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Programs of Study
114.5
MD Degree
114.5 MD Degree
General Information
The program leading to the MD degree is conducted over four years. The curriculum is planned and administered by interdepartmental committees representing a broad range of basic science and clinical disciplines.
Years 1 and 2 are the preclinical years in which the material is presented in a series of system-based course blocks. Each block presents the material in a reasoned progression from basic information to clinical application. There are two separate, but coordinated courses, dealing with the social/sociological/public health and clinical skills aspects of medicine, which are scheduled throughout this period.
Years 3 and 4 are the clinical years, commonly called the clinical clerkship. During the clerkship, each student must maintain a record of the number and variety of his or her clinical experiences, in order to ensure that the objectives of the clerkship have been met. Year 3 includes a Link course of 2 weeks, followed by clinical rotations totaling about 49 weeks. During this latter period there are also some opportunities for elective courses and vacation. Year 4 is a senior clinical year of approximately 34 weeks, which includes clinical rotations, electives, and a vacation period. Electives in the clinical clerkship must be organized so that each student has an elective experience in a minimum of three different disciplines, each of which shall take place for a minimum of two weeks. Approved elective programs are available in diverse fields of medical science and practice.
Orientation
It is mandatory that each student, after acceptance into the program, attend Orientation. This is scheduled immediately before the beginning of the first term.
Course Requirements
Year 1
DMED 511 (5 weeks) | |
DMED 512 (7 weeks) | |
DMED 513 (6 weeks) | |
DMED 514 (14 weeks) | |
MED 515 (17 weeks) | |
MED 516 (8 hours/week) | |
MED 517 (12 hours) | |
MED 519 (4 hours/week) | |
INT D 410 (0-32.5-0) |
Year 2
MED 521 (6 weeks) | |
MED 524 (11 weeks) | |
MED 525 (4 weeks) | |
MED 522 (7 weeks) | |
MED 523 (7 weeks) | |
MED 526 (4 hours/week) | |
MED 527 (12 hours) | |
MED 529 (4 hours/week) | |
MED 520 (9 hours) | |
MED 518 (variable) |
Year 3
MED 532 (2 weeks) | |
MED 530 (9 hours) | |
F MED 546 (8 weeks) | |
MED 546 (8 weeks) | |
MED 547 (3 weeks) | |
OB GY 546 (6 weeks) | |
PAED 546 (8 weeks) | |
PSYCI 546 (6 weeks) | |
SURG 546 (7 weeks) | |
MED 531 (36 hours) | |
MED 543 (36 weeks) |
Year 4
MED 555 (3 weeks) | |
MED 557 (10 weeks) | |
MED 558 (3 weeks) | |
MED 556 (3 weeks) | |
SURG 556 (6 weeks) | |
MED 542 (3 weeks) | |
MED 541 (36 hours) | |
MED 540 (9 hours) |
