Curriculum Reform

Fundamentals:
CAPT Barbara Knollmann-Ritschel, M.D.
COL Patrick O'Malley, M.D., MPH
Musculoskeletal Integument:
LtCol Anthony Beutler, M.D.
Stephen Rothwell, Ph.D.
Cardio/Pulmonary/Renal:
Maj Brian Neubauer, M.D.
Timothy O'Neill, Ph.D.
Neuroscience:
Col Daniel Balog, M.D.
David Mears, Ph.D.
GI Tract, Hepatobiliary System, Metabolism & Nutrition:
David Grahame, Ph.D.
COL Richard Conran, M.D.
Reproduction/Endocrinology:
Thomas Côté, Ph.D.
Col Anthony Propst, M.D. and COL Louis Dainty, M.D.
Multi-Systems/Complex Diseases:
Louise Teel, Ph.D.
Catherine Decker, M.D.
Administrative Support for Pre-Clerkship Modules

Pre-Clerkship Period

Please note that schedules for upcoming modules may still be subject to change.

Fundamentals Module (Fall 2012, Class of 2016)
- Google Calendar
Musculoskeletal Integument Module (Fall 2013, Class of 2017)
- Google Calendar
Cardio/Pulmonary/Renal Module (Winter 2013, Class of 2016)
- Google Calendar
Neuroscience Module (Spring 2013, Class of 2016)
- Google Calendar
Gastrointestinal Tract, Hepatobiliary System, Metabolism & Nutrition Module (Spring 2013, Class of 2016)
- Google Calendar
Reproduction/Endocrinology Module (Fall 2013, Class of 2016)
- Calendar View (4/16/13)
Multi-Systems/Complex Diseases (Fall 2012, Class of 2015)
- Google Calendar
Fundamentals of Military Medical Practice (Class of 2016)
- Summer 2013 Service-Specific Activities for class of 2016 (4/12/13)

Pre-Clerkship Calendar Dates Class of 2016 (05 June 2012)

Pre-Clerkship Calendar Dates Class of 2017 (09 Jan 2013)

Pre-Clerkship Module Descriptions, Goals & Objectives (24 Dec 2012)

Pre-Clerkship Module Directors & Liaisons chart (04 April 2013)

Process for Pre-Clerkship Content Development & Review (27 May 2011)

Clerkship Period

Development of the Clerkship period involves adding new sites for our clerkship rotations as well as additional spots for students and for new faculty. Proposed new sites or those being considered in order to accommodate our students: New Sites

The upcoming year, where the two curriculums will be overlapping, presents some additional challenges which are being addressed as shown in the documents linked below:

We are also developing a Common Passport of experiences and procedures which each student will be expected to master before the end of the core clerkships. The document on horizontal threads in the curriculum shows where in each rotation students will have an opportunity to fulfill the requirements for each item on the passport. Initial Common Passport

Overview of Core Clerkships (19 Dec 2011)

Clerkship Pairings (23 June 2011)

Transition to Clinical Medicine Schedule Dec 2012 - Jan 2013 (Jan 2013)

Post-Clerkship Period

The Post-Clerkship phase is taking shape. Exciting developments include:

Bench to Bedside and Beyond. This 8 week period of instruction will mirror the modular construct of the Pre-Clerkship. Students will be challenged to incorporate advanced clinical and basic science concepts as they continue to learn to care for those in harm's way.

Capstone Project. A cohort of students in the Class of 2015 will be selected to perform a longitudinal project of advanced scientific inquiry. These projects will include basic (bench) research, clinical projects, performance improvement projects, operational studies and other public health projects.

Advanced Electives. Students will continue to have opportunities to participate in advanced elective opportunities to further explore areas of medicine where they intend to practice.

Post-Clerkship Planning Document (12 April 2013)

Assessment Guidelines

Assessment Guiding Principles (Fall 2011)

Dean's Policy Memorandum on Grading, Class of 2015 (11 Aug 2011)

Dean's Policy Memorandum on Grading, Class of 2016 (03 Oct 2012)