Retention of Basic Science Knowledge in Clinical Years

The undergraduate medical course is between 5 to 6 years. Basic Science knowledge is taught in first year. They comprise 3 cores subjects - Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology. Students have to be able to grasp and retain their knowledge in first year and be able to apply basic science knowledge in their clinical years. Are they able to do this effectively? How is their retention of Basic Science mastered and used in clinical years? What can we do to help students to effectively retains sufficient Basic Science knowledge for them to get through final year?


External links:

http://www.myjurnal.my/public/article-view.php?id=71941

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3931207/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3286721/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3286721/pdf/squmj-12-77.pdf