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The course of study in Neurobiology and Anatomy begins with a comprehensive Neuroscience Core Curriculum throughout year-1, organized by the Neuroscience Cluster. The core curriculum instills a broad understanding of the structure and function of the nervous system.
In year-2 an opportunity unique to the Neurobiology & Anatomy Program is offered-students choose either Human Structure and Function (HSF), or Mind Brain and Behavior (MBB) within the medical school curriculum. HSF (gross anatomy, histology, embryology and physiology) yields an appreciation of the peripheral nervous system and its interactions with the other major systems and functions of the body, while MBB approaches neuroscience from a distinctly human perspective, complemented by clinical implications and mechanisms.
Electives add specialized emphasis as students approach their extended research training, while teaching opportunities instill the confidence necessary to impart knowledge to others, and to prepare students for their eventual roll as teacher/researchers within a medical school or university setting.