This is the first of a two-semester course encompassing all aspects of human functional anatomy and clinical gross anatomy. This course will focus on the gross anatomy of all systems in the human body. In addition, imaging techniques such as x-ray radiography, CT scans, and MRI emphasizing structural relationships will introduce students to a clinical perspective of the structure of the human body. Course objectives include the acquisition of anatomical structural knowledge, the development of oral presentation and written communication skills, as well as the development of critical assessment of biomedical literature. Students will experience hands on learning with cadavers dissection. Learning is facilitated through lecture, team problem based learning, and clinical case presentations.

This course is designed to introduce students to the foundational skills necessary to be a successful graduate student. This course will focus on a variety of techniques to increase student confidence and develop graduate level study skills, and professionalism. It will cover principles of learning strategies, problem solving, note-taking, test-taking, critical listening and thinking, self-assessment, goal setting, and time management.

This course introduces graduate students to fundamental principles of microbiology including microbial structure/diversity, microbial metabolism and pathogenicity, and classes and actions of antimicrobial drugs. This overview includes discussions of the interaction between pathogen and host during the infectious process and adaptations by the pathogens to overcome or evade the immune system and cause human disease. Representative microorganisms belonging to each class of pathogen (bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic) are discussed. Other topics will include emerging diseases, public health epidemiology, vaccines, antimicrobial resistance, and eradication of disease. A combination of methods will be used to deliver material including, but not limited to, didactic lectures, small group work, and case studies/applications.

The Medical Humanities course examines the relationships between the humanities and biomedical sciences. Topics vary by year and include, but are not limited to, communication, implicit bias mitigation, human subject research history and ethics, professional identity formation, illness narratives. This course is grounded in a variety of literary and textual sources and involves small and large group discussions, collaboration, written analyses, service-learning, and critical reflection, all of which are intended to foster self-examination and compassionate behavior.

This course is the first semester of a two-semester course that incorporates a multi-disciplinary approach to investigate fundamental biomedical concepts. The objective of the course is to promote student learning of the biochemical, molecular, and cellular mechanisms underlying normal physiology and metabolism, thus providing a foundation for understanding disease processes. The course provides a foundation in cellular and molecular biology, including cell structure, cellular macromolecules, DNA and RNA structure and function, protein synthesis, genetics and regulation of gene expression, flow of genetic information, energetics, metabolism, and the regulation of selected cell activities.

What is the scientific method? What is the value of primary versus secondary sources of medical information? How does one separate reputable information from questionable sources? This introductory course introduces students to the scientific method, the distinct value of primary and secondary information sources, and important concepts such as incidence, prevalence, probability reasoning, and statistical inference. Students will be challenged to interpret data, evaluate research findings, and draw evidence-based conclusions. Through collaborative, team-based learning, students will explore social determinants of health, revealing the profound impact of social factors on individual and community health. Recognizing the multifaceted nature of healthcare, the course encourages students to consider diverse perspectives, including patient experiences, cultural contexts, and ethical implications.

This course will be available AY 24-25

This course is the first of two one-semester courses which together provide a complete, systems-based curriculum to enable the student to build a cognitive framework and knowledge base necessary to understand and medically apply normal human physiology and pathophysiology. Systems covered in the first semester include cellular physiology, homeostatic mechanisms, basic neuromuscular physiology, cardiovascular physiology, respiratory physiology, and renal physiology. Basic clinical skills, clinical reasoning, and physical exam skills are integrated throughout. This curriculum combines lecture with small group discussions, clinical correlations, case studies, independent study, projects, and simulation activities.

Healthcare Ethics provides students the opportunity to strongly discuss and apply ethical principles to medical practice, healthcare policy, and biomedical research. This course is discussion-focused, with pre-reading and videos to help orient students on the topic at hand. In-class questions and cases will open up dialogue between fellow MSBS students as well as the with course instructors. At the end of this course, students should understand ethical policies, principles, and topics related to the Medical Humanities course, in order for students to better apply ethical dimensions to medical cases.

This course will be available AY 24-25