Second Comprehensive Medical Exam

Semester 1C is built around two main blocks:

"Consciousness and emotions" are first and foremost about the structure and function of the nervous system, from the biochemical and microscopic level to the most complicated functions that the nervous system performs in the organism, in interaction with the other organs and organ systems. This main theme also includes the study of senses such as sight, hearing and balance. In addition, an initial introduction to developmental psychology, child and adolescent psychiatry and adult psychiatry is given, as well as teaching about pain and interdisciplinary interaction.

"Growth and development" are about the individual's developmental phases, from conception/reproductive biology, embryology/fetal development and birth, via childhood and adolescence to aging and death. As part of this, the pelvic skeleton and muscles, as well as the anatomy and physiology of the genitalia, are studied. The topic also includes medical genetics, and there are also several lectures with discussion of medical ethical issues and dilemmas in connection with these disciplines.

In semester 1D the students are introduced to the classification and structure of different types of microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses, different principles for diagnosis, importance for pathogenesis, as well as an introduction to antibiotics and antibiotic resistance. In immunology, an introduction is given to the different parts and function of the immune system and how immunological reactions in certain cases can lead to the development of or worsening of disease. In renal physiology, the production of urine and the kidneys' regulation of fluid and electrolyte balance, blood volume and arterial blood pressure are taught, which is also related to endocrinology and the various endocrine organs, the most important hormones and their biological effects. In the topics pharmacology, occupational medicine and toxicology/environmental medicine, the relationship between external chemical and physical influences and the development of disease is studied, as well as an introduction to pharmacological principles and how disease can be treated with drugs. Teaching in pathology will provide students with knowledge about general causes and mechanisms behind different types of disease processes in the body as well as macroscopic and microscopic morphological changes. In addition, the teaching shall contribute to an understanding of the diagnostic pathology in practice. Clinical decision-making and epidemiology will also be taught, as well as the importance of patient records.

Throughout both semesters, the teaching will be of different types of plenary teaching such as lectures, clinics, seminars and TBL, as well as group work and PBL, and relevant exercises in the form of dissection, laboratory courses and microscopy/digital pathology. In addition, there will be teaching in the longitudinal strands "Scientific competence", "Health promotion and prevention" and "Communication, patient contact and professionalism" that run from start to finish throughout the medical programme.

The doctor-patient course continues from the 1st year of study, with further introduction and training in more advanced communication skills, adaptations to different patient groups and practice in several clinical examinations in the skills lab, as well as mandatory placement in general practice,

The students also gain insight and training in communication about the importance of work for health through mandatory project work with presentation. The doctor-patient course ends with an oral-practical exam in the middle of semester 1D.

There are several learning objectives related to the semester subjects. These objectives are available at the "Læringsutbyttedatabasen" at the faculty`s home page.

• Problem-based learning (PBL)
• Lectures (basal and clinical)
• Seminars
• Team-based learning
• Courses
• Projects
• Skills lab
• Examination and communication courses
• Visits in general practice

There is longitudinal teaching in the course.

The course is mainly taught in Norwegian, but some classes may be taught in English.