Lesotho School Of Medicine Course Structure
Course Listing:
1. Phase I (Semesters 1&2): Foundations (60 credits)
a) MBS 100: Foundations in Clinical Anatomy (8 credits)
- Module I: Introduction to Histology & Cell Biology
- Module II: Introduction to Embryology
- Module III: Introduction to Radiology
b) MBS 110: Integrated Clinical Anatomy (9 credits)
- Module I: Limbs & Back
- Module II: Head & Neck
- Module III: Thorax, Abdomen & Pelvis
c) MBS 120: Foundations in Basic Sciences (25 credits)
- Module I: Medical Biochemistry
- Module II: Medical Genetics
- Module III: Physiology
- Module IV: Pathology
- Module V: Microbiology
- Module VI: Pharmacology
d) MMS 100: Foundations in Medicine & Society (7 credits)
- Module I: Health in Lesotho
- Module II: Food & Nutrition
- Module III: Medical Informatics
- Module IV: Epidemiology
- Module IV: Environmental Health
e) MCS 100: Behavioural Medicine (7 credits)
- Module I: The Doctor & Patient
- Module II: Understanding Illness
- Module III: Development & Reproductive Health
- Module IV: Mental Health & Health Related Behaviour
- Module VI: Working with Special Populations
f) MCS 105: Foundations in Clinical Sciences & Skills (4 credits)
- Module I: Introductory Clerkships & Field Work
2. Phase IIa (Semesters 3-5): Applications I (60 credits)
a) MBS 200: Applied Basic Sciences I (42 credits)
- Module I: Immunology & Infectious Disease
- Module II: Rheumatology & Musculoskeletal
- Module III: Hematology-Oncology
- Module IV: Cardiology
- Module V: Pulmonology
- Module VI: Nephrology & Genitourinary
- Module VII: Gastrointestinal & Hepatology
b) MMS 200: Applications in Medicine & Society (9 credits)
- Module I: Health Promotion
- Module II: Public Health & Health Policy
- Module III: Health Systems & Management
- Module IV: Medical Ethics, Research & Publication
c) MCS 205: Applied Clinical Sciences & Skills I (9 credits)
- Module I: The Medical History
- Module II: The Physical Exam
3. Phase IIb (Semester 5): Applications II (25 credits)
a) MBS 300: Applied Basic Sciences II (16 credits)
- Module I: Neurology
- Module II: Endocrinology & Reproduction
b) MMS 309: Junior Research in Medicine & Society (4 credits)
- Module I: Junior Research Project
c) MCS 305: Applied Clinical Science II (6 credits)
- Clinical Reasoning & Documentation
4. Phase IIIa (Semester 6): Practicals I (35 credits)
a) MBS 310: Basic Science in Practice I (5 credits)
- Module I: Dermatology
- Module II: Oncology
b) MMS 310: Medicine & Society in Practice I (4 credits)
- Module I: Reflections
c) MCS 315: Clinical Practice I (24 credits)
- Module I: Family Medicine I
- Module II: Internal Medicine I
- Module III: Surgery I
5. Phase IIIb (Semesters 7-8): Practicals II (60 credits)
a) MBS 400: Basic Science in Practice II (9 credits)
- Module I: Ophthalmology
- Module II: Otorhinolaryngology
- Module III: Immunology & Infectious Disease II
b) MMS 400: Medicine & Society in Practice II (5 credits)
- Module I: Concepts in Rural Medicine
c) MCS 405: Clinical Practice II (21 credits)
- Module I: Psychiatry
- Module II: Obstetrics & Gynecology I
- Module III: Pediatrics I
d) MMS 419: Practical Studies in Medicine & Society (4 credits)
- Module I: Data Collection
e) MCS 415: Clinical Practice III (21 credits)
- Module I: Rural Medicine Attachment
6. Phase IV(Semesters 9-10): Advanced Studies (60 credits)
a) MBS 509: Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (9 credits)
- Module I: Emergency Medicine
- Module II: Critical Care
b) MMS 509: Advanced Studies in Medicine & Society (9 credits)
- Module I: Senior Research Project
c) MCS 505: Advanced Clinical Practice (42 credits)
- Module I: Family Medicine II
- Module II: Internal Medicine II
- Module III: Surgery II
- Module IV: Obstetrics & Gynecology II
- Module V: Pediatrics II