An Integrated Curriculum, A Cohesive Framework

In Year 1, you'll approach the Biomedical, Clinical, and Health Systems Sciences through an introduction to the fundamental knowledge required to practice medicine. You'll also care for real patients supported by a team of expert healthcare professionals through clinical immersion, and you’ll engage in service-learning activities with a rich network of community clinics and agencies.

Spotlight: Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships (LICs)
At the beginning of the first school year, you'll start your clerkship in primary care with a physician preceptor and the care team that works with that preceptor. You'll begin seeing patients so that you can learn Biomedical Science, Clinical Science, and Health Systems Science in the context of patient care.

Building on what you learned in your first year, Year 2 will emphasize the application of competencies, skills, and foundational knowledge to more complex patient care and health systems contexts.

Spotlight: Hospital Inpatient Experience
In this year, students will participate in five one-week Inpatient Immersion experiences. You’ll be guided by attending physicians and residents as you participate in multiple patient care areas within the hospital setting.

In Year 3, you’ll start directing your advanced clinical training toward your chosen areas of specialization. This specialty-focused longitudinal immersion will span the entirety of your remaining two years, allowing you to deepen your skills and knowledge in your area of interest.

Spotlight: Sub-Internships
You will complete four week-long sub-internships in Internal Medicine and the specialty of your choice (often related to the area in which you apply for residency).

Your final year begins the transition to residency, where you will prepare for the next phase of your training with an individualized residency preparation program.

Spotlight: Residency Immersive
The Residency Immersive provides the opportunity for concentrated practice of the skills required of your selected specialty, preparing you to confidently provide safe, excellent patient care on day one of residency.