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MD Curriculum

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Fundamentals
The preclinical coursework phase (18 months).

Major Clinical Year
The Major Clinical Year (MCY) phase comprises clerkships in major clinical areas (12 months). 

Differentiation and Integration
The Differentiation and Integration (D&I) phase comprises electives and the scholarly project (14 months).

 

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