MEDI 8113 Language of Medicine
The Language of Medicine (LOM) component of the curriculum is a longitudinal module. It serves as the common denominator of knowledge for normal and abnormal development, gross and microscopic anatomy and histopathology as well as imaging and normal function and dysfunctions of the human body necessary for students to understand and interpret other biomedical sciencesthat remain deeply integrated with each other in the UTRGV School of Medicine preclinical curriculum. There is a strong emphasis on clinical relevance and imaging. LOM integrates anatomy of the head and neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, perineum and extremities with other disciplines, in different modules of the curriculum. Students learn topographic anatomy, embryology, histology, and pathology and their clinical applications contextually in each of the relevant companion module, namely:
- Foundation Sciences for Success,
- Molecules to Medicine,
- Attack & Defense,
- Cardiovascular System,
- Respiratory System,
- Renal and Male Reproductive Systems,
- Mind-Brain-Behavior,
- Gastrointestinal system,
- Endocrine and female Reproductive systems,
- Musculoskeletal and Dermatology Systems
This way student has multiple opportunities in LOM to integrate LOM contents with appropriate contents of other biomedical science disciplines, both horizontally and vertically, throughout their undergraduate medical school at UTRGV before proceeding to clerkship experience. Professionalism, ethical considerations and the importance of respect for cultural norms and values, communication skills, inter-professional teamwork and reflective behavior are also emphasized. LOM is taught through large group interactive sessions and small group meetings (PBL and Anatomy and Histology Labs), and clinical application demonstrations. Students are assessed on LOM contents at the end of each companion module, using clinical vignette-based, multiple-choice questions and objective structured practical lab exam.
Offered
As scheduled