Table 1 Basic concepts, anatomy and histology topics ranked as high priority (4 or above) by academics (ranking: 1 = lowest priority to 5 = highest priority)

Basic concepts

Homeostasis

4.72 ± 0.53

3-5

Tissue types and functions

4.15 ± 0.83

2-5

Surface anatomy, body planes, orientation terminology

4.10 ± 0.94

2-5

Normal gross anatomy of:

Cardiovascular system

4.72 ± 0.53

3-5

Respiratory system

4.72 ± 0.53

3-5

Neurological system

4.66 ± 0.55

3-5

Renal system

4.55 ± 0.63

3-5

Gastrointestinal system

4.41 ± 0.73

3-5

Immune system

4.21 ± 0.98

1-5

Endocrine system

4.24 ± 0.95

1-5

Muscular system

4.00 ± 1.08

1-5

Skeletal system

4.00 ± 0.85

2-5

Integumentary system

4.00 ± 0.78

2-5

Normal cellular histology of:

Respiratory system: trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli

4.21 ± 1.07

1-5

Neurological system: neurons and neuroglia

4.11 ± 0.92

1-5