Microbiology, Pharmacology, and Immunology for Pre-Clinical Students is a peer-reviewed open textbook designed to fill a gap in undergraduate medical education (UME) and support medical school pre-clerkship education. It covers the areas of immunology, microbiology, systems-based infections, and global mechanisms of treatment. It is aligned to USMLE® (United States Medical Licensing Examination) and modified from OpenStax Microbiology. The organization of this resource is driven by curricular structure to enhance integrated, multidisciplinary content delivery. This specific resource is intended to be used in various ways, mainly as a student quick-reference guide. The sections are not intended to be all-inclusive, but are primers for applied content delivery. The resource is organized into small chapters that can be used to support student preparation in any arrangement. Similarly, clinical context is only briefly discussed (or purposefully omitted) in order to allow the user to apply the basic content presented here in the clinical context used by their specific curricular structure. As cases and clinical correlates change regularly, it is beneficial to have flexible, short resources that can be applied to many scenarios.
Type of Material:
Open (Access) Textbook
Recommended Uses:
This open access textbook can be used in-class during lectures or assigned as homework so leaners come prepared.
This would also be excellent in groups using case scenarios.
Class Discussion
Flipped Classroom
Online Assignment
Technical Requirements:
Internet access with major web browser
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The text fills a gap in undergraduate medical education (UME) and supports medical school pre-clerkship education. Content identifies key aspects of immunology, microbiology, systems-based infections, and global mechanisms of treatment.
The learner will:
1. Elaborate on a high-level view of relevant topical areas.
2. Discuss realistic and factual information in the pre-clinical curriculum.
Target Student Population:
The targeted students are pre-clinical College and Professional students.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Computer skills are essential as well as preliminary healthcare knowledge such as anatomy and physiology.
Content Quality
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Strengths:
Concepts are clearly conceptualized.
Content is well covered, and appropriate examples are offered.
This is a well-organized book.
Information appears very accurate with helpful images.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The overall objectives are identified and align with the content.
Overall, learning is increased through the use of this resource.
The many images are helpful.
This textbook will help students achieve learning goals without using as many outside internet sources, decreasing the risk of nonfactual information.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
Includes headings.
Text is selectable.
Tables are free of split cells.
Figure descriptions are included.
Images include alt text.
The book is organized excellently.
The book is easy to navigate and find information.
All areas of the book are in working order.
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