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COLLEGE PROGRAM CURRICULUM
Curriculum
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Year 1
Basic science research block
Organ systems courses
Foundations of Clinical Medicine
Process of Discovery -
Year 2
Clinical research block
Organ systems courses
Foundations of Clinical Medicine
Process of Discovery -
Year 3, 4 and 5
Flexible continuum with 12-month research project and required thesis, core clerkships, electives and residency interviewing
Program goal
To foster a passion for scientific inquiry and develop skills for critical thinking, coupled with broad-based clinical expertise, to optimally position students for careers as physician-investigators.
Average annual entering class size
32
Program duration
5 years
Additional information
Primary learning style: small group, problem-based; thesis requirement
Resulting degree(s)
M.D. with Special Qualifications in Biomedical Research (opportunities exist to pursue additional degrees concurrently)
Tuition and financial aid
Students enrolled in the College program receive a full scholarship covering tuition and fees. In the 5th year of study or the year in which students do research, there will be a continuation fee equal to 5% of tuition; this is covered by the full tuition scholarship. A stipend will be provided for students to support living expenses in the research year. The thesis advisor or Division/Department is responsible for all costs of research and the student stipend. Students completing optional master’s degrees offered by the School of Medicine pay no additional tuition for the master’s degree program courses.