MD Curriculum

This policy establishes the protocols and standards for students in the Preclerkship Phase who will use the ExamSoft examination system for graded and non-graded assessments, and for students in the Clerkship Phase who will use the online National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) shelf examination system and the ExamSoft examination system (during Intersessions) for graded and non-graded assessments. This policy is in place to ensure that students have efficient, fair, and positive experiences on assessment days.

Preclerkship Student Manual for the Class of 2027 (AY 2023-24)

Preclerkship Student Manual for the Class of 2028 (AY 2024-25)

Table views of the 2024–2025 academic calendar for the Primary Care Accelerated Medical Pathway (PCAMP) at the College of Medicine – Tucson, including Deadlines to Withdraw and Receive a Tuition Refund.

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

This policy outlines expectations for students logging duty hours, required clinical conditions/patient encounters (experience logbooks), alternative experiences, and History and Physical Exams (H&Ps) for each clerkship in MedLearn.

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.