Foundations of Medicine
Curriculum FM 01 Course
Syllabus Semester 01 –
202120
A. Curriculum: Organ Systems-based Modules
Semester Description: The content of the first semester curriculum is organized within
two courses: The Foundations of Medicine 01 (FM 01, 13 credits) course and the Clinical
Skills 01 (CS 01, 2 credits) course. The FM 01 course includes 4 modules: Fundamentals
of Biomedical Sciences 1 (F1), Hematopoietic and Lymphoreticular 1 (H1),
Musculoskeletal and Integumentary 1 (M1 & I1) and Endocrine 1 (E1). The first (F1)
module provides a sound foundation in biomedical sciences and is followed by three
organ systems-based modules. CS 01, the Clinical Skills 1 course, includes a single
module which consolidates clinical skills and competencies throughout the first
semester. The structure of the first semester is shown below with the blue M boxes
identifying when mini examinations are scheduled:
Semester Weeks
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
GALB-
M3-
M0 M1-F1 M1; M2- Final
MSK1/I1 H1/E1
Fundamentals 1 M1 I1 Heme & Lymph 1 Endo 1 Exams
Clinical Skills 01
For detailed timetables of the daily scheduled classes refer to the Semester 01 Class
Schedule posted in E*Value. E*Value® provides current individualized student schedules
for lectures and teaching sessions, as well as faculty and the time and location of each
teaching session. Learning materials for the lectures can be accessed in Canvas®.
B. Modules and Module Directors for Foundations of Medicine 01:
The courses and modules in semester 01 are arranged and sequenced to develop
student learning in a process built upon basic principles of biochemistry and cell biology
to more integrated functions of the human body, with the clinical skills course introducing
students to physician competencies for good medical practice. Faculty assigned as module
directors are the student contacts throughout the semester concerning any questions
on schedules, content access, examinable content, timetables for assessments, and
other information. The sequence of modules in semester 01, and the module directors are
listed here:
Foundations of Medicine 01 (FM 01) Course
Students should consult the module directors with any questions during the modules.
1. Fundamentals of Biomedical Science 1 module
Ross University School of Medicine – Barbados
Semester 01, FM 01 Course Syllabus January 2021
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, Dr. Mary Moore (Medical Sciences)
Dr. Michael Yakubovsykyy (Clinical Sciences)
2. Hematopoietic & Lymphoreticular System 1 module
Dr. Jenica Chambers (Medical Sciences)
Dr. Bobby Gearing (Clinical
Sciences) <>
3. Musculoskeletal 1 & Integumentary System 1 module
Dr. Niels Larsen (Medical Sciences)
Dr. Nancy Selfridge (Clinical
Sciences)
4. Endocrine System 1 Module
Dr. Todd Gundrum (Medical Sciences)
Dr. Katrina Parker (Clinical
Sciences)
Other Program Contacts:
If the module and course directors (MCDs) are unavailable to respond to all
urgent issues, regarding all broadcast lectures, live broadcast lectures and
webinars, then please contact the SGA curriculum representative for semester
01 ().
For concerns regarding presentations and lecture content, please contact Drs.
S. Nunn and R. Hood, , Medical and
Clinical Sciences Chairs, respectively.
For all issues regarding access to module activities and content, and any
operational issues, please contact Mrs. Claire Joseph (Office of Curriculum)
For all issues with the audio-visual component of module content, and
Panopto issues, please email:
o Please use the HELP button on the top right corner on the Panopto page to file
report
For all questions regarding the Gross Anatomy labs, contact Dr. S. Nunn,
Any questions about semester 01 schedules in the E*Value® software should be
directed to the e-mail address.
C. Content Presentation and Assessments
The content in FM 01 is presented in lectures, anatomy labs and small group sessions.
This content is assessed by formative assessments, mini-examinations, practical
examination, and a final examination. Summative mini and final examinations are
cumulative and multiple choice; they are identified as mini- examination 1 (week 4),
mini-examination 2 (week 9), mini-examination 3 (week 14), and the final examination
(week 15). The anatomy practical examination is held in week 9. There is one formative mini
exam (mini-examination 0; week 3) and 10 formative assessments within the semester.
Except for the mini 0 exam, each formative assessment and discussion group, anatomy
practical examination, mini- examination and final examination are weighted to contribute
to the determination of the FM01 cumulative score. Please note students failing to meet
the minimum passing score (MPS) for the FM 01 course will
, Ross University School of Medicine – Barbados
Semester 01, FM 01 Course Syllabus January 2021
[Dat
e]
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Curriculum FM 01 Course
Syllabus Semester 01 –
202120
A. Curriculum: Organ Systems-based Modules
Semester Description: The content of the first semester curriculum is organized within
two courses: The Foundations of Medicine 01 (FM 01, 13 credits) course and the Clinical
Skills 01 (CS 01, 2 credits) course. The FM 01 course includes 4 modules: Fundamentals
of Biomedical Sciences 1 (F1), Hematopoietic and Lymphoreticular 1 (H1),
Musculoskeletal and Integumentary 1 (M1 & I1) and Endocrine 1 (E1). The first (F1)
module provides a sound foundation in biomedical sciences and is followed by three
organ systems-based modules. CS 01, the Clinical Skills 1 course, includes a single
module which consolidates clinical skills and competencies throughout the first
semester. The structure of the first semester is shown below with the blue M boxes
identifying when mini examinations are scheduled:
Semester Weeks
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
GALB-
M3-
M0 M1-F1 M1; M2- Final
MSK1/I1 H1/E1
Fundamentals 1 M1 I1 Heme & Lymph 1 Endo 1 Exams
Clinical Skills 01
For detailed timetables of the daily scheduled classes refer to the Semester 01 Class
Schedule posted in E*Value. E*Value® provides current individualized student schedules
for lectures and teaching sessions, as well as faculty and the time and location of each
teaching session. Learning materials for the lectures can be accessed in Canvas®.
B. Modules and Module Directors for Foundations of Medicine 01:
The courses and modules in semester 01 are arranged and sequenced to develop
student learning in a process built upon basic principles of biochemistry and cell biology
to more integrated functions of the human body, with the clinical skills course introducing
students to physician competencies for good medical practice. Faculty assigned as module
directors are the student contacts throughout the semester concerning any questions
on schedules, content access, examinable content, timetables for assessments, and
other information. The sequence of modules in semester 01, and the module directors are
listed here:
Foundations of Medicine 01 (FM 01) Course
Students should consult the module directors with any questions during the modules.
1. Fundamentals of Biomedical Science 1 module
Ross University School of Medicine – Barbados
Semester 01, FM 01 Course Syllabus January 2021
[Dat
e]
,1
, Dr. Mary Moore (Medical Sciences)
Dr. Michael Yakubovsykyy (Clinical Sciences)
2. Hematopoietic & Lymphoreticular System 1 module
Dr. Jenica Chambers (Medical Sciences)
Dr. Bobby Gearing (Clinical
Sciences) <>
3. Musculoskeletal 1 & Integumentary System 1 module
Dr. Niels Larsen (Medical Sciences)
Dr. Nancy Selfridge (Clinical
Sciences)
4. Endocrine System 1 Module
Dr. Todd Gundrum (Medical Sciences)
Dr. Katrina Parker (Clinical
Sciences)
Other Program Contacts:
If the module and course directors (MCDs) are unavailable to respond to all
urgent issues, regarding all broadcast lectures, live broadcast lectures and
webinars, then please contact the SGA curriculum representative for semester
01 ().
For concerns regarding presentations and lecture content, please contact Drs.
S. Nunn and R. Hood, , Medical and
Clinical Sciences Chairs, respectively.
For all issues regarding access to module activities and content, and any
operational issues, please contact Mrs. Claire Joseph (Office of Curriculum)
For all issues with the audio-visual component of module content, and
Panopto issues, please email:
o Please use the HELP button on the top right corner on the Panopto page to file
report
For all questions regarding the Gross Anatomy labs, contact Dr. S. Nunn,
Any questions about semester 01 schedules in the E*Value® software should be
directed to the e-mail address.
C. Content Presentation and Assessments
The content in FM 01 is presented in lectures, anatomy labs and small group sessions.
This content is assessed by formative assessments, mini-examinations, practical
examination, and a final examination. Summative mini and final examinations are
cumulative and multiple choice; they are identified as mini- examination 1 (week 4),
mini-examination 2 (week 9), mini-examination 3 (week 14), and the final examination
(week 15). The anatomy practical examination is held in week 9. There is one formative mini
exam (mini-examination 0; week 3) and 10 formative assessments within the semester.
Except for the mini 0 exam, each formative assessment and discussion group, anatomy
practical examination, mini- examination and final examination are weighted to contribute
to the determination of the FM01 cumulative score. Please note students failing to meet
the minimum passing score (MPS) for the FM 01 course will
, Ross University School of Medicine – Barbados
Semester 01, FM 01 Course Syllabus January 2021
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e]
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