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Medical Precision Health
600
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Foundations of Precision Health
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A key element of Precision Health is the ability to critically appraise myriad types of data in order to facilitate better clinical decisions, health system improvements and clinical education delivery. Review of the essential statistical underpinnings of data analyses in health and related research and understanding ways in which those analyses can be leveraged to improve decision making in health and education systems.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Precision Health.
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Medical Precision Health
601
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Ethics and Law of Precision Health
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Builds upon the Foundations of Precision Health, and includes in-depth study of legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts in precision health.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Precision Health, or admission to the Graduate Diploma in Precision Health.
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Medical Precision Health
603
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Health System Leadership
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A critical examination of leadership development in the era of precision health as it relates to individual leadership practices, multi-disciplinary teams and the broader healthcare system. Exploration of new frameworks to facilitate collaborative decision making and effecting change and using critical appraisal to identify the most relevant research and make evidence-based decisions to problem-solve around real issues in health systems.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Precision Health.
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Medical Precision Health
604
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Managing Complex Projects in Precision Health
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Selection and application of the proper approaches for planning and executing complex innovative projects. Particular emphasis is placed on managing the innovative (novel and useful) ideas in a precision health context.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Graduate Diploma or Master's program in Precision Health.
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Medical Precision Health
610
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Omics Applications for Clinical Practice
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An overview of 鈥榦mics鈥 technologies, such as genome and exome sequencing. Examination of key technological platforms in the omics field, how to apply them in the clinical setting and understanding ways in which their analyses can be utilized to guide clinical decision-making will be covered.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Precision Health - Precision Medicine specialization, or admission to the Graduate Diploma in Precision Health.
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Medical Precision Health
611
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Pharmacogenomics
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Pharmacogenomics, a leading application of precision medicine, has played a key role in improved targeting of pharmaceuticals to patients鈥 needs (providing the 鈥渞ight drug, to the right patient, at the right time, in the right dose鈥). Topics covered will include pharmacogenomic nomenclature, the concept of 鈥減heno-conversion鈥 and its impact in the clinic, and a focus on key examples of both pharmacogenetic testing platforms as well as case studies for prescription decision-making.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Precision Health - Precision Medicine specialization, or admission to the Graduate Diploma in Precision Health.
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Medical Precision Health
612
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Precision Oncology
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Focus on the major strategies for leveraging the tools of precision medicine in the field of oncology by examining how different types of DNA variants can be assessed, the ways in which computational analyses can be brought to bear, and will include discussion of targeted therapeutics, including immunotherapies, for treating individual cancer patients.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Precision Health - Precision Medicine specialization, or admission to the Graduate Diploma in Precision Health.
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Medical Precision Health
613
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AI Applications in Precision Health
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Concepts and ideas in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning -- including statistical approaches, visualization, and human-computer interactions. Applications of AI techniques and software tools. This will primarily involve exploring recent examples of AI and Machine Learning tools being specifically used to aid in clinical practice.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Precision Health - Precision Medicine specialization, or admission to the Graduate Diploma in Precision Health.
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Medical Precision Health
619
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Advanced Precision Medicine
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An advanced seminar course covering recently published examples of precision medicine. Students will critically evaluate the subjects of discussion, creatively explore ways in which precision medicine studies and tools could be developed, and will focus on ways in which they can lead health system transformation such that the benefits of precision medicine are more widely realized for their patients.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Master of Precision Health program, Precision Medicine specialization.
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Medical Precision Health
620
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Quality Management
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Quality management principles and science will be introduced starting with quality management frameworks and theory that will guide and rationalize students鈥 learning. Quality management tools for data analysis, prioritization, improvement and change management will be introduced and described which will help students succeed in quality improvement projects.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Precision Health - Quality and Safety Leadership specialization, or admission to the Graduate Diploma in Precision Health.
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Medical Precision Health
621
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Safety Management
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An introduction to safety science and the key concepts for managing patients鈥 safety in the healthcare system. Topics will include the exploration of proactive and reactive safety management, recognizing the similarities and differences with quality management and learning concepts of managing a serious patient harm event with a focus on system analysis.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Precision Health - Quality and Safety Leadership specialization, or admission to the Graduate Diploma in Precision Health.
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Medical Precision Health
629
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Advanced Quality and Safety Leadership
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Theories and principles of quality management providing students an opportunity to acquire the skills required to complete and implement a quality improvement project.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Master of Precision Health program with a specialization in Quality and Safety Leadership.
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Medical Precision Health
630
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Health Professional Teaching and Learning
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Adapting teaching and assessment practices in response to changing contexts, new research, and advancing technologies. Particular emphasis is placed on health professional education in a precision health context and competency-based medical education.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Precision Health - Health Professional Education Leadership specialization, or admission to the Graduate Diploma in Precision Health.
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Medical Precision Health
631
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Curriculum Oversight and Stewardship
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Review of health professional curriculum to ensure it aligns with the requirements of accreditors, legislators, and other governing bodies. Quality improvement for curriculum, with a particular emphasis on modifications for Precision Health initiatives will be explored.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Precision Health - Health Professional Education Leadership specialization, or admission to the Graduate Diploma in Precision Health.
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Medical Precision Health
632
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Leadership in Health Professional Education
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Working with teams to maximize strengths and establish a space that fosters advancements in health professional education. The focus is on the skills needed to lead new education initiatives for precision health.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Precision Health - Health Professional Education Leadership specialization, or admission to the Graduate Diploma in Precision Health.
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Medical Precision Health
639
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Advanced Curriculum Design in Precision Health
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Focus on research and new curriculum design on a large-scale. Consideration for equity, diversity, and inclusion issues and the incorporation of advanced technology will be explored. There is a particular emphasis on curriculum design for precision health initiatives.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Master of Precision Health program with a specialization in Health Professional Education Leadership.
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Medical Precision Health
640
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Entrepreneurial Thinking and Innovation in Precision Health
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Application of entrepreneurial thinking principles to develop innovative ideas in any context: private or public, for-profit or non-for profit. Particular emphasis is placed on generating innovative (novel and useful) ideas in a precision health context.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Precision Health - Innovation and Entrepreneurship specialization, or admission to the Graduate Diploma in Precision Health.
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Medical Precision Health
641
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Sustainable Business Cases for Precision Health Innovations
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Building business cases for innovative ideas in precision health systems, based on objective and holistic business and economic analysis. Concentration on both internal projects within healthcare systems and new venturing ideas.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Precision Health - Innovation and Entrepreneurship specialization, or admission to the Graduate Diploma in Precision Health.
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Medical Precision Health
642
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Implementing Innovations in Precision Health
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Planning and organizing the execution of innovation projects within precision health systems, including budgeting, mobilizing financial resources, and strategic planning. Concentration on both internal projects within healthcare systems and new venturing ideas.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Precision Health - Innovation and Entrepreneurship specialization, or admission to the Graduate Diploma in Precision Health.
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Medical Precision Health
643
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Managing Technology Development in Precision Health
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Planning and organizing the implementation of technology development projects in precision health (e.g., software, wearable devices, big data applications, etc.). Particular topics include technology development approaches, planning for execution, budgeting, and minimal viable products.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Precision Health - Innovation and Entrepreneurship specialization, or admission to the Graduate Diploma in Precision Health.
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Medical Precision Health
649
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Advanced Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Application of insights from the research literature for selecting appropriate approaches for planning and executing system-level innovative projects in precision health. Particular topics include barriers to healthcare innovations and frameworks (financial, organizational, informational) for implementing system-level innovations.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Master of Precision Health program with a specialization in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
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Medical Precision Health
672
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Data Interpretation and Presentation
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Students will work with quantitative and qualitative data to derive meaning so they can present rationale options for making decisions. Students will develop data definitions, analyze data sets, and learn how to work with a data analyst that will provide them with insight for understanding important information about data and inform decisions about important issues. Data visualization skills will
enhance a student鈥檚 ability to interpret and to positively communicate information about data to key stakeholders.
Course Hours:
3 units; (6-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Graduate Diploma or Master鈥檚 program in Precision Health.
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Medical Precision Health
673
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Human Factors
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Students will learn about human cognition and applying those theories to understanding how humans interact with their environment, equipment, and each other to make decisions and complete tasks. With this understanding of human skills and limitations, students will be prepared to design better systems in which healthcare providers work to reduce the likelihood of errors and poor outcomes for patients.
Course Hours:
3 units; (6-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Graduate Diploma or Master鈥檚 program in Precision Health.
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Medical Precision Health
680
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Integrated Topics
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Provides the opportunity to integrate theory, research and practice in the student鈥檚 area of specialization. Using knowledge and skills derived from the precision health program, published research articles, and experiential learning students will participate in collaborative discussions regarding professional and ethical issues, experiential learning situations, research and how to apply theory to the practice of precision health.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Master of Precision Health program.
Corequisite(s):
Medical Precision Health 681.
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Medical Precision Health
681
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Experiential Learning Opportunity
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Practical and supervised opportunities to develop students鈥 existing precision medicine knowledge and skills to an advanced specialized level. Opportunities for development, integration, and experience through either a research project or internship. Together with the Integrative Integrated Topics course, the Experiential Learning Opportunity promotes integration of research, theory and practice.
Course Hours:
3 units; (6-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Master of Precision Health program.
Corequisite(s):
Medical Precision Health 680.
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COURSES OF INSTRUCTION