Education - Preclerkship Preclerkship Courses Brain and Behaviour Brain and Behaviour is an 8 week course occupying the months of April and May in Year I. Brain and Behaviour attempts to provide a good foundation in neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and an introduction to the clinical neurosciences.
Psychiatrists contribute significantly to the course as tutors and case writers.
As well, the final week of the course is highlighted by three lectures that attempt to bridge the gap from basic neuroscience to complex human behaviour and emotions. Shitij Kapur, Brian Hodges and David Goldbloom explore the links between the mind and brain in lectures on psychosis, anxiety and personality. The Foundations of Medical Practice comprises 21 weeks of the undergraduate medical curriculum. The objective of the course is to help students acquire a core clinical knowledge base to allow them to function in the clerkship year of their training. The teaching is case based with small groups of students working with a faculty tutor through specific learning objectives.