{"id":2252,"date":"2008-03-12T15:20:00","date_gmt":"2008-03-12T19:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/med.sites.unc.edu\/mdphd\/about\/md-curriculum\/"},"modified":"2024-07-02T12:05:55","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T16:05:55","slug":"md-curriculum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/mdphd\/about\/md-curriculum\/","title":{"rendered":"MD Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The School of Medicine’s Translational Education at Carolina (TEC) curriculum<\/a> has been designed to transform the way medical students learn the art and science of medicine through integrated basic science and clinical skills blocks, longitudinal patient care experiences, and flexible clinical experiences that give them opportunities in specialty fields well before they apply to residency programs. This redesigned curriculum reflects the needs of future physicians, the desire for early differentiation and exploration, and the realities of adult learners today.<\/p>\n

The TEC curriculum consists of three phases:<\/h2>\n

Foundation Phase<\/h3>\n

August through June of Year One
\n<\/strong><\/em>August through December of Year Two<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

This 16-month foundational education replaces the traditional curriculum often seen in the first two years of medical school. The foundation blocks integrate normal and abnormal human conditions, teach the basics through cases and clinical experiences, and rely extensively on active learning techniques.<\/p>\n

Application Phase<\/h3>\n

March of Year Two through February of Year Three<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The redesigned clinical experience at UNC begins six months earlier than it does in traditional four-year medical schools. These experiences are designed around the needs of patients in specific settings rather than being organized according to departments and specialties. For instance, the Reproductive and Early Life Care block reorganizes the traditional Obstetrics\/Gynecology and Pediatrics clerkships into an experience that reflects the continuum of care from prenatal care through adolescent medicine.<\/p>\n

MD\/PhD students are uniquely positioned to complete the first 16-week block of the Application Phase prior to beginning their PhD training.<\/p>\n

Individualization Phase<\/h3>\n

Summer between Years One and Two
\nMarch of Year Three through May of Year Four<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

An earlier start into what is traditionally the fourth year of medical school allows students to have more time to take clinical electives, which in turn helps them choose their future specialties. Students work with their career goal advisors to develop an individualized learning plan and personalize their learning experience. The Individualization Phase includes optional tracks that focus on medical education, global health, rural and community medicine, and other student personal interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Click here for more information and a complete view of the current TEC calendar.<\/a><\/p>\n

Guiding Principles of the UNC School of Medicine Curriculum<\/h2>\n