The Department of Biomedical Sciences (formerly Basic Medical Science) was established in 1998 in response to recommendations by the American Association of Medical College’s Liaison Committee on Medical Education following an accreditation inspection. The newly established department was initially charged with the responsibility of improving the quality and relevance of basic science education for medical students. As the department has matured, we have also focused on developing research programs in specific biomedically related disciplines.

Departmental Teaching Responsibilities

Medical Students

Biochemistry
Gross Anatomy
Histology
Physiology
Medical Microbiology
Immunology
Medical Neuroscience

Dental Students

Gross Anatomy
Histology

Dental Hygiene Students

Anatomy

Anesthesiology Assistant Students

Anatomy
Physiology

Physician Assistant Students

Anatomy
Biochemistry
Immunology
Microbiology
Physiology

Departmental Research Initiatives

Shock/Trauma Research
Neuroscience Research
Vision Research
Musculoskeletal Biology