BASIC SCIENCES

curriculum blocks

During the first two years of the MD program at UAG School of Medicine, students focus on building a strong foundation in Basic Sciences. This phase is essential for developing a comprehensive understanding of human biology, anatomy, and disease processes through an innovative, systems-based approach. Our curriculum integrates early hands-on experience and emphasizes critical thinking, allowing students to apply theoretical knowledge in clinical scenarios from the start.

 

Throughout these two years, students also benefit from USMLE preparation, ensuring they are fully prepared for the Step 1 exam. By combining rigorous academic learning with real-world applications, UAG provides the tools and resources necessary for students to excel as future physicians and seamlessly transition into clinical rotations.

FIRST YEAR
UAG School of Medicine Basic Sciences Blocks
FIRST SEMESTER
Block 1    Fundamentals of Medicine I 10 Weeks
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The Fundamentals of Medicine I block is part of the organ-based curriculum, it is designed to increase integration of normal human biology with disease processes and clinical skills from the beginning of medical school and onward. Basic science is taught in the context of its clinical application. The block covers Molecular Biology, Histology, Embryology, Genetics, and Basic Immunology, Introduction to Microbiology& Pathology. Always pursuing clinical reasoning skills and providing an integrative view towards the organ-based block curricula.

Subjects: Anatomy, Embryology, Biochemistry, Histology, Pathology, Physiology, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology Molecular Biology.

Total credits:
       18
Block 2    Cardiovascular-Pulmonary-Renal Systems I 10 Weeks
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The Cardiovascular-Pulmonary-Renal (CPR) module is 10 weeks, multidisciplinary course. The CPR module integrates the Anatomy, Embryology, Histology, Physiology, and introduction to Pathophysiology and Pathology of those systems essential for understanding the causes of cardiovascular, pulmonary, and renal diseases.

Subjects: Anatomy, Embryology, Biochemistry, Histology, Pathology, Physiology.

Total credits:
       18
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SECOND SEMESTER
Block 3    Gastrointestinal-Endocrine Reproductive Systems I 9 Weeks
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The Gastrointestinal, Endocrine & Reproductive I module is 9 weeks, multidisciplinary course that integrates the Anatomy, Embryology, Genetics, Histology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Clinical Skills Development, Problem Based Learning, and introduction to Pathophysiology and Pathology of those systems that are essential for understanding the causes of multiple diseases of the different organs.

Subjects: Anatomy, Embryology, Biochemistry, Histology, Pathology, Physiology.

Total credits:
       18
Block 4    Neuroscience I 6 Weeks
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The Neuroscience I block is part of the organ-based curriculum and is designed to increase the integration of normal human biology with disease processes and clinical skills from the beginning of medical school and onward. Basic science is taught in the context of its clinical application. The block covers Basic Neuroscience, Histology, Embryology, Neuroanatomy, and Clinical Neurology. Always pursuing clinical reasoning skills and providing an integrative view towards the organ-based block curricula.

Subjects: Anatomy, Embryology, Biochemistry, Histology, Pathology, Physiology.

Total credits:
       10
Block 5    Musculoskeletal System  5 Weeks
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The Musculoskeletal System=block is part of the organ-based curriculum and is designed to increase the integration of normal human biology with disease processes and clinical skills from the beginning of medical school and onward. Basic science is taught in the context of its clinical application. The block covers Basic Neuroscience, Histology, Embryology, Neuroanatomy, and Clinical Neurology. Always pursuing clinical reasoning skills and providing an integrative view towards the organ-based block curricula.

Subjects: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Histology, Pathology, Physiology, Pharmacology.

Total credits:
       10
SECOND YEAR
UAG School of Medicine Basic Sciences Blocks
THIRD SEMESTER
Block 6    Fundamentals of Medicine II 6 Weeks
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The Fundamentals of Medicine II block covers pathophysiology, microbiology, host defense, physical diagnosis, and treatment of different infectious diseases (bacteria, virus, fungi, and parasites). Additionally, we will review immune disorders as well as pharmacological treatment for such conditions, and epidemiologic approach of such conditions, always pursuing clinical reasoning skills.

Subjects: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Histology, Pathology, Physiology, Pharmacology, Immunology, Microbiology.

Total credits:
       10
Block 7    Cardiovascular-Respiratory-Renal Systems II 8 Weeks
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The Neuroscience I block is part of the organ-based curriculum and is designed to increase the integration of normal human biology with disease processes and clinical skills from the beginning of medical school and onward. Basic science is taught in the context of its clinical application. The block covers Basic Neuroscience, Histology, Embryology, Neuroanatomy, and Clinical Neurology. Always pursuing clinical reasoning skills and providing an integrative view towards the organ-based block curricula.

Subjects: Anatomy, Embryology, Biochemistry, Histology, Pathology, Physiology.

Total credits:
       10
Block 8    Neurosciences II and Medical Humanities 6 Weeks
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Neuroscience II focuses on the study and management of mental illness, emotional disturbance, and abnormal behavior, integrating Pharmacology and Microbiology of CNS infections with previously acquired clinical knowledge and skills. Additionally, the Humanistic Medicine and Medical Ethics course emphasizes the physician’s role in providing patient-centered care, balancing the best interests of the patient with respect for their decisions. It covers key ethical principles, legal considerations, and the importance of physician responsibility, confidence, and commitment to patient care. Both courses together strengthen the student's understanding of mental health, clinical ethics, and patient management.

Subjects: Pathology, Psychiatry, Microbiology, Pharmacology.

Total credits:
       10
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FOURTH SEMESTER
Block 9    Gastrointestinal, Endocrine and Reproductive Systems II 8 Weeks
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Gastrointestinal, Endocrine & Reproductive Systems II module is a multidisciplinary block that integrates Pathology, Pathophysiology, Microbiology and Pharmacology with previously acquired knowledge and Clinical Skills.

Subjects: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Histology, Pathology, Physiology, Pharmacology, Immunology, Microbiology.

Total credits:
       15
Block 10    Hematologic and Integumentary Systems 8 Weeks
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Hematology, Genomics, & Integumentary Systems module is a multidisciplinary block that integrates Pathology, Pathophysiology, Microbiology and Pharmacology, as well as Genomic Medicine, with previously acquired knowledge and Clinical Skills.

Subjects: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Histology, Pathology, Physiology, Pharmacology, Immunology, Microbiology.

Total credits:
       10
Research Methodology 7 Weeks
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Research methods use themes previously defined in the context of the methodology required for research. Activities were designed so that students can apply these themes into the active elaboration of a research protocol or a review article with the possibility to be sent for publication.

Subjects: Research Methodology, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Preventive Medicine, Public Health.

Total credits:
       5

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