A primary care preceptorship is mandatory. The second-year curriculum is directed toward clinical medicine. Courses include clinical skills II, pathogenic microbiology, pharmacology, pathology, and introduction to medicine. At least 12 weeks of ambulatory care are included in the third year. The fourth year is composed of 36 weeks of clinical and basic science electives, which must include blocks in primary care, medicine, and surgery.
Students select an individualized curriculum after consulting with faculty advisors.
Student performance is evaluated by letter grade, and promotion to the next year's class is recommended to the dean by the Promotions Committee of the respective year. A combined M.D.-M.B.A. program is available to students. Coursework in the School of Business is completed in 12 months, usually taken between the second and third years of the medical curriculum. Both the M.D. and MBA degrees are awarded after five years of study. The Medical Foundation of ECU, Inc Health Sciences Development Alumni Affairs 525 Moye Blvd.