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Characteristic
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Explanation
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New material is based on old
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Important basic concepts from biology,
chemistry, anatomy, physiology, physics, and mathematics are the
foundation of medical training. Organ system blocks use cumulative
acquisition of knowledge. Tutorials build on existing knowledge.
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High volume of material
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Presented at once, all semester long, and in
each course or block.
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Study to understand
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During Phase I you will become acquainted
with normal and pathological mechanisms and their clinical
presentations, this includes laboratory, x-ray, and other
diagnostic testing and pharmaceuticals. Use this information to
build deep understanding of concepts and the relationship between
concepts.
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Independent work—Problem-Based Learning in
small group student-centered tutorials, case study method,
research, peer teaching and learning.
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Active learning: students are
encouraged to coordinate their own learning opportunities, engage
in the necessary research and independent study to participate
fully in problem solving efforts related to the lecture, lab and
clinical case based curriculum.
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Clinical focus
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Learning and understanding the mechanisms of
health and disease in their clinical aspects helps you focus on
your goal of medical practice.
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Computer adeptness
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Students use computers to communicate, track
course work, and for locating and processing primary research and
other resources. Computer training, including on-line and library
research help is available at the HSC library.
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Internal Locus of Control
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Personal responsibility for the appropriate
acquisition of knowledge for successful medical practice,
motivation to learn.
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Ethical Behavior
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Professional behavior and attitudes,
sensitivity to patients and their families, confidentiality,
respect, integrity, honesty.
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