Doctor of Medicine Pre-Clinical Program (PCLIN) Student Manual

The five, six, and seven-year MD programs begin with foundational courses. The academic policies, program, standards and processes of the Pre-clinical Program are set and overseen by the School of Medicine; the content of the first two pre-clinical years is delivered by the School of Arts and Sciences.

All registered pre-clinical students are subject to the policies and regulations of the University, the School of Arts and Sciences, the Pre-clinical Program and the School of Medicine; however, should policies differ, the policies of the MD program shall supersede all other said policies.

Transfer and Award of Credit 

Academic Appeals Process and Dismissal 

Academic Progress Committee Promotion to Basic Sciences Phase

Academic Progress Review and Prescribed Policies

Grading 

Honors 

Promotion from Year 3 into Basic Sciences 

Requirements for Graduation with BSC in Medical Sciences 

Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards and Process

Admission 

SGU Admission Policies 

Registration

Student Advising at SGU School of Medicine 

The Pre-Clinical Program utilizes a four-tiered advising system for its students:

Technical Standards for Pre-Clinical 

Electronic Examination Policies and Procedures