I heard a rumor floating around school from a few of the PBL facilitators that they were thinking of it, but I didn't think that they would go through with it. I think it is slightly odd, Med school without working on a cadaver, what?
Can someone find out if this is true?? If so, can I switch into LDP or is it too late?? This really worries me. The LECOM website still states that anatomy and a few other courses are taken with LDP students:
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General Overview
The core of the program is the series of problem-based learning cases which occupies much of the time in years 1 and 2. While Anatomical course are taken, groups meet only once per week, thereafter groups meet three times per week for the remainder of the first year, and three times per week for the entire second year, up to approximately one month prior to the national administration of the NBOME COMLEX Level 1 Examinations.
Other Coursework
Students in the Problem-Based Learning Pathway will participate in course from the LDP curriculum during the first and second years. These include the following:
Human Clinical Gross Anatomy
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine I - IV
Healthcare Management I and II
History and Physical Examination I, II, and III
Spirituality, Medicine and Ethics
Public Health and Preventative Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Basic Life Support / Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Medical Jurisprudence
Histology
Embryology
Behavioral Medicine
Human Sexuality
(NOTE: Osteopathic Principles and Practice is presented throughout in a format identical to that of the LDP)
Following the conclusion of the second year, PBL students take the national administration of the NBOME COMLEX Level 1 and then enter clerkships to complete their third and fourth years via the existing curriculum."
