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  Hematology
All diseases of the blood are discussed and students are trained to recognize the most common hematological conditions, diagnose related conditions and treat them. Discussions will focus on red blood cell disorders, acute leukemia, disorders of coagulation and homeostasis, as well as abnormalities related to hypo-coagulation and hemophilia.

  Histology
Microscopic anatomy will be presented through lectures, videos and slides, allowing the student to understand the structure and function of cells, tissues and organs. Once the basic concepts of histology have been explained, the microscopic structure of specialized cells, tissues and organs will be discussed. The epithelium, connective tissue, muscle, nervous tissue, the circulatory system, lymphatic system and the skin will all be taught in detail.

  Immunology
Students are provided with an extensive study of the body's defenses and will gain a comprehensive understanding of immunology, normal immune responses as well as hypersensitive and immunological diseases. Discussions will be held on the nature of allergies and the role of the immune system in the body's allergic reactions. Auto-immune diseases, immunization, transplantation and cancer immunology will all be considered in detail. Much of the course will be presented through case histories.

  Infectious Disease
Students will learn the mechanism of infectious diseases, their nature, routes of transmission, geographic distribution, preventative measures, treatment modalities, pharmacological treatment and the increasing problem of drug resistance.

  Legal Medicine and Ethics
Students are guided on the fundamental concepts of law in relation to the medical profession. Current judicial trends are discussed as are topics such as informed consent, guardianship, being a surrogate for unconscious patients, parents' rights, privacy of medical information and the rights of the mentally and physically disabled.