Medical Genetics syllabus in China

Medical Genetics syllabus in China

• Medical Genetics focuses on the study of genetic mechanisms and the developmental
  formation of genetic disease at both the cellular and molecular levels.
• The aim of this course is to make sure that medical students master the basic principles of genetics.
• Medical Genetics is one of the fast-developing subjects in medicine and is a compulsory course for medical students.

Course Description:

• The topics emphasize basic theory and practical knowledge.
• The contents of this course include the cellular and molecular basis of genetics, basic laws of genetics, single-gene disorders, polygenic disorders, inborn errors of metabolism and molecular disease, chromosomal disease, population genetics, birth defects and congenital malformation, cancer genetics and clinical genetics.
• After the study of genetics, the medical students are well acquainted with the knowledge of genetics and will enable them to become a qualified clinical physicians in the future.
• The course will provide a solid foundation for studying other basic and clinical courses.

Teaching methods

1. Lectures:  interactive classroom lectures to facilitate the learning of terminology, principles, and concepts
2. Teacher-directed learning (problem-based):
   1. The problems are proposed by teachers according to the teaching contents.
   2. The students give presentations after searching for materials relevant to the problems from reference books and the internet.
   3. In the end, the teachers summarize and solve the problems.
3. Self-directed learning: problem-based small group discussions, question-answer sessions, revision and reinforcement of important concepts, and suggestions of books and resource material.

Teaching hours distribution

Examination pattern & marks distribution

1. Examination pattern:

• • Paper test: Check the contents of lectures
  • Review: Check the contents of teacher-directed and self-directed learning

2. Marks distribution: (Total mark is 100.)

• • Paper test: 85% (Mid-term Examination: 40% Final Examination: 45%)
  • Review: 10%
  • Attendance: 5%

Sample Exam Questions

References

1. Ricki Lewis, Human Genetics: Concepts and Applications, 6^th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2004.
2. Hartwell, Genetics: From Genes to Genomes, 2^nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2003.
3. Marshall Horwitz, Basic Concepts in Medical Genetics, 1^st Edition, McGraw-Hill. 2002.
4. William S. Klug, Essentials of Genetics, 5^th Edition, Pearson Education, 2005.

Also Read:

1. Russian Medical Syllabus/curriculum
2. New Indian MBBS Syllabus (CBME Based)

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