Pre-Clinical Sciences
A modified organ system approach to curricular organization was chosen by the Curriculum Committee over a discipline based model because the basic biological science principles and concepts presented in the Anatomy, Molecular Fundamentals of Medicine I & II courses can be expanded in the context of each particular organ system. The preclinical sciences presented in each organ system include anatomy, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, physiology, and virology; however, as opposed to a discipline approach, these preclinical domains are better integrated with the clinical sciences from within each system as clinical perspectives are offered from the viewpoint of both the primary care physician and the respective specialist. This affords the student an improved understanding and integration/correlation of course materials as clinical considerations are presented and integrated with the practical application of the basic science principles. Using this curricular paradigm, the basic science concepts, which are the foundation for the understanding of clinical situations, can be readily comprehended by the student.
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