Required Preclerkship Core Courses
- Foundations of Human Biology
- School of Medicine Core (SOM C) 220
This five-week introductory course for first-year medical students covers cell biology, molecular biology, and genetics. Students will also receive an introduction to human anatomy and histology.
Holm and faculty
- Cardiovascular System I
- SOMC 221
This four-week course begins with the coverage of topics foundational to physiology, pharmacology, and therapeutics. The course then focuses on the cardiovascular system, emphasizing normal function. Related anatomy, histology, physiology, cell and molecular biology, and pharmacology will be covered.Laiken and faculty
- Pulmonary System I
- SOMC 222
This three-week course covers the pulmonary system, with an emphasis on normal function. Related anatomy, histology, physiology, cell and molecular biology, and pharmacology will be covered.
Powell and faculty
- Gastrointestinal System I
- SOMC 223
This three-week course covers the gastrointestinal system, with an emphasis on normal function. Related anatomy, histology, physiology, cell and molecular biology, and pharmacology will be covered.
Miyai and faculty
- Clinical Foundations IA
- SOMC 224A
This 15-week course provides an introduction to the practice of medicine. Techniques of patient communication and physical examination are taught, and material related to professional development introduced. Problem-based learning integrates multiple perspectives, and students participate in a fortnightly ambulatory apprenticeship.
Goldberg and faculty
- Clinical Foundations IB
- SOMC 224B
Prerequisite: Completion of SOMC 224A
This course builds on skills introduced in SOMC 224A. Skills and attitudes of patient communication and physical examination are practiced, and professional development material is introduced. Problem-based learning integrates multiple perspectives, and students participate in a fortnightly ambulatory apprenticeship.
Sciolla and faculty
- Renal System I
- SOMC 225
This three-week course covers the renal system, focusing on normal function. Related anatomy, histology, physiology, cell and molecular biology, and pharmacology will be covered.
Laiken and faculty
- Musculoskeletal System I
- SOMC 226
This two-week course covers the musculoskeletal system, with an emphasis on normal function. Related anatomy, physiology, histology, cell and molecular biology, and pharmacology will be covered.
Whitehead and faculty
- Mind, Brain, and Behavior I
- SOMC 227
This five-week course during year one teaches neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurochemistry, neuropharmacology, principles of neurological function and dysfunction, human growth and development, and anatomy, function and dysfunction of head and neck, including eye and ear.
Kritchevsky and faculty
- Clinical Foundations IC
- SOMC 224C
Prerequisite: Completion of SOMC 224A and SOMC 224B or consent of instructor
In this course, students continue to learn patient communication and physical examination, and material related to professional development is introduced. Problem-based learning integrates multiple perspectives, and students participate in a fortnightly ambulatory apprenticeship.
Kallenberg and faculty
- Hematology
- SOMC 228
This three-week course covers important concepts in hematology. Related physiology, cell and molecular biology, and pharmacology will be covered.
Garfein and faculty
- Endocrinology, Reproduction, and Metabolism I
- SOMC 229
This four-week course covers principles and important concepts in the following areas: metabolism, endocrinology and reproduction. Related biochemistry, physiology, anatomy, histology, cell and molecular biology, and pharmacology will be covered. This course will include a review of integrative cases.
Glass and faculty
- Microbiology and Immunology
- SOMC 229
This five-week course covers concepts and principles in microbiology and immunology. Related physiology, cell and molecular biology, anatomy, histology and pharmacology will be covered.
Reed and faculty
- Principles of Clinical Oncology
- SOMC 231
This three-week course covers the principles of clinical oncology. Topics will include cancer biology and related epidemiology. Clinical cases will be explored, including approaches to treatment and related pharmacology. This course also covers response to injury, with a focus on general/systemic pathology.
Pilz and faculty
- Musculoskeletal System II
- SOMC 232
Prerequisite: SOMC 226 or consent of instructor
This three-week course continues to cover the musculoskeletal system, with a focus on disorders and abnormal function. Related anatomy, physiology, pathology and pathophysiology, histology, cell and molecular biology, and pharmacology will be covered.
Whitehead and faculty
- Gastrointestinal System II
- SOMC 233
Prerequisite: SOMC 223 or consent of instructor
This two-week course covers the diseases of the digestive system (gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas, etc) with an emphasis on its anatomy, histology, cell and molecular biology, pathology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology.
Miyai and faculty
- Endocrinology, Reproduction, and Metabolism II
- SOMC 234
Prerequisite: SOMC 229 or consent of instructor
This four-week course covers principles and advanced concepts in the following areas: endocrinology, reproduction, and metabolism. Related biochemistry, physiology, pathology and pathophysiology, histology, cell and molecular biology, and pharmacology will be covered.
Glass and faculty
- Cardiovascular System II
- SOMC 235
Prerequisite: SOMC 221 or consent of instructor
This three-week course continues to cover the cardiovascular system, with an emphasis on abnormal function. Related anatomy, physiology, pathology and pathophysiology, histology, cell and molecular biology, and pharmacology will be covered.
Laiken and faculty
- Clinical Foundations IIA
- SOMC 236A
In this 15-week course, students continue to learn patient communication and physical examination, and material related to professional development is introduced. Problem-based learning integrates multiple perspectives, and students participate in a fortnightly ambulatory apprenticeship.
Harrity and faculty
- Clinical Foundations IIB
- SOMC 236B
Prerequisite: SOMC 236A or consent of instructor
In this course, students continue to learn patient communication and physical examination, and material related to professional development is introduced. Problem-based learning integrates multiple perspectives, and students participate in a fortnightly ambulatory apprenticeship.
Goldberg and faculty
- Mind, Brain, and Behavior II
- SOMC 237
Prerequisite: SOMC 227 or consent of instructor
This five-week course during year two covers neurological, psychiatric, ophthalmological, otolaryngological, and general head and neck principles, syndromes and disorders. Clinically relevant etiology, pathology, pathophysiology, and therapies are included.
Kritchevsky and faculty
- Pulmonary System II
- SOMC 238
Prerequisite: SOMC 222 or consent of instructor
This three-week course continues to cover the pulmonary system, with an emphasis on abnormal function. Related anatomy, histology, physiology, pathology, pathophysiology, cell and molecular biology, and pharmacology will be covered.
Powell and faculty
- Renal System II
- SOMC 239
Prerequisite: SOMC 225 or consent of instructor
This two-week course continues to cover the renal system, focusing on abnormal function. Related anatomy, histology, physiology, pathology and pathophysiology, cell and molecular biology, and pharmacology will be covered.
Laiken and faculty
- Multi-Organ System Disorders
- SOMC 240
This two-week course covers complex multi-organ system disorders of medical relevance. Related anatomy, histology, cell and molecular biology, physiology, and pharmacology will be covered. This course also includes a review of integrative cases.
Mandel and faculty
