Advanced Specialty Programs
We offer a comprehensive medical program for those students who want to obtain advanced training in various specialty programs listed below. Unlike the current medical education system, our students here will follow the apprenticeship system. Apprenticeship system was how physicians used to be educated at the turn of the century.
Students here are taught by specialists in their respective fields and are expected to learn only the areas that are relevant to their specialty concentration.
Traditional apprenticeship system is now needed now more than ever before because:
- Rapid advances in all branches of medicine have made it difficult for even the specialists to keep up with their individual specialty.
- Many of the subjects that are taught during pre-medical and medical years of training have very little use for a practitioner while in clinical practice.
- The ever rising cost of medical education demands a change in the way physicians are trained.
The Advanced Specialty Program has the following advantages:
- You decide and focus on the specialty of their choice starting with the first day of your medical education.
- You are involved in patient care in the mornings and take your classes in the afternoon or online in the evenings.
- Only areas that are relevant to your specific specialty are taught during both the pre-medical years as well as during your medical training.
- There are no fees for registration or tuition for our programs before, during, and after completion of these programs.
- It takes only 5 to 7 years to complete our Advanced Specialty Program
Allergy and Immunology
Identification, management, and treatment of allergic diseases require expertise in testing for allergens, diagnosing specific diseases, such as asthma, and examining the latest research and treatment protocols. You will learn how to perform tests for allergies and immune deficiencies such as pulmonary function and skin prick tests, read chest X-rays for thymic shadow, interpret results of pulmonary function tests, and synthesize clinical histories and exam results for patient workups.
To pursue a career in Allergy and Immunology, we would need to find a specialist in Allergy and Immunology near you who would be willing to provide clinical training for you.
To start, send us an email indicating the program of your choice. Once we receive your email, we will then contact you to start your academic program. Click here to send us an email.
Anesthesiology
Anesthesiologists are critical personnel during the performance of any surgery. Anesthesiology comprises a study of all types of anesthetics utilized to keep a patient both comfortable and safe during surgical procedures, the protocols for monitoring all vital signs during surgery, and ensuring that the patient recovers from the anesthetics administered once the surgery is over. You will be able to perform airway evaluations and will understand basic ventilation strategies and fluid management, as well as local and general anesthetic indications and risk factors, based upon patient history. You will also be able to identify and monitor risk factors during intraoperative and postoperative care.
To pursue a career in anesthesiology, we would need to find a specialist in a hospital near you who would be willing to provide clinical training for you.
To start, send us an email indicating the program of your choice. Once we receive your email, we will then contact you to start your academic program. Click here to send us an email.
Cardiovascular Medicine
Diseases of the heart and circulatory system are numerous and serious. This clinical will involve a study of the prevention, diagnosis, causes, and treatment/management protocols for diseases related specifically to the heart and to the vascular systems. You will learn how to perform and record appropriate physical examinations related to the cardiovascular system, interpret results of diagnostic testing and assist in the development of treatment plans and/or make recommendations for surgical procedures.
To pursue a career in cardiology, we would need to find a cardiologist near you who would be willing to provide clinical training for you.
To start, send us an email indicating the program of your choice. Once we receive your email, we will then contact you to start your academic program. Click here to send us an email.
Dermatology
Diseases of the skin, hair, scalp, nails and genitals, including skin cancers and immune-related skin disorders, all fall within the specialty of dermatology. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders and the most current research in therapies. Course objectives include an understanding or cutaneous anatomy and pathology, knowledge of common skin diseases, and the ability to interpret microscopic slides.
To pursue a career in dermatology, we would need to find a dermatologist near you who would be willing to provide clinical training for you.
To start, send us an email indicating the program of your choice. Once we receive your email, we will then contact you to start your academic program. Click here to send us an email.
Ear, Nose, and Throat
This clinical will address all current diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, sinuses, larynx, mouth and throat, as well as structures in the head and neck areas related to these functions. Emphasis will be placed on diagnosis and both non-surgical and surgical treatment protocols. By the end of the course, you will be able to understand the pathogenesis of otorhinolaryngologic conditions, perform diagnoses, and develop treatment plans; you will also have a practical understanding of corrective surgical procedures and post-operative management.
To pursue a career in ENT, we would need to find an Otolaryngologist in a hospital near you who would be willing to provide clinical training for you.
To start, send us an email indicating the program of your choice. Once we receive your email, we will then contact you to start your academic program. Click here to send us an email.
Emergency Medicine
The field of emergency medicine involves treatment for any types of trauma, as well as for chronic and acute conditions that may cause an individual to seek emergency care. Sub-sections of this clinical will deal with trauma from injury, medical toxicology, acute diseases, and the onset of acute conditions related to chronic illness or disease. You will learn how to recognize symptom as common, or urgent, take appropriate patient histories and develop diagnoses for symptom presentations. You will also learn how to interpret the results of a variety of tests, and make decisions relative to the need for consultation or admission.
To pursue a career in Emergency Medicine, we would need to find a specialist in a hospital emergency room near you who would be willing to provide clinical training for you.
To start, send us an email indicating the program of your choice. Once we receive your email, we will then contact you to start your academic program. Click here to send us an email.
Endocrinology
Hormonal imbalances may be responsible for a number of conditions. In this course, you will learn the causes of hormone imbalances as well as the treatment procedures for the symptoms, conditions, and diseases that these imbalances cause. Special emphasis will be on diabetes and thyroid disorders, and current methods and treatments for restoring normal hormonal balance. You will develop an ability to evaluate, develop treatment plans, and to monitor the efficacy of treatments for common disorders and to develop enough familiarity with uncommon disorders to make determinations to evaluate the need for consultation with sub-specialists.
To pursue a career in endocrinology, we would need to find a specialist near you who would be willing to provide clinical training for you.
To start, send us an email indicating the program of your choice. Once we receive your email, we will then contact you to start your academic program. Click here to send us an email.
Gastroenterology
This clinical will provide a thorough study of both chronic and acute diseases and disorders of all organs and systems that relate to consumption and digestion. Any disorder associated with the stomach, esophagus, intestines and the complete biliary system will be addressed, along with current best practices related to diagnosis, treatment, and surgical procedures. By the end of this course, you will be able to complete patient history and physical examinations to prepare a diagnostic workup for common gastrointestinal disorders, interpret laboratory and imaging tests, prepare treatment plans and/or recognize the need for surgery.
To pursue a career in Gastroenterology, we would need to find a specialist in a hospital or clinic near you who would be willing to provide clinical training for you.
To start, send us an email indicating the program of your choice. Once we receive your email, we will then contact you to start your academic program. Click here to send us an email.
Genomics Medicine
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Genomics Medicine
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Genomics Medicine
Genomics Medicine
Genomics will involve an integrated study of genome characteristics and sequencing, transcriptomics, comparative genomics and genomic data analysis, as well genetically caused diseases and disorders. New research in biogenetic engineering and oncology treatments will also be addressed. You will learn the types of genomic testing available and develop and understanding of their uses in the screening, diagnosis, and management of the disease. You will also learn treatment protocols based on the latest research in the field and make recommendations for treatments based upon patient history and presentations.
To pursue a career in Genomic Medicine, we would need to find a specialist in a hospital or clinic near you who would be willing to provide clinical training for you.
To start, send us an email indicating the program of your choice. Once we receive your email, we will then contact you to start your academic program. Click here to send us an email.
Hematology and Oncology
Clinical hematology will include a study of the diagnosis, treatment protocols, and management of blood cell disorders and diseases, as well as the physiology of hematopoiesis. New treatments and management of oncological diseases shall also be addressed. You will learn diagnostic procedures related to disorders and diseases of the blood, methods of interpreting tests, both laboratory and imaging, how to assess tumors as a result of imaging and biopsies, and the chemotherapy protocols and other therapies for various types of cancers. You will also learn the effect of immune deficiencies in the treatment of cancers and the most current protocols for addressing those issues.
To pursue a career in Hematology and Oncology, we would need to find a specialist in a hospital or clinic near you who would be willing to provide clinical training for you.
To start, send us an email indicating the program of your choice. Once we receive your email, we will then contact you to start your academic program. Click here to send us an email.
Infectious Diseases
Course study shall include the principles of microbiology as related to infectious diseases and pharmacological treatments of these diseases. Emphasis will be placed upon characteristics and properties of bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi, the diseases they cause, and the mechanisms of causality and manifestations. You will learn the physical and chemical methods for the control of microorganisms and how these are used to prevent and control infectious diseases. You will also learn to interpret laboratory test results and to design therapeutic treatment plans for a variety of bacterial, viral, parasitic and fungal diseases determining the comparative efficacy of vaccines, antibiotics or other protocols. You will also be introduced to emerging pathogens and their threats.
To pursue a career in Infectious Diseases, we would need to find a specialist in a hospital or clinic near you who would be willing to provide clinical training for you.
To start, send us an email indicating the program of your choice. Once we receive your email, we will then contact you to start your academic program. Click here to send us an email.
Nephrology
Goals of this course include mastery of the methods of testing and diagnosis of acute and chronic renal disorders, diseases, and failure, determination of proper treatment protocols based upon test results and symptoms, and long-term care and management. You will learn how to identify the symptoms and signs of the most common renal disorders and diseases including injury, failure, nephrotic syndrome and glomerulonephritis. You will be able to interpret lab and imaging test results and to design specific therapeutic treatments including pharmacological, dialysis, and/or surgery.
To pursue a career in Nephrology, we would need to find a specialist in a hospital or clinic near you who would be willing to provide clinical training for you.
To start, send us an email indicating the program of your choice. Once we receive your email, we will then contact you to start your academic program. Click here to send us an email.
Neurology and Sleep Medicine
Neurology is a relatively new field of medicine and clinical practice which has as its goal the research and recording of the electrical activity of the brain, spine, and nerves. Emphasis will be placed on diagnoses and treatment of nervous system and sleep disorders, along with connections between brain activity and certain psychiatric disorders. You will learn how to conduct a neurologic examination and to read and interpret EEG, CT, and MRI results. You will also be able to recognize symptoms that may signal a neurological disease (e.g. issues of cognition, language, hearing, vision, motor and autonomic functions and equilibrium), and develop an approach to management of those diseases, including the need to request an additional consultation.
To pursue a career in Neurology, we would need to find a specialist in a hospital or clinic near you who would be willing to provide clinical training for you.
To start, send us an email indicating the program of your choice. Once we receive your email, we will then contact you to start your academic program. Click here to send us an email.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
This course shall cover medical care to female patients in the following clinical areas: diagnosis and treatment of gynecological disorders and diseases; maternal-fetal medicine and related surgeries, including prenatal and post-natal care; ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancer diagnoses and treatments; menopausal issues and treatments. Specific short units of study shall include natural, drug-assisted and Caesarian deliveries. You will learn procedures for taking accurate and comprehensive patient histories, for determining the appropriate types of laboratory and imaging testing, and for interpreting test results. You will be able to determine treatment protocols for normal and high-risk pregnancies and for fetal testing to determine disorders. You will also learn appropriate diagnostic testing procedures for gynecological cancers as well as treatment protocols.
To pursue a career in Obstetrics and Gynecology, we would need to find a specialist in a hospital or clinic near you who would be willing to provide clinical training for you.
To start, send us an email indicating the program of your choice. Once we receive your email, we will then contact you to start your academic program. Click here to send us an email.
Ophthalmology
Coursework and clinicals shall include the following sub-sections: a study of eye examination protocols; the diagnosis of ophthalmologic disorders and diseases and treatments, surgical and non-surgical. Students shall be exposed to sub-specialties in cornea, retina, oculoplastics, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, and pediatric vision disorders. Students will learn how to perform and interpret normal eye examinations and tests for eye disorders and diseases including macular degeneration retinal detachment, cataracts, and glaucoma. Students will also be able to identify vision changes due to neuropathy, hypertension, age and diabetes. Students will determine appropriate treatment protocols for a variety of disorders and diseases.
To pursue a career in Ophthalmology, we would need to find a specialist in a hospital or clinic near you who would be willing to provide clinical training for you.
To start, send us an email indicating the program of your choice. Once we receive your email, we will then contact you to start your academic program. Click here to send us an email.
Orthopaedic Surgery
Course emphasis is placed upon the recognition of common musculoskeletal injury and disease, based upon patient history, examination, and imaging. Practice in the development of suitable treatment options and protocols will be included as well. Students will learn how to perform basic osteopathic examinations and to recommend further tests, including X-ray, CT and MRI imaging in order to determine the patient need for surgery and develop rehabilitation and therapeutic protocols for post-surgical patients. Students will also learn how to evaluate congenital deformities that could impact intraoperative and postoperative care.
To pursue a career in Orthopaedic Surgery, we would need to find a specialist in a hospital or clinic near you who would be willing to provide clinical training for you.
To start, send us an email indicating the program of your choice. Once we receive your email, we will then contact you to start your academic program. Click here to send us an email.
Palliative Care
The course goal is to develop competencies in palliative care. Training shall occur in core areas of symptom and pain management, coordination of care for the terminally ill of all age ranges, and involvement of other medical professionals as appropriate. Other aspects of the course relate to ethics and communication skills. Through this course, you will extend your understanding of palliative care and management of symptoms and pain for the patient; you will also understand the need for a team approach as care is provided by medical, sociological, psychological, and spiritual professionals in the care of terminally ill patients.
To pursue a career in Palliative Care, we would need to find a specialist in a hospital or clinic near you who would be willing to provide clinical training for you.
To start, send us an email indicating the program of your choice. Once we receive your email, we will then contact you to start your academic program. Click here to send us an email.
Pediatrics
This course covers a wide range of medical diagnoses, care, and treatment of children. Units of study and clinical practice shall include normal growth and development, diagnosis and treatment of common pediatric infections and diseases, immunization protocols, serious injuries, acute cardiopulmonary emergencies, blood disorders, and cancers. Upon completion of this course and clinical, you will be able to describe the causes and presentations of most common pediatric diseases and disorders. You will be able to take a complete patient history, perform a pediatric physical examination and prepare a written report of any diagnostic and/or clinical findings. You will also develop treatment protocols for common acute and chronic conditions.
To pursue a career in Pediatrics, we would need to find a specialist in a hospital or clinic near you who would be willing to provide clinical training for you.
To start, send us an email indicating the program of your choice. Once we receive your email, we will then contact you to start your academic program. Click here to send us an email.
Pharmacology and Therapeutics
This course is designed to provide a fundamental knowledge of the classes of drugs used to treat disorders, infections, and diseases, their indication, their clinical effects, their mechanisms, pharmacokinetics, contraindications, adverse effects, and drug interactions. When you complete the course, you will be able to utilize a medically-sound approach to the development of drug therapies for patients, including selection, dosage, and patient monitoring, as well evaluation of the efficacy of treatment. You will know how to monitor patient responses to pharmacological treatments and to alter treatment protocols accordingly.
To pursue a career in Pharmacology and Therapeutics, we would need to find a pharmacist in a hospital or clinic near you who would be willing to provide clinical training for you.
To start, send us an email indicating the program of your choice. Once we receive your email, we will then contact you to start your academic program. Click here to send us an email.
Preventive Medicine
This course provides students with the core principles of major disease prevention and delivery of health and prevention education services to local communities. The student will learn how to assess prevention education needs, to develop interventions and to conduct evaluative research related to health and prevention. Working with other community resources to achieve health and prevention goals will also be a focus of this coursework, including participation in education, immunization efforts, and other prevention activities.
To pursue a career in Preventive Medicine, we would need to find a specialist in a hospital or clinic near you who would be willing to provide clinical training for you.
To start, send us an email indicating the program of your choice. Once we receive your email, we will then contact you to start your academic program. Click here to send us an email.
Psychiatry
The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the major classes of psychiatric disorders and illnesses. Units of study will include diagnosis, assessment and management protocols, including pharmacological interventions. Additional study will focus on neurobiological aspects of mental illness. Students will learn the general characteristics of a variety of mental illnesses, based upon professional classifications. They will be able to identify presentations of these disorders in patients and recommend further diagnostics to determine the presence of the illness, including psychiatric evaluations and neurological testing. Students will learn the classifications of pharmacological therapies, and be able to make recommendations for treatment plans.
To pursue a career in Psychiatry, we would need to find a Psychiatrist in a hospital or clinic near you who would be willing to provide clinical training for you.
To start, send us an email indicating the program of your choice. Once we receive your email, we will then contact you to start your academic program. Click here to send us an email.
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Course content includes a thorough study of the prevention, causes, diagnoses and treatment/management protocols for critically ill patients with lung disease. Sub-units include specific content related to emphysema, chronic bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, and cancers. Students will gain experience in taking patient histories, conducting physical examinations, and interpreting results of diagnostic testing. Students will also have experience in development of patient treatment plans including pharmacological and other therapeutic protocols. All students will be able to perform technical procedures, including intubation, biopsies, chest tube placement, and maintenance or mechanical ventilation equipment.
To pursue a career in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, we would need to find a specialist in a hospital or clinic near you who would be willing to provide clinical training for you.
To start, send us an email indicating the program of your choice. Once we receive your email, we will then contact you to start your academic program. Click here to send us an email.
Radiology
This course prepares students in areas of radiography, to include X-rays, CT, and MRI imaging. Sub-sections of coursework relate to chest, abdomen, spine, upper and lower GI series, extremities, biliary and urinary imaging and the appropriate imaging procedures for each, along with skill development in evaluating results of imaging. Students will learn how to interpret radiological findings, perform diagnoses based upon those findings, and make treatment recommendations, including understanding the need for a specialist when appropriate.
To pursue a career in Radiology, we would need to find a radiologist in a hospital or clinic near you who would be willing to provide clinical training for you.
To start, send us an email indicating the program of your choice. Once we receive your email, we will then contact you to start your academic program. Click here to send us an email.
Rheumatology
Students will familiarize themselves with the most common musculoskeletal disorders and diseases, as well as diseases of connective tissues. Skill development includes diagnosis of a condition such as arthritis, as well as arthrocentesis and joint injections. Treatment protocols from medicine to equipment to therapy and to surgery will be addressed. Students will be able to perform a full musculoskeletal exam and develop a report that includes is and a full patient history. Based on these and additional testing as warranted, students will provide diagnoses and make recommendations for treatment, to include physical therapies, pharmacological treatments, and surgery.
To pursue a career in Rheumatology, we would need to find a rheumatologist in a hospital or clinic near you who would be willing to provide clinical training for you.
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Sports Medicine
Sports medicine coursework will include modules in anatomy and physiology, first aid, injury prevention, diagnosis through symptoms and imaging, treatment protocols, surgery and physical therapy. Two smaller sub-sets relate to nutrition and sports psychology. Students who complete this course will have the ability to perform a full physical examination in order to determine fitness for athletic participation; perform diagnostic exams and recommend other diagnostic testing to determine presence of injuries – muscular, skeletal, and neurological; and develop treatment plans for injuries, to include pharmacological, physical therapeutic regimens, and/or surgery.
To pursue a career in Sports Medicine, we would need to find a specialist in a hospital or clinic near you who would be willing to provide clinical training for you.
To start, send us an email indicating the program of your choice. Once we receive your email, we will then contact you to start your academic program. Click here to send us an email.
Surgery
Students who complete this course and clinicals will be able to understand procedures for diagnosis of the need for surgery and for the care of patients who require surgery. Protocols for anesthesiology, operating room environments, and post-operative treatment will be covered. Additional units relate to surgical anatomy and identification of various surgical procedures performed by physicians in medical specialties. Students will be able to take a complete medical history of a surgical patient and provide a full workup prior to surgery; students will learn surgical protocols and procedures for pre-operative, intraoperative, and post-operative patient care, as well as provide recommendations for post-operative procedures.
To pursue a career in Surgery, we would need to find a specialist in a hospital or clinic near you who would be willing to provide clinical training for you.
To start, send us an email indicating the program of your choice. Once we receive your email, we will then contact you to start your academic program. Click here to send us an email.
Urology
This course provides a broad immersion into disorders and diseases of the urinary tract. The student will learn diagnostic procedures and treatment protocols that include pharmacology and surgery. They will be able to complete full patient histories, physical examinations, and recommend appropriate diagnostic testing. They will also interpret results of testing to provide a final diagnosis and development of a treatment plan.
To pursue a career in Urology, we would need to find a Urologist in a hospital or clinic near you who would be willing to provide clinical training for you.
To start, send us an email indicating the program of your choice. Once we receive your email, we will then contact you to start your academic program. Click here to send us an email.