MDIN 1311 - Foundations of Medical Knowledge 1

(8 credits)

Required of all first-year medical students.
The course presents the fundamental principles, core concepts, and vocabulary of medical basic science disciplines in an integrated, cohesive manner. Students learn the essential relationships between anatomic and molecular structures, cellular processes, and body functions while making critical connections between basic science information and human health and disease. The course provides a solid foundation in anatomic, cellular, and molecular principles necessary for understanding health and disease states.

The course employs active learning methodologies including Team-Based Learning (TBL) and Just-in-Time Teaching with Peer Instruction, replacing traditional lectures with collaborative problem-solving and clinical application exercises. Students acquire foundational knowledge through self-directed study, utilizing videos, interactive modules, and comprehensive handouts, and then apply this knowledge during class sessions through clinical vignettes and paper cases.

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