Question: What Classes Will I Take in Medical School?
Answer: As a medical student you will take most, if not all, of your coursework during your first two years of school. What can you expect? Lots of bio!
The first year of medical school examines the the human body. How does it develop? How is it composed? How does it function?
Courses include:
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Histology
- Biochemistry
- Embryology
- Neuroanatomy
In your second year of coursework you will learn about pathology (disease) and treatment.
Courses include:
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Microbiology
- Immunology
During your second year of school you will be trained to work with patients. You'll learn how to interact with patients by taking their medical histories and conducting initial physical examinations.
During your third year you will start your rotations. You'll get experience working in a variety of different specialties. During the fourth year you'll obtain more experience with another set of rotations. These usually entail more responsibility.
