Curriculum
The program combines preclinical coursework, graduate coursework, and fundamental biomedical research, resulting in a dissertation and a Ph.D. degree, and clinical training, which will result in an M.D. degree. These two approaches emphasize the interface between biomedical science and clinical practice that is necessary in treating patients in tomorrow's world and investigating the basis of their disease. The program is outlined below:
Preclinical (Medical School years 1 and 2)
Medical School Year 1
Gross Anatomy
Microstructure and Development
Neurosciences
Biochemistry
Human Physiology
Intro to Clinical Medicine I
Medical School Year 2
Intro to Clinical Medicine II
Clinical Neuroscience
Microbiology and Immunology
Pathology
Genetics
Pharmacology
Two hour Elective Course
The United States Medical Licensing
Examination Step 1 (USMLE Step 1)
Graduate Research (Typically 3-4 years)
These years are devoted to the course work and original research to fulfill requirements established by individual basic science departments for receiving a Ph.D. in the respective discipline.
Clinical Training (Medical School years 3 and 4)
Medical School Year 3
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Family Medicine Clerkship
Internal Medicine Clerkship
Pediatrics Clerkship
Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship
Psychiatry Clerkship
Basic Surgery Clerkship
Medical School Year 4
Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Neurology Clerkship
In-Patient Medicine
In-Patient Surgery
AHEC Rotation
Ambulatory Primary Care
Ambulatory Rotation
Clinical Electives
The United States Medical Licensing
Examination Step 2 (USMLE Step 2)
