MSTP Curriculum
The curriculum of the UC San Diego MSTP integrates research training with medical education. The chart below outlines the SOM and Grad Program Curriculum of the MSTP. Most trainees earn both M.D. and Ph.D. degrees in about 8 years.
Integrated Scientific Curriculum
Note: All students are also required to complete a one-week Bioinformatics Bootcamp in early August prior to Year 1 (MS1).
| Year | Summer | Fall | Winter | Spring |
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| Year 1 | First Lab Rotation | 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 |
| Longitudinal Courses Humanistic Anatomy, Practice of Medicine (POM), Equity in Systems Science (ESS), Compassionate Action and Real Engagement (CARE), Diagnostics |
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| Year 2 | Second & Third Lab Rotations | 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 Multi-Organ System Disorders & Integrative Cases Review (2 weeks) Comprehensive Review & Study for USMLE Step 1 (6 weeks) |
| Apply to Graduate Programs | Clinical Transitions (1 week) | |||
| Longitudinal Courses Humanistic Anatomy, Practice of Medicine (POM), Equity in Systems Science (ESS), Compassionate Action and Real Engagement (CARE), Diagnostics |
Choose Graduate Program (April) Choose Thesis Lab (June) |
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| Graduate Years | Complete Graduate Program requirements and PhD work. Students can choose to work in Free Clinic to maintain clinical exposure during Graduate Years. |
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| Year 3 | Core Clerkships and MS3 Electives | Core Clerkship and MS3 Electives Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Psychiatry, Family Medicine + three elective experiences |
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| Year 4 | Fourth Year Coursework | Fourth Year Coursework Six clinical courses, two Capstone/Research electives, Principles to Practice and Residency Transition Course |
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