NSU HPD Catalog 2024-2025

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24-10-047_2024 Full HPD Catalog 4
nova.edu /disabilityservices 402
Letter from the NSU Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs 16
Vision 2025 Statement 17
Nova Southeastern University Mission Statement 17
Core Values 17
Health Professions Division Mission Statement 17
History of the Health Professions Division 18
Campuses 18
Image Use Statement 19
Indebtedness to the University 20
Force Majeure 20
University Fees 20
Provisional Acceptance 20
Degree Limits Policy 21
Foreign Coursework 21
Background Checks 21
Urine Drug Screening 22
Tuition Credit Policy— Voluntary Drops and Withdrawals 22
Student Services 22
The Office of Student Financial Aid 23
The Office of the University Bursar 24
NSU Student Health Insurance 24
The Office of the University Registrar 24
The One-Stop Shop 26
Military Affairs Veterans Resource Center 26
NSU Health 26
Student Medical Center 26
Certificate of Physical Examination 26
Immunization Requirements 26
Basic Immunizations 27
Any Other Vaccinations Required by Clinical Sites 27
Arrangements 27
Failure to Comply 27
Center for Student Counseling and Well-Being 27
Leave of Absence Policy 28
Dress Code 28
Identification Requirements and Fieldwork Prerequisites 28
Martin and Gail Press Health Professions Division (HPD) Library 28
Tampa Bay Regional Campus Library 29
Official Transcripts Process for Graduate and Professional Programs 30
Flexibility in Policies 30
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine 33
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Mission Statement 33
Administration 33
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Program List 34
Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress—Osteopathic Medicine Program 34
Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress—Graduate Degree Programs 36
Technology Requirements 37
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program 38
Mission Statement 38
Accreditation 38
An Osteopathic Physician 38
Admissions Requirements 39
Application Procedures 39
Tuition and Fees 40
Fees and Deposits Prior to Matriculation 40
Tuition 40
Fees 40
Schedule of Application for Admission Cycle 41
Academics 41
Transfer of Credit 41
Course of Study 41
Curriculum Outline 42
Preclinical Courses—Class of 2028 42
Preclinical Electives—Class of 2028 44
Preclinical Courses—Class of 2027 45
Preclinical Electives—Class of 2027 47
Preclinical Courses—Class of 2026 48
Preclinical Electives—Class of 2026 50
Preclinical Courses—Class of 2025 50
Preclinical Electives—Class of 2025 52
Clinical Education Courses—All Classes 53
Clinical Education Elective Courses—All Classes 55
Preclinical Course Descriptions 59
Clinical Course Descriptions—Required Courses and Core Rotations 65
Clinical Course Descriptions—Selective Rotations 67
Clinical Course Descriptions—Elective Rotations 68
Additional Course Descriptions—Required and Elective 9000-Level Courses 82
Affiliated Hospitals and Teaching Health Care Centers 83
Special Academic Programs 84
Osteopathic Principles and Practice Practical Training Sessions 84
Predoctoral Osteopathic Principles and Practice Fellowship 84
KPCOM Student Research Opportunities 85
Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Program 86
The Office of Graduate Medical Education 86
Rural and Urban Underserved Medicine Program 86
Concurrent Degree Programs 87
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Faculty 87
Public Health Program 89
Concurrent Degree Programs 89
Program Vision 89
Program Mission 89
Course of Study 89
Professional Accreditation 89
Application Procedures/Admissions Requirements 89
Graduate Certificate Programs 90
Graduate Certificate in Public Health 90
Graduate Certificate in Health Education 91
Transfer of Credits 91
Nondegree-Seeking Students 91
Tuition and Fees 92
Expenses 92
Graduation Requirements 92
Curriculum Outline 92
Course Descriptions 94
Public Health Faculty 96
Health Informatics Program 97
Concurrent Degree Programs 98
Program Vision 98
Program Mission 98
Course of Study—Master of Science in Health Informatics 98
Course of Study—Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics 98
Accreditation and Authorization 99
Admissions Requirements 99
Application Procedures 99
Nondegree-Seeking Students 100
Other Degree Options 100
International Applicants 100
Tuition and Fees 100
Transfer of Credits 101
Graduation Requirements 101
Curriculum Requirements 101
Curriculum Outline—Master of Science in Health Informatics 102
Curriculum Outline—Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics 103
Course Descriptions 104
Health Informatics Faculty 109
Disaster and Emergency Management Program 110
Program Overview 110
Program Objectives 110
Course of Study 111
Admissions Requirements 111
Application Procedures 111
Nondegree-Seeking Students 112
Tuition and Fees 112
Graduation Requirements 112
Curriculum Outline 113
Core Courses (18 credit hours) 113
Elective Courses (18 credit hours) 113
Course Descriptions 115
Required Core Courses 115
Management and Leadership Cluster Core Courses 115
Threats, Hazards, and Impacts Cluster Core Courses 116
General Electives 116
Maritime Safety and Security Concentration Electives 117
Cybersecurity Concentration Electives 117
Criminal Justice Concentration Electives 117
Public Health Concentration Electives 118
Environmental Hazards Concentration Electives 119
Fire Administration Concentration Electives 119
Interprofessional Electives 120
Disaster and Emergency Management Faculty 120
Graduate Certificate in Social Medicine Program 121
Tuition and Fees 121
Curriculum Outline 122
Medical Education Program 124
Course of Study 124
Program Learning Objectives 124
Admissions Requirements 125
Application Procedures 125
Nondegree-Seeking Students 125
Tuition and Fees 126
Transfer of Credits 126
Graduation Requirements 126
Curriculum Requirements 126
Curriculum Outline 126
Course Descriptions 127
Medical Education Faculty 128
Nutrition Program 129
Program Mission 129
Program Goals 129
Course of Study 130
Professional Practice Concentration 130
Admissions Requirements 130
Application Procedures 131
Certified Nutrition Specialists 131
Nondegree-Seeking Students 131
International Applicants 131
Tuition and Fees 132
Assessment of Prior Learning 132
Graduation Requirements 132
Curriculum Requirements 132
Curriculum Outline 133
Community Nutrition Concentration Requirements 133
Functional Nutrition and Herbal Therapy Concentration Requirements 133
Nutrition Research Concentration Requirements 134
Professional Practice Concentration 134
Sports Nutrition Concentration Requirements 135
Nutrition Elective Courses 135
Course Descriptions 136
Nutrition Faculty 140
Foundational and Integrated Medical Sciences Program 141
Program Goals 141
Program Objectives 141
Admissions Requirements 142
Application Procedures 142
Tuition and Fees 143
Financial Aid 143
Technology Requirements 143
Transfer of Credit 143
Graduation Requirements 143
Curriculum Outline 144
Course Descriptions 146
Foundational and Integrated Medical Sciences Faculty 146
Couple and Family Therapy Programs 147
Programs Available 147
Visions 147
Missions 147
Course of Study 148
Master’s Degree Program 148
Doctoral Degree Programs 148
Master’s Degree en Route 148
Accreditation and Authorization 148
Admissions Requirements 148
Application Procedures 149
Nondegree-Seeking Students 149
Computer Requirements 150
Tuition and Fees 150
Transfer of Credits 150
Graduation Requirements 150
Curriculum Outlines 151
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Couple and Family Therapy 151
Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy 153
Master of Science in Couple and Family Therapy 156
Course Descriptions 158
Couple and Family Therapy Faculty 172
Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy 175
Administration 175
Vision Statement 175
Mission Statement 175
Overview 175
Professional Accreditation 176
Memberships 176
Facilities 176
Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress 176
Interprofessional Education (IPE) 178
Financial Aid 179
Transfer Credits 179
Class Cancellation Policy 179
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Entry-Level Program 180
Admissions Requirements 180
Application Procedures 180
Program Requirements 182
International/Student Visa Information 182
Tuition: Entry-Level Program 182
Fees, Expenses, and Deposit: All Programs 182
Undergraduate/Pharm.D. Dual Admission Program 182
Pharmacy Intern Licensure 183
Course of Study 183
Global Engagement 183
Graduation Requirements— Entry Level 184
Entry-Level Curriculum Outline 185
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Advanced Standing (International Pharmacy Graduates) 188
Admissions Requirements 188
Application Procedures 189
Program Requirements 189
Tuition: Advanced Standing Program 190
Fees, Expenses, and Deposit: All Programs 190
International/Student Visa Information 190
Pharmacy Intern Licensure 190
Graduation Requirements— Advanced Standing 190
Advanced Standing Curriculum Outline 191
Pharm.D. Course Descriptions 193
Master of Science (M.S.) in Pharmaceutical Affairs 206
Admissions Requirements 206
Application Procedures 206
Program Requirements 207
Tuition: M.S. in Pharmaceutical Affairs Program 207
Fees, Expenses, and Deposit: All Programs 207
Course of Study 207
International/Student Visa Information 208
Graduation Requirements 208
Curriculum Outline 209
Master of Science (M.S.) in Pharmaceutical Affairs Course Descriptions 210
Master of Science (M.S.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences 212
Admissions Requirements 212
Application Procedures 212
Program Requirements 213
Tuition: M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences Program 213
Fees, Expenses, and Deposit: All Programs 213
Course of Study 213
International/Student Visa Information 214
Graduation Requirements 214
Curriculum Outlines 215
Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics 215
Drug Development (Pharmaceutics) 215
Social and Administrative Pharmacy 216
Master of Science (M.S.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences Course Descriptions 216
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences 219
Admissions Requirements 219
Application Procedures 219
Tuition: Ph.D. Program 220
Fees, Expenses, and Deposit: All Programs 220
International/Student Visa Information 220
Graduation Requirements 220
Program Description 220
Social and Administrative Pharmacy Sequence 221
Overview 221
Course of Study 221
Social and Administrative Pharmacy Curriculum Sequence 222
Drug Development (Pharmaceutics) Sequence 223
Overview 223
Course of Study 223
Drug Development (Pharmaceutics) Curriculum Sequence 223
Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics Sequence 224
Overview 224
Course of Study 224
Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics Curriculum Sequence 225
Ph.D. Course Descriptions 226
Student Activities 232
Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy Faculty 232
College of Optometry 235
Mission Statement 235
Administration 235
Optometry 235
Professional Accreditation 235
Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress 235
Admissions Requirements 237
Application Process 237
Tuition and Fees 238
Financial Aid 238
Undergraduate/O.D. Dual Admission Program 238
Transfer Students 238
Promotion, Suspension, Dismissal, and Readmission 239
Requirements for Graduation 239
Doctor of Optometry Course of Study 239
Extended (Five-Year) Doctor of Optometry Course of Study 239
Student Organizations 240
Traditional Four-Year Program Curriculum Outline 241
Extended Program Curriculum Outline 244
Doctor of Optometry Course Descriptions 249
Medical Sciences 249
Optometric Basic Sciences 249
Optometry Clinical Education 255
Master of Science in Clinical Vision Research Graduate Program 257
Admissions Requirements /Application Process 257
Requirements for Graduation 257
Tuition 257
M.S. in Clinical Vision Research Graduate Program Curriculum Outline 258
M.S. in Clinical Vision Research Graduate Program Course Descriptions 261
Research Core Courses 261
Optic Courses 262
Public Health Courses 263
Electrodiagnostic Courses 263
Binocular Vision and Pediatric Courses 264
Contact Lens Courses 264
Low Vision and Clinical Assessment Courses 265
Ocular Motility Courses 266
Disease Courses 266
Thesis 267
Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences 269
Vision 269
Mission 269
Administration 269
Department Chairs 269
Program Directors 269
Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences Programs 270
Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress 271
Expenses and Financial Aid 273
Transfer Credits 273
Promotion, Suspension, Dismissal, and Readmission 273
Department of Anesthesia 274
Overview 274
Mission 274
Vision 274
Selection Requirements 275
Computer Requirements 275
Application Procedures 275
Personal Interviews 275
Tuition and Fees 276
Advanced Standing 276
Requirements for Graduation 276
M.S. in Anesthesia—Denver Admissions Requirements 277
M.S. in Anesthesia—Denver Curriculum 278
M.S. in Anesthesia—Denver Course Descriptions 280
Master of Science in Anesthesia—Fort Lauderdale 283
M.S. in Anesthesia— Fort Lauderdale Facilities 283
M.S. in Anesthesia— Fort Lauderdale Accreditation 283
M.S. in Anesthesia—Fort Lauderdale Admissions Requirements 283
M.S. in Anesthesia—Fort Lauderdale Curriculum 284
M.S. in Anesthesia—Fort Lauderdale Course Descriptions 286
Master of Science in Anesthesia—Jacksonville 290
M.S. in Anesthesia— Jacksonville Accreditation 290
M.S. in Anesthesia—Jacksonville Admissions Requirements 290
M.S. in Anesthesia—Jacksonville Curriculum 291
M.S. in Anesthesia—Jacksonville Course Descriptions 293
Master of Science in Anesthesia—Orlando 297
M.S. in Anesthesia— Orlando Accreditation 297
M.S. in Anesthesia—Orlando Admissions Requirements 297
M.S. in Anesthesia—Orlando Curriculum 298
M.S. in Anesthesia—Orlando Course Descriptions 300
Master of Science in Anesthesia—Tampa Bay 304
M.S. in Anesthesia— Tampa Bay Accreditation 304
M.S. in Anesthesia—Tampa Bay Admissions Requirements 304
M.S. in Anesthesia—Tampa Bay Curriculum 305
M.S. in Anesthesia—Tampa Bay Course Descriptions 307
Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Pre-Anesthesiologist Assistant Studies 311
Admissions Requirements 311
Application Process 311
Tuition and Fees 312
Graduation Requirements 312
Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Pre-Anesthesiologist Assistant Studies Curriculum 312
Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Pre-Anesthesiologist Assistant Studies Course Descriptions 313
Department of Audiology 314
Overview 314
Accreditation 314
Admissions Requirements 314
Postbaccalaureate Degree 314
United Kingdom (UK) Program 314
Transfer Students 315
Application Procedures 315
Personal Interviews 315
Tuition and Fees 315
Requirements for Graduation 315
Course of Study: Postbachelor’s Program 316
Curriculum Outline: Postbachelor’s Program 316
Curriculum Outline: UK Program 319
Audiology Course Descriptions 320
Department of Health and Human Performance 324
Master of Science in Sports Science 324
Overview 324
Admissions Requirements 324
Computer Requirements 324
Technical Standards 324
Tuition and Fees 325
Requirements for Graduation 325
Master of Science in Sports Science Curriculum 326
Master of Science in Sports Science Course Descriptions 327
Department of Health Science 328
Overview 328
Computer Requirements 328
Master of Health Science Program for Health Professionals 329
Admissions Requirements 329
Tuition and Fees 329
Application Procedures 330
Computer Requirements 330
Requirements for Graduation 331
Nondegree-Seeking Application Procedures/Policy 331
Course of Study 331
Continuous Enrollment 331
Continuing Services 331
Curriculum Outline—Master of Health Science Program 332
Curriculum Outline—Miami-Dade College Physician Assistant Students 333
Accelerated Dual-Degree M.H.Sc./D.H.Sc. Program 340
Admissions Requirements 340
Tuition and Fees 340
Application Procedures 340
Computer Requirements 341
Requirements for Graduation 341
Specific Curriculum Requirements for Graduation for the M.H.Sc. in the Accelerated Dual-Degree M.H.Sc./D.H.Sc. Program for Students Matriculating on or After Fall 2020 342
Course of Study for Dual M.H.Sc./D.H.Sc. Degree 343
Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.) Program 345
Admissions Requirements 345
Application Procedures 346
Computer Requirements 346
Tuition and Fees 347
Requirements for Graduation 347
D.H.Sc. Curriculum Outline for Students Matriculating on or After Fall 2020 347
Accelerated Dual-Degree M.H.Sc./Ph.D. in Health Science Program 350
Admissions Requirements 350
Tuition and Fees 351
Application Procedures 351
Transfer Credits 352
Computer Requirements 352
Curriculum Outline 352
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Health Science Program 354
Admissions Requirements 354
Application Procedures 355
Transfer of Credits 356
Tuition and Fees 356
Requirements for Graduation 356
Computer Requirements 356
Curriculum Outline 357
Course Descriptions 358
Master of Health Science Course Descriptions 358
Doctor of Health Science Course Descriptions 363
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Science Course Descriptions 368
Department of Occupational Therapy 371
Overview 371
Background Check 371
Computer Requirements 371
Tuition and Fees 372
Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.) Programs 373
About the Programs (O.T.D.) 373
Admissions Requirements (O.T.D.) 373
Application Procedures (O.T.D.) 374
Undergraduate/Occupational Therapy Department (O.T.D.) Dual Admission Program 374
Requirements for Graduation (O.T.D.) 375
Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.) Program —Fort Lauderdale 375
Accreditation (O.T.D.) 375
Curriculum Outline (O.T.D. Fort Lauderdale) 376
Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.) Program—Tampa Bay 378
Accreditation (O.T.D.) 378
Curriculum Outline (O.T.D. Tampa Bay) 378
Postprofessional Doctoral Programs in Occupational Therapy 381
About the Programs 381
Application Procedures (Dr.O.T., Ph.D., and Dual-Degree Dr.O.T./Ph.D.) 381
Postprofessional O.T.D. or Dr.O.T. Bridge to Ph.D. Program 381
Nonmatriculating Students 381
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Dr.O.T.) 381
Admissions Requirements (Dr.O.T.) 382
Course of Study (Dr.O.T.) 382
Requirements for Graduation (Dr.O.T.) 382
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) 382
Admissions Requirements (Ph.D.) 383
Course of Study (Ph.D.) 383
Requirements for Graduation (Ph.D.) 383
Dual-Degree Postprofessional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Dr.O.T.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) 384
Dual-Degree Dr.O.T./Ph.D. Program 384
Admissions Requirements (Dual-Degree Dr.O.T./Ph.D.) 384
Curriculum Outline 385
Requirements for Graduation (Dual-Degree Dr.O.T./Ph.D.) 386
Occupational Therapy Course Descriptions 387
Department of Physical Therapy 399
Physical Therapy Overview 399
Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) 399
Course of Study 399
Delivery Methods 399
Professional Accreditation Status 399
Admissions Requirements— Fort Lauderdale Program 400
Admissions Requirements— Tampa Bay Program 400
Background Checks 401
Health and Vaccine Requirements 401
Computer Requirements 401
NSU Student Technology Support 402
Essential Functions/Technical Standards of the D.P.T. Student 402
Application Procedures 402
Undergraduate/Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy Dual Admission Program 403
Tuition and Fees 403
Graduation Requirements: Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy—Fort Lauderdale 403
Graduation Requirements: Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy—Tampa Bay 404
Physical Therapy Student Organizations 404
Professional D.P.T. Program—Fort Lauderdale Curriculum Outline 405
Professional D.P.T. Program—Tampa Bay Curriculum Outline 407
Doctor of Physical Therapy Course Descriptions—Fort Lauderdale 410
Doctor of Physical Therapy Course Descriptions—Tampa Bay 419
Postprofessional Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy 424
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physical Therapy 425
Curriculum Overview 425
Admissions Requirements 425
Computer Requirements 425
Application Procedures 426
Doctoral Tuition and Fees 426
Requirements for Graduation 426
Course of Study 426
Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Therapy Course Descriptions 427
Department of Physician Assistant 430
Admissions Requirements 430
Application Procedures 431
Review Process 431
Personal Interviews 431
Current College Coursework 431
Transcripts 431
Computer Requirements 432
Tuition and Fees 432
Academic Promotions and Progression 432
Requirements for Graduation 432
Academic Dismissal in the Physician Assistant Program 432
Readmission Policy in the Physician Assistant Program 433
Sources of Additional Information 433
Mission Statement 434
Course of Study 434
Physician Assistant Preferred Dual Admission Program with Nova Southeastern University’s Undergraduate Student Success Unit 434
Curriculum Outline for the Master of Medical Science (M.M.S.) in Physician Assistant Program—Fort Lauderdale 435
Course Descriptions—Fort Lauderdale 437
Physician Assistant Program—Fort Myers 441
About the Program 441
Accreditation 441
Mission Statement 441
Course of Study 441
Curriculum Outline for the Master of Medical Science (M.M.S.) in Physician Assistant Program—Fort Myers 442
Course Descriptions—Fort Myers 445
Physician Assistant Program—Jacksonville 448
About the Program 448
Accreditation 448
Vision Statement 448
Mission Statement 448
Core Values: DICE 448
Undergraduate/Physician Assistant Dual Admission Program—Jacksonville 448
Course of Study 448
Curriculum Outline for the Master of Medical Science (M.M.S.) in Physician Assistant Program—Jacksonville 450
Course Descriptions—Jacksonville 452
Physician Assistant Program—Orlando 456
About the Program 456
Accreditation 456
Mission Statement 456
Program Goals 456
Course of Study 456
Curriculum Outline for the Master of Medical Science (M.M.S.) in Physician Assistant Program—Orlando 458
Course Descriptions—Orlando 460
Department of Speech-Language Pathology 464
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology 464
Accreditation 464
Admissions Requirements 464
Application Procedures 464
Tuition and Fees 465
Requirements for Graduation 465
Background Checks 465
Computer Requirements 465
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Curriculum Outline 466
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Course Descriptions 468
Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP.D.) Program 471
Program Outcomes 471
Admissions Requirements 471
Application Procedures 472
Tuition and Fees 472
Computer Requirements 473
Requirements for Graduation 473
Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP.D.) Curriculum Outlines (53 credits minimum) 474
Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP.D.) Course Descriptions 478
College of Dental Medicine 483
Mission Statement 483
Administration 483
Dental Medicine 483
Accreditation 483
Facilities 483
Core Performance Standards for Admissions and Progress for all College of Dental Medicine Students and Residents 484
Predoctoral Program 486
Admissions Requirements 486
Suggested Additional Preparation 486
Transfer of Credit Policy 486
Application Procedures 487
Applicants Who Studied at Foreign Institutions 488
Tuition and Fees 488
Expenses and Financial Aid for Four-Year Predoctoral Programs 488
NSU Drs. Kiran & Pallavi Patel International Dental Program 489
Admissions Requirements 489
Application Procedures 489
Tuition and Fees 489
Expenses and Financial Aid for 39-Month Predoctoral Programs 490
Policies Related to Academic and Student Affairs 490
Graduation Requirements 490
Course of Study 491
2024–2025 Curriculum Outline 491
College of Dental Medicine Course Descriptions 501
Dental Medicine-Related Educational Programs 514
Master of Dental Science Certificate Program 515
Admissions Requirements 515
Application Procedures 515
Tuition and Fees 516
Graduation Requirements 516
Course of Study 516
Curriculum Outline 2024–2025 516
Postdoctoral Programs 518
Postdoctoral Core Courses 518
Postdoctoral Specialties 519
Postdoctoral Advanced Education in General Dentistry 519
Postdoctoral Endodontics 520
Postdoctoral Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 522
Postdoctoral Orthodontics 525
Postdoctoral Pediatric Dentistry 527
Postdoctoral Periodontics 528
Postdoctoral Prosthodontics 530
Anticipated Expenses 531
Admissions Requirements— Postdoctoral Programs 531
Application Procedures 532
Postdoctoral Tuition and Fees 532
Master of Science Program 533
Admissions Requirements 533
Application Procedures 534
Tuition and Fees 534
Course Descriptions 534
Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing 537
Mission Statement 537
Accreditation 537
Program Information 537
College Administration 537
Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress 538
Graduate Nursing Program Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) Traditional 540
Admissions Requirements 540
Application Procedures 541
Tuition and Fees 541
Academic Policies 542
Graduation Requirements 542
Curriculum Outlines 543
Graduate Nursing Program Master of Science in Nursing—Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (M.S.N.—A.P.R.N.) 545
Admissions Requirements 545
Application Procedures 546
Tuition and Fees 546
Academic Policies 547
Graduation Requirements 547
Curriculum Outlines 548
Master of Science in Nursing 548
Postgraduate Certificate—Family Nurse Practitioner 549
Postgraduate Certificate—Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner 549
Postgraduate Certificate—Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 550
Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) 551
Bachelor of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice (B.S.N. to D.N.P.) 551
Admissions Requirements 551
Application Procedures 552
Tuition and Fees 553
Academic Policies 553
Graduation Requirements 553
Curriculum Outlines 554
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (Ph.D.) 559
Doctor of Nursing Practice to Doctor of Philosophy (D.N.P. to Ph.D.) Program 559
Admissions Requirements 559
Application Procedures 560
Tuition and Fees 560
Academic Policies 561
Graduation Requirements 561
Curriculum Outlines 562
Ph.D. in Nursing with a Focus on Nursing Education 562
Ph.D. in Nursing with a Focus on Administrative Leadership 563
D.N.P. to Ph.D. in Nursing with a Focus on Nursing Education 564
D.N.P. to Ph.D. in Nursing with a Focus on Administrative Leadership 565
Course Descriptions 566
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine 577
Mission 577
Our Vision 577
Core Values 577
Administration 577
Doctor of Allopathic Medicine (M.D.) Program 578
Professional Accreditation 578
Admissions Requirements 578
Academic Standards 578
Technical Standards for Medical School Admission, Continuation, and Graduation 579
Technical (Nonacademic) Standards for Medical School Admission 579
Application Procedures 580
Most Recent Class Profile Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine 581
Tuition and Fees 581
Schedule of Application for Admission Cycle 582
Technology Requirements 582
Academics 582
No Transfer of Credit 582
Course of Study 582
M.D. Program Policy on Immunizations 582
Health Screening 583
Competencies and Educational Program Objectives 583
NSU MD Competencies and Educational Program Objectives 584
Curriculum Outline 587
Curriculum Schematic 587
Blocks/Courses and Credit Hours 588
Course Descriptions 599
Electives 604
Anesthesiology (Direct Patient Care) 604
Dermatology (Direct Patient Care) MDCD 9065—Dermatology Elective 604
Diagnostic Radiology (Direct Patient Care) MDCR 9031—Advanced Clinical Radiology Elective 604
Emergency Medicine (Direct Patient Care) 605
Family Medicine (Direct Patient Care) 605
General Surgery (Direct Patient Care) 605
Internal Medicine (Direct Patient Care) 605
Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology (Direct Patient Care) 607
Neurological Surgery (Direct Patient Care) 607
Neurology (Direct Patient Care) 607
Neurology (No Patient Care) 607
OB-GYN (Direct Patient Care) 607
Ophthalmology (Direct Patient Care) 607
Orthopaedic Surgery (Direct Patient Care) 608
Pathology-Anatomic/ Pathology-Clinical (Direct Patient Care) 608
Pediatrics (Direct Patient Care) 608
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Direct Patient Care) 608
Plastic Surgery (Direct Patient Care) 609
Psychiatry (Direct Patient Care) 609
Public Health and General Preventive Medicine (No Patient Care) 609
Radiation Oncology (Direct Patient Care) 609
Urology (Direct Patient Care) 609
Other Clinical (Direct Patient Care) 609
Nonclinical 610
Aerospace Medicine—Away 612
Allergy and Immunology—Away 612
Anesthesiology—Away 612
Clinical Biochemical Genetics—Away 612
Clinical Genetics and Genomics—Away 612
Colon and Rectal Surgery—Away 612
Dermatology—Away 612
Diagnostic Radiology—Away 612
Emergency Medicine—Away 613
Family Medicine—Away 613
General Surgery—Away 613
Internal Medicine—Away 613
Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology—Away 614
Laboratory Genetics and Genomics—Away 614
Medical Physics (Diagnostic, Nuclear, Therapeutic)—Away 614
Neurological Surgery—Away 614
Neurology—Away 614
Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology—Away 614
Nuclear Medicine—Away 614
Obstetrics and Gynecology—Away 615
Occupational Medicine—Away 615
Ophthalmology–Away 615
Orthopaedic Surgery—Away 615
Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery—Away 615
Pathology-Anatomic—Away 615
Pathology-Anatomic/Pathology-Clinical—Away 615
Pathology-Clinical—Away 615
Pediatrics—Away 616
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation—Away 616
Plastic Surgery—Away 616
Psychiatry—Away 616
Public Health and General Preventive Medicine—Away 617
Radiation Oncology—Away 617
Thoracic Surgery—Away 617
Urology—Away 617
Vascular Surgery—Away 617
Generic—Away 617
Nondegree Courses 617
NSU MD Departments 618
Master of Biomedical Sciences (M.B.S.) Program 619
Admissions Requirements 619
Application Procedures 619
Schedule of Application for Admission Cycle 619
M.B.S. Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress 620
Tuition and Fees 620
Transfer of Credits 621
Graduation Requirements 621
Curriculum Outline 622
Course Descriptions 624

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