Medical College of Georgia (School of Medicine)


Medical College of Georgia (School of Medicine) FIRST YEAR

In the first semester of year one, the introductory Molecular Cell Biology module provides a foundation for the basic sciences and is followed by the Cellular and Systems Structures module to introduce students to Gross Anatomy, Histology and Development. In the second semester, Biochemistry, Genetics, and Physiology are taught in the Cellular and Systems Processes module while the Brain and Behavior module gives students an understanding of the interplay between Psychiatry and Neuroscience.
Offered concurrently with the basic science modules, the yearlong Essentials of Clinical Medicine course emphasizes family, cultural and population aspects of health care, communication skills, and information retrieval and analysis, health promotion/disease prevention, ethics, history taking with children and adults, and a community project. The Essentials of Clinical Medicine course is a two-year sequence that emphasizes those skills needed to prepare students for the third year.

COURSES :

* Cellular and Systems Structures
* Essentials of Clinical Medicine I (Part 1)
* Cell and Systems Processes
* Brain and Behavior
* Essentials of Clinical Medicine 1 (Part 2)

SECOND YEAR

In year two, Essentials of Clinical Medicine addresses interviewing and physical examination, common medical problems, and interdisciplinary topics such as ethics, nutrition, and the impact of behavior on health while highlighting principles of patient care for each stage of life. Cellular and Systems Disease States is a yearlong module divided into five systems-based blocks that run in parallel with the Essentials of Clinical Medicine course. In this module, students are exposed to the topics of Medical Microbiology, Pathology, and Pharmacology in the context of clinical medicine. Teaching strategies include interactive small groups, preceptor relationships, and lectures that are linked to course objectives.
On average, students are in scheduled activities for 26 hours per week during the first two years. Classes are held in the Research and Education Building and the Medical Student Resource Area, which includes small group rooms with computers and Internet access. Each student is advised to purchase a computer capable of using relevant educational software.
The Greenblatt Library maintains more than 1800 current journal subscriptions and provides access to many external databases. Audiovisual learning aids are used in class and are available in the library. Grading is A-F with a C constituting a passing grade. Passing the USMLE Step 1 is a requirement for promotion to the third year.
Patient contact begins during year one in the Essentials of Clinical Medicine course, which extends through year two.

COURSES

* Essentials of Clinical Medicine 2 (Part 1)
* Cellular and Systems Disease States
* Essentials of Clinical Medicine 2 (Part 2)
* National Board Review

THIRD YEAR

Year three consists of required core clerkships in Family Medicine (6 weeks); Internal Medicine (8 weeks); Neurology (4 weeks); Obstetrics/Gynecology (6 weeks); Pediatrics (6 weeks); Psychiatry (6 weeks); and Surgery (8 weeks). Students have the opportunity to do a four-week elective in the third year. Core clerkships take place at the Medical College of Georgia Hospitals and Clinics, the Children�s Medical Center, and various affiliated hospitals and community-based teaching sites throughout the state. Students may rotate to affiliated community hospitals for part of the core curriculum.

COURSES :

* Family Medicine
* Medicine
* Pediatrics
* Neurology
* Surgery Subspecialty
* Surgery Core
* Psychiatry
* Obstetrics/Gynecology

FOURTH YEAR

During year four, students must complete four-week rotations in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Adult Ambulatory Medicine, and an acting internship in either Family Medicine, Neurology, Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery or Obstetrics and Gynecology. The remainder of the fourth year is for elective study that can include both clinical and research courses. Student must complete three four-week electives to fulfill the requirements for graduation.
Evaluation during the clinical years is based on assessment of knowledge, clinical skills, and professional behavior, and uses an A-F scale. Passing the USMLE Step 2 is a requirement for graduation.

MEDICAL SCHOOL PHOTOS

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MEDICAL SCHOOL INFORMATION


School name: Medical College of Georgia (School of Medicine)
Address: 1120 15th St
Zip & city: GA 30912 Augusta
Phone: 706-721-2231
Web: http://www.mcg.edu/SOM


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