Advanced Clinical

After completing the Core clerkships, students must successfully complete Step 1 (or Step 2) of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) before they may be promoted to the Advanced Phase of the curriculum.  Students typically complete Step 1 and 2 of the USMLE during the spring of M3 year and the early fall of their M4 year. 

The final clerkships of the curriculum will include a Critical Care/ICU experience, a Sub-Internship experience, and a menu of recommended electives and selectives that allow students to explore their future careers. These clerkships help individualize medical education and tailor it to fit the student’s needs during the next phase of their training and throughout their career.