Podiatric Medicine

The Podiatric Basic Skills Elective is an elective 1.0 credit course consisting of clinical training experiences. Its purpose is to help each student develop fundamental clinical skills in preparation for full time clinical rotations during the third year. Training experiences include refresher skills labs and hands on patient care at a variety of different clinical settings. 

The Podiatric Basic Skills Elective is an elective 0.5 credit course consisting of clinical training experiences. Its purpose is to help each student develop fundamental clinical skills in preparation for full time clinical rotations during the third year. Training experiences include refresher skills labs and hands on patient care at a variety of different clinical settings. 

The Podiatric Basic Skills Practicum is one course consisting of clinical training experiences that span three separate quarters. Its purpose is to help each student develop fundamental clinical skills in preparation for full time clinical rotations during the third year. Training experiences include refresher skills labs and hands on patient care at a variety of different clinical settings. 

This course explores the relationships between research and evidence based healthcare. The subjects covered include: research methodology, bioethical issues related to human subject research, the role of the Institutional Review Board, research protocol writing, and biostatistics. Current and clinically relevant articles will be used for problem-based analysis.

The purpose of this medical imaging course is to introduce podiatric medical students to diagnostic radiology which will prepare them for their podiatric medical career. Emphasis will be on plain film x-rays and will include the biology, safety, physics, and x-ray interpretation. Students will also will learn basic foot and ankle X-ray positioning and be able to perform and obtain appropriate views. The course will also introduce the podiatric medical student to special imaging (MRI, CT scan, bone scan, diagnostic ultrasonography) and how it pertains to the diagnosis of foot and ankle pathology.

General Medicine III includes endocrinology and neurology. Students study endocrine and nervous system diseases through the integration of the basic and clinical sciences. Case-based approaches are used in addition to didactic instruction.

This is a 1.5 credit course inclusive of both didactic and hands-on skills lab covering introduction to operating room protocol which will include learning basic aseptic technique, surgical attire, proper methods of gown and gloving, proper technique of surgical scrub, application of tourniquet, draping of the patient, application of posterior splint, understanding the sterile field, and developing surgical conscious. Furthermore, the didactic portion of this course will also familiarize the student with the basic principles of Anesthesia and preoperative management of surgical patients while students practice intubation and intravenous catheter insertion during skills lab. 

In this course, students will be working on their Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications. The American Heart Association certificates in both areas are required to pass the course.

The Podiatric Basic Skills Practicum is one course consisting of clinical training experiences that span three separate quarters. Its purpose is to help each student develop fundamental clinical skills in preparation for full time clinical rotations during the third year. Training experiences include refresher skills labs and hands on patient care at a variety of different clinical settings. 

The Podiatric Basic Skills Practicum is one course consisting of clinical training experiences that span three separate quarters. Its purpose is to help each student develop fundamental clinical skills in preparation for full time clinical rotations during the third year. Training experiences include refresher skills labs and hands on patient care at a variety of different clinical settings. 

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive study of the principles of podiatric biomechanics with an emphasis on normal and abnormal structure and function in both open and closed kinetic chain movement. Computer animation, videos, and live demonstrations are used to demonstrate normal gait patterns and the steps of a standard biomechanical examination. Practical labs are held to teach the proper techniques of biomechanical analysis.

This course introduces the student to the evaluation, diagnosis and management of athletic injuries. This course will also present various physical therapy evaluative techniques and modalities used in the rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The clinical skills component will include exam techniques for specific athletic injuries, application and use of immobilizing devices, physical therapy modalities, and assessment of running shoes and proper bike fit.

The Podiatric Medicine Office rotation consist of a 1-month training experiences in podiatric medicine, biomechanics and surgery. In collaboration with the Office of Clinical Education, students play a role in selecting the location of this rotation. The training experiences take place at established student training programs in association with residencies nationwide. The goal is to enhance skills of diagnosis and management of podiatric patients. Students will improve skills in documentation, history taking, interpretation of diagnostic tests and physical examination techniques.

The Surgery rotation is a four-week training experience on a surgical service, i.e., orthopedics, vascular, general or plastics. The overall goal of the experience is for the student to develop fundamental skills in evaluating and managing patients with non-podiatric pathologies that warrant surgical intervention. Students will utilize diagnostic and treatment modalities throughout the peri-operative period.

The rotation consists of six 4-week training experiences at affiliated student/residency training programs involving both an ambulatory and a hospital based component. The overall goal of the experience is for the student to improve the skills of evaluation and management of patients with podiatric medical, biomechanical, and surgical disorders. In addition, students will enhance skills in documentation, history taking, interpretation of diagnostic tests and physical examination techniques.

The rotation consists of six 4-week training experiences at affiliated student/residency training programs involving both an ambulatory and a hospital based component. The overall goal of the experience is for the student to improve the skills of evaluation and management of patients with podiatric medical, biomechanical, and surgical disorders. In addition, students will enhance skills in documentation, history taking, interpretation of diagnostic tests and physical examination techniques.

The rotation consists of six 4-week training experiences at affiliated student/residency training programs involving both an ambulatory and a hospital based component. The overall goal of the experience is for the student to improve the skills of evaluation and management of patients with podiatric medical, biomechanical, and surgical disorders. In addition, students will enhance skills in documentation, history taking, interpretation of diagnostic tests and physical examination techniques.

The rotation consists of six 4-week training experiences at affiliated student/residency training programs involving both an ambulatory and a hospital based component. The overall goal of the experience is for the student to improve the skills of evaluation and management of patients with podiatric medical, biomechanical, and surgical disorders. In addition, students will enhance skills in documentation, history taking, interpretation of diagnostic tests and physical examination techniques.

The rotation consists of six 4-week training experiences at affiliated student/residency training programs involving both an ambulatory and a hospital based component. The overall goal of the experience is for the student to improve the skills of evaluation and management of patients with podiatric medical, biomechanical, and surgical disorders. In addition, students will enhance skills in documentation, history taking, interpretation of diagnostic tests and physical examination techniques.

This online course will serve as a final step toward residency interview preparation and clinical case presentations and will nurture an appreciation for comprehensive understanding of podiatric medicine, biomechanics, and surgery. Clinical Correlates uses small group discussion/interaction and student presentations to meet the course objectives. The course will review selected topics previously reviewed in the AZCPM curriculum as they pertain to advanced clinical knowledge and skills.