Core Curriculum
Required core courses in the School of Medicine include preclerkship and clinical clerkship courses.
4-Year Curriculum Overview
| Year/ Quarter |
Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer |
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| MS1 | Block Courses Foundations of Medicine, Cardiovascular 1, Pulmonary 1, Gastrointestinal 1 |
Block Courses Renal 1, Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, Mind Brain and Behavior 1 |
Block Courses Endocrinology, Reproductions, and Metabolism 1, Immunology, Hematology, Microbiology |
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| Longitudinal Courses Humanistic Anatomy, Practice of Medicine (POM), Equity in Systems Science (ESS), Compassionate Action and Real Engagement (CARE), Diagnostics |
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| MS2 | Block Courses Principals of Clinical Oncology, Arthritis, Rehumatology, and Dermatologic Disorders, Gastrointestinal 2, Endocrine, Reproduction and Metabolism 2, Cardiovascular 2 |
Block Courses Mind Brain and Behavior 2, Pulmonary 2, Renal 2 |
Block Courses Multiple Organ System Disorders, Dedicated Step 1 Preparation |
Core Clerkships and MS3 Electives |
| Longitudinal Courses Humanistic Anatomy, Practice of Medicine (POM), Equity in Systems Science (ESS), Compassionate Action and Real Engagement (CARE), Diagnostics |
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| MS3 | Core Clerkship and MS3 Electives Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Psychiatry, Family Medicine + three elective experiences |
Fourth Year Coursework | ||
| MS4 | Fourth Year Coursework Six clinical courses, two Capstone/Research electives, Principles to Practice and Residency Transition Course |
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Complete Course List
Longitudinal Preclerkship Courses
Longitudinal courses extend across and run concurrently with other courses throughout Years 1 and 2.
- Equity in Systems Science - Experience small group sessions, case studies, panel presentations, and interactive projects led by our faculty. Gain insights into healthcare delivery, interprofessional collaboration, and healthcare system enhancement.
- Compassionate Action and Real Engagement (CARE) - Learn evidence-based empathy and compassion skills integrated with real-world medical observations and community service for a compassionate medical education.
- Practice of Medicine - Acquire essential clinical knowledge and skills for delivering exceptional patient care with competence and compassion.
- Diagnostics - Explore cardiac, pulmonary, and gastrointestinal system diagnostics through an integrated course covering histology, diagnostic radiology, and laboratory medicine.
- Humanistic Anatomy (aka Compassionatomy) - Combine anatomy education with the practice of self and interpersonal compassion.
Core Curriculum
The C.O.A.S.T. curriculum, implemented for the class entering in fall of 2023 is designed to prepare and educate physicians to excel in core competencies, navigate complex health care systems and provide specialty experiences to support your career goals.