Basic Science Courses  Clinical Courses

First Year / Second Year / Third Year / Fourth Year

FIRST YEAR
Course Duration Credits Yearly Schedule
Medical Biochemistry 13 Weeks 2.0

9 months
with 2 week
winter break
and 1 week
spring break

Human Anatomy and Embryology 17 Weeks 2.0
Medical Genetics 4 Weeks 0.5
Integrative Human Biology 17 Weeks 5.0
Biology of Cells and Tissue 7 Weeks 1.5
Endocrinology and Human Reproduction 3 Weeks 0.5
Human Behavior and Psycho-Pathology 14 Weeks 1.0
Introduction to Clinical Medicine I 35 Weeks 0.5

Summer Break 10 Weeks   Numerous
research
and clinical
opportunities
are available
if desired

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SECOND YEAR
Course Duration Credits Yearly Schedule
Immunology and Medical Microbiology 12 Weeks 2.0 

9 months
with 2 week
winter break
and 2 week
spring break

Anatomic and Clinical Pathology 24 Weeks  4.0
Medical Pharmacology 11 Weeks  1.5
Introduction to Clinical Medicine II 33 Weeks  3.5

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THIRD YEAR
Course Duration Credits Yearly Schedule
Internal Medicine 12 Weeks 6.0

10-11 months
with 2 week
winter break
and 2 week
spring break

Surgery 8 Weeks 4.0
Obstetrics and Gynecology 6 Weeks 3.0
Pediatrics 8 Weeks 4.0
Psychiatry 6 Weeks  3.0
Family Practice 4 Weeks  2.0
Elective or Off Time 4 Weeks   

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FOURTH YEAR
Course Duration Credits Yearly Schedule
Women's Health Care 4 Weeks 2.0

11 months
with 2 week
winter break
and 2 week
spring break

Variable number
of weeks for
interviewing,
extra electives,
or free time

Medicine Subinternship 4 Weeks 2.0
Medicine Ambulatory Care 4 Weeks 2.0
Neurology 4 Weeks 2.0

Two Selectives From
(4 weeks each):

  • Family Practice
  • Pediatrics
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Surgery
8 Weeks  4.0
Two Elective
(4 weeks each)
8 Weeks  4.0

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