1ST YEAR MEDICAL STUDENT’S ORIENTATION TO BIOCHEMISTRY COURSE

Dr. Saidunnisa, M.D.Professor and chairperson Biochemistry23/09/2012

INTRODUCTION

Word “Biochemistry" was first proposed in 1903 by a German scientist Carl Neuberg.

Biochemistry is a Branch of science concerned with the chemical processes that occur at molecular and cellular levels in living organisms.

Understanding biochemistry provides insights into understanding the human body, which is the basis of medicine.

INTRODUCTION

Modern day medical practice is highly dependent on the laboratory analysis of body fluids especially blood.

Hence demarcation of abnormal from normal constituents of the body is the aim of the study of biochemistry.

COURSE Biochemistry with Clinical correlations

(sem-I and II) Course Numbers: MBC-123 and MBC-

224. The first year of medical school

curriculum is highly structured and student centered.

CURRICULUM

The department of Biochemistry strongly believes in the student centered curriculum and employs unique and innovative techniques to make each session highly interesting.

Examples:1. Small group discussion2. Case Based Learning3. Book Talks4. Seminars5. Projects

DISTRIBUTION OF SYSTEMS IN YEAR-IBIOCHEMISTRY

Semester-I Semester-II

Basic concepts Excretory system

Blood Genetics

Musculoskeletal system Endocrine system

Gastrointestinal system Reproductive system

Respiratory system Central nervous system

Cardiovascular system Special senses

PBL and Clinical Skills

COURSE HANDOUT

The course handout provided to you, has the details of:

Topic date and time Faculty Details Teaching Methodology Assessment Dates (Quizzes and

Assignment)

BOOKS

Because individual students have different backgrounds in chemistry no one textbook will be suitable for all students.

In addition, no textbook currently available covers every topic of importance for this course.

BOOKS

The student finds it difficult to sort out the essential minimum from the desirable total.

Faculty will guide you.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

1. Text Book of Biochemistry for medical students by “DM Vasudevan”

2. "Biochemistry", by Pamela C. Champe and Richard A. Harvey, J.B. Lippincott Co., Lippincotts

REFERENCE BOOK

1. "Basic Medical Biochemistry, A Clinical Approach", by Dawn B. Marks, Allan D. Marks and Colleen M. Smith, Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore,

2. "Principles of Biochemistry", 3rd Edition, by Albert L. Lehninger, David L. Nelson and Michael M. Cox,

LECTURE HANDOUTS

The individual lecturers will attempt to point out those areas you should understand.

Access to the presentation material (soft copy), will be uploaded on to the intranet and also onto gmail account immediately after the lecture.

ATTITUDE

The foundation of success, regardless of your chosen field, is Attitude.

ATTENDANCE

Attending all classes will facilitate your learning process. It will make learning much easier, understandable and enjoyable.

75 % is mandatory to become eligible for any exam.

Students are expected to be on time for all sessions.

Late comers and students leaving in the middle of the sessions will be marked as Absent.

ASSESSMENT

QUIZZES AND ASSIGNMENT DATES

course QUIZ-I QUIZ-II ASSIGNMENT-1

In course Assessment -1

In course Assessment -2

Biochemistry

01-11-2012

9-01-2013

Date of submission:16-12 2012

18-11-2012

27-01-2013

ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY FOR BASIC SCIENCES (SEMESTER –I&11)

Theory Practical /OSPE/OSCE

Continuous Assessment End course Exam

Continuous Assessment

End course Exam

Quiz

Assignments

PBL In course Assessment

10%

15% 15%

30%

60% 40% 60% 40%

GP (A) GP (B) GP (A) GP (B)

The final GP will be the average of GP A and B

The final GP will be the average of GP A and B

MEETING THE FACULTY

Clarification of doubts in the subject

Attendance Scores in SDL Performance in Internal

Assessment Leave application-

personal, official reasons

Any other matters Any time during office

hours from 8.30-4.30pm

LABORATORY SESSIONS Wearing lab coat and carrying lab

manual is mandatory Be thorough with the instructions,

since mishandling of reagents may lead to serious accidents

Missing of lab sessions to be avoided , since remedial is very difficult

COURSE SURVEYS

Are conducted once in a semester by the IRO Need not wait till such time

Department welcomes any suggestions and feedback, to facilitate the Biochemistry learning an enjoyable one.

RESEARCH

1. RAK students conference2. EMSS3. Biochemistry Quiz

1YR STUDENTS RESEARCH

1. “Obesity ,type-2 DM and PCOS: do they have a common origin”

2. Prevalence of Blood groups in Diabetes Mellitus,

3.Prevalence of Myocardial Infarction in young population in Ras Al Khaimah UAE

4. Prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency in Ras Al Khaimah UAE.

5. High prevalence and low awareness of hypertension in a market(souq) population in rak

6.MSG linked to obesity epidemic (Silent Killer –MSG)

7.Take the pressure off..... by DASH ing through your day

8. A comparative study of Prostatic Specific Antigen (PSA) and Gleason scoring (GS) in prostate cancer.

STUDENTS’ RESEARCH FACULTY MENTORED STUDENTS’ RESEARCH PROPOSALS APPROVED BY THE ETHICS & RESEARCH COMMITTEE FOR THE CURRENT YEAR 2011-2012 S.No. Title of the research study

Type of research study

Faculty Supervisor Participating

Students

1.

Glycated hemoglobin- the clinical and biochemical divide;a review

Review of literature

Dr. Bk Manjunatha Goud Dr. saidunissa Begum

Sushmita shahajahan Fathima firzan Tecil joy analil Tanymol saju

2. A review on thalassemia in UAE population, complications and lab tests

Review of literature

Dr. Bk Manjunatha Goud Dr. Saidunissa Begum

Tecil Joy Analil Susmita shajahan Fathima Firzan Tanymol saju

3. Diabetes mellitus and microalbumin uria: factors affecting collection of urinesamples for microalbuminuria

Review of literature

Dr. Bk Manjunatha Goud Dr. Saidunissa Begum

Fathima Firzan Susmita shajahan Tecil joy analil Tanymol saju

4. Genetic disorders in the united Arab emirates (UAE) an insight into Achromatopsia

Review of literature

Dr. Bk Manjunatha Goud Dr. Saidunissa Begum

Ali Basim M Mahadi Hussain talib

5. Vagaries of alcoholism and its clinical significance

Review of literature

Dr. Bk Manjunatha Goud Dr. Saidunissa Begum

Tanymol saju Tecil Joy Analil Susmita shajahan Fathima Firzan

6. Vitamin D: Biochemical aspects and health implications in UAE population

Review of literature

Dr. Bk Manjunatha Goud Dr. Saidunissa Begum

Sidra shah

7. Human –organ farming

Review of literature

Dr. Saidunissa Begum Dr.Beenish Zaki

Hadi Adeeb Azzam Suba Santoshi sangili vadivel Rubina khambati Ali Suhair Mir

8. Vaccination against atherosclerosis Review of literature

Dr. Bk Manjunatha Goud Dr. Saidunissa Begum

Nbila Naser

9. Study of G6PD deficiency among cases of Hyperbilrubinemia admitted in Saqr hospital, Ras Al Khaimah

Retrospective records based

study

Dr. Saidunissa Begum Dr.Beenish Zaki

Bibi fatima, Anjuman Rahman Noria Bibi Farzana

10. A rare encounter with mitochondrial diseases

Case report Dr.saidunnisa begum Hussein ZA Alefiyah S.b Muzammil

11. Complete congenital heart block in newborn associated with maternal systemic lupus erythematosus

Case report Dr.saidunnisa begum

Mahmoud ahmed Kiblawi Alina Naeem Elham ahmed

12.

Retrospective study on blood sugar levels , liver function tests and eye change in galactosemic patients : a gender and ethnic variation

Retrospective, record based

Dr. BK Manjunatha , Dr. Saidunisa Begum , Dr. Subhranshu Dr. Saleh

Tanymol Saju

13.

A study to know the type of mutation and its association with biochemical changes and complications in cystic fibrosis

Prospective

Dr. Manjunatha Dr. Saidunnisa Dr. Subranshu Dr. Ajay Dr. Saleh

Susmita Shahjahan et al

14. A study of type of mutation in a family with multiple genetic disease in siblings

Case study-prospective

Dr. Saleh Dr. Saidunnisa Begum Dr. Manjunatha Goud

Mahmoud Ahmed Kiblawi

All the Best Wishes for you!!