Beginner Medical Student Curriculum – Detailed Topics
1. Anatomy
Gross Anatomy (Study of body structures)
Musculoskeletal System – Bones, muscles, joints, ligaments
Cardiovascular System – Heart, blood vessels
Respiratory System – Lungs, trachea, bronchi
Gastrointestinal System – Esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver
Renal & Urinary System – Kidneys, ureters, bladder
Reproductive System – Male & female reproductive organs
Neuroanatomy – Brain, spinal cord, cranial nerves
Head & Neck – Skull, cranial nerves, facial muscles
Histology (Microscopic anatomy)
Tissues & Cells – Epithelium, connective tissue, muscle, nervous tissue
Organ Histology – Liver, kidney, lungs, intestines, skin
Embryology (Developmental anatomy)
Fertilization & Early Development – Zygote to embryo
Formation of Organ Systems – Heart, lungs, nervous system
Congenital Defects – Neural tube defects, heart defects
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2. Physiology (How the body functions)
Cell Physiology – Transport, membrane potentials
Neurophysiology – Nerve conduction, synapses, reflexes
Cardiovascular Physiology – Heart function, blood pressure, circulation
Respiratory Physiology – Gas exchange, oxygen transport
Renal Physiology – Filtration, urine formation, acid-base balance
Endocrinology – Hormones, glands (thyroid, pancreas, adrenal)
Gastrointestinal Physiology – Digestion, absorption, motility
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3. Biochemistry
Molecular Biology – DNA, RNA, gene expression
Enzymes & Metabolism – Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleotides
Cellular Respiration – Glycolysis, Krebs cycle, oxidative phosphorylation
Hormonal Regulation – Insulin, glucagon, thyroid hormones
Genetics – Mutations, genetic disorders, inheritance patterns
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4. Pathology (Introductory)
Cell Injury & Death – Necrosis, apoptosis
Inflammation & Repair – Acute vs. chronic inflammation
Infectious Disease Basics – Bacterial, viral, fungal infections
Neoplasia – Tumor formation, benign vs. malignant
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5. Microbiology & Immunology
Microbiology
Bacteria – Gram-positive, gram-negative, antibiotic mechanisms
Viruses – RNA vs. DNA viruses, viral replication
Fungi & Parasites – Common fungal and parasitic infections
Immunology
Innate vs. Adaptive Immunity – White blood cells, immune response
Vaccines & Autoimmune Diseases – How vaccines work, immune disorders
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6. Pharmacology (Introductory)
Drug Classifications – Antibiotics, antivirals, painkillers, anesthetics
Mechanisms of Action – How drugs affect cells and organs
Side Effects & Toxicity – Common adverse drug reactions
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7. Clinical Skills & Communication
Medical History Taking – Chief complaint, past medical history
Physical Examination – Cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological exams
Basic First Aid & Emergency Care – CPR, wound management
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8. Public Health & Epidemiology
Disease Prevention – Vaccination, screening programs
Health Policy & Systems – Healthcare delivery models
Epidemiological Methods – Incidence, prevalence, risk factors
Beginner Medical Student Curriculum – Detailed Topics
1. Anatomy
Gross Anatomy (Study of body structures)
Musculoskeletal System – Bones, muscles, joints, ligaments
Cardiovascular System – Heart, blood vessels
Respiratory System – Lungs, trachea, bronchi
Gastrointestinal System – Esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver
Renal & Urinary System – Kidneys, ureters, bladder
Reproductive System – Male & female reproductive organs
Neuroanatomy – Brain, spinal cord, cranial nerves
Head & Neck – Skull, cranial nerves, facial muscles
Histology (Microscopic anatomy)
Tissues & Cells – Epithelium, connective tissue, muscle, nervous tissue
Organ Histology – Liver, kidney, lungs, intestines, skin
Embryology (Developmental anatomy)
Fertilization & Early Development – Zygote to embryo
Formation of Organ Systems – Heart, lungs, nervous system
Congenital Defects – Neural tube defects, heart defects
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2. Physiology (How the body functions)
Cell Physiology – Transport, membrane potentials
Neurophysiology – Nerve conduction, synapses, reflexes
Cardiovascular Physiology – Heart function, blood pressure, circulation
Respiratory Physiology – Gas exchange, oxygen transport
Renal Physiology – Filtration, urine formation, acid-base balance
Endocrinology – Hormones, glands (thyroid, pancreas, adrenal)
Gastrointestinal Physiology – Digestion, absorption, motility
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3. Biochemistry
Molecular Biology – DNA, RNA, gene expression
Enzymes & Metabolism – Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleotides
Cellular Respiration – Glycolysis, Krebs cycle, oxidative phosphorylation
Hormonal Regulation – Insulin, glucagon, thyroid hormones
Genetics – Mutations, genetic disorders, inheritance patterns
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4. Pathology (Introductory)
Cell Injury & Death – Necrosis, apoptosis
Inflammation & Repair – Acute vs. chronic inflammation
Infectious Disease Basics – Bacterial, viral, fungal infections
Neoplasia – Tumor formation, benign vs. malignant
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5. Microbiology & Immunology
Microbiology
Bacteria – Gram-positive, gram-negative, antibiotic mechanisms
Viruses – RNA vs. DNA viruses, viral replication
Fungi & Parasites – Common fungal and parasitic infections
Immunology
Innate vs. Adaptive Immunity – White blood cells, immune response
Vaccines & Autoimmune Diseases – How vaccines work, immune disorders
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6. Pharmacology (Introductory)
Drug Classifications – Antibiotics, antivirals, painkillers, anesthetics
Mechanisms of Action – How drugs affect cells and organs
Side Effects & Toxicity – Common adverse drug reactions
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7. Clinical Skills & Communication
Medical History Taking – Chief complaint, past medical history
Physical Examination – Cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological exams
Basic First Aid & Emergency Care – CPR, wound management
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8. Public Health & Epidemiology
Disease Prevention – Vaccination, screening programs
Health Policy & Systems – Healthcare delivery models
Epidemiological Methods – Incidence, prevalence, risk factors
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