MD Program
Credits
The MD program is continuous from matriculation to graduation. There are two terms (Term 1 and Term 2), or periods of enrollment, in each year of the program, for a total of eight terms over approximately 45 months in four academic years. The total credit hours required for degree completion is 178.5 credits.
The medical school defines one credit as the amount of work that for the average student is represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that reasonably approximates not less than 45 hours of work for academic activities that include direct faculty instruction as well as faculty-directed work including but not limited to: lectures, guided independent learning assignments, laboratories, discussion sessions, seminars, journal clubs, team-building exercises, service learning, simulations, team- and case- and problem‑based learnings, workshops, research, training in clinical settings, practicums, independent student work, reflections, tutorials, and assessments.
Credit Audits
In conjunction with the course/clerkship approval process by the Curriculum Committee, the course/clerkship directors and Educational Affairs staff conduct an audit of course/clerkship credit to ensure that the assignment of credit, as defined for Title IV of the Higher Education Action of 1965, is compliant with the medical school credit policy. The Curriculum Committee reviews and approves course/clerkship credit as part of course/clerkship approval. Following completion of each course/clerkship, a final credit audit is conducted and included in the course/clerkship self-study, which is provided to the Curriculum Committee for approval and to resolve any discrepancies.
Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences
Credits
The MS degree in Biomedical Sciences 30-credit program is continuous from matriculation to graduation. There are two semesters, or periods of enrollment, during the nine‑month period of the program.
The medical school defines one credit as the amount of work that for the average student is represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that reasonably approximates not less than 45 hours of work for academic activities that include direct faculty instruction as well as faculty-directed work including but not limited to: lectures, guided independent learning assignments, laboratories, discussion sessions, seminars, journal clubs, team-building exercises, service learning, simulations, team-/case-/problem-based learnings, workshops, research, training in clinical settings, practicums, independent student work, reflections, tutorials, and assessments.
Credit Audits
In conjunction with the course approval process by the Program Committee, the course directors and Educational Affairs staff conduct an audit of course credit to ensure that the assignment of credit, as defined for Title IV of the Higher Education Action of 1965, is compliant with the medical school credit policy. The Program Committee reviews and approves course credit as part of the course approval. Following the completion of each course, a final credit audit is conducted and submitted to the Program Committee for approval and to resolve any discrepancies.
Master of Science in Medical Engineering
Credits
The MS degree in Medical Engineering offers 10 courses totaling 30 credits over four semesters in two academic years leading to a MS degree in Medical Engineering.
The medical school defines one credit as the amount of work that for the average student is represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that reasonable approximates no less than 45 hours of work for academic activities that include direct faculty instruction as well as faculty-directed work including but not limited to: lectures, guided independent learning assignments, laboratories, discussion sessions, seminars, journal clubs, team-building exercises, service learning, simulations, team-/case-/problem-based learnings, workshops, research, training in clinical settings, practicums, independent student work, reflections, tutorials, and assessments.
Credit Audits
In conjunction with the course approval process by the Program Committee, the Program Chief and Educational Affairs staff conduct an audit of course credit to ensure that the assignment of credit, as defined for Title IV of the Higher Education Action of 1965, is compliant with the medical school credit policy. The Program Committee reviews and approves course credit as part of the course approval. Following the completion of each course, a final credit audit is conducted and submitted to the Program Chief for approval and to resolve any discrepancies.