Molecular Foundations in Medicine

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Molecular Foundations in Medicine (MFM) reviews the fundamental underlying concepts of life - cell and molecular biology, biochemistry and genetics. This course has one primary aim – to provide the student with the fundamental knowledge needed to conceptualize and apply complex pathophysiologic and pharmacologic principles encountered in later courses throughout the first and second year curricula. In this course, students will learn by a combination of self-directed learning and in class learning sessions including lectures, team based learning (TBL), peer instruction (PI), and post exam reviews. This course is divided into three weeks: Week 1 will review essential molecular biology and genetics. Week 2 will focus on a review of biochemistry fundamentals, vitamins, and intermediary metabolism. Week 3 will wrap up with a focus on lipids transport and signaling.