Human Body
This course covers the anatomy and embryology of the back, extremities, trunk, head and neck. Students will dissect human cadavers and study computer generated cross-sections and radiological images. Clinical case discussions will be integrated with physical exam material. course objectives

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Molecules to Medicine
Molecules to medicine is an integrated approach to cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology and human genetics presented in a context that emphasizes clinical issues. course objectives

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Blood and Lymph
Blood and Lymph covers the basic and clinical concepts underlying immunology, hematology, rheumatology, and malignancies of the blood. Histology, genetics, biochemistry, and ethical issues are integrated into the course concepts. Contact hours are divided equally between lecture and discussion groups. course objectives

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Disease and Defense
Course material covers principles of biometrics, pharmacology, pathology and infectious disease. Topics include mechanisms of tissue damage and repair. Dermatology is presented as an “Organ System”, including structural and function, pathology, pathophysiology and pharmacology. course objectives

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Cardiovascular, Pulmonary and Renal Systems
Course is an interdisciplinary approach to the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and renal systems, including anatomy, histology, physiology, pathophysiology, pathology, pharmacology, and development. Emphasis is on how the major organs work together to regulate blood pressure and fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance. course objectives

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Ethics in the Health Professions
Required two-part course in ethics taught with dental, medical, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy and physician assistant students. This course includes basic knowledge and skills in ethical theory and reasoning, professional ethics, and inter-professional approaches to health care decision making.

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Foundations of Doctoring Curriculum
This year long course is designed to expose students to basic clinical skills necessary for physicians. Each week, students spend one afternoon either learning communication/physical exam skills/professionalism on campus or practicing their clinical skills with a preceptor off campus. website, course objectives

Mentored Scholarly Activity
A four year requirement for students to pursue and complete a mentored scholarly project and a capstone presentation. Project can be in one of the following thematic areas: basic and clinical research; epidemiology and public health; humanities and social sciences. website, course objectives

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