The typical core and track-specific coursework schedule for Years M1 to G2 of the MD/PhD Biomedical Sciences degree is seen here.
BMS Program Track
- 14 core requirement credits
- 2 program required credits
- 12 MD/PhD required credits
- 6 elective credits
Years M1 and M2
Core Requirements (number of credits)
- Medical courses taken in Years M1 and M2 replace the BMS core curriculum and must be successfully completed (8)
Spring Year M1
MD/PhD-Specific (number of credits)
- BMS 506B Biological Basis of Human Health and Disease B (2)
Fall Year M2
MD/PhD-Specific (number of credits)
- BMS 506A Biological Basis of Human Health and Disease A (2)
Spring Year M2
MD/PhD-Specific (number of credits)
- GENET 582 Genetics of Model Organisms: Molecular Genetic Analysis of Signaling Pathways (1) or MICRO 581 Immunology A: Basic Concepts in Innate and Adaptive Immunity (1)
End of M2 Year
- USMLE Step 1 (replaces Qualifying Examination)
- Enter dissertation lab
Fall Year G1
Core Requirements (number of credits)
- BMS 591 Ethics (1)
- BMS 801 Writing Grant Proposals for Biomedical Research (1)
Program-Specific
- Colloquium (1)
Spring Year G1
Core Requirements (number of credits)
- BMS 590 Colloquium (1)
MD/PhD-Specific
- BMS 512 Data Analysis for the Biomedical Lab Scientist (2)
Program-Specific
- Colloquium (1)
Students take the comprehensive examination at the end of their G1 year.
Fall Year G2
MD/PhD-Specific (number of credits)
- BMS 597 Introduction to Translational Medicine (1)
Spring Year G2
MD/PhD-Specific (number of credits)
- BMS 597 Introduction to Translational Medicine (1)
Core Requirements (number of credits)
- BMS 590 Colloquium (1)
Fall Year G3
MD/PhD-Specific (number of credits)
- BMS 597 Introduction to Translational Medicine (1)
Spring Year G3
MD/PhD-Specific (number of credits)
- BMS 597 Introduction to Translational Medicine (1)
Core Requirements (number of credits)
- BMS 590 Colloquium (1)
Fall Year G4
MD/PhD-Specific (number of credits)
- BMS 597 Introduction to Translational Medicine (1)
Spring Year G4
Core Requirements (number of credits)
- BMS 590 Colloquium (1)