Academic Curriculum
Breakdown of M.D. Degree Programs
MD DEGREE PROGRAM BREAKDOWN
5 YEAR MD DEGREE PROGRAM STARTS HERE
The Premedical program sets a strong foundation in the sciences, and this allow students to be prepared for the Medical degree program. Student must obtain at least 90 credits to meet the minimum entry requirement into the Medical Degree program.
COURSE BREAKDOWN
SEMESTER 1
- English I
- Calculus Math I
- Biology I + Labs
- Gen. Chem. + Labs
SEMESTER 2
- English II
- Biostatics Math 2
- Biology II + Labs
- Gen. Chem. II + Labs
SEMESTER 3
- Physics I + Labs
- Organic Chem. I + Labs
- Psychology
- Scholar Literary
- Research
SEMESTER 4
- Physics II + Labs
- Organic Chem. II + Labs
- Intro to Nutrition
- Sociology
BASIC SCIENCES COMPONENT
4 YEAR MD DEGREE PROGRAM STARTS HERE
Basic Sciences phase sets a strong foundation for students before they transition into the Clerkship phase of their program.
COURSE BREAKDOWN
SEMESTER 1
- Gross Anatomy
- Histology and Cell Biology
- Embryology
- Epidemiology
- Intro to Clinical Medicine I
SEMESTER 2
- Biochemistry
- Physiology
- Introduction to Clinical Medicine II
- Behavioral Sciences
- Genetics
SEMESTER 3
- Pathology I
- Neuroscience
- Microbiology & Immunology
- Intro to Clinical Medicine III
SEMESTER 4
- Pathology II
- Pharmacology
- Nutrition
- Intro to Clinical Medicine IV
SEMESTER 5
- Intro to Clinical Medicine V
- Pre Clinical Review
CLINICAL CLERKSHIP CURRICULUM
CORE CLINICAL CLERKSHIP
Students who have successfully completed all of their basic medical sciences course work and who have passed the Comprehensive NBME CBSE with a score of 200 can commence their core clinical clerkship rotations. Students will be guided by the Dean of Clinical Affairs and Clinical Coordinator in making the arrangements for their clinical clerkship placement.
Students spend the first 48 weeks completing the core clinical specialties: Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Surgery, Psychiatry, Pediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynecology. The core rotations lay the foundation for the elective rotations done in the remaining 32 weeks. Further details regarding the clinical clerkship curriculum can be found in the Student Handbook.
ELECTIVE ROTATIONS
Fourth year medical students must successfully complete a minimum of 32 weeks of elective rotations in their field of choice. The student may decide to take any elective specialty (4 Weeks Each) in the field of choice. However, the approval of choice of electives is at the discretion of the Dean Of Clinical Sciences.
Students must complete all core rotations before electives.
CORE CLINICAL ROTATIONS EVALUATIONS
Each student must be evaluated by the Clinical Faculty Preceptor at the midway point and end of the scheduled rotation. Each student is required to complete an evaluation form assessing the clinical preceptor and the clinical rotation. The rotation is not completed until all evaluation forms are completed and received. If a student’s performance is not up to par, that student will be notified by the clinical preceptor and the necessary measures, such as counseling, will be taken to improve the student’s performance. If a student fails a core clinical rotation s/he cannot move forward to the next academic year without remediation of the failed rotation.
CLINICAL ROTATIONS SCHEDULED MEETINGS
Clinical Students are required to attend a monthly meeting with the Dean of Clinical Affairs and also the Clinical Chair. These meetings can be conducted at the hospital site where the rotation takes place or via teleconferencing media.
BSc. Public Health Curriculum
Students accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Public Health program must complete the required courses to qualify for the BSPH degree. The General Sciences component of this program runs parallel to the Premedical program offered to persons seeking entry into the Doctor of Medicine Degree program.
Credit Validity Statement
All Saints University College of Medicine will recognise and accept course credits for the Doctor of Medicine degree program courses that has been completed within a six (6) years period of their medical education time. This time period does not include any approved Leave of Absence granted to students. Persons who are re-applying after an extensive period of absence from the medical program, will have to retake courses that have been completed more than six years ago. For extenuating or special circumstances a petition to the Dean may be submitted for review.
INACTIVITY AND ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWAL
Students are asked to be guided accordingly by the policy given below.
Any student who has been inactive for more than one academic year (3 semesters) without the approval of a Leave of Absence will be considered Administratively withdrawn from the University. If at any time the student wishes to resume their studies, they must re-apply to the program through the Admissions Office and will be subject to all current policies at the time of re-application. Re-admission to the program is not guaranteed.
Any enrolled student who has been absent from the academic program for more than 30 consecutive calendar days and less than one academic year (3 semesters) without an approved Leave of Absence will be Administratively withdrawn from the Program. If the student wishes to resume their studies, they must petition the Academic Promotions Committee to be re-instated into their program of study.
If you are currently inactive and wish to complete your medical education at ASUSVG, please contact the Office of Student Affairs or Office of the Registrar for further guidance.
REACTIVATION OF STUDENT STATUS
Students who are on a Leave of Absence or inactive have a maximum of three (3) semesters or one academic year to re-enroll back onto their program of study. Failure to re-enter your program during this time will result in a loss of your student status at the University.