Requirements for Graduation

In order to qualify for graduation from the MD Program, all candidates must have achieved the following:

  • Satisfactory completion of all Basic Sciences requirements of the MD Program and all requirements to enter the first year of Clinical Studies
  • Successfully complete 80 weeks of clinical studies:
    • 42 weeks of core clerkship (12 weeks of Internal Medicine, 12 weeks of Surgery and 6 weeks each of Pediatrics, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Psychiatry)
    • 4-6 weeks of Family Medicine
    • 32-34 weeks of elective rotations: 4 weeks of a sub-internship in any core specialty, 4 weeks of a medicine elective and 22-24 weeks of electives of student choice (this number depends on how many weeks of Family Medicine have been completed).
    • Beginning August 2024, all students starting year 3 rotations (core clerkships) will be required to complete 6 weeks of family medicine or general practice.
  • Complete additional training and assessment for any failing grade in a course or for any failed component of a clinical rotation (including retaking and passing the NBME exam of a failed clerkship knowledge component.)
  • Passing all 6 required NBME clinical subject examinations
  • Maintain acceptable professional behavior and standards.
  • Be discharged of all indebtedness to the University.
  • Comply with the requirements for admission.
  • Be approved for graduation by the Graduate Assessment Board.