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

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 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.

Students seeking parental leave during clinical rotation years (Clerkship and Transition to Residency Phases) must coordinate with the Associate Dean for Student Affairs or an Assistant Dean for Student Affairs to pursue either a Medical or Non-Medical Leave of Absence.

​Training verifications are done at the program level. Please see the list below for contacts by specialty.

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.

Internal Graduate Fellowships Spring 2024

Clerkship Student Manual for the Class of 2026

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.