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Systems Based Learning (SBL) Track
Traditional Approach to Osteopathic Medical Education
Description of Systems Based Learning
The System Based Learning (SBL) program at WVSOM is a 21st century version of the traditional medical school curriculum that incorporates a variety of clinically oriented educational experiences. A core curriculum of medical basic science courses during the first year provides the foundation for the organ system based approach for which the curriculum is named.
The SBL Curriculum incorporates lectures, laboratories, small group activities and clinical experiences delivered in state of the art facilities by a dedicated faculty of clinicians and basic scientists. This curriculum prepares first and second year students with the knowledge and skills for third and fourth year clinical clerkships and national licensing exams.
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The foundation basic science
courses of medicine |
An integrated curricular structure in which all major organ systems of the human body are studied |
- Biochemistry
- Developmental Genetics
- Gross Anatomy
- Histology
- Immunology
- Microbiology
- Neuroscience
- Nutrition
- Pathology
- Physiology
- Pharmacology
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- Blood and Lymph
- Cardiovascular
- Endocrine
- Gastrointestinal
- Musculoskeletal
- Nervous
- Renal
- Reproductive
- Respiratory
- Skin
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Throughout the first two years of the SBL curriculum are clinical courses and experiences that provide the student with a patient oriented context for their learning. These clinical courses include, Clinical Skills, Geriatrics, Osteopathic Principles and Practices, Pathology, Physician Skills, and Topics in Primary Care.
While all courses, including foundation basic science courses, incorporate clinical cases and osteopathic medical concepts, early clinical exposure is the capstone of the SBL Curriculum and includes shadowing experiences, hands on Men's and Women's health fairs, and a Faculty supervised, Student Osteopathic Clinic.
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