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12. Cell Biology

The overall goal of this course is to provide the student with a comprehensive understanding
of the fundamentals of cell biology. Knowledge of basic cellular biology as it relates to cell,
tissue and organ structure, function, and pathology is a prerequisite for both the other basic
science courses, system based courses and the clinical clerkships that comprise the medical
curriculum.

13. Principles of Anatomy
The overall goal of this course is to provide a very concentrated basic knowledge and skills
about the different anatomical parts. Other anatomical data of all organs and systems are again
revisited with the coming integrated courses of system based modules. Following the initial
introduction in the first semester course “structure and function”, this course of gross anatomy
complete the basic core needs for medical curriculum.

14. Principles of Physiology
The primary goal of this course is to provide a basic overview of medical physiology. Particular
attention is paid to the integration of the material being presented in previous semester and
concurrently in this semester. This course is just a core understanding where detailed
systematic physiological functions are vertically integrated with the organ-based system
courses in the coming years.

15. Medical Professionalism I
By participating in classes and activities, students will have the opportunity to learn about and
develop in various areas of lifestyle management that contribute to becoming a successful
physician, including; self-knowledge, profession domains, patient care, academic duties and
bylaws. These skills are mastered with an emphasis on patient-focused, compassionate and
professional behavior and are taught in the larger context of multicultural medicine, medical
ethics, and other related aspects
16. Medical Interviewing Skills I

This course highlights acquisition and application of clinical knowledge, skills, and behaviors
for the practice of safe and effective patient-centered care. The learning goal is: “Using
effective interviewing skills and a patient- centered approach, the student will demonstrate the
ability to gather and organize clinical information from patients using the suitable skills.”

17. Principles of Pathology

The course focuses on the cellular and tissue alterations caused by pathologic stimuli in most
tissues. Since it is the cellular response to injury (either adjustment or failure to adjust to the
newly imposed conditions) that produces the typical manifestation of disease, the course begins
with discussion of cell injury. The cellular response to radiation injury is covered with reference
to the therapeutic use of radiation. The course then moves to basic pathologic processes
including inflammation (acute and chronic), regeneration and repair.