During each phase of our NextGenMD curriculum, our students complete three stages of coursework that, at the end of four years, provide an elite cumulative medical education experience. You can learn more about the courses included in each phase below.
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Phase 1: Foundations
Student-led, faculty-facilitated, case-based collaborative approach to learning foundational sciences. Students are mentored from Longitudinal Clinical Educators (LCEs) who teach foundational clinical skills.
Students must complete these foundational courses during the 14-month Phase 1:
- Biomedical Principles of Health
- Symptoms, Signs, and Disease 1 (Cardiovascular, Respiratory)
- Symptoms, Signs, and Disease 2 (Renal, Respiratory)
- Symptoms, Signs, and Disease 3 (GI, Hematology, Neurology)
- Symptoms, Signs, and Disease 4 (ENT/Dermatology, Neurology, Psychology)
- Symptoms, Signs, and Disease 5 (Endocrine/Reproductive, Rheumatology)
Phase 1 Key Faculty
Dr. Richard Riley
Co-Director, Associate Dean for Basic Science Integration
Email: rriley@med.miami.edu
Phone: 305-243-4948Dr. Christopher Mallow
Co-Director
Email: cmm607@miami.eduPhase 1 Key Staff
Shadana JamesManager, Programs
Email: skj14@med.miami.edu
Schedule August Introduction to the Medical Profession September - November Biomedical Principles of Health December - September Signs and Symptoms of Disease -
Phase 2: Clerkships
The 12-month Phase consists of two 12-week blocks and four 6-week blocks of clerkships. Basic science, longitudinal topics, simulation, standardized patient experiences, and competency-based assessments are integrated into every clerkship.
The clerkship blocks include:
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ER to OR (12 weeks): Surgery, Anesthesia, and Emergency Medicine
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Practice of Medicine (12 weeks): Inpatient/Outpatient Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Palliative Medicine
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Neurology (6 weeks): Neurology, Ophthalmology, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Psychiatry (6 weeks)
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Obstetrics and Gynecology (6 weeks)
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Pediatrics (6 weeks)
Phase 2 Key Faculty
Dr. Sarah Bland
Director
Email: sbland@med.miami.eduPhase 2 Key Staff
Sharon Ramirez
Manager, Programs
Email: sxr1262@med.miami.edu
Schedule September - September ER to OR: Surgery, Anesthesia, and Emergency Medicine
Practice of Medicine: Inpatient/Outpatient Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Palliative Medicine
Neurology: Neurology, Ophthalmology, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Psychiatry
Obstetrics and Gynecology
PediatricsOctober - December USMLE Study Period
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Phase 3: Pathways & Capstones
This final 18-month phase offers students a more personalized, varied curriculum experience. Not only can you explore career goals and interests, but you also complete dual degrees and other scholarly projects. By the end of Phase 3, students have achieved competency as sub-interns and are ready for an internship.
The components of this phase include:
- Electives:
- Two-to-four-week classes chosen based on the student’s career interests.
- Selectives:
- 2-week Critical Care
- 4- week Advanced Integrated Sciences (AIS)
- 4-week Sub-internship
- 2-week Critical Care
Phase 3 Key Faculty
Shirin Shafazand, M.D., MS
Co-Director
Email: sshafazand@med.miami.eduPatricia Alvarez, M.D.
Co-Director
Email: prodriguez3@med.miami.eduPhase 3 Key Staff
John Ryan Mallari
Senior Program Coordinator
Email: jrm605@med.miami.edu
Phone: 305-243-4295
Joyce Fernandez
Senior Program Coordinator
Email: jxf941@med.miami.edu
Phone: 305-243-5148Vanessa Justiniano
Senior Program Coordinator
Email: vxj152@med.miami.edu
Phone: 786-597-2277
Schedule
January - May Sub-internship
Electives
Pathways
Dual Degrees
Critical Care and Integrated Science Selectives
Transition to Residency Course - Electives:
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Longitudinal
Medicine as a Profession Clinical Skills
Professionalism
Communication Skills
Population Health
Health System Sciences
Nutrition and Wellness
Personal DevelopmentScholarly Concentration Read more about our Scholarly Concentrations