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Curriculum (Courses) offered by the School of Medicine, University of Guyana. |
| Below are the courses for YEAR I - Junior Pre-Clinical Students. |
Year I
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| Semester I | 17 |
| Semester II | 24 |
| Total | 41 |
Other Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) Core courses are required to gain the total credits in this year. See Below for Detailed Courses.
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Anatomy |
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There are 3 semesters of Anatomy; 2 being Gross Anatomy (in year I). The course is well defined and has some lectures and many variant laboratory practices. Students get to learn and appreciate the complexities of the human structure and function, to better understand how to treat their patients, and how to gain a better handle on surgery. An External Oral Examination (EOE) follows the third semester of Anatomy. |
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Biochemistry |
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A one year course (of 2 semesters). First semester is worth 4 credits and the second 5 credits. At the end of the second semester there is an EOE. The course consists of lectures, labs. and oral presentations by students. Focus has always been on up to date information and the original biochemical concepts of medicine. |
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Histology |
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One year (2 semesters, 3 credits each). Microscopic analysis of body tissues with theoretical discussions helps to lay the foundation to create perspectives into the vast fields of diagnosis and management of conditions, and in creating appreciation for histopathology. |
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Physiology |
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Two semesters (1 year). Physiology I (4 credits) studies fluid systems, muscular systems and general physiology. Physiology II (5 credits) considers the bodily systems and their physiology( that is their medical function). Combined, these semesters give vital backing to physical diagnosis, pharmaco-therapeutics and over all better management of various conditions necessary for proper patient care. There is an EOE at the end of the second semester. |
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National Health Systems |
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Only 2 credits, this course examines health concepts and health systems (1 semester). Designed to give a better understanding of health systems and health care delivery. This course is one of the few FHS Core courses for medical students. |
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Health Promotion & Education |
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A course designed to educate budding health professionals brings logics and essentials to medical teaching methods and communication (especially lectures and presentations) to allow all levels of education access to your knowledge. 3 credits but filled with knowledge. (FHS Core Course) |
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Language Skills |
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language communicates our thoughts and work, it is essential to
have a proper and functional master of the English
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ENG 115 and ENG 123 seek to accomplish this need for all students within the University of Guyana. |
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Semester summaries are listed below with short course description in the right column.
Semester 1
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| Descriptive Anatomy I | MED 111 | 4 |
| Biochemistry I | MED 112 | 4 |
| Histology I | MED 113 | 3 |
| National Health Systems | HSC 212 | 2 |
| Use of English I (Intro.) | ENG 115 | 4 |
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Total Credits |
17 | |
Semester 2
| Course Name | Code | Cr. |
| Descriptive Anatomy II | MED 121 | 4 |
| Biochemistry II | MED 122 | 5 |
| Histology II | MED 123 | 3 |
| Physiology I | MED 124 | 5 |
| Health Promotion & Education | HSC 122 | 3 |
| Technical Communication | ENG 123 | 4 |
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Total Credits |
24 | |
Courses are generally:
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40% Course Work
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60% Examination
External Oral Examinations (EOEs) usually account for about 5 to 10% of the Total course marks.
Please Click Here for the link to the Book List or Recommended Reading.
These courses are taken from student's program 2002/2003.