LEARNING FOR LIFE AUGUST, YEAR 1 THROUGH DECEMBER, YEAR 1
CORE PRINCIPLES
1 MODULE
DEVELOPMENTAL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, CELL PHYSIOLOGY, AND METABOLISM
Immunology Microbiology Epidemiology and Biostatistics Cancer Biology HOST DEFENSES AND HOST RESPONSES
AM
Genetics Embryology Physiology Biochemistry Cell Biology
Histology Clinical Anatomy HUMAN BODY STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
TECHNOLOGY AND PRACTICE OF MEDICINE (Two afternoons per week only)
PM
3 MODULE
Communication Skills
LEAPP
Learning Teams
ICM
Ultrasound
PROFESSIONALISM AND HUMANISM Doctoring Cultural Competency
6 MODULE
CORE PRINCIPLES August, Year 1 – December, Year 1, morning sessions - Basic science and clinical medicine curriculum emphasize core concepts - Focus on body structure in anatomy interfaced with radiology, diagnostics, ultrasound, and physical exam findings - Learning takes place in small group sessions and team activities - Clinical encounters with patients throughout - Elective seminars offered in global health, community services, medical Spanish, and bioethics - 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 - Grading is Pass/Fail 1 MODULE
INTEGRATIVE SYSTEMS AND DISEASE
2 MODULE
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 - Clinical encounters with patients throughout
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