The pre-clinical curriculum extends from August of the first year to December of the second year. Core courses meet only in the morning hours. Fall I extends from August to December and is divided into two 8-week teaching blocks. Every effort has been made to integrate the material taught within these courses. Spring I occurs from January to June.
Spring marks the beginning of modular teaching.
The head and neck portion of Gross Anatomy is completed in Block 3 and precedes the Nervous System module which occupies Blocks 4 and 5. The Nervous System module has contributions from anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, and pathophysiology. Components of the Infectious Disease module include microbiology, virology, pathology, pharmacology, and pathophysiology. Elements of the Behavioral Science module include development, psychiatry, and psychopharmacology. In addition to these large modules, Immunology, General Principles of Pharmacology, Genetics, General Principles of Pathology, and Bioethics are presented as free-standing courses.