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INTRODUCTION

4 year program leading to the degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD).

Undergraduate Objectives to develop knowledgeable,

compassionate, collaborative, reflective and professional physicians committed to quality health care and lifelong learning.  

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

Curriculum integrates education, research & patient care

Balances traditional teaching with opportunities for students to be active learners.

Teaching methods include:Lectures and laboratory instruction Small-group case studies and problem-based learning

Internet-based tutorials Preceptor-guided clinical skill sessions

YEAR 1 AND 2

Primary goal: prepare medical students for supervised learning in the clinical environment. 

Material presented in series of system-based courses 

2 separate, but co-ordinated courses - dealing with the social, sociological, ethical, legal, and public-health aspects of medicine

By the end of the pre-clinical program, students in the MD program are competent in medical expert knowledge content, and ready for the transition to clinical learning

Introductory Block Infection,

Immunity and Inflammation

Endocrine System Cardiovascular,

Pulmonary and Renal Systems

Oncology

Gastroenterology and Nutrition

Reproductive Medicine and Urology

Musculoskeletal System

Neurosciences

YEARS 1 AND 2 ARE DIVIDED INTO ORGAN-SYSTEM BLOCKS:

Each block presents the material in a progression from basic science to clinical application.

TITLE WEIGHT

LENGTH

Introduction to Medicine & Dentistry 3 5 weeks

Infection, Immunity & Inflammation 6 7 weeks

Endocrinology & Metabolism 6 6 weeks

Cardiovascular, Pulmonary & Renal Systems 11 14 weeks

Community Health 3 6hr/week

Patient-Centred Care, Part I 6 6 hr/week

Electives 1 12 hours

Clinical Skills Program 3 20 hours

Interdisciplinary Health Team Development 3 32.5 hours or 5 weeks?

YEAR 1 ~34 WEEKS

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Gastroenterology and Nutrition 5 6 weeks

Reproductive Medicine and Urology 6 7 weeks

Musculoskeletal System 6 7 weeks

Neurosciences/Organs of Special Senses 9 11 weeks

Oncology 3 4 weeks

Patient-Centred Care, Part II 6 4 hr/week

Electives 1 12 hours

Clinical Skills Program 3 20 hours

Pre-Clinical Exam 5 3 hours

YEAR 2 ~36 WEEKS

“SPECIAL DESIGNATION”

During their undergraduate degree, students interested in research have the opportunity to put in more time in the lab and acquire a special designation that formally recognizes their additional research training.

The MD with Special Training in Research Designation program encourages awareness of the importance of basic and clinical biomedical research to the practice of medicine.

A minimum of 24 weeks research in a laboratory, or other appropriate setting, engaged in a basic science or clinical research project, under appropriate faculty supervision. This research experience will be gained during two consecutive summers.

YEAR 3 AND 4

Although students work with patients from the outset of their training, the core "hands-on" teaching on medical wards is completed in Years 3 and 4.

The primary role of student to understand and apply basic knowledge of medical science in a clinical setting.

Clinical teaching is interwoven with information sessions taught by experienced residents, allied health professionals and preceptors.

YEAR 3

Students are placed in the standard six main specialty rotations as well as elective experiences. Alternatively, students can undertake the Integrated Community Clerkship program followed by their electives.

TITLE WEIGHT

LENGTH

Cinical Problem Series 1 12 hours

Link Block 2 2 weeks

Medicine 8 8 weeks

Electives 3 3 weeks

Obstetrics and Gynecology 6 6 weeks

Pediatrics 8 8 weeks

Psychiatry 6 6 weeks

Family Medicine 8 8 weeks

Surgery 7 7 weeks

YEAR 3 ~ 50 WEEKS

YEAR 4

Students take part in rotations that provide opportunities to develop a deeper understanding of several sub-specialties, as well as Emergency Medicine and Geriatrics

TITLE WEIGHT

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Exams 5 18 hours

Clinical Problem Series 1 12 hours

Review of Student Internship 1 2 weeks +1 week ACLS

Geriatrics 3 weeks

Internal Medicine 3 weeks

Clinical Electives 10 weeks

Emergency Medicine 3 weeks

Surgery 6 6 weeks

YEAR 4 ~35 WEEKS