MD ID 7800 (2025/2026)

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Course: MD ID 7800 - Manual Medicine Elective

Description: This immersive course provides an introduction to Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT). Students will gain foundational knowledge and skills in OMT principles, diagnosis, and treatment techniques.
Key topics covered:
• Osteopathic Principles: Understanding the core concepts of OMT, including the body's self-regulatory mechanisms and the importance of structure and function.
• Palpation: Learning various palpation methods to assess tissue texture, tension, and restriction, enabling accurate diagnosis.
• OMT Techniques: Hands-on training in a variety of OMT techniques, such as:
Myofascial Release: Releasing muscle tension and improving tissue mobility.
Muscle Energy: Utilizing patient muscle contraction and relaxation to restore joint motion.
Articulatory: Gentle joint manipulation to improve range of motion and reduce pain.
• Clinical Integration: Applying OMT principles and techniques in a clinical setting, including patient history taking, physical examination, and treatment planning.
Learning Objectives:
• Develop a fundamental understanding of OMT principles and philosophy.
• Improve comfort in palpation skills for accurate diagnosis.
• Practice a range of OMT techniques.
• Develop a basic understanding of integrating OMT into a comprehensive healthcare approach.
Course Structure:
• Brief didactic portions intermixed with hands-on practice.
• Topics include the theoretical aspects of OMT, including its history, philosophy, and scientific basis.
• Case-based discussions and simulations to apply OMT in real-world clinical scenarios.
Note: This course is designed to provide an introduction to OMT. No prior experience in OMM/OMT required. Continued training and supervised practice are necessary to develop competency in OMT skills.
Please note that this elective will be comprised of 3 4-hour in-person sessions over the course of 2 days. Please assure that you will be able to attend all required sessions when enrolling in this course.

SPRING 2026 DATES & TIMES
Friday January 16 5:30-7:30p (This 2-hour session will include informal demonstrations and Q&A.)
Saturday January 17 8a-12p, 1-5p
Sunday January 18 8a-12p

Department: Medicine, Interdepartmental

Credit Range: .5 - .5

Academic Year: 2025/2026

Permission Required: No

School Years: MSIMSIIMSIIIMSIV

Course Classifications: ELECTIVE

Coordinator(s): WILKINSON,EMILY (DC) | u6058474@utah.edu

Directors(s): SHEIKH,SELIM (CD) | selim.sheikh@hsc.utah.eduPETZOLD,TRICIA (CD) | tricia.petzold@hsc.utah.eduSHEIKH,SELIM (DD) | selim.sheikh@hsc.utah.edu

Possible Grade(s): Fail (F)Incomplete (I)Pass (P)

Prerequisites: Priority will be given to students participating in the Health Promotion & Integrative Health Pathway

Add Policy: Course may be added to schedule 30 days before it starts.

Drop Policy: This course can be dropped anytime before the last day of class.

Syllabus: Click here to download syllabus.

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Available Sections

	Title	Tags	Year	Start/End	C	S	W
	MD ID 7800 - Manual Medicine Elective	ELECTIVE	2025/2026	01/05/2026 - 03/29/2026	.5	3	0