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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Medical Gross Anatomy Weeks 1-19 (19 weeks)

Molecular Fundamentals of Medicine I Weeks 1-19 (19 weeks) Biochemistry Cellular Physiology and Metabolism Genetics Developmental Histology Molecular Biology

Foundations of Modern Healthcare I Weeks 1-15 (15 weeks) Introduction to Research Basics Introduction to Biostatistics Introduction to Epidemiology Introduction to Medicine

Osteopathic Principles and Practice I Weeks 1-15 (3 hrs/wk x 15 weeks)

Essentials of Patient Care I 1-14 (4 hrs/wk x 14 weeks)                                                                       Clinical Exam

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Hematology and Lymph System Weeks 1-3 (3 weeks)	Cardiovascular System Weeks 4-10 (7 weeks)	Renal System Weeks 11-13 (3 weeks)	Respiratory System  Weeks 14-18  (5 weeks)

Osteopathic Principles and Practice III Weeks 1-15 (3 hrs/wk x 15 wks)

Essentials of Patient Care III Weeks 1-15 (3 hrs x 15 sessions)

Clinical Exam

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