The Medical School educational program is of four year’s duration. The first two years are primarily focused on basic sciences, and the second two years are primarily focused on the clinical sciences. The first two academic years are each divided into two semesters, with three months of vacation provided between the first and second years. During the first two academic years, the student becomes familiar with the basic and applied biomedical sciences. During the second year, Problem-Based Learning is introduced to help the student understand basic science mechanisms in the context of clinical presentations.

The student progresses from a study of the fundamentals of molecular and cellular biology and normal morphology of the human body to the abnormal structure and function of the various organ systems. Concurrently, the techniques of interviewing, history-taking, and performance of physical and mental-status examinations are introduced along with appropriate behavioral, societal, and ethical issues.

Clinical clerkships in the major clinical disciplines begin in the third year for a 12-month sequence. During the fourth year, there are additional required clerkships and five elective periods. After consultation with faculty advisers, each student develops an educational sequence for the fourth year that relates to his or her career goals and postgraduate educational plans. Seniors may take electives at any approved medical school elective program in the United States or abroad.

During medical school, the student is required to take two of the three examinations necessary for medical licensure: USMLE Step 1 is taken after completion of the basic science courses. USMLE Step 2 is taken during the fourth year.

The Curriculum Committee is the committee charged with approval, management, and evaluation of all aspects of the curriculum.