PRE-CLERKSHIP CURRICULUM
LEARNING FOR LIFE AUGUST, YEAR 1 THROUGH DECEMBER, YEAR 1
CORE PRINCIPLES
1 MODULE
DEVELOPMENTAL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY, AND METABOLISM
Immunology Microbiology Epidemiology and Biostatistics Cancer Biology HOST DEFENSES AND HOST RESPONSES
AM
Genetics
Embryology
Cell and Tissue Biology
Biochemistry
Clinical Anatomy HUMAN BODY STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
Introduction to Clinical Medicine (ICM) TECHNOLOGY AND PRACTICE OF MEDICINE (Two afternoons per week only) LEAPP
3 MODULE
PM
Learning Teams
Health Care Systems
Ultrasound
6 MODULE
PROFESSIONALISM AND HUMANISM Doctoring Cultural Competency
CORE PRINCIPLES August, Year 1 – December, Year 1, morning sessions - Basic science and clinical medicine curricula emphasize core concepts - Focus on body structure in anatomy interfaced with radiologic imaging, diagnostics tools, ultrasound techniques and physical exam findings - Small group sessions and team activities for optimal learning - Early and continued exposure to classroom based clinical encounters - A dditional electives in Humanism, Arts and Medicine, Narrative Medicine, Medical Mandarin and Spanish, Leadership, Advocacy, Equity, and more - Three afternoons unscheduled. Students have time and the flexibility to spend three afternoons a week in any way that fits their interests, such as working at one of the school’s community clinics, attending classes outside of medicine, pursuing independent research, playing sports, continuing hobbies, or relaxation - Pass/Fail Grading 1 MODULE
2 MODULE
INTEGRATIVE SYSTEMS AND DISEASE
January, Year 1 – December, Year 2, morning sessions - Curriculum designed in blocks to integrate basic science and clinical medicine concepts related to an organ system Structure incorporates: • Normal development • Therapeutics and disease management • Normal processes • Epidemiology and evidence-based medicine • Abnormal processes • Prevention and nutrition - Continued classroom based clinical encounters
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