Description
This course will build on the knowledge gained in Osteopathic Principles and Practices I (OPP I) and will continue to enhance the student's fundamental understanding of the principles and philosophies of osteopathic medicine. Our goal is to facilitate the development of a firm foundation of osteopathic knowledge and provide every student the chance to offer their patients an integrative approach to medical care, no matter what specialty is eventually chosen. The course will emphasize diagnosis and osteopathic manipulative treatment using current anatomic, biomechanical, functional, and physiologic principles and provide a foundation for continued education and development within the art and science of Osteopathic Medicine.
All seven core competencies of the Osteopathic Profession are addressed in a variety of ways in the course. In addition, medical knowledge, patient care, interpersonal communication skills, and professionalism are woven into the labs during hands on interactions wit