Course Catalog
PCL1125 FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDICINE
Department
MEDICAL EDUCATION
Campus
Birmingham
Course Type(s)
Preclinical-1st year
Facility
UAB Medical Center
Course Director
LAURA E. FRASER, PhD
Enrollment Limit
300
Contact
NANCY L MASSEY
Enrollment Minimum
Email
nlmassey@uab.edu
Address
VH 6W18, zip 0019
Phone
(205) 934-4754
Fax
(205) 975-5607
Weeks
Normally Offered
See Offering Dates
8-25
Prerequisites
N/A
Specific Clerkship Prerequisites:
Visiting Students
No LCME students accepted.
No osteopathic students accepted.
Course Description
Fundamentals of Medicine is an introductory course integrating the disciplines of gross anatomy, histology, biochemistry, genetics, cell biology and physiology and covering the core issues of microbiology, immunology, pharmacology and general pathology that will provide the fundamental knowledge needed in the organ-based modules. An overview of the anatomical structure of the organ systems, along with the study of the basic tissues types found in the body will be the framework for then exploring the mechanics of the human body. The course will cover the genetic and biochemical basis of human cell biology and physiology, including the application of these disciplines in clinical medicine. This involves studying cells from their molecular content and organization to their function and formation into tissues. Correlating normal molecular and functional aspects of cells and tissues with their structural organization and appearance will provide a basis for understanding human diseases throughout the organ-system modules. This course will also provide the basics for understanding human pathophysiology and disease processes that will be further explored throughout the organ-based modules.
Where To Report
Report to Volker Hall Lecture Room A on the first day. Refer to course schedule.
Requirements
Must be a current first year medical student
Evaluation
Quizzes
Group Assignments
Presentation
Essay Tests
Objective Tests
Independent Study
Notes
