1. Virtual Tour of MD Curriculum Class of 2022
Richard Riley, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Pre-Clinical Curriculum

2. UMMSM MD Program Welcome MD Class of 2022!
We are so very pleased that you have chosen the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
In this powerpoint, we will provide a brief summary of the “high points” of the curriculum for the MS-1 year as well as an overall view of the medical curriculum for the MD program.

3. The educational mission of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is to graduate physicians with the ability and commitment to improve the health of all populations through their leadership in patient care, research, education, and the community.
Updated March 2016, Ratified June 2016

4. After completing the educational program for the MD degree, our graduates will demonstrate:
1. Biomedical and behavioral science knowledge appropriate for the practice of clinical medicine by all physicians;
2. Clinical skills proficiency, including eliciting a medical history, performing a complete physical examination, oral presentation and written documentation of patient cases, and basic technical procedures;
3. Application of knowledge and skills to clinical decision making and the practice of medicine, including formulating differential diagnoses, and a diagnostic and therapeutic plan;
4. Preventive medicine and population health knowledge and skills, including the ability to identify persons/populations at risk for common and important health problems and to apply appropriate preventive measures, including screening, health education, and other forms of risk reduction;
5. Critical assessment of biomedical literature and evidence-based management of health problems
For Review - UMMSM’s Institutional Educational Objectives, revised, updated and approved by the faculty in March 2016.
Institutional Educational Objectives, Updated March 2016 4

5. After completing the educational program for the MD degree, our graduates will demonstrate:
6. Self-directed, life-long learning skills, including the recognition of personal educational needs, use of appropriate learning resources and evaluation of progress;
7. Professionalism including the demonstration of responsibility, empathy, reflective practice, cultural humility, and adherence to ethical principles;
8. Communication skills, with patients, families, colleagues, and health care personnel;
9. Interprofessional skills as a collaborative member of the healthcare team;
10. Understanding of the role and responsibility of the physician as a leader in the healthcare delivery system and in society.
Institutional Educational Objectives, Updated March 2016 5

6. The First and Second Years: The MD curriculum begins with the Basic Science Core, a set of 4 integrated courses designed to instruct in the foundations of basic science principles in the disciplines of biochemistry, embryology, histology, genetics, anatomy, biophysics, immunology, microbiology, pharmacology, and pathology needed to understand both normal and pathologic organ system functions and disease.
The Basic Science Core courses are followed by organ system specific courses; this occurs in the second semester of the MS-1 year and comprise the medical courses in the MS-2 year.
In parallel with the Basic Science Core/Organ System courses in the MS-1 and MS-2 years is instruction in clinical skills and participation in clinical experiences. These aims are met via the Doctoring courses.
New this year are 2 Problem Based Learning modules in the MS1 year, each a week long, which will serve to promote self-directed learning, communication and presentation skills, and integrate the foundational science courses—all within a clinical framework.
The Third and Fourth Years: The clerkship years of the MD curriculum focus on core, required, and elective experiences in the clinical disciplines.
Several “maps” of the medical curriculum follow, with emphasis on the MS-1 and MS-2 courses. Also, opportunities for assessment of competencies and preparation for USMLE Step 1 are highlighted.

7. Teaching in the MD Curriculum
Lectures
Small Group
(Problem-based learning)
Clinical Experiences (Doctoring)
Independent Study

8. UMMSM CURRICULUM (MD) Embryology Histology Gross Anatomy Doctoring I 
Aug Oct Nov Jan Feb/Mar Apr/May June
Year 1
Organ System Modules 
Core Modules 
Host Defenses Pathogen & Pathology
(8 weeks)
Winter Break
Cellular Function & Regu-lation
(4 weeks)
Molecular Basis of Life
Human Structure
Neuroscience & Behavioral Science
( 8 weeks)
Competency
Cardio-vascular System
Competency Assessment Week
Orientation
Spring Break
Doctoring II 
Vacation
Medical Genetics
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
PBL
PBL P B L P B L
Cellular Biophysics
Intro to Pharmacology 
Doctoring III 
Doctoring IV 
Year 2
Aug Sept/Oct Nov/Dec J an Feb Mar Apr May
Respiratory System
(5 weeks)
Renal System
GI & Nutrition
Epidemiology
(concurrent w/ CVS)
Derm-Ophtho
(2 weeks)
Inflam/DI
CBL
(4 weeks)
Heme -Onc
(4 Weeks)
Endocrine & Repro System
PBL
Orientation
Winter Break P B L
Spring Break
Competency Assessment Week
USMLE Preparation
Immunology
Microbiology
Intro to Pathology
Doctoring Courses
Clinical Skills
Communication Skills
Health Informatics & Info
Ethics/ Professionalism
Geriatrics/Palliative/ Pain
Population Health
Special Populations
Patient Safety/QI
Systems Based Care
Epi 2
Doctoring
Fdn
Onc
Core Clerkships
IM weeks
Surgery weeks
OB/GYN weeks
Psychiatry weeks
Pediatrics weeks
Electives weeks
GPC weeks
Family Med 4 weeks
Year 3
Orientation
Core Clerkships
(8, 6 or 4 weeks)
Patient Safety
Transition to Wards
Winter Break
June June
OSCEs
Problem Based Learning
Infection & Inflammation
Rheumatology
Infectious Diseases
Required clerkship/Electives
Subinternship A 4 weeks
Subinternship B 4 weeks
Geriatrics 4 weeks
EMed weeks
Radiology weeks
Neurology weeks
Anesthesia weeks
Electives 14 weeks Externships up to 12 weeks
Required Clerkship/Electives
Orientation
Winter Break
Year 4
Graduation
June May

9. First Semester- MS 1 Year Introduction to Pathology
Disciplines
Courses
Gross Anatomy
Embryology
Cell Biology
Histology
Human Structure
(8 weeks)
Doctoring I
Molecular Basis
of Life
(4 weeks)
Biochemistry
Genetics
Host Defense,
Pathogens &
Pathology
(6 weeks)
Immunobiology
Microbiology
Introduction to Pathology
PBL
(1 week)

10. Second Semester- MS 1 Year
Courses
Disciplines
Cellular Function
and Regulation
(4 weeks)
Doctoring II
Introduction Pharmacology & Physiology
Cardiovascular
System
Epidemiology 1
(7 weeks)
PBL (1 week)
Spring Break
Neuroscience &
Behavioral Science
(8 weeks)
Competency Assessment

11. MD MS 2 Year Doctoring III Doctoring IV First Semester Second Semester
Dermatology/Ophthalmology
Doctoring III
Case Based Learning:
Infection & Inflammation (4 weeks)
Doctoring IV
Gastroenterology
and Nutrition (5 weeks)
Endocrinology &
Reproductive Systems (5 weeks)
Problem Based Learning (1 week)
Problem Based Learning (1 week)
Epidemiology 2/Fundamentals
Oncology (2 weeks)
Hematology & Oncology (4 weeks)
Renal System ( 5 weeks)
Spring Break (1 week)
Problem Based Learning (1 week)
Doctoring (1 week)
Problem Based Learning (1 week)
Comprehensive Competency
Assessment Week
Respiratory System ( 5 weeks)
USMLE Preparation

12. Case Based Learning: Infection & Inflammation
Four weeks
Small Group Interactive Learning
Complementary Lectures
Focused on Infectious Diseases & Rheumatology

13. Problem Based Learning
Two week-long intersessions in MS1; four week-long intersessions in MS2
Integrate basic and clinical sciences (MS1); integrate across organ systems (MS2)
Revisit important content areas and preview new content areas
Self-directed study and peer teaching
Case presentations
Paired with thematic Doctoring content

14. Doctoring Courses Longitudinal Themes
Clinical Skills
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Health Informatics and Health Information
Geriatrics, Pain Management, and Palliative Care
Population Health
Professionalism, Ethics, and Legal Medicine
Special Populations/Behavioral Medicine
Systems-Based Care

15. Getting Ready for USMLE Step 1: Summary of NBME Exams
Blueprint Exams: Customized exams-prep for Step 1 (MS-1, Feb; MS-2 Apr/May)
Comprehensive Basic Science Exam: Large (200 question) non-customized exams- prep for Step 1 (MS-2 only; May)

16. Comprehensive Competency Assessment
Week long assessment at end of years 1 & 2
Structured evaluations
Reflection and review
Learning/Professional Development Plans
Meet with faculty mentor
Objective Structured Clinical Examinations at end of year 3