Medical Physiology-I

Physiology, the study of normal functions of the body or how body works. Medicine Is the Study of "Physiology Gone Awry“ Medicine borrows its physicochemical principles from physiology. Medicine also uses physiology as a reference state.

3 Organization of the human body Cells Tissues Organs Organ systems Organisms (Human body)

Organ Systems in Review Integumentary Musculoskeletal Respiratory Digestive Reproductive and Urinary Circulatory Nervous and Endocrine Immune

Active learning: effectiveness Ref. University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management

Components of the Course Clinical Case Discussions Self Study in Small Groups Didactic Lectures Online Activities Small Group Practicals

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Required Course Materials Lecture Power-point Presentations. Course Syllabus. Small Group Practical & Clinical Case Discussion Handout. Textbook

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Clinical Cases / Labs / TBL Clinical Cases- reinforce how an understanding of physiology is important in dealing with clinical conditions. Labs Will carry points for attendance and performance.

Preview Overview material to Master Focus on objectives Outline your goals Attend lecture or presentation Personal Study Define the “big picture” Take notes for study Review and compile notes and goals within 8h of session List questions or problem areas for study Read support material or text Review objectives in study group within 1 week Focus your study group! - Ask each other questions - Paraphrase the learning objectives - Define & clarify most difficult concepts - List and organize key points - Suggest applications of concepts in medical practice Manage your time! Personal Study Do study questions or online Self assessment Pre-exam review Take exam With confidence

Student Feedback and Recent Course Developments Physiology Tutoring – Facilitated by Senior students who have very good performance record. – Trained as facilitators by Physiology faculty – Sessions problem based

Having Problems? Come see me (Don’t listen to rumors!!!) Use learning objectives- to indicate what you should be able to do with chapter material once it has been mastered. Don’t leave it too late …. please

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