MED 501 – Gross Anatomy and Developmental Anatomy
This course integrates gross human anatomy and medical embryology, allowing students to understand the relationship of embryologic development to gross structure and the mechanisms of congenital abnormalities. Through lectures, regional dissections of cadavers, and evaluation of radiographs (including CT and MRI) students acquire a basic knowledge of the normal gross structure, functional and clinical anatomy of organs and systems of the adult human body, including the brain and spinal cord. The embryologic development of each organ and system, from gametogenesis to birth, is discussed along with the gross anatomy. Fertilization and placentation is also discussed. Clinical correlative sessions illustrate medically relevant normal and abnormal findings and common congenital malformations are used to demonstrate mechanisms of teratogenesis. Computer based tutorial programs and structured reviews are used to supplement the lectures and labs.
(14 credits: 281 hrs. Lecture/lab)
MED 502 – Histology and Cell Biology
This is a lecture and laboratory course, which examines the microanatomy of cells, tissues and organs. Lectures illustrate the microstructure of major tissues and organs in relation to their function. Laboratory exercises use the light microscope to study these components and make use of slides and electron micrographs for review and discussion. This lab-oriented program presents the molecular biology and histology of normal cells, tissues and organ systems at various developmental functional stages.Medical students shall learn how individual cell functions interact with one another and how such interactions are accomplished from the tissue levels to the organ levels. The course introduces molecular and control systems and the course prepares the student for future understanding of normal (homostasis) system and pathological conditions. In addition, the student learns how molecular building blocks are utilized for growth and differentiation, wound healing and tissue repair, defense mechanisms and transfer of hereditary characters.
(10 credits: 206 hrs. Lecture/Lab)
MED 505 –Intro. to Research Skills for Evidence-Based Medicine
The student will have an opportunity to develop research skills related to Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM). Students will be introduced to concepts of research analysis and critical thinking. At the end of this course, the student will be able to identify and frame a clinical question based on therapy, diagnosis, prognosis or etiology; develop a focused search strategy to identify articles that best answer the clinical question; find the appropriate medical database; and critically appraise articles for validity. The class will be presented with 2 assignments and a final that require independent utilization of various types of EBM resources. Students will use technological resources that are available online and in the Saba University School of Medicine library.
(3 credits: 60 hrs. Lecture/Lab)