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4.3: Academic Requirements for Graduation

Students Matriculating Academic Year 2017-18

In addition to satisfying the requirements for the MD degree, students entering in Academic Year 2017-18 must also complete the following requirements.

Academic Units

Satisfactory completion of a minimum total of 259 required academic units as specified in the table Courses and Units for Students Matriculating Academic Year 2017-18.

Students cannot graduate with any uncorrected failing grade in a pre-clerkship course or any uncorrected failing or marginal pass grade in clinical clerkships. Students can graduate with one uncorrected marginal pass in a pre-clerkship course having fewer than eight units.

Pre-clerkship Curriculum

Students must successfully complete all required courses on the pre-clerkship grid (145 units).

Clinical Curriculum

A minimum of sixteen months (96 units) in clinical clerkships.

Additional Requirements

  • MED 295 Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – 2 units
  • INDE 297 Reflections, Research, and Advances in Patient Care – 4 units
  • Scholarly Concentration – Completion of 12 units of coursework and other requirements of a Scholarly Concentration
  • Demonstration of at least minimum competency in a comprehensive Clinical Performance Examination (CPX)
  • United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) requirements

Courses and Units for Students Matriculating 2017-18

Students Matriculating Academic Year 2016-17

In addition to satisfying the requirements for the MD degree, students entering in Academic Year 2015-16 must also complete the following requirements.

Academic Units

Satisfactory completion of a minimum total of 255 required academic units as specified in the table Courses and Units for Students Matriculating Academic Year 2016-17.

Students cannot graduate with any uncorrected failing grade in a pre-clerkship course or any uncorrected failing or marginal pass grade in clinical clerkships. Students can graduate with one uncorrected marginal pass in a pre-clerkship course having fewer than eight units.

Pre-clerkship Curriculum

Students must successfully complete all required courses on the pre-clerkship grid (141 units).

Clinical Curriculum

A minimum of sixteen months (96 units) in clinical clerkships.

Additional requirements

  • MED 295 Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – 2 units
  • INDE 297 Reflections, Research, and Advances in Patient Care – 4 units
  • Scholarly Concentration – Completion of 12 units of coursework and other requirements of a Scholarly Concentration
  • Demonstration of at least minimum competency in a comprehensive Clinical Performance Examination (CPX)
  • United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) requirements
Courses and Units for Students Matriculating 2016-17

Students Matriculating Academic Year 2015-16

In addition to satisfying the requirements for the MD degree, students entering in Academic Year 2015-16 must also complete the following requirements.

Academic Units

Satisfactory completion of a minimum total of 254 required academic units as specified in the table Courses and Units for Students Matriculating Academic Year 2015-16.

Students cannot graduate with any uncorrected failing grade in a pre-clerkship course or any uncorrected failing or marginal pass grade in clinical clerkships. Students can graduate with one uncorrected marginal pass in a pre-clerkship course having fewer than eight units.

Pre-clerkship Curriculum

Students must successfully complete all required courses on the pre-clerkship grid (140 units).

Clinical Curriculum

A minimum of sixteen months (96 units) in clinical clerkships.

Additional requirements

  • MED 295 Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – 2 units
  • INDE 297 Reflections, Research, and Advances in Patient Care – 4 units
  • Scholarly Concentration – Completion of 12 units of coursework and other requirements of a Scholarly Concentration
  • Demonstration of at least minimum competency in a comprehensive Clinical Performance Examination (CPX)
  • United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) requirements

 

Courses and Units for Students Matriculating Academic Year 2015-16

Students Matriculating Academic Year 2013-14, 2014-15

Students Entering Academic Year 2013-14, 2014-15

In addition to satisfying the requirements for the MD degree, students entering in Academic Year 2013-14 and 2014-15 must also complete the following requirements.

Academic Units

Satisfactory completion of a minimum total of 2530 required academic units as specified in the table Courses and Units for Students Matriculating Academic Year 2013-14 and 2014-15.

Students cannot graduate with any uncorrected failing grade in a pre-clerkship course or any uncorrected failing or marginal pass grade in clinical clerkships. Students can graduate with one uncorrected marginal pass in a pre-clerkship course having fewer than eight units.

Pre-clerkship Curriculum

Students must successfully complete all required courses on the pre-clerkship grid (139 units).

Clinical Curriculum

A minimum of sixteen months (96 units) in clinical clerkships.

Additional requirements

  • MED 295 Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – 2 units
  • INDE 297 Reflections, Research, and Advances in Patient Care – 4 units
  • Scholarly Concentration – Completion of 12 units of coursework and other requirements of a Scholarly Concentration
  • Demonstration of at least minimum competency in a comprehensive Clinical Performance Examination (CPX)
  • United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) requirements
 
Courses and Units for Students Matriculating Academic Year 2013-14, 2014-15

Students Matriculating Academic Year 2009-10 thru 2012-13

In addition to satisfying the requirements for the MD degree, students entering in Academic Year 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12 or 2012-13 must also complete the following requirements.

Academic Units

Satisfactory completion of a minimum total of 249 required academic units.

Students cannot graduate with any uncorrected failing grade in a pre-clerkship course or any uncorrected failing or marginal pass grade in clinical clerkships. Students can graduate with one uncorrected marginal pass in a pre-clerkship course having fewer than eight units.

Pre-clerkship Curriculum

Students must successfully complete all required courses on the pre-clerkship grid (138 units).

Clinical Curriculum

A minimum of fifteen and one-half months (93 units) in clinical clerkships.

Additional requirements

  • MED 295 Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – 2 units
  • INDE 297 Reflections, Research, and Advances in Patient Care – 4 units
  • Scholarly Concentration – Completion of 12 units of coursework and other requirements of a Scholarly Concentration
  • Demonstration of at least minimum competency in a comprehensive Clinical Performance Examination (CPX)
  • United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) requirements
  • View Courses and Units for Students Matriculating Academic Year 2009-2019 through 2012-2013

Students Matriculating Academic Year 2007-08 or 2008-09

In addition to satisfying the requirements for the MD degree, students entering in Academic Year 2007-08 or 2008-09 must also complete the following requirements.

Academic Units

Satisfactory completion of a minimum total of 251 required academic units.

Pre-clerkship Curriculum

Students must successfully complete all required courses on the pre-clerkship grid (140 units).

Clinical Curriculum

A minimum of fifteen and one-half months (93 units) in clinical clerkshipsAdditional requirements.

  • MED 295 Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – 2 units
  • INDE 297 Reflections, Research, and Advances in Patient Care – 4 units
  • Scholarly Concentration – Completion of 12 units of coursework and other requirements of a Scholarly Concentration
  • Demonstration of at least minimum competency in a comprehensive Clinical Performance Examination (CPX)
  • United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) requirements

View Courses and Units for Students Matriculating Academic Year 2007-2008 or 2008-2009

Students Matriculating Academic Year 2006-07

In addition to satisfying the requirements for the MD degree, students entering in Academic Year 2006-07 must also complete the following requirements.

Academic Units

Satisfactory completion of a minimum total of 239 required academic units.

Pre-clerkship Curriculum

Students must successfully complete all required courses on the pre-clerkship grid (140 units).

Clinical Curriculum

A minimum of fifteen and one-half months (93 units) in clinical clerkships

Additional requirements

  • MED 295 Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – 2 units
  • INDE 297 Reflections, Research, and Advances in Patient Care – 4 units
  • Scholarly Concentration - Completion of the requirements of a Scholarly Concentration
  • Demonstration of at least minimum competency in a comprehensive Clinical Performance Examination (CPX)
  • United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) requirements

View Courses and Units for Students Matriculating Academic Year 2006-2007

Students Matriculating Academic Year 2003-04, 2004-05 or 2005-06

In addition to satisfying the requirements for the MD degree, students entering in Academic Year 2003-04, 2004-05, or 2005-06 must also complete the following requirements.

Academic Units

Satisfactory completion of a minimum total of 239 required academic units.

Students cannot graduate with any uncorrected failing grade in a pre-clerkship course or any uncorrected failing or marginal pass grade in clinical clerkships. Students can graduate with one uncorrected marginal pass in a pre-clerkship course having fewer than eight units.

Pre-clerkship Curriculum

Students must successfully complete all required courses on the pre-clerkship grid (140 units).

Clinical Curriculum

A minimum of fifteen and one-half months (93 units) in clinical clerkships

Additional requirements

  • MED 295 Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – 2 units
  • INDE 297 Reflections, Research, and Advances in Patient Care – 4 units
  • Scholarly Concentration - Completion of the requirements of a Scholarly Concentration
  • Demonstration of at least minimum competency in a comprehensive
  • Clinical Performance Examination (CPX)
  • United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) requirements

View Courses and Units for Students Matriculating Academic Year 2003-04, 2004-05 or 2005-06

Students Matriculating Academic Year 2002-03 or Prior

In addition to satisfying the requirements for the MD degree, students entering in Academic Year 2002-03 must also complete the following requirements.

Academic Units

Satisfactory completion of a minimum total of 236 required academic units.

Students cannot graduate with any uncorrected failing grade in a pre-clerkship course or any uncorrected failing or marginal pass grade in clinical clerkships. Students can graduate with one uncorrected marginal pass in a pre-clerkship course having fewer than eight units.

Pre-clerkship Curriculum

Students must successfully complete all required courses on the pre-clerkship grid (140 units).

Clinical Curriculum

A minimum of fifteen and one-half months (93 units) in clinical clerkships.

Additional requirements

  • PEDS 209 Clinical Nutrition-1 unit, via internet
  • MED 295 Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – 2 units
  • Demonstration of at least minimum competency in a comprehensive Clinical
  • Performance Examination (CPX)
  • United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) requirements
  • Students beginning clerkships in Period 11 of the 2004-05 academic year or later are also required to complete MED 313A and INDE 297.

View Courses and Units for Students Matriculating Academic Year 2002-03 or Prior

Section 4: Curriculum Overview

4.1: Curriculum Schematic

4.2: Academic Calendar

4.3: Academic Requirements for Graduation

4.4: Scholarly Concentration Requirement

Required Pre-Clerkship Curriculum

4.5: Required Pre-Clerkship Courses

Pre-Clerkship Schedules

5.3: Exam Policy for Required MD Pre-Clerkship Courses

REQUIRED CLERKSHIP CURRICULUM

4.6: Calendar of Clerkship Periods

4.7: Clerkship Requirements

4.8: Selective Clerkship Requirement

4.9: Absences During Clerkships

4.10: Dropping Clerkshps Less than Four Weeks Before Start of Period

4.11: Clerkships at Other Institutions

4.12: INDE: 297: Reflections, Research and Advances in Patient Care

4.13: MED: 295: Advanced Cardiac Life Support

4.14: Clinical Performance Examination (CPX)

Clerkship Scheduling

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