that week. The quizzes will be available online for time periods as noted in the course
schedule below.
Remediation Policies are described in the Phase II Student Manual.
XI. Course Schedule (may include in Appendices if available)
Week 1 begins with an introduction of the approach to patients with cardiovascular disease and
an overview of the cardiac and vascular systems. The major focus will be on the regulation of the
vascular system under normal and disease states. The vascular system and how it responds to its
environment with the most prevalent disease in America of hypertension will continue in week 2.
Week 3 begins presentation of the heart with discussion of valvular function, and the heart
muscle as it functions and develops dysfunction. Week 4 will involve the electrical system of
the heart and diagnosis/treatment of clinical arrhythmias. Week 5 will present clinical
integration of shock, congenital heart disease, and cardiovascular pathology. Week 6 is a
discussion of the most costly cardiovascular condition in America being atherosclerosis and
coronary disease, along with pharmacological integration using clinical cases. The final 7th week
will provide time to study for the Comprehensive Final Exam. Six USMLE-format quizzes are
included in this block (weeks 1-6), as well as other active learning sessions (murmur clinics,
pathology labs, Case Synthesis and Integration Exercise, and Team Based Learning Sessions).
There is self-directed time for review throughout the block to provide opportunity for student
initiated interaction with faculty.
See Cardiovascular Block Schedule below for other details.
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YEAR II CURRICULUM, AY 2014-15
CARDIOVASCULAR
WEEK 1 - Circulation / Vascular Disease
TUESDAY
AUGUST 26
WEDNESDAY
AUGUST 27
8
Course Introduction and Approach to
the Patient with Cardiovascular
Disease
(Hein, Wilson, and Tong)
Temple and Bryan
Physiology
Hemodynamics I: Normal Blood
Flow
(Hein)
Temple
9
Physiology
Cardiovascular Circuitry
(Hein)
Temple
Pathophysiology
Hemodynamics II: Abnormal Blood Flow
Case Study: Aortic Aneurysm
(Hein / Bush)
Temple and Bryan
HOUR
MONDAY
AUGUST 25
10
BECOMING A PHYSICIAN II
MANDATORY
11
Pathophysiology
Hemodynamics III: Abnormal Blood Flow
Case Study: Arterial Stenosis
(Hein / Bush)
Temple and Bryan
THURSDAY
AUGUST 28
FRIDAY
AUGUST 29
Physiology/Pathophysiology
Venous System
Case Study: Deep Vein Thrombosis
(Bush)
Physiology/Pathophysiology
Arterial System:
Blood Pressure Regulation
(Hein)
Temple
Physiology/Pathophysiology
Microcirculation:
Exchange Function and Edema
(Tharakan)
Temple
TBL
Pathology:
Vascular Disease I and II:
Atherosclerosis, Vasculitis, and
Other Vascular Diseases
(Speights)
Temple
MANDATORY
Online Self-Assessment Quiz #1
(Covers 8/26 - 8/29)
Open until Sunday (8/31) 2:00 pm
Key posted after 2:00 pm
HEM/ONC BLOCK
ENDS
12
1
2
PRECEPTORSHIP
MANDATORY
PRECEPTORSHIP
MANDATORY
SELF-STUDY TIME
SELF-STUDY TIME
3
4
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YEAR II CURRICULUM, AY 2014-15
CARDIOVASCULAR
WEEK 2 - Circulation / Hypertensive and Ischemic Heart Disease / Cardiomyopathies
HOUR
MONDAY
SEPTEMBER 1
TUESDAY
SEPTEMBER 2
WEDNESDAY
SEPTEMBER 3
8
Physiology
Blood Flow Regulation and
Special Circulations
(Hein)
Temple
Cardiomyopathies and Systemic
Diseases Affecting the Heart
(Tong)
Temple
Pharmacology
Antihypertensive II
(Trzeciakowski)
9
Physiology
CV Integration:
Neurohormonal CV Regulation
(Wilson)
Pharmacology
Antihypertensive I
(Trzeciakowski)
Pharmacology
Antihypertensive III
(Trzeciakowski)
10
Pathophysiology
Hypertensive and Ischemic Heart
Disease
(Tong)
Temple
BECOMING A PHYSICIAN II
MANDATORY
11
Pathology
Vascular Disease III: Ischemia and
Tumors
(Speights)
Temple
THURSDAY
SEPTEMBER 4
FRIDAY
SEPTEMBER 5
SELF-STUDY TIME
SELF-STUDY TIME
Online Self-Assessment Quiz #2
(Covers 9/1 - 9/3)
Open until Thursday (9/4) 5:00 pm
Key posted after 5:00 pm
12
1
EXAM 1
2
SELF-STUDY TIME
PRECEPTORSHIP
MANDATORY
PRECEPTORSHIP
MANDATORY
SELF-STUDY TIME
3
4
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YEAR II CURRICULUM, AY 2014-15
CARDIOVASCULAR
WEEK 3 - The Cardiac Pump / Heart Disease / Cardiac-Vascular Coupling
TUESDAY
SEPTEMBER 9
WEDNESDAY
SEPTEMBER 10
8
Physiology
The Cardiac Pump
(Dostal)
Temple
Pathophysiology of Heart Failure
(Tong)
Temple
9
Physiology
Control of Cardiac Output
(Dostal)
Temple
HOUR
MONDAY
SEPTEMBER 8
SELF-STUDY TIME
Pharmacology
Treatment of Heart Failure
(Trzeciakowski)
10
BECOMING A PHYSICIAN II
MANDATORY
11
Pathology
Valvular Heart Disease Pathology
(DiPatre)
Temple
THURSDAY
SEPTEMBER 11
IMED
Valvular Heart Disease Clinical Pathophysiology
(Erwin)
Temple
FRIDAY
SEPTEMBER 12
Interventional Modalities for Heart
Disease
(Tong)
Temple
Microbiology
Infectious Endocarditis
(Plemmons)
Temple
Physiology
Cardiac and Vascular Coupling
(Dostal)
Temple
Tests for Heart Disease
(Spiekerman / Tong)
Temple
Online Self-Assessment Quiz #3
(Covers 9/9 - 9/12)
Open until Sunday (9/14) 2:00 pm
Key posted after 2:00 pm
12
1
2
3
Murmur Clinic Simulation Center
Small Group Teaching
MANDATORY
FOR THE DAY/HOUR ASSIGNED BRYAN ONLY 1-6 pm
PRECEPTORSHIP
MANDATORY
PRECEPTORSHIP
MANDATORY
Murmur Clinic Simulation Center
Small Group Teaching
MANDATORY
Murmur Clinic Simulation Center
Small Group Teaching
MANDATORY
FOR THE DAY/HOUR ASSIGNED
FOR THE DAY/HOUR ASSIGNED TEMPLE ONLY
Murmur Clinic Simulation Center
Small Group Teaching
MANDATORY
SELF-STUDY TIME
FOR THE DAY/HOUR ASSIGNED BRYAN ONLY 1-6 pm
4
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YEAR II CURRICULUM, AY 2014-15
CARDIOVASCULAR
WEEK 4 - The Electrical System
HOUR
8
9
10
11
MONDAY
SEPTEMBER 15
Physiology
Excitation-Contraction of Heart
(Dostal)
Temple
Physiology
Electrical Activity and Basic
Electrocardiography
(Dostal)
Temple
IMED
Introduction to Clinical
Electrocardiography I
(Costa)
Temple
TUESDAY
SEPTEMBER 16
IMED
Introduction to Clinical
Electrocardiography II
(Costa)
Temple
BECOMING A PHYSICIAN II
MANDATORY
WEDNESDAY
SEPTEMBER 17
THURSDAY
SEPTEMBER 18
FRIDAY
SEPTEMBER 19
SELF-STUDY TIME
SELF-STUDY TIME
IMED
Clinical Arrhythmias
(Costa)
Temple
Pharmacology
Therapy of Arrhythmias I
(Trzeciakowski)
Pharmacology
Therapy of Arrhythmias II
(Trzeciakowski)
Online Self-Assessment Quiz #4
(Covers 9/15 - 9/17)
Open until Thursday (9/18) 5:00 pm
Key posted after 5:00 pm
12
1
EXAM 2
PRECEPTORSHIP
MANDATORY
PRECEPTORSHIP
MANDATORY
Murmur Clinic Simulation Center
Small Group Teaching
MANDATORY
Murmur Clinic Simulation Center
Small Group Teaching
MANDATORY
Murmur Clinic Simulation Center
Small Group Teaching
MANDATORY
FOR THE DAY/HOUR ASSIGNED BRYAN ONLY 1-6 pm
FOR THE DAY/HOUR ASSIGNED
FOR THE DAY/HOUR ASSIGNED
2
3
SELF-STUDY TIME
4
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YEAR II CURRICULUM, AY 2014-15
CARDIOVASCULAR
WEEK 5 - CV Integration (Shock) / Cardiovascular Disease / Congenital
HOUR
MONDAY
SEPTEMBER 22
TUESDAY
SEPTEMBER 23
8
Physiology/Pathophysiology
CV Integration-Hemorrhage and
Shock
(Wilson)
MANDATORY
Pathology
Vascular Disease IV: Myocardial
Infarction
(Speights)
Temple
9
CV Integration - Clinical Shock
(Giroir)
MANDATORY
Pharmacology
Thrombolytics
(Scott)
Temple
10
WEDNESDAY
SEPTEMBER 24
Pathology/Pediatrics
Congenital Heart Disease
(DiPatre / Pliska)
Temple
BECOMING A PHYSICIAN II
MANDATORY
Pediatrics
Intro to Clinical Congenital Heart
Disease
(Pliska)
Temple
PRECEPTORSHIP
MANDATORY
PRECEPTORSHIP
MANDATORY
11
THURSDAY
SEPTEMBER 25
Case Synthesis and
Integration Exercise
MANDATORY
FRIDAY
SEPTEMBER 26
Pathology
Myocardial and Pericardial Diseases/
Heart Tumors
(DiPatre)
Temple
Online Self-Assessment Quiz #5
(Covers 9/22 - 9/26)
Open until Saturday (9/27) 5:00 pm
Key posted after 5:00 pm
12
1
2
SELF-STUDY TIME
SELF-STUDY TIME
SELF-STUDY TIME
3
4
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YEAR II CURRICULUM, AY 2014-15
CARDIOVASCULAR
WEEK 6 - Coronary Disease / CV Integration (Exercise)
HOUR
MONDAY
SEPTEMBER 29
TUESDAY
SEPTEMBER 30
8
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology of Coronary
Disease
(Wilson)
9
Pharmacology
Lipids
(Trzeciakowski)
SELF-STUDY TIME
10
BECOMING A PHYSICIAN II
MANDATORY
WEDNESDAY
OCTOBER 1
THURSDAY
OCTOBER 2
FRIDAY
OCTOBER 3
Physiology
CV Integration - Exercise
(Woodman)
Interactive Clinicopathologic
Correlations (CPC)
(Jimenez / DiPatre)
MDL's
Temple and Bryan
MANDATORY
SELF-STUDY TIME
CV Integration: Clinical Correlation
(Larsen)
11
12
1
Pharmacology
Anti-Anginals I and II
(Trzeciakowski)
2
PRECEPTORSHIP
MANDATORY
PRECEPTORSHIP
MANDATORY
CV Pharmacology / Clinical Cases
Self-Directed Team Learning
(Trzeciakowski / Tong)
MANDATORY
Online Self-Assessment Quiz #6
(Covers 9/30 - 10/2)
Open until Saturday (10/4) 5:00pm
Key posted after 5:00 pm
3
EXAM 3
4
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YEAR II CURRICULUM, AY 2014-15
CARDIOVASCULAR
WEEK 7 - Comprehensive Final Exam
HOUR
MONDAY
OCTOBER 6
TUESDAY
OCTOBER 7
WEDNESDAY
OCTOBER 8
THURSDAY
OCTOBER 9
SELF-STUDY TIME
SELF-STUDY TIME
FRIDAY
OCTOBER 10
8
9
SELF-STUDY TIME
10
BECOMING A PHYSICIAN II
MANDATORY
11
12
1
2
COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM
SELF-STUDY TIME
PRECEPTORSHIP
MANDATORY
PRECEPTORSHIP
MANDATORY
3
4
Date Created/Revised: ________ By: _______
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XII. Patient Encounter Logs: (N/A if this does not apply)
XIII. Important Legal Information and Policies
a. TAMHSC E-mail Access and FERPA
TAMHSC is communicating all official information to students through the students’ TAMHSC e-mail accounts. Please check the
account frequently during the semester for updates.
This course is supported with web-based and/or e-mail activities. In order to take advantage of these additional resources and
participate fully in the course, you have been assigned an e-mail address by the Texas A&M Health Science Center. This e-mail
address is for internal use only, so that faculty may communicate with you and the entire class. By registering for this course, you are
agreeing to allow your classmates to have access to this e-mail address. Should you have any questions, please contact the Office of
the Registrar at 888-523-2905.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), which the HSC complies fully, is intended to protect the privacy of
education records, to establish the rights of students to inspect and review their education records and to provide guidelines for the
correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings. Students also have the right to file complaints with
the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office of the Department of Education in Washington, D.C., concerning alleged
failures by the HSC to comply with the act.
b. Students with Disabilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection
for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning
environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an
accommodation, please contact the Disability Services Office at 979-845-1637 or visit the website http://disability.tamu.edu/. Any
student with a disability who needs accommodation should inform the instructor at the beginning of the course.
c. Professionalism and integrity Statement (Academic Honesty and Plagiarism)
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All TAMHSC students are required to comply with the student code of conduct and the academic integrity and honesty standards
published in each component’s Student Handbook. Disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with the policies of each
component. Students found guilty of Academic Dishonesty will receive an “F”/Unsatisfactory in the course.
As commonly defined, plagiarism consists of presenting as one's own the ideas, words, writings, etc., which belong to another. In
accordance with this definition, you are committing plagiarism if you copy the work of another person and turn it in as your own
work, even if you should have the permission of that person. Plagiarism is one of the worst academic violations, for the plagiarist
destroys the trust among colleagues without which academic communication cannot be safely conducted.
d. Mistreatment of Students
The College of Medicine is committed to providing a positive learning environment in which students can meet their academic goals
based on mutual respect in the teacher/learner relationship. Both parties must be sensitive to the needs of others and differences in
gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability. As outlined in the Standards of Conduct in the Teacher-Learner
Relationship, belittlement, intimidation and humiliation are unacceptable for effective learning and undermine self-esteem. Breaches
involving student mistreatment may result in a faculty or staff member being sanctioned or the loss of faculty and/or staff
appointment. The College of Medicine internal policy for dealing with claims of student mistreatment or unprofessional behavior is
described here. This policy addresses student mistreatment involving College of Medicine employees. However, we realize that a
student may experience mistreatment from residents, affiliate staff, or patients. These instances will be discussed in Section V of the
document. Please access the policy at http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/dean/policies/student-policies/mistreatment-of-students.html for
more information regarding reporting, resolution of claims, appeals, and responsibilities. To report mistreatment via College of
Medicine telephone hotline, dial 1(855)-397-9835. To report via web page, click http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/dean/policies/studentpolicies/form.html
e. Exposure and Occupational Hazard
The Needle Stick Policy for Medical Students may be accessed at: http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/dean/policies/student-policies/needlestick-policy.html
Note: More information is available on the aforementioned topics to all students in the online course catalog and or on the College of
Medicine website.
XIV. College of Medicine Competency Based Learning Objectives
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College of Medicine Competency Based Learning Objectives can be found under the Office of Academic Affairs website:
http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/academic-affairs/curriculum/objectives/
XV. Principles and Guidelines for Curriculum Development
Principles and Guidelines for Curriculum Development can be found under the Office of The Dean website:
http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/dean/policies/pdf/curriculum-principles-guidelines.pdf
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