Students are eligible to be promoted to the clinical years if they have passed all Basic Sciences coursework and they have met the administrative and academic requirements stated below. Passing the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 is a prerequisite for placement in certain states within the United States.
Students must successfully complete all Basic Sciences courses, within a maximum of 3 years. Those students who require the full 3-years must then adhere to the following timeline:
| Within 1-6 months post-completion of Basic Sciences: |
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| ≥ 6 months post-completion of Basic Sciences: |
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For those students who require the full 3 years to complete the Basic Sciences, the full MD Program, including the clinical program must be completed within 6 years of matriculation.