DMSC Course Descriptions

DMSC 730 Applied Research Project I

2 credit hours

This course exposes DMSc students to issues related to underserved and diverse populations, locally and abroad. The course encourages (1) student awareness of the interdependence of health and social issues and (2) awareness of resources available to underserved and diverse populations. In addition, the course helps students identify their community values and view while expanding on ethical care in underserved populations and areas. This project facilitates integration of George Fox’s mission by providing service to a community in need.

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DMSC 732 Applied Research Project II

2 credit hours

This course continues where ARP I stopped, exposing DMSc students to issues related to underserved and diverse populations, locally and abroad. The course encourages (1) student awareness of the interdependence of health and social issues and (2) awareness of resources available to underserved and diverse populations. In addition, the course helps students identify their community values and view while expanding on ethical care in underserved populations and areas. This project facilitates integration of George Fox’s mission by providing service to a community in need.

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DMSC 734 Applied Research Project III

2 credit hours

This course continues where ARP II stopped, exposing DMSc students to issues related to underserved and diverse populations, locally and abroad. The course encourages (1) student awareness of the interdependence of health and social issues and (2) awareness of resources available to underserved and diverse populations. In addition, the course helps students identify their community values and view while expanding on ethical care in underserved populations and areas. This project facilitates integration of George Fox’s mission by providing service to a community in need.

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DMSC 740 Applied Research Project Practicum

3 credit hours

The Humanitarian Service Practicum is the application of the Applied Research Project series and occurs in local underserved areas or populations or in distant population where little to no medical care exists. This may include trips into rural Oregon, inner city Portland, or countries such as Kenya, Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, and others. Service may focus on preventive medicine such as hygiene, clean accessible water, open fire cooking, etc. Regardless of the group project, this phase only takes place on well researched options that are guided by the course faculty and with clearly defined outcomes that are measurable. This course runs concurrently with the ARP II course.

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DMSC 750 Disaster Medicine

3 credit hours

This course educates individuals about disaster preparedness and emergency medical intervention in a disaster setting. Students will learn how to plan, coordinate, and execute a response to a natural (earthquake, flood, tornado, etc.), industrial (explosions, hazardous materials, etc.), and intentional (bombings, shootings, nuclear, biological, chemical, etc.) disaster.

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DMSC 752 Healthcare Management in Primary Care

3 credit hours

This course provides an introduction to healthcare economics, the financial drivers within healthcare systems, and ethical considerations in leadership. Students will also analyze current and emerging developments that are shaping the future of healthcare in primary care settings.

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DMSC 760 Tropical Medicine

3 credit hours

This course will provide an in-depth analysis of infectious and tropical disease epidemiology, presentation, treatment, and prevention options. There will also be a discussion of the care of refugees and displaced persons, medical tourism, and traditional healing practices one might encounter.

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DMSC 762 Organizational Leadership in Primary Care

3 credit hours

This course examines organizational leadership within the context of primary care practice. Students will engage with leadership theories, develop skills for creating high-functioning teams, and methods for improving professional performance. The course also discusses the understanding of primary care systems and the policies that influence their operation and delivery of care.

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DMSC 770 Doctoral Practicum

9 credit hours

Students engaged in the DMSc Practicum series will be referred to as a PA Fellow. The Doctoral Practicum provides opportunities for students to develop competent and proficient levels of mastery within their chosen area of medical practice. This will include treatment plans which are patient- centered and inclusive, address medical issues, and reinforce patient education and appropriate consultation and referral. This course requires 160 patient encounter hours. Prerequisite: Department consent required.

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DMSC 795 Special Study In

.5-3 credit hou

A specially designed and individually tailored course of research involving in-depth study of a particular question, problem, or issue presented by the student. The student must make application for the study prior to registration for the semester in which the study will be carried out. The application must be approved by both the faculty member overseeing the study and the department chair.

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