MED 173 — مقدمة في الطب والمصطلحات الطبية
السنة 1 · 21 محاضرة · 4 ساعة معتمدة
العناوين والأهداف منقولة من خطة كلية الطب الرسمية.
1. Introduction
Medicine
- Introduction to the course.
2. Medical terminology I
Medical Terminology
- Identify, spell, and pronounce the common medical terminology related to the main body systems.
- Understand the meaning of medical words and phrases frequently used in the medical field.
- Define the prefixes, suffixes and word roots common to body organization.
- List and interpret the commonly used medical abbreviations and symbols.
- Learn the basic rules of constructing medical terms using the correct word roots, prefixes and suffixes.
- Gain practice in word analysis.
- Define and identify the prefixes, suffixes and combining forms related to respiratory, cardiovascular, and endocrine systems.
- Identify the main structures and functions of the respiratory system.
- Define the heart in terms of chambers, valves, heartbeat, heart sounds, blood flow and blood supply.
- Describe the major components of blood and the types of blood vessels.
- Name and describe the major organs of the endocrine system and their roles.
- Describe the major hormones secreted by each of the endocrine glands and their functions.
- Learn the abbreviations associated with respiratory, cardiovascular, and endocrine systems.
- Understand, pronounce, and spell the terms related to respiratory, cardiovascular, and endocrine systems.
3. Medical Terminology II
Medical Terminology
- Define and identify the prefixes, suffixes and combining forms related to integumentary, musculoskeletal, and nervous systems.
- Identify the layers and the accessory organs of the skin and their functions.
- Describe the main organs of the musculoskeletal system and the types of muscle tissue and their functions.
- Define the structures and the functions of the nervous system.
- Learn the abbreviations associated with integumentary, musculoskeletal and nervous systems.
- Understand, pronounce, and spell the terms related to integumentary, musculoskeletal, and nervous system.
- Define and identify the prefixes, suffixes and combining forms related to digestive, urinary and reproductive systems.
- Identify the main structures and functions of the digestive, urinary and reproductive systems.
- Understand the processes of digestion, absorption, and metabolism.
- Learn the abbreviations associated with digestive, urinary and reproductive systems.
- Understand, pronounce and spell the terms related to digestive, urinary and reproductive systems.
4. Introduction to Physiology
Physiology
- Understand the definition of Human Physiology and enumerate the main subcategories of Physiology.
- Introduce the concept of a control system.
- Introduce the concept of Homeostasis and how it relates to Human Health.
- Understand the functional organization of human body.
- Identify, pronounce, spell, and build words related to control systems and homeostasis.
- Understand how all the different body organ systems contribute to homeostasis.
5. Introduction to Anatomy
Anatomy
- Define the Science of Anatomy, its branches and Methodology used to study Anatomy.
- Understand organization of the human body including different planes and sections.
- Describe in brief the different organ body systems.
- Enumerate organs of each system and its relationship to different body cavities.
6. Introduction to Histology
Histology
- Define the topic of Histology.
- Understand different methods of histological preparation for the different types of microscopes.
- Understand modern techniques used in different histological sections.
7. Introduction to Embryology
Embryology
- Define the topic of embryology including male and female gametogenesis.
- Understand the process of fertilization and embryo implantation.
8. Introduction to Biochemistry
Biochemistry
- Understand the chemical structure, properties and major functions of the four main Macromolecules in the cell (Carbohydrate, Proteins, Nucleic acids, Lipids).
- Understand what is meant by a metabolic pathway including differences between anabolic and catabolic pathways.
- Understand why ATP is the energy currency of the cell.
9. Introduction to Cell Biology and Genetics
Cell Biology
- Undertake a panoramic view of the cell including the structural organization and functions of the following organelles: Nucleus, Ribosomes, Endomembrane system, Lysosomes, Peroxisomes, Mitochondria, Cytoskeleton.
10. Introduction to Microbiology
Microbiology
- Introduce the basic principles of microbiology examining the major classes of microbes, and cover the history of microbiology, evolution of microorganisms, classification, and nomenclature.
- Cover the structure, metabolism, reproduction, function and diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, bacterial viruses, animal viruses, and mycoplasma.
11. Introduction to Immunology
Immunology
- Gain a historical background of the evolution of the science of immunology.
- Compare and contrast between Innate and adaptive immune systems.
- Enumerate different antigen recognition molecules in immunology.
- Differentiate between primary and secondary immune responses.
- Understand the different applications of immunology in Medicine.
12. Introduction to Pathology
Pathology
- Define the topic Pathology including its History.
- Compare and contrast between Surgical and Clinical Pathology.
- Understand the differences between general and systemic pathology.
- Introduce the students to modern and new methodologies in Pathology including digital pathology and liquid biopsies.
13. Introduction to Pharmacology
Pharmacology
- Understand the definition of “drugs” and “pharmacology”.
- Differentiate between different purposes of administering drugs.
- Differentiate between natural vs. synthetic sources of drugs.
- Understand the difference between chemical, generic and brand names of drugs.
- Understand the following terms: desirable effects of drugs; drug indications; mechanism of action; adverse drug reactions; toxic dose; contraindications; antidote; onset and duration of action.
- Enumerate the different routes of drug administration.
- Compare and contrast between pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
14. Introduction to Public Health
Public Health
- Define Public Health and its key terms.
- Identify the different determinants of health (biophysical, social, health inequities and inequalities, ethics, globalization and ageing) including how they impact disease burden.
- Understand the differences between communicable and non-communicable diseases.
15. Introduction to First Aid
Emergency Medicine
- Define what is meant by First Aid.
- Understand the responsibilities of the professional who delivers First Aid including priorities that govern First Aid delivery.
16. Introduction to Dentistry I
Dentistry
- Introduce a general outline of the History of Dentistry.
- Compare and contrast between different Dental Specialties.
- Give a brief description of the dental curriculum.
17. Introduction to Dentistry II
Dentistry
- Understand functions of teeth.
- Understand different classifications of teeth (Maxillary vs. Mandibular, Anterior vs. Posterior, Primary vs. Permanent).
- Understand dental chronology.
- Understand differences between Macro and Micro anatomy of teeth.
- Understand the differences between the different dental notation systems (Palmar, Universal and FDI).
18. Professionalism
Medicine
- Define the doctor’s duties towards self, colleagues, patients (and families), the profession, and the community in general.
- Describe the relationship a doctor has with others during the provision of health care.
- Appreciate the significance of maintaining professional relationships with colleagues in order to achieve the best health care.
19. Introduction to Medical Ethics
Medical Ethics
- Understand the principles of ethical practice in health care.
- Understand the principles of ethical practice in clinical and basic research.
20. Smoking: The Facts, the Myths, and the Way Out
Pharmacology
- Explain the health effects of smoking on various organs and systems of the body, such as the lungs, heart, brain, skin, and reproductive system.
- Debunk some common myths and misconceptions about smoking, such as “smoking helps me relax”, “smoking is not addictive”, “smoking only harms me, not others”, and “smoking is cool and fashionable”.
- Provide evidence-based and practical strategies for quitting smoking, such as setting a quit date, using nicotine replacement therapy, seeking professional help, joining a support group, and avoiding triggers.
- Motivate and inspire the audience to quit smoking by highlighting the benefits of quitting, such as improved health, appearance, mood, finances, and quality of life.
21. Communication skills
Medicine
- Define the concept and importance of communication skills in the medical profession, such as establishing rapport, building trust, conveying empathy, and ensuring patient safety.
- Identify the components and principles of effective communication skills, such as verbal, non-verbal, written, and listening skills, as well as clarity, accuracy, relevance, and feedback.
- Demonstrate the application and practice of communication skills in various medical scenarios, such as taking a medical history, breaking bad news, obtaining informed consent, and dealing with difficult patients.
- Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of one’s own communication skills and develop a personal action plan for improvement.