Pre-Matriculation
Greetings future physicians and health care team leaders! This page contains welcome messages and links to a short list of optional, asynchronous, pre-matriculation modules and resources that cover study strategies and selected basic science concepts that can reacquaint you with some of the basic science topics covered in the first month of the Early Clinical Experience. Please contact Dr. Paganini, Department of Physiology, Director of Integration for further assistance.
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Module 1: Introduction to Start Strong and Medical Education Overview
Lecture Learning Objectives Completion Date
Module 1a: WelcomeDr. DeMuth-Welcome to CHM (video 7:37) Robin DeMuth, MD, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Medical Education
Dr. Paganini Welcome to the Basic Science Modules
Academic Achievement Welcome (video 0:58)
Contact Information
- Questions about Basic Science Topics: Anthony Paganini, PhD, Director of Integration
- Questions about Maximizing Your Learning: Eron Drake, EdD, Director of Academic Achievement
By the end of Orientation Week (ECE Week 0)Module 1b: Overview of your Medical Education Journey A brief intro to medical education (video 32:14) Robin DeMuth, MD, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Medical Education
- Describe common components and their timeline in the timeline of the education of a physician
- Define frequently used terms in medical education
By the end of Orientation Week (ECE Week 0)
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Module 2: Basic Science Learning Strategies
Lecture Learning Objectives Completion Date Module 2a:
Evidence Based Strategies to Maximize Your LearningThe six strategies represent high-impact approaches to learning supported by evidence from cognitive psychology. These strategies are particularly effective for medical education, which requires learning, applying, and retaining significant amounts of information! Created by the Office of Academic Achievement team.
By the end of ECE Week 1
Module 2b:
Medical Audio Pronunciation ResourceMedical Terminology Resource WITH AUDIO PRONUNCIATIONS!
Anytime during medical education
Module 2c:
How to Maximize Learning from on-line modules
To help you prepare for a successful transition to the College of Human Medicine (CHM), we've created modules to introduce you to basic science in medical education and offer a refresh of selected biochemistry and cell biology topics. These modules are optional, self-paced, and open to all incoming CHM students.
Based on your current basic content knowledge, we encourage you to assess your strengths and weaknesses associated with the module's topics below. While we know you have been successful in your education and have developed effective strategies, the tips and resources below have been selected strategically to assist you with your transition to learning and retaining medical education topics. Select one or all to review at your own pace.
Tips:
- Before starting a module, gather your pencils, colored markers, paper, and/or your laptop to take some notes.
- Begin the Module video. Pause on the module learning objectives. Assess which of these learning objectives you can demonstrate or which you need to learn or revisit.
- Create study notes as you watch the modules. As you create these notes, think about how you can format your notes to quiz yourself later.
- Pause to complete the questions embedded in the videos. Check to see if you can explain why the correct answer is right and why the other answers are wrong.
- Experiment with the learning and study strategies (Infographics) shared by the Office of Academic Achievement associated with each module.
- To enhance your retention of module topics, test your knowledge by quizzing yourself on completed module content about a week after you have completed each module. Revisit challenging topics and add them to your notes.
- If you have questions, don't hesitate to reach out to either of the following:
- Anthony Paganini, PhD, Director of Integration (Basic Science questions)
- Eron Drake, EdD, Director of Academic Achievement (Learning and studying questions)
- Anthony Paganini, PhD, Director of Integration (Basic Science questions)
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Module 3: Introduction to Extracellular Matrix and Connective Tissue
Access to the Prematriculation Modules on PlayPosit requires a login. Please use your MSU email address. Your password is composed of the first two letters of your last name followed by an underscore and your StudentID number.
You can find your StudentID in your acceptance package or within the Student Information System. For example, if your name is Green Sparty, your password would be Sp_123456789.
Lecture Learning Objectives Completion Date Module 3:
Introduction to Extracellular Matrix and Connective Tissue
Introduction to Extracellular Matrix and Connective Tissue
(interactive video 9:16)
Strong Start Study Strategy Connective Tissue (Infographic)
- Combine Images and Words for Better Retention
- Use Retrieval Practice to know what you know
- Describe the continuum of connective tissue with respect to ratio of cell volume density to extracellular matrix density.
- Give representative examples of where different types of connective tissue are found in the body.
- Recognize Loose, Dense Irregular, and Dense Regular Connective Tissue in microscopy and in schematics.
- Describe the composition of the extracellular matrix.
- Describe the central dogma of molecular biology as it applies to a fibroblast synthesizing and releasing collagen protein into the extracellular matrix
By the end of ECE Week 3
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Module 4: Membrane Ion Transport
Access to the Prematriculation Modules on PlayPosit requires a login. Please use your MSU email address. Your password is composed of the first two letters of your last name followed by an underscore and your StudentID number.
You can find your StudentID in your acceptance package or within the Student Information System. For example, if your name is Green Sparty, your password would be Sp_123456789.
Lecture Learning Objectives Completion Date Module 4:
Ion Transport
Ion Transport (Interactive video 10:53)
Strong Start Study Strategy Membrane Ion Transport (Infographic)- Ask and Answer Question Strategy
- Draw, Diagram, or Label to Dual Code Information Strategy
- Contrast paracellular vs transcellular transport of ions
- Describe the function of the Na/K ATPase pump in relation to maintaining ionic gradients for Na, K, Cl, glucose, and calcium
- Describe the different transport mechanisms by which Na, K and Cl cross the cell membrane
By the end of ECE Week 3
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Module 5: Cell Communication
Access to the Prematriculation Modules on PlayPosit requires a login. Please use your MSU email address. Your password is composed of the first two letters of your last name followed by an underscore and your StudentID number.
You can find your StudentID in your acceptance package or within the Student Information System. For example, if your name is Green Sparty, your password would be Sp_123456789.
Lecture Learning Objectives Completion Date Module 5:
Introduction to Receptors & Cell Signaling
- Describe general ligand-receptor interactions and cell signaling.
- Describe the mechanism of actions of the different types of receptors including ligand-gated ion channels, G protein coupled receptors, enzyme linked receptors, and intracellular receptors.
- Recognize the major signaling pathways and their results of ligand-gated ion channels, G protein coupled receptors, enzyme linked receptors, and intracellular receptors.
- Clinical Application: Recognize the role of cell signaling in illustrative diseases such as diabetes insipidus, cancer development, cystic fibrosis, and congenital hypothyroidism.
By the end of ECE Week 3
- Describe general ligand-receptor interactions and cell signaling.
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Module 6: Protein Structure/Function Review
Access to the Prematriculation Modules on PlayPosit requires a login. Please use your MSU email address. Your password is composed of the first two letters of your last name followed by an underscore and your StudentID number.
You can find your StudentID in your acceptance package or within the Student Information System. For example, if your name is Green Sparty, your password would be Sp_123456789.
Lecture Learning Objectives Completion Date Module 6a:
Protein Structure
Protein Structure Review (interactive video 12:32)
- Describe primary, secondary, and tertiary protein structure
- Describe how disruptions in protein structure can lead to disease
By the end of ECE Week 3
Module 6b: Amino Acid & Amino Acid Metabolism
Review of Amino Acid & Amino Acid
Metabolism (interactive video 10:00)
- Describe the basic structure of an amino acid.
- Recognize polar vs. non-polar amino acids and ketogenic vs. glucogenic amino acids.
- Recognize amino acid derivatives of phenylalanine, arginine, and tryptophan.
- Describe the urea cycle and its connection to the Krebs cycle.
- Clinical Application: Recognize disorders of amino acid metabolism including PKU and Maple Syrup Urine disease.
By the end of ECE Week 3
Module 6c:
Protein Trafficking and SecretionProtein Trafficking and Secretion (interactive video 6:24)
Strong Start Study Strategy Protein Trafficking and Secretion (Infographic)
- Create Effective Study Notes
- Note-Making Tips
- Describe the role of organelles involved in the synthesis and secretion of a protein
- Describe what determines if a protein is secreted into the interstitial space or is destined for the cell’s cytoplasm
- Describe the different destinations of proteins synthesized by a cell
- Define and give illustrative examples of regulated protein secretion versus constitutive protein secretion
By the end of ECE Week 3
- Describe primary, secondary, and tertiary protein structure
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Module 7: Nucleotide Structure & Metabolism
Access to the Prematriculation Modules on PlayPosit requires a login. Please use your MSU email address. Your password is composed of the first two letters of your last name followed by an underscore and your StudentID number.
You can find your StudentID in your acceptance package or within the Student Information System. For example, if your name is Green Sparty, your password would be Sp_123456789.
Lecture Learning Objectives Completion Date Module 7:
Nucleotide Structure & Metabolism
Review of Nucleotide Structure and Metabolism
(interactive video 8:45)
Strong Start Study Strategy Nucleotide Structure and Metabolism (Infographic)
- Learn Biochemical Pathways Hierarchically
- Mix it up while studying to increase mental agility
- Recognize the central dogma of biology as it applies to the presence of nucleotides and the presence of different RNAs.
- Recognize the structures of nucleotides, nucleosides, and nitrogenous bases.
- Understand how nucleotides, nucleosides, and nitrogenous bases are used throughout the body.
- Describe nucleotide metabolism and the major products.
- Recognize disorders secondary to disruption of purine metabolism, including gout.
By the third week of medical school