Course Catalog
01-200 FIRST YEAR INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSE
Department
MEDICAL EDUCATION
Campus
Birmingham
Course Type(s)
Elective
Facility
Course Director
Pius Fasinu, PhD
Enrollment Limit
20
Contact
ROBEN GRIFFIN
Enrollment Minimum
1
Email
msroben@uab.edu
Address
VH 600A, zip 0019
Phone
Fax
Weeks
Normally Offered
See Offering Dates
Prerequisites
* * * WRITTEN APPROVAL REQUIRED * * * NO PREREQUISITES AVAILABLE. CONTACT DEPARTMENT.
Specific Clerkship Prerequisites:
Visiting Students
No LCME students accepted.
No osteopathic students accepted.
Course Description
The Independent Study Course (ISC) in the Continuous Enrollment Program provides students a structured process to explore and develop learning and personal skills needed to successfully complete pre-clinical coursework. The course involves self-reflection and guided exploration, an individualized development plan, and assessment of progress. In addition to knowledge building in content areas, topics may include learning strategies, test taking skills, strategies for mental and physical wellness, and professional identity formation.
Where To Report
CONTACT DEPARTMENT.
Requirements
Attend all in-person meetings and course sessions. Complete asynchronous learning modules by
stated deadlines. Complete bi-weekly assessments of Fundamentals course content.
Evaluation
Bi-weekly assessments of Fundamentals course content. Attendance at mandatory meetings and
course sessions.
Notes
