Table 3 Basic concepts, anatomy, and histology topics ranked as moderate priority (3 – 3.99) by academics (ranking: 1 = lowest priority to 5 = highest priority)

Basic concepts

Generic cell structure

3.90 ± 0.98

2-5

Biology of cancer

3.31 ± 1.26

1-5

Organelle function

3.21 ± 1.01

1-5

Normal gross anatomy of:

Reproductive system

3.83 ± 0.97

2-5

Normal cellular histology of:

Immune system: lymph nodes, spleen, marrow, blood cells

3.89 ± 1.26

1-5

Gastrointestinal: liver, pancreas, salivary, biliary, alimentary canal

3.89 ± 0.99

1-5

Muscle types: cardiac, smooth and skeletal

3.75 ± 1.08

1-5

Renal system: nephrons, ureter, bladder, urethra

3.54 ± 0.52

3-4

Skeletal: bone, cartilage

3.50 ± 1.44

1-5

Endocrine system: glandular tissue

3.47 ± 0.69

2-4

Integument – thick and thin skin

3.43 ± 0.88

1-5

Reproductive system: ovary, testes, uterus, vagina

3.29 ± 1.12

1-5