Graduate Catalog

MDBS 800 Med. Sci. in Clinical Practice

This review of the core biomedical sciences is integrated with the clinical clerkships throughout Period 3, enabling medical students to apply theoretical knowledge to the practice of medicine. Using a case-based, learner-centered approach, the course presents student with clinical scenarios patterned after real-world cases. Clinical challenges promote student-driven inquiry, data analysis, problem solving, and communication skills, while expanding basic science and clinical knowledge. Course content helps students prepare for the International Foundations of Medicine (IFOM) examination, United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1, and other examinations required for application to residency training programs.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall