Med Course 341 is the first clinical course for third year medical students. It is a 10 credit hour course of theoretical part (lectures) and clinical part (bedside teaching). The main objective of  the course is medical knowledge and mastering history taking and  learning the technique of how do physical exam and know the physical  sings of patients. The course is taught over 28 week’s period. 

The Department plays a major role in the undergraduate M.D. program. here are 2 main undergraduate courses, in addition to a third course to the dental students (311). Med Course 341 is the first clinical course for third year medical students. It is a 10 credit hour course of theoretical part (lectures) and clinical part (bedside teaching). The main objective of the course is medical knowledge and mastering history taking and learning the technique of how do physical exam and know the physical sings of patients. The course is taught over 28 week’s period.

DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

 SAUD UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

RIYADH, K.S.A.

1430-1431

(2009-2010)

(ANNUAL SYSTEM)

SURGERY COURSE 351

ANNUAL SYSTEM

SCHOOL YEAR 1428-29

Dear Student,

The objective of a neurological exam is threefold

To identify an abnormality in the nervous system
To differentiated peripheral from central nervous system lesions
To establish internal consistency, i.e. does the patient cooperate fully? and are the findings in a specific patient only a variant of normality
Preparing the Patient and yourself for the exam