Instructor Contact

Dr. R. Okafor, MD, PhD — Course Director

Email: rokafor@med.wayne.edu

Phone: (313) 555-0142

Office: Scott Hall, Room 2114

Office Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:00–4:30pm, or by appointment

Course Description

MD1: 5001 is the first course in the pre-clerkship anatomy and physiology sequence. Students integrate cadaver-based gross anatomy, histology, and organ-system physiology, with an emphasis on structures and mechanisms most relevant to clinical reasoning. The course runs in parallel with weekly small-group clinical correlation cases.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to: identify major anatomical structures of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems by dissection and imaging; explain the physiologic mechanisms underlying muscle contraction, the cardiac cycle, and gas exchange; correlate structural anatomy with common clinical presentations; and demonstrate safe, professional, and respectful conduct in the anatomy lab.

Grading Breakdown

Component	Weight
Cadaver Lab Practicals	30%
Written Quizzes	20%
Unit Exams (x3)	35%
Small Group Participation	10%
Lab Reports	5%

Weekly Schedule

Week	Topic	Lab
1	Orientation, terminology, lab safety	No lab
2–3	Axial & appendicular skeleton	Upper limb dissection
4	Skeletal muscle physiology	Muscle practical
5–6	Cardiac anatomy & the cardiac cycle	Thoracic cavity dissection
7	Cardiovascular exam	No lab
8–9	Respiratory anatomy & mechanics	Lungs & mediastinum dissection

Attendance & Professionalism

Cadaver lab attendance is mandatory. Students must follow the lab dress code and treat donor bodies with the professionalism expected of a physician. Two unexcused lab absences may result in referral to the professionalism committee.