📌 B. Para-Clinical (Bridging to Clinical Sciences)
Core Subjects:
Pathophysiology
Mechanisms of disease
Clinical Microbiology
Infectious agents and diagnosis
Clinical Pharmacology
Drug actions and therapeutics
Diagnostic Imaging
X-rays, CT, MRI basics
Introduction to Clinical Skills
History taking, physical exams
Laboratory Medicine
Diagnostic tests and interpretations
Medical Sociology & Health Systems
Social aspects of health and care
Medical Law & Ethics (Expanded)
Legal and ethical aspects of practice
Overview:
This phase bridges theory with clinical application. Students begin applying their foundational knowledge to diagnostic and early clinical thinking.
Outcome:
Students begin understanding diseases in real-world contexts and prepare for full clinical rotations.