The first year of study consists of three core basic science courses and the more clinically oriented Medicine, Patients and Society I course. The core basic science courses are taught sequentially as integrated block courses on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. They are described below in the order in which they are offered. Medicine, Patients and Society I is taught every Wednesday throughout the academic year.
This course is an integration of Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Cellular Physiology, Molecular Pharmacology and Medical Genetics. As with all other basic science courses in the first year, the Molecules, Genes and Cells course includes an integration of problem based learning tutorials, formal lectures, journal clubs, small group discussions and laboratories.
This course is dedicated to the study of Gross Anatomy and Body Imaging, Developmental Biology and Embryology, Histology and Physiology of the human body and its organ systems. These disciplines are integrated and applied to study the structure-function relationships of the following organ systems: skin and musculo-skeletal and autonomic nerves, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, kidney and urogenial, reproductive and endocrine.
This course introduces general pathology, immunology and the basic principles of Microbiology and Pharmacology.
This course is an introduction to clinical medicine and thus, the foundation for building competence in patient care, medical knowledge, professionalism, practice-based learning, communication skills and systems-based practice. Skills in medical interviewing and reflective practice are developed and related to the following content areas: the patient-physician relationship, the life-cycle, chronic illness, nutrition, cultural competence and socio-medical issues. The teaching of biostatistics, epidemiology and evidence-based medicine is also integrated into this course.
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