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3. Biochemistry PMD121 4 56
4. Anatomy and Physiology II NAT123 5 80
5. Psychology and Human Behavior SOC122 2 28

Term III
1 Arts and Humanity Elective HUM 2 28
2. Human Nutrition PMD131 4 56
3. Biostatistics NAT134 3 56
4. Physics NAT132 4 56
5. Organic Chemistry PMD135 4 56

Term IV
1. Communication for Healthcare Professionals SOC 213 2 28
2. Community Services PMD212 2 28
3. Health Assessment PMD214 2 28
4. Gross Anatomy PMD 213 4 56
5. Organic Chemistry II NAT 215 4 56

Term V
1. Medical Ethics PMD 221 2 28
2. Clinical Cases PMD 222 2 28
3. Research Project PMD 223 4 56
4. Microbiology NAT 226 3 42
TOTAL Credits/Contact hours 81 1168

Pre-clerkship (Preclinical Sciences)
To participate in clinical courses at the GAUSOM affiliated hospitals and clinics, all students must complete certified training
sessions in Basic Life Support (BLS; recertify every two years) and OSHA requirements. Students must have an annual TB
test; and provide certification that required immunizations are up-to-date. Students may need to meet other hospital-specific
requirements as well, such as mandatory flu vaccines. Students must meet these requirements before beginning the Doctor of
Medicine course.

Pre-clerkship courses
Years 1 & 2

Courses hours per week week per block
Block 1 183hrs 8 weeks
Genetics and Biochemistry 28
Anatomy and Embryology 31
Histology 81

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