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Preclinical Curriculum

The 20-month preclinical curriculum begins with three foundational modules:

• Molecules to Medicine
• Attack and Defense
• Language of Medicine

Foundational Modules

Within each module, there is a progression of knowledge in a systematic fashion and weekly thematic content synthesized via a small group interactive patient case.

Molecules to Medicine

The Molecules to Medicine module provides the foundation for subsequent courses and clinical practice. Through active, collaborative learning activities, students gain a deeper understanding of the homeostatic structure of molecules, cells, and tissues. Students develop problem-solving skills in a multidisciplinary approach to human health and disease.

• CIRC 5007. Molecules to Medicine. 9 Credit Hours.

Attack & Defense

The Attack and Defense module is an integrated and innovative look at microbiology, immunology, and infectious disease, including public and international health issues. Students are prepared for clinical encounters requiring diagnosis, treatment, and preventive measures for immunological conditions and disorders and infectious diseases by fostering critical thinking skills.

• CIRC 5009. Attack and Defense. 9 Credit Hours.

Language of Medicine

The Language of Medicine component of the curriculum serves as the common denominator necessary for students to be able to discuss systematic anatomy in the integrated modules to follow. Basic structure, conceptual anatomical principles, and development of the human body are presented.

• CIRC 5003. Language of Medicine Longitudinal Module. 5.4 Credit Hours.

Longitudinal Modules

There are two longitudinal modules threaded throughout the preclinical curriculum:

• Medicine, Behavior, and Society (MBS)
• Clinical Skills

Clinical Skills Longitudinal Module

The Clinical Skills Longitudinal module threads throughout the entire first and second year curriculum. Using standardized and real patients, students learn medical history taking and physical examination techniques.

• CIRC 5005. Clinical Skills Longitudinal Module. 14.75 Credit Hours.

Medicine, Behavior & Society

The Medicine, Behavior, and Society module explores the areas of history, law, ethics, clinical, social, and cultural contexts of medicine as well as human behavior & development over the lifespan.

• CIRC 5001. Medicine, Behavior & Society Longitudinal Module. 6 Credit Hours.

Organ-System Modules

There are eight sequential organ-system modules throughout the preclinical curriculum. The organ-system modules integrate anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and clinical skills instruction for a comprehensive, cohesive curriculum that develops students' ability to think like a doctor.

Organ-System Module Details

• Hematology: CIRC 5017. Hematology. 3 Credit Hours.
• Respiratory Health: CIRC 5013. Respiratory Health. 4 Credit Hours.
• Renal & Male Reproductive: CIRC 5015. Renal and Male Reproductive. 5 Credit Hours.
• Circulation: CIRC 5011. Circulation. 5 Credit Hours.
• Mind, Brain & Behavior: CIRC 6007. Mind, Brain and Behavior. 9 Credit Hours.
• Endocrine & Female Reproductive: CIRC 6009. Endocrine & Female Reproductive. 7 Credit Hours.
• Digestive Health & Nutrition: CIRC 6011. Digestive Health and Nutrition. 7 Credit Hours.
• Form & Function: CIRC 6013. Form & Function. 7.5 Credit Hours.

Conclusion of Preclinical Phase

The preclinical phase of the curriculum concludes with students taking the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) Comprehensive Basic Science Exam (CBSE) and meeting established score benchmarks in order to progress to the clinical phase of the curriculum.