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- Human Structure and Development (Block 2)
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| This block includes integrated topics from Gross Anatomy, Microanatomy and Embryology.
The course is designed around a framework based on regional anatomy. In each segment,
the appropriate macro-, microscopic and developmental anatomy will be covered. Students
accomplish cadaver dissections and microanatomy labs during this block. Throughout
the course, there is a strong emphasis on three-dimensional anatomical relationships
that is reinforced by small group discussions and demonstrations of regional radiographic
imaging. Each unit has clear clinical correlations that are presented to the students
in a variety of ways, including panel discussions, small groups, demonstrations and
meetings. Students have the opportunity to develop initial physical diagnostic skills
in a series of workshops, which correlate surface anatomy with internal structures
and normal thoracic, abdominal and ENT exams. |
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- Cellular and Molecular Biology (Block 1)
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| This block includes integrated topics from Biochemistry, Physiology, Microanatomy,
Pharmacology and Pathology. The course begins with an introduction to cell structure
and function, examining the details of the plasma membrane, cytoskeletal structure
and cell organelles. This material includes integrated information about the molecular
structure of amino acids, proteins, enzymes and lipids and functional considerations
for cell-to-cell communications. It also includes a discussion of the basic tissue
types and an introduction to pathologic changes which may affect them. The final portion
of this course is dedicated to a discussion of molecular human genetics. The concepts
of carcinogenesis, mutagenesis and genetic alteration, as well as an introduction
to antineoplastic agents and gene therapy strategies, conclude the material to be
presented. |
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| The content of the medical neuroscience course includes not only the basic science
concepts introduced in more traditional neuroanatomy courses, it also incorporates
neurohistology, neuroembryology, neurophysiology, neuropathology, and neuroradiology.
The usefulness of these concepts are reinforced by numerous clinically-based lectures
which emphasize the importance of integrating basic neuroanatomical knowledge with
the clinical symptoms presented by a neurological deficit. Other clinically-based
lectures present current medical concepts concerning neuroimmunology, neurodegenerative
diseases, pain, sleep, epilepsy, substance abuse, and memory and learning. |
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- Clinical Anatomy (Ellective)
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