MD Curriculum

The College of Medicine – Tucson curriculum is designed to develop six education competencies central to the practice of medicine.

In the following competencies and objectives, diversity is understood to include race, sex, ethnicity, culture, ability, disability, socioeconomic status, education level, language, religion, spiritual practices, sexual orientation, gender identity, geographic region, age, country of origin, education, and genetics.

This policy outlines the requirement for compliance monitoring and obtaining approval from the Tucson Educational Policy Committee (TEPC) regarding curriculum changes within the undergraduate medical education program.

This approval process ensures that proposed curriculum modifications— documented in a Course Oversight & Yearly Operational Tracking Evaluation (COYOTE) Form—align with education goals and facilitates monitoring compliance with accreditation standards and medical education program policy and guidelines.

Table views of the 2024–2025 academic calendar, including the Preclerkship Retake and Remediation Schedule, Transition to Clerkships Make-Up Blocks, and Deadlines to Withdraw and Receive a Tuition Refund.

This policy is for medical students at the College of Medicine – Tucson.

This policy outlines options for medical students in the Preclerkship Phase who require parental leave. This policy takes effect beginning in Academic Year 2024–25 with the classes of 2027 and 2028.

This policy establishes parameters for student workload during the Preclerkship Phase.

Note: This policy is effective with the Classes of 2027 and 2028 beginning July 22, 2024.

Student Manual: 2024-2025 (Clerkship)

Academic Calendar: 2024-2025 Graphic View (COM-Tucson)

Graphic view of the block schedule and academic calendar for medical students at the College of Medicine.

The University of Arizona is committed to creating and maintaining an environment free of discrimination. This policy defines discrimination and harrassment, and explains the obligations of the UA and all employees, students, and other community members to maintain such an environment.

Policy on smoking and the use of tobacco products on University of Arizona campuses. Applies to students, staff, faculty and visitors. Effective 8/25/2014.

This previous version of the policies and procedures governing student progress and appeals of academic and disciplinary decisions went into effect in November, 2010, and was superceded by the current policy on June 30, 2013.
The current policy is available here.