Doctor of Medical Science

DMS Medical Education Major

(12 months, 3 Semesters)
 

  • Nine (9) credit hours per semester is considered a full-time course load.

     

Elective Courses

  • Students must choose one of the following 3 credit-hour electives from the Clinical Medicine Major (DMS 820/824/829/826/828/821/812/940/823/822/825) to equal a total of 30 credit hours for the Medical Education Major degree requirements.
    • Medical Science Modules and Rheumatology are taught in 5-week blocks.
    • DMS 812 (Medical Conference I): On-campus, hands-on-ultrasound training (45 hours scheduled over 5 days).
    • Clinical module courses (DMS 820/824/829/826/828/821/823/822/825) require purchase of the MKSAP textbook.
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Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

Medical Education Major applicants without 2 years of full-time academic experience are recommended to start the program in the Fall semester; however, it is not required.

Total Credits
30