This first year course is designed to introduce learners to the Anschutz Medical Campus, fundamentals of learning strategies, PA professional roles, wellness and resilience and the clinical presentation curriculum.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Summer.

Learners will be immersed in a first-year integrated learning environment covering both the basic sciences and clinical medicine necessary for a primary care provider to care for patients presenting with hematologic, infection, inflammation and malignancy conditions.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall.

Learners will be immersed in a first-year integrated learning environment covering both the basic sciences and clinical medicine necessary for a primary care provider to care for patients presenting with gastrointestinal, genitourinary and renal conditions.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall.

Learners will be immersed in a first-year integrated learning environment covering both the basic sciences and clinical medicine necessary for a primary care provider to care for patients presenting with cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall.

Learners will be immersed in a first-year integrated learning environment covering both the basic sciences and clinical medicine necessary for a primary care provider to care for patients presenting with dermatologic, head, ears, eyes, nose, and throat conditions.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Spring.

Learners will be immersed in a first-year integrated learning environment covering both the basic sciences and clinical medicine necessary for a primary care provider to care for patients presenting with musculoskeletal and neurologic conditions.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Spring.

Learners will be immersed in a first-year integrated learning environment covering both the basic sciences and clinical medicine necessary for a primary care provider to care for patients presenting with endocrine and reproductive conditions.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Spring.

Learners will be immersed in a first-year integrated learning environment covering both the basic sciences and clinical medicine necessary for a primary care provider to care for patients presenting with psychiatric conditions.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Spring.

Learners will be engaged in a first-year longitudinal learning experience to facilitate the development of various clinical skills through discussion and simulation.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall.

Learners will be engaged in a first-year longitudinal learning experience to facilitate the development of various clinical skills through discussion and simulation. This is a continuation of MPAS 5020.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Spring.

Learners will be engaged in a first-year longitudinal learning experience dedicated to role development of a practitioner who cares for patients across the lifespan including professionalism, advocacy, preventative medicine and patient wellness.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall.

Learners will be engaged in a first-year longitudinal learning experience dedicated to role development of a practitioner who cares for patients across the lifespan including professionalism, advocacy, preventative medicine and patient wellness.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Spring.

Learners will be engaged in a preparatory course that provides a fundamental orientation to the clinical environment.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall.

Clinical experience designed to give the student an introduction to ambulatory medicine and an understanding of pediatric and family practice medicine.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Spring.

Clinical experience designed to give the student an introduction to pediatric critical and acute care and pediatric inpatient medicine. Students must complete application process and be accepted before enrollment.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Spring.

Clinical experience designed to give the student an introduction to hospitalized adult inpatient medicine. Students must complete application process and be accepted before enrollment.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Spring.

This course provides students with an opportunity to pursue additional study and learning content under guidance of a faculty member. Instructor approval is required. This course is offered to those students that are pursuing an independent course of study for 16 hours during the semester they are enrolled.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

This course provides students with an opportunity to pursue additional study and learning content under guidance of a faculty member. Instructor approval is required. This course is offered to those students that are pursuing an independent course of study for 32 hours during the semester they are enrolled. Restriction: MPAS majors only.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

This course provides students with an opportunity to pursue additional study and learning content under guidance of a faculty member. Instructor approval is required. This course is offered to those students that are pursuing an independent course of study for 48 hours during the semester they are enrolled.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Learners are immersed in a first-year interprofessional course that brings an international lens to their professional studies. Registration is restricted to those students enrolled in authorized Track. Permission must be given from the CHA/PA Program Global Health Track Faculty Advisor.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall.

Learners are immersed in a first-year interprofessional course that brings an international lens to their professional studies. Registration is restricted to those students enrolled in authorized Track. Permission must be given from the CHA/PA Program Global Health Track Faculty Advisor. This course is a continuation of MPAS 5983.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Spring.

Learners are immersed in a first-year integrated learning environment that brings a rural lens to their professional studies. Registration is restricted to those students enrolled in authorized Track. Restricted to CHA/PA Students enrolled in Track; Must receive approval from Associate Director of Curriculum.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall.

Learners are immersed in a first-year integrated learning environment that brings a rural lens to their professional studies. Registration is restricted to those students enrolled in authorized Track. This course is a continuation of MPAS 5985. Restriction: MPAS majors only.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Spring.

Learners will be immersed in a second-year integrated learning environment applying advanced principles of clinical medicine necessary for a primary care provider to care for patients presenting with hematologic, infection, inflammation and malignancy conditions.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall.

Learners will be immersed in a second-year integrated learning environment applying advanced principles of clinical medicine necessary for a primary care provider to care for patients presenting with gastrointestinal, genitourinary and renal conditions. Restriction: MPAS majors only

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Fall.

Learners will be immersed in a second-year integrated learning environment applying advanced principles of clinical medicine necessary for a primary care provider to care for patients presenting with cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions. Prereq: MPAS majors only.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Fall.

Learners will be immersed in a second-year integrated learning environment applying advanced principles of clinical medicine necessary for a primary care provider to care for patients presenting with dermatologic, head, ears, eyes, nose and throat conditions. Prerequisite: MPAS majors only

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Spring.

Learners will be immersed in a second-year integrated learning environment applying advanced principles of clinical medicine necessary for a primary care provider to care for presenting with musculoskeletal and neurologic conditions. Restriction: MPAS majors only.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Spring.

Learners will be immersed in a second-year integrated learning environment applying advanced principles of clinical medicine necessary for a primary care provider to care for presenting with endocrine and reproductive conditions. Restriction: MPAS majors only.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Spring.

Learners will be immersed in a second-year integrated learning environment applying advanced principles of clinical medicine necessary for a primary care provider to care for patients presenting with psychiatric and behavioral health conditions. Restriction: MPAS majors only.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Spring.

Learners will be engaged in a second-year longitudinal learning experience to facilitate the development of various clinical skills through discussion and simulation. Restriction: MPAS majors only.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Fall.

Learners will be engaged in a second-year longitudinal learning experience to facilitate the development of various clinical skills through discussion and simulation. This is a continuation of MPAS 6020. Restriction: MPAS majors only.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Spring.

Learners will be engaged in a second-year longitudinal learning experience dedicated to role development of a practitioner who cares for patients across the lifespan including professionalism, advocacy, preventative medicine and patient wellness.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Fall.

Learners will be engaged in a second-year longitudinal learning experience dedicated to role development of a practitioner who cares for patients across the lifespan including professionalism, advocacy, preventative medicine and patient wellness.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Spring.

Students will learn clinical skills in a variety of settings. Skills will include history taking, physical diagnosis, assessment and patient management under the supervision of community clinical preceptors.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Students will learn clinical skills in a variety of settings. Skills will include history taking, physical diagnosis, assessment and patient management under the supervision of community clinical preceptors.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Students will learn clinical skills in a variety of settings. Skills will include history taking, physical diagnosis, assessment and patient management under the supervision of community clinical preceptors.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Students will learn clinical skills in a variety of settings. Skills will include history taking, physical diagnosis, assessment and patient management under the supervision of community clinical preceptors.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Students will develop assessment and patient management skills in care of pediatric patients in critical and acute care and inpatient settings. Restricted to CHA/PA students who have completed MPAS 5911.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall.

Students will develop assessment and patient management skills in care of patients in emergency medicine settings. Restrictions: Restricted to CHA/PA students.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Students will develop assessment and patient management skills in care of adult patients in an inpatient setting. Restricted to CHA/PA students who have completed MPAS 5944.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Approval is required by the CHA/PA Program. This course is offered to those students that are pursuing an independent course of study for 16 hours during the semester they are enrolled. Restriction: MPAS majors only.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Approval is required by the Associate Director of Curriculum. This course is offered to those students that are pursuing an independent course of study for 32 hours during the semester they are enrolled. Restricted to CHA/PA students.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Approval is required by the CHA/PA Program. This course is offered to those students that are pursuing an independent course of study for 48 hours during the semester they are enrolled.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Students will develop assessment and patient management skills in women's health under the supervision of community clinical preceptors. Restrictions: Restricted to CHA/PA students.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Two-week Spanish language immersion experience followed by a two-week primary care clinic experience in the country of Guatemala. Approval must be given by the CHA/PA Course Director prior to enrollment.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Summer.

Two-week Spanish language immersion experience followed by a two-week clinic experience in the country of Guatemala for fulfillment of Global Health Track requirements. Approval must be given by the CHA/PA Course Director and CHA/PA Program Global Health Track Faculty Advisor prior to enrollment.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Summer.

Learners are immersed in a second-year integrated learning environment that brings a rural lens to their professional studies. Registration is restricted to those students enrolled in authorized Track. Restriction: MPAS majors only.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall.

Learners are immersed in a second-year integrated learning environment that brings a rural lens to their professional studies. Registration is restricted to those students enrolled in authorized Track. This course is a continuation of MPAS 6675. Restriction: MPAS majors only.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Spring.

Two-week experiential learning opportunity associated with interprofessional track area of interest. Registration is restricted to those students enrolled in authorized Track. Permission must be given from the CHA/PA Program Global Health Track Liaison and Course Directors from the SOM Faculty prior to enrollment.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Summer.

Two-week experiential learning opportunity associated with interprofessional track area of interest. Registration is restricted to those students enrolled in authorized Track. Permission must be given from the CHA/PA Program Global Track Faculty Advisor and Course Directors from the SOM Faculty prior to enrollment. Restriction: MPAS majors only.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Summer.

The course involves active participation in a surgical setting with exposure to patients across the lifespan. The student will have exposure to patients requiring pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care for acute, chronic, or emergent conditions. There is potential for exposure to behavioral and/or mental health conditions as well. Participation in night and weekend call and attendance at meetings and conferences may be required.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course involves active participation in an inpatient pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) setting at Children’s Hospital Colorado. The student will be exposed to infants, children and adolescents requiring acute, chronic, and emergent care. There is potential for exposure to behavioral and/or mental health conditions as well. Participation in night and weekend call and attendance at meetings and conferences may be required. Restricted to CHA/PA students who have completed 6613.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

This course involves active participation in the care of neonates in a teaching hospital. Attendance at morning rounds, making case presentations and participating in the night and weekend call schedule are required. Students are encouraged to attend deliveries and perform circumcisions and other procedures with appropriate supervision. Restrictions: Restricted to CHA/PA students.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course involves active participation in an ambulatory or hospital-based primary care practice with exposure to patients and caregivers across the lifespan, including pediatric, adolescent, women of child-bearing age, adult, and geriatric patients. The student will have exposure to patients requiring acute, chronic, emergent, and preventative care. There is potential for exposure to behavioral and/or mental health conditions as well. Participating in night and weekend hours may be required.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Repeatable. Max Credits: 43.

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course involves active participation in an inpatient hospital setting with exposure to infants, children, and adolescents. The student will have exposure to patients requiring acute, chronic, or emergent care. There is potential for exposure to behavioral and/or mental health conditions as well. Participation in night and weekend call and attendance at meetings and conferences may be required. Restriction: Restricted to CHA/PA students.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course involves active participation in a general or specialty pediatric practice in an outpatient, surgical and/or inpatient facility. The student will be exposed to infants, children and adolescents requiring acute, chronic, emergent and/or preventative care, with potential for exposure to behavioral and/or mental health conditions as well. Participation in night and weekend call and attendance at meetings and conferences may be required.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Repeatable. Max Credits: 43.

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course involves active participation in an adolescent medicine practice in an outpatient or inpatient setting. The student will be exposed to adolescents and young adults requiring acute, chronic, emergent and/or preventative care. There is potential for exposure to behavioral and/or mental health conditions as well. Participating in night and weekend hours may be required.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course involves active participation in an ambulatory or hospital-based primary care practice with exposure to patients and caregivers across the lifespan, including pediatric, adolescent, women of child-bearing age, adult, and geriatric patients. The student will have exposure to patients requiring acute, chronic, emergent, and preventative care. There is potential for exposure to behavioral and/or mental health conditions as well. Participating in night and weekend hours may be required.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course involves active participation in an inpatient hospital practice. The student will be exposed to adults and elderly requiring acute, chronic, emergent and/or preventative care while hospitalized. There is potential for exposure to behavioral and/or mental health conditions as well. Participating in night and weekend hours may be required.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course involves active participation in an inpatient setting at University of Colorado Hospital. The student will be exposed to adults and elderly requiring acute, chronic, and emergent care. There is potential for exposure to behavioral and/or mental health conditions as well. Participation in night and weekend call and attendance at meetings and conferences may be required. Restricted to CHA/PA students who have completed 6644.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course involves active participation in an ambulatory or hospital-based primary care practice with exposure to patients and caregivers across the lifespan, including pediatric, adolescent, women of child-bearing age, adult, and geriatric patients. The student will have exposure to patients requiring acute, chronic, emergent, and preventative care. There is potential for exposure to behavioral and/or mental health conditions as well. Participating in night and weekend hours may be required.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course involves active participation in an emergency room setting with exposure to patients across the lifespan. The student will have exposure to patients requiring acute, chronic, or emergent care. There is potential for exposure to behavioral and/or mental health conditions as well. Participating in night and weekend hours may be required.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course involves active participation in a rurally located family medicine practice with exposure to patients across the lifespan. The student will have exposure to patients requiring acute, chronic, emergent, and preventative care in ambulatory, home, inpatient and/or skilled nursing settings. There is potential for exposure to behavioral and/or mental health conditions as well. Night and weekend hours may be required. Registration is restricted to those students enrolled in authorized Track.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Repeatable. Max Credits: 8.

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course involves active participation in a general or specialty adult practice in an outpatient, surgical and/or inpatient facility. The student will be exposed to adults and the elderly requiring acute, chronic, emergent and/or preventative care, with potential for exposure to behavioral and/or mental health conditions as well. Participation in night and weekend call and attendance at meetings and conferences may be required.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Repeatable. Max Credits: 4.

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course involves active participation in an elective global health experience in Guatemala. The student will be exposed to care of patients across the lifespan with health disparities and global influences. There is potential for exposure to behavioral and/or mental health conditions as well. Night and weekend call may be required. Permission must be given from the CHA/PA Program Course Director.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course involves active participation in an elective global health experience in Guatemala. The student will be exposed to care of patients across the lifespan with health disparities and global influences. There is potential for exposure to behavioral and/or mental health conditions as well. Night and weekend call may be required. Registration is restricted to those students enrolled in authorized Track. Permission must be given from a CHA/PA Program Global Health Track Faculty Advisor.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course involves active participation in an ambulatory or hospital-based primary care practice with exposure to patients and caregivers across the lifespan, including pediatric, adolescent, women of child-bearing age, adult, and geriatric patients. The student will have exposure to patients requiring acute, chronic, emergent, and preventative care. There is potential for exposure to behavioral and/or mental health conditions as well. Participating in night and weekend hours may be required.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course involves active participation in a behavioral health/psychiatry practice in an outpatient, emergency, or inpatient facility. The student may be exposed to children, adolescents, adults, and elderly requiring acute, chronic, or emergent management of mental health conditions. Participating in night and weekend hours may be required.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course provides additional preparation to students for their clinical careers after graduation, including discussions and presentations related to licensure, credentialing, and medico-legal topics. Students will complete their capstone project within this course.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course provides additional preparation to students for their clinical careers after graduation, including discussions and presentations related to licensure, credentialing, and medico-legal topics. Students will complete their capstone project within this course. This course is a continuation of MPAS 6978.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Third year clinical affords students the opportunity to present a patient encounter using multimedia technology and evidence-based research. This forum will encourage discussion of a vast array of medical conditions. Restrictions: Restricted to CHA/PA students.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course involves active participation in an elective global health experience in Nepal or Tanzania. The student will be exposed to care of patients across the lifespan with health disparities and global influences. There is potential for exposure to behavioral and/or mental health conditions as well. Night and weekend call may be required. Registration is restricted to those students enrolled in authorized Track. Permission must be given from the CHA/PA Program Global Health Track Faculty Advisor.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

This course prepares its participants for international experiences and future global health work. This is an interactive training course which incorporates readings, lectures, small group problem based learning exercises, technical skill sessions and a disaster simulation exercise. Registration is restricted to those students enrolled in authorized Track. Permission must be given from the CHA/PA Program Global Health Track Faculty Advisor.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall.

This course provides students with an opportunity to pursue additional study and learning content under guidance of a faculty member. Instructor approval is required. This course is offered to those students that are pursuing an independent course of study for 16 hours during the semester they are enrolled.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

This course provides students with an opportunity to pursue additional study and learning content under guidance of a faculty member. Instructor approval is required. This course is offered to those students that are pursuing an independent course of study for 32 hours during the semester they are enrolled.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

This course provides students with an opportunity to pursue additional study and learning content under guidance of a faculty member. Instructor approval is required. This course is offered to those students that are pursuing an independent course of study for 48 hours during the semester they are enrolled.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Repeatable. Max Credits: 3.

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.