Pre-clerkship Schedules
The Stanford MD curriculum combines basic science and clinical experience with in-depth study and independent research through the Scholarly Concentrations (see the Curriculum Schematic for more details).
The preclinical curriulum can be completed in two academic years (six preclinical quarters), but many students choose to extend their preclinical coursework over three years (nine quarters). Students must successfully complete all required courses on the curriculum grid in order to continue on to the clinical years. For a complete listing of preclinical and clinical course units required for graduation, see Units Required for Graduation).
2009-10 Academic Year
The Curriculum Grid (Q1-Q6) outlines the sequence of courses for students planning to complete the preclinical curriculum in two years. It is important to note that the curriculum is undergoing continuous review and improvement and is therefore subject to change at any time.
The first quarter of the preclinical curriculum (Autumn or Q1, Year One) is summarized in a week-by-week grid and a daily schedule of lectures:
The first quarter of the second year (Autumn or Q4, Year Two) is summarized in a week-by-week grid and a daily schedule of lectures:
The second quarter of the preclinical curriculum (Winter or Q2, Year One) is summarized in a week-by-week grid and a daily schedule of lectures:
The second quarter of the second year (Winter or Q5, Year Two) is summarized in a week-by-week grid and a daily schedule of lectures:
The third quarter of the preclinical curriculum (Spring or Q3, Year One) is summarized in a week-by-week grid and daily schedule of lectures:
- Q3 (Spring) Year One
- Q3 Daily Schedule (pending)
The third and final quarter of the second preclinical year (Spring or Q6, Year Two) is summarized in a week-by-week grid a daily schedule of sessions:
- Q6 (Spring) Year Two
- Q6 Daily Schedule (pending)
2008-09
The following schedules represent the MD preclinical curriculum for the 2008-09 academic year:
Q1 (Autumn) Year One Q1 Daily Schedule Q2 (Winter) Year One Q2 Daily Schedule Q3 (Spring) Year One Q3 Daily Schedule Q4 (Autumn) Year Two Q4 Daily Schedule Q5 (Winter) Year Two Q5 Daily Schedule Q6 (Spring) Year Two Q6 Daily Schedule
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