HMED - Human Medicine

HMED 140  Introduction to Health Professions: 1 Credits (1 Lec)

This course will assist students in exploring various departments at MSU and choosing a major that best fits their passions, career goals, and educational interests. This course will also provide an opportunity to explore the breadth of health care professions.

HMED 240  UG Clinical Observation: 1 Credits (1 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: GPA greater than 3.0, consent of instructor. This course will provide fundamentals in health care professionalism through discussions of professionalism, HIPAA, medical ethics, and case studies. Following successful completion of the didactic component of the course, students will participate in a series of clinical observation rotations. Offered by Health Professions Advising

HMED 340  Introduction to Dentistry: 1 Credits (1 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 141 and CHMY 143, and BIOB 260; at least junior standing, GPA >3.0 or consent of instructor. This course is ideal for students who want to confirm an interest in a career in dentistry. An overview of tooth anatomy, development and vocabulary will position students to better understand the various specialties presented at the clinics of community dentists. Offered by Health Professions Advising

HMED 440  Clinical Observation: 2 Credits (2 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 141 and CHMY 143, and BIOB 260; at least junior standing, GPA >3.0 and consent of instructor. This shadowing experience will provide students with the opportunity to observe providers in a clinical setting and position them to meet, in part, the requirements for application to health professional school. Offered by Health Professions Advising
Repeatable up to 4 credits.

HMED 540  Clinical Practicum: 1 Credits (1 Lec)

A practical course for students going into the medical field to observe and learn about the services provided by different health care professionals at various stages of patient care.
Repeatable up to 2 credits.

HMED 575  Professional Paper and Project: 1-4 Credits (1-4 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing and acceptance into MS in Health Sciences program. Mechanism for M.S. students to complete scholarly project
Repeatable up to 6 credits.

HMED 592  Independent Study: 1-4 Credits (1-4 Other)

Designed for medical students required to complete additional study related to the required blocks or threads offered during the pre-clinical foundation phase of the School of Medicine curriculum. Intended for students in remedial or extended programs to master fund of knowledge.
Repeatable up to 20 credits.

HMED 594  Seminar: 1 Credits (1 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. Topics include current issues in health care delivery, review of medical literature, exploration of ethical issues in medicine, and application strategies
Repeatable up to 4 credits.