MD Curriculum

Clerkship Student Manual for the Class of 2027

Table views of the 2025–2026 academic calendar, including the Preclerkship Retake and Remediation Schedule, Transition to Clerkships Make-Up Blocks, and Deadlines to Withdraw and Receive a Tuition Refund.

The policy ensures that medical students in the College of Medicine – Tucson maintain a safe, drug-free environment by prohibiting the use of illicit substances and requiring compliance with drug and alcohol testing protocols.

This policy outlines expectations for students in completing their credentialing paperwork as required by clinical sites affiliated with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson.

This policy applies to all students in the medical education program leading to the MD degree, effective with the 4-year MD program's Class of 2027, and the PCAMP track's Class of 2027.

Complete list of Clerkship Directors and Coordinators

Academic Calendar: 2025-2026 Graphic View

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

PCAMP Academic Calendar 2025-2026 Graphic View

Graphic view of the academic calendar for medical students in the Primary Care Accelerated Medical Pathway (PCAMP) track at the College of Medicine.

The College of Medicine – Tucson (COM-T) is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that respects and supports all identities, including gender expressions. This policy states students ability to select a preferred first name and designate pronouns that reflect their identities. Preferred names will be used in various university systems and documents, while legal names will remain for official records as required by law. Students can easily update their preferred names and pronouns through the UAccess Student Center.

This policy outlines principles and guidelines for the appropriate use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including but not limited to generative AI systems, machine learning platforms, and image recognition software, by medical students. It emphasizes ethical considerations, responsible usage, proper citation of AI tools, and HIPAA compliance in clinical documentation. Any use of AI for clinical documentation must adhere to the policies and guidelines of the clinical site and comply with HIPAA regulations to ensure the confidentiality and security of patient information.

To ensure the integrity and fairness of the grading process, this policy restricts access to course-related evaluations until after all final grades have been officially submitted and recorded.

This policy applies to all directors and coordinators responsible for the administration of any course, block, clerkship, or elective within the medical education program leading to the MD degree.