Summary of the M.P.A.S. Curriculum
Year 1-Phase I
Didactic Basic Sciences (56 s.h.)
- Gross Anatomy (6 s.h.)
- Biochemistry (3 s.h.)
- Human Physiology (4 s.h.)
- Clinical Decision Making I (1 s.h.)
- Introduction to Medical History and Physical Examination (3 s.h.)
- Pharmacology* (6 s.h.)
- Introduction to Human Pathology (4 s.h.)
- Principles of Infectious Disease* (4 s.h.)
- Clinical Decision Making II (1 s.h.)
- Foundations of Clinical Practice III* (5 s.h.)
- Clinical Lab Medicine (1 s.h)
- Interim (January-February: 5 weeks)
- Seminar for PA Students (1 s.h.)
- (February-May: 12 weeks)
- Introduction to Clinical Disciplines* (17 s.h.)
- Health Law (1 s.h.)
*Interdisciplinary courses with sophomore medical students
Clinical Instruction and Clinical Rotations (51 s.h.)
- Introduction to Clinical Skills (June: 2-3 weeks -2 s.h.)
Clinical Rotations (July-June: 48 weeks -49 s.h.)
- Family Practice I (6 weeks)
- Family Practice II (6 weeks)
- General Surgery (6 weeks)
- Internal Medicine (6 weeks)
- Pediatrics (4-6 weeks)
- Gynecology (4 weeks)
- Emergency Medicine (4 weeks)
- Psychiatry (4 weeks)
Electives (Primary Care or Specialty)- (6-8 weeks)
- Clinical Decision Making III, including Senior Clinical Project (1 s.h.)
