Microbiology & Molecular Genetics About Us Message from the Chair Giving Social Events Contact Us People Faculty Members Graduate Students Postdoctoral Scholars Research Education & Training Medical Education Graduate Program Postdoctoral Training Seminars Resources Medical Education Home Research Microbiology & Molecular Genetics: Home Microbiology & Molecular Genetics: Education & Training Microbiology & Molecular Genetics: Education & Training > Medical Education Training in Microbiology & Infectious Diseases Second-year UCI School of Medicine medical students continue their course-based training with a fall quarter course called Medical Microbiology (MMG507) taught by Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics faculty. The medical microbiology course curriculum supports training in microbiology and infectious diseases as they relate to the practice of medicine. One of the major objectives of the course is to provide second-year medical students with a solid foundation in microbiology that will serve them as they progress through their medical training and subsequently as practicing physicians. Key Topics Covered in the Course Pathogenesis of diseases Interventions for effective treatment Mechanisms of health maintenance to prevent disease Population health and epidemiology Treatment strategies For more information about the MD program curriculum, please visit the UCI School of Medicine Medical Education website. Course Director Michael McClelland, PhD Professor, Microbiology & Molecular Genetics Professor, joint appointment, Pathology Contact Us Please get in touch with us if you have questions or would like more information about the course. CONTACT US