Physician — Specialty-Specific Medical Knowledge

The Heart of the Matter - Description: Dive into the cardiovascular system. Learn about the heart's structure and function, blood vessels (arteries, veins, capillaries), and the flow of blood. Understand the basic concepts of blood pressure and common cardiovascular conditions. - Specific Resources/Activities: - Expected Outcomes: Understand the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system and the basics of how it functions.

Breathing Life - Description: Explore the respiratory system: the lungs, airways, and how we breathe. Understand the process of gas exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide). Briefly touch on common respiratory conditions like asthma and pneumonia. - Specific Resources/Activities: - Expected Outcomes: Understand the structure and function of the respiratory system and basic respiratory conditions.

Breaking it Down - Description: Learn about the digestive system, including the organs involved (mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines), the digestive process, and the absorption of nutrients. Briefly cover common digestive disorders. - Specific Resources/Activities: - Expected Outcomes: Gain a fundamental understanding of the digestive process and its key components.

The Body's Control Center - Description: Introduce the nervous system, focusing on the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Learn the basic functions of the nervous system and the difference between the central and peripheral nervous systems. Briefly introduce basic neurological conditions. - Specific Resources/Activities: - Expected Outcomes: Develop a basic understanding of the structure and function of the nervous system.

• Description: Learn basic concepts about disease processes. This includes the causes of diseases (e.g., infections, genetics), how diseases develop (pathophysiology), and the body's responses to disease. - Specific Resources/Activities: - Expected Outcomes: Begin to understand how diseases arise and affect the body.

• Description: Review the topics covered over the past week. Identify areas where you need more information. Explore resources for continued learning such as reputable websites, medical terminology flashcard sets, and introductory medical textbooks. - Specific Resources/Activities: - Expected Outcomes: Consolidate your learning, build a foundation for continued study, and be equipped with the knowledge to begin self-directed learning in the field of medicine.