Biennium I Courses

The first two years are devoted to learning the basic science of medicine. Learning activities include presentations, small group case discussions, team-based learning modules, laboratory exercises, and standardized and volunteer patient interviews. Assessments include computer-administered multiple-choice and short essay examinations, laboratory and dissection practicals, essays, team-based learning modules, peer evaluation, supervised interviews with volunteer patients and evaluation by standardized patients. All students must successfully complete the USMLE Step One prior to starting Biennium Two.

All courses in Years 1 and 2 are Pass/Fail with a final percent score as shown below.

Year-1 Courses
(View the Year 1 Academic Calendar)

The following are the courses in the first year:

Year-2 Courses
(View the Year 2 Academic Calendar)

Year 2 is divided into two academic grading periods: Medical Systems Term I (Aug.-Dec.), and Medical Systems Term II (Jan.-May). One grade is given for each term.