MedPath: Level 3 – Dr. Robin's School

MedPath Level 3: Comprehensive Medical Biology

MedPath Level 3 is designed for older or advanced students who are preparing for pre-med, nursing, or other healthcare tracks. At this level, students bring together everything they’ve learned and tackle material at a depth that mirrors early medical school approaches.

Every lesson is taught by Dr. Robin, a physician and teacher who makes anatomy clear and fun for kids. This level emphasizes mastery of anatomy and physiology, critical thinking through advanced case studies, and hands-on learning with labs and dissections.

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MedPath Level 3: Course Syllabus

During This Course Your Child Will:

Master complete anatomy and physiology across all systems
Work through advanced multi-system clinical cases that require diagnostic reasoning
Engage in lab-based activities and guided dissections
Learn and apply the See One, Do One, Teach One model of medical learning
Reinforce knowledge with the Anatomy Coloring Book, Level 3 Workbook, Lab Book, and Dissection
Book
Track progress with the Map & Guidebook
Earn a certificate and MedPath Level 3 token upon successful evaluation

Learning Objectives:

Integrate anatomy, physiology, and clinical reasoning at an advanced level
Develop diagnostic skills by solving complex cases
Gain early experience with labs and dissections in a structured, guided way
Build the confidence and study habits of a future medical student

Syllabus:

Welcome to Dr. Robin’s School
- Welcome from Dr. Robin
- MedPath Anatomy and Physiology
- MedPath Lab: The Human Body in Action
- MedPath Insights: Dr. Robin’s Commentary
- MedPath Careers: Different Degree Paths
- MedPath Cases
- MedPath Video Library
- Book Clubs
- Answer Keys
- Begin Your Journey!
Anatomy: Respiratory System
- Lungs in Situ (26:40)
- Bronchi and Alveoli (22:18)
- How We Make Speech (22:29)
Physiology: Respiratory System
- Lesson: Fundamentals of the Lungs (23:59)
- Lesson: DIY Lungs Model (13:19)
- Lesson: Asthma (30:52)
- Lesson: COPD (31:54)
- Lesson: Pneumonia (26:54)*
Lab: Respiratory System*
- Breathing with Lung Disease Simulation*
- Measuring Lung Capacity*
- Lungs/Pluck Dissection*
Clinical Application: Respiratory System
- Problem-Based Clinical Learning Cases*
- MedPath Insights: Saving Lives with ECMO: The Lung Rescue Program at Penn Medicine
- MedPath Careers: Pulmonology
Anatomy: Cardiovascular System
- Heart Exterior (20:44)
- Cardiac Cycle (16:19)
- Heart Interior (19:34)
- Circulatory System (34:29)
Physiology: Cardiovascular System
- Lesson: DIY Heart Pump Modeling (13:27)
- Lesson: Fundamentals of the Heart (34:02)
- Lesson: Blood and Blood Components (24:14)
- Lesson: Heart in Situ Modeling (25:17)
- Lesson: Fundamentals of Blood Pressure (26:11)*
- Lesson: Heart Attacks, Heart Murmurs, & Heart Failure (30:18)
- Lesson: Taking Good Care of Your Heart (18:59)
- Lesson: Stethoscopes (22:21)
- Lesson: EKGs (33:02)*
Lab: Cardiovascular System
- Demonstration of Cardiac Output*
- Heart Rate and Oxygen Monitoring*
- Blood Pressure and Orthostatic Response*
- Extra Help: Fundamentals of Blood Pressure*
- Heart Dissection*
Clinical Application: Cardiovascular System
- Problem-Based Clinical Learning Cases*
- MedPath Insights: Day in the Life of a Cardiologist
- MedPath Careers: Cardiology
- MedPath Careers: Cardiovascular Surgeon
Anatomy: Urinary System
- Kidneys and Bladder (18:24)
- Kidney and Nephron (23:22)
Lab: Urinary System
- Osmosis and a Semi-Permeable Membrane*
Clinical Application: Urinary System
- Problem-Based Clinical Learning Cases*
- MedPath Insights: Dialysis is a Lifesaver
- MedPath Careers: Nephrology
- MedPath Careers: Urology
Anatomy: Gastrointestinal System
- Inside the Mouth (16:44)
- Digestive System (32:13)
- Small Intestine (18:03)
- Biliary Tree (27:21)
Physiology: Gastrointestinal System
- Lesson: Fundamentals of the Gastrointestinal System (25:18)
- Lesson: Inside the Mouth (24:37)
- Lesson: Teeth (27:36)
- Lesson: Dental Chart Mini Activity (7:45)
- Lesson: Dental Care (18:25)*
- Lesson: The Stomach and What Goes Wrong (24:55)
- Lesson: The Small Intestine (23:54)*
- Lesson: The Liver and Hepatitis (18:58)
- Lesson: The Pancreas (25:01)*
- Lesson: The Large Intestine (25:36)
- Lesson: Modeling the GI System (21:50)
Lab: Gastrointestinal System*
- Dental Care and Enamel Protection*
- Salivary Amylase and Carbohydrate Digestion*
- Stomach Acid and Denaturing Proteins*
- Stomach Acid and Mineral Absorption*
- Bile and Emulsifiers*
- Liver Dissection*
- Detoxifying with Enzymes in the Liver*
Clinical Application: Gastrointestinal System
- Problem-Based Clinical Learning Cases*
- MedPath Insights: Endoscopy
- MedPath Careers: Gastroenterology
- MedPath Careers: General Surgery
- MedPath Careers: Surgical Assistant
- MedPath Careers: Dentist
Anatomy: Lymphatic
- Lymphatic System (24:54)
Physiology: Immune System
- Lesson: Bugs and Drugs (35:50)
- Lesson: Fundamentals of the Immune System (21:43)
- Lesson: Meet the White Blood Cells (26:31)*
- Lesson: Ear Infections (29:26)
- Lesson: Vaccines (26:28)
- Lesson: Scarlet Fever and Strep Throat (27:42)*
- Lesson: Allergies and Anaphylaxis (24:11)
- Lesson: Autoimmune Diseases (16:50)*
Lab: Immune System*
- Glo Germ Simulation*
- Handwashing and Microbial Growth*
Clinical Application: Lymphatic/Immune
- Problem-Based Clinical Learning Cases*
- MedPath Insights: Meet an Immunologist
- MedPath Careers: Immunology
- MedPath Careers: Infectious Disease
- MedPath Careers: Rheumatology
Physiology: Endocrine System
- Lesson: Fundamentals of Hormones (16:56)
- Lesson: Candy and Blood Sugar (17:11)
- Lesson: Fundamentals of Diabetes (26:55)
- Lesson: How We Grow (22:52)
- Lesson: Fundamentals of the Thyroid (22:08)*
- Lesson: The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis (21:07)*
Lab: Endocrine System
- Adrenaline and the Endocrine Response*
Clinical Application: Endocrine System
- Problem-Based Clinical Learning Cases*
- MedPath Insights: Growth Hormone Deficiency
- MedPath Careers: Endocrinology
Anatomy: Integumentary
- Skin (21:44)
Physiology: Integumentary System
- Lesson: Fundamentals of the Skin, Hair, and Nails*
- Lesson: Cuts and Bruises
- Lesson: UV Damage
Lab: Integumentary System*
- UV Light and Skin Protection*
Clinical Application: Integumentary System
- Problem-Based Clinical Learning Cases*
- MedPath Insights: Full Body Skin Exam
- MedPath Careers: Pathology
- MedPath Careers: Dermatology
Anatomy: Musculoskeletal System
- Bones and Joints (27:42)
- Comparative Anatomy of the Limbs: Bones (20:43)
- Comparative Anatomy of the Limbs: Muscles (25:04)
- Axial Skeleton (15:34)
Physiology: Musculoskeletal System
- Lesson: Fundamentals of Bones (19:17)
- Lesson: Fundamentals of Joints (35:00)
- Lesson: Fundamentals of Muscles (20:33)*
- Lesson: Feet (23:59)*
- Lesson: The Skull (24:49)
- Lesson: Muscles of Facial Expression (23:04)*
- Lesson: Cleft Lip and Limb Differences (16:55)
Lab: Musculoskeletal System*
- Bone Strength and Composition*
- Muscle Fatigue Challenge*
- Chicken Dissection*
Clinical Correlation: Musculoskeletal System
- Problem-Based Clinical Learning Cases*
- MedPath Insights: Getting a Cast
- MedPath Insights: Having Your Cast Removed
- MedPath Careers: Physical Therapy
- MedPath Careers: Physiatry
- MedPath Careers: Orthopedic Surgery
Anatomy: Nervous System
- Autonomic Nervous System (19:45)
- Spine and Spinal Cord (17:16)
- Dermatomes (17:45)
- Nerve Cells (18:09)
- Brain (22:48)
- Homunculus (13:20)
- Eye (18:38)
- Ear (17:52)
- Where Senses Go in the Brain (16:07)
Physiology: Nervous System
- Lesson: The Brain (31:30)
- Lesson: The Spine and Spinal Cord (19:42)
- Lesson: Grey and White Matter (18:52)*
- Lesson: Sleep (30:03)
- Lesson: Inner Brain Health (29:29)*
- Lesson: Using the Frontal Lobe (24:22)
- Lesson: Amygdala (23:30)
- Lesson: Epilepsy (25:24)*
Physiology: Neurology of the Eight Senses
- Lesson: Fundamentals of the 8 Senses (29:17)
- Lesson: Touch (21:48)*
- Lesson: Proprioception (13:12)
- Lesson: The Tongue and Nose (35:43)
- Lesson: Interoception (22:35)
- Lesson: The Ear and Hearing (23:40)
- Lesson: Hearing and Vibrations (23:03)
- Lesson: Vestibular System (40:52)
- Lesson: Tuning Fork (15:16)*
Lab: Nervous System*
- Sleep*
- Two-Point Discrimination*
- Blind Spot Demonstration*
- Color Afterimages*
- Proprioception Demonstration*
- Pupillary Reflexes (Autonomic)*
Clinical Application: Nervous System
- Problem-Based Clinical Learning Cases*
- MedPath Insights: A Stroke Patient Journey
- MedPath Careers: Neurology
- MedPath Careers: Anesthesiology
- MedPath Careers: Ophthalmology
Nutrition
- Lesson: Water (7:25)
- Lesson: Fiber (9:31)
- Lesson: Protein (8:38)
- Lesson: Carbohydrates (6:27)
- Lesson: Fat (7:29)
- Lesson: Vitamins (16:17)*
- Lesson: Fat vs Water Soluble Vitamins (6:01)*
- Lesson: Minerals*
- Lesson: How to Read Food Labels (18:38)*
- Lab: Nutrition*
- Meal Planning*
Clinical Application: Nutrition
- Problem-Based Clinical Learning Cases*
- MedPath Insights: A Day in the Life of a Clinical Dietician
- MedPath Careers: Registered Dietician
- Healthy Choices
- Lesson: Safety (26:09)
- Lesson: Habits (28:58)
- Lesson: Thinking About the Future (30:30)*
Clinical Application: Healthy Choices
- MedPath Insights: Naomi’s Story–Nurse at Level 1 Trauma Center
- MedPath Careers: Registered Nurse
Genetics
- Lesson: Fundamentals of Genetics and the Human Genome (25:42)
- Lesson: Mitosis and Meiosis (17:53)*
- Lesson: Protein Synthesis (26:28)*
- Lesson: The Genetics of Earwax (24:42)
- Lesson: Blood Type (26:30)
- Lesson: Punnett Squares (36:39)*
- Lesson: Pedigrees (28:59)*
Clinical Application: Genetics
- Problem-Based Clinical Learning Cases*
- MedPath Insights: Day in the Life–Genetic Counseling
- MedPath Careers: Geneticist
Anatomy: Putting It All Together
- Systems of the Human Body (18:21)
- The Human Cell (22:45)
Physiology: Putting it All Together*
- Lesson: Follow a Red Blood Cell (25:56)*
- Lesson: Follow the Oxygen (19:35)*
- Lesson: Mitochondria (10:39)*
- Lesson: Follow the Iron (30:26)*
- Lesson: Hereditary Hemochromatosis (22:53)*
Lab: Putting it All Together*
- Diffusion and Cell Size*
Clinical Application: Putting it All Together
- Problem-Based Clinical Learning Case*
- MedPath Insights: Lab Tour
- MedPath Careers: Otolaryngology
- MedPath Careers: Hepatology

* Only available in Level 3

Available in Parent Dashboard:

Answer Keys
Curated Video Library of over 100 videos taking learning into the real world
Human Reproduction Unit
Parent Welcome
A Message for Viewers Who Think They Know All of This Already
From One Cell to Trillions
Chromosomes Combine
Anatomy and Physiology of Reproduction
Embryology and Human Development
Pregnancy and Childbirth
How the Brain Works (explains how our “survive and reproduce” brain can get hijacked and the
importance of understanding this in order to make better decisions)
Body Changes with Puberty
Birth Control
Your Body Belongs to You (Beginner)
Boundaries and Consent (more specific/detailed)
Periods
Pornography
Sexting

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MedPath Level 3: Details

Frequently Asked Questions

What ages is this course for?

Typically grades 8-12, or advanced students who have completed Level 2 and are preparing for healthcare-related education.

How long will it take to complete?

Most families move through Level 3 in about 1-2 years, but it’s self-paced.Many students repeat the material multiple times to solidify mastery before moving on to formal pre-med or college-level courses.

What if we want printed books?

Every family gets printable downloads. Annual subscribers receive printed books mailed to their home for free. You can also purchase the books yourselves on Amazon.

Can we cancel anytime?

Yes—monthly subscriptions can be canceled anytime. Annual plans include a full year of access at a discount.

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