Medical Biochemistry

Medical Biochemistry is part of the Fundamentals of Medicine of the MD Program curriculum. The curriculum has recently undergone a total reformation along with every other science discipline to implement a new interdisciplinary learning approach. Various aspects of Biochemistry and/or Molecular Biology content matter are presented in a topic or organ system-dependent content. There are seven blocks in the preclinical curriculum:

• Foundations of Medicine
• Infection, Inflammation, Immunohematology
• Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, and Renal/Urinary Organ Systems
• Gastrointestinal System and Liver
• Musculoskeletal, Spinal Cord, Rheumatology
• Brain and Behavior
• Reproduction and Endocrinology

As a result, presentation of relevant Biochemistry is spread throughout the curriculum as basic science, clinical applications and case-based analysis in an organ system dependent fashion. Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics and Nutrition are aspects of  Molecular Medicine in nearly each and every block. Additionally, Drs. Elliott and Dimri teach Biochemistry related MD program electives. These courses are only available to Medical Students enrolled in the George Washington University School of Medicine.