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: 300 hrs. Lecture/lab)
MED 502 – Histology and Cell Biology
This is a lecture and laboratory course that 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 (homeostasis) 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: 140 hrs. Lecture/Lab)
MED 506 –Doctor/Patient Relationship I
This course is the first of a four-part curriculum designed to introduce the student to the basic elements of clinical practice. Topics in this semester include communication skills, ethical treatment of patients and professionalism. In addition, students working in small groups with individual physicians will learn the fundamentals of obtaining a complete medical history from the patient’s presenting complaint, history of present illness, social history, family history, and review of systems.
(2 credits: 19 hrs. Lecture/Lab)