The Curriculum Office is responsible for developing, implementing, managing, evaluating, and continuously improving the quality of the courses and clerkships that comprise the curriculum for medical students. Ongoing changes in the curriculum are actively managed by the School of Medicine curriculum governance committees.
The curriculum includes an 18-month pre-clinical Foundation Phase, and 2 clinical phases, (a 12-month Patient Care Phase, and a 15-month Career Explore and Focus Phase).
Curriculum Visuals by Entering Cohort
For curriculum visuals from previous entering years, please contact foundmed@uw.edu.
Curricular Requirements
The awarding of the Doctor of Medicine degree is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all curricular requirements and academic and professional conduct requirements.
Concurrent Degree Options
Concurrent degree programs, leading to an MD/MPH, MD/MHA, or MD/OMS are available at the University of Washington. More information can be found at concurrent degree programs.
Grade Review, Petition, and Appeal Process
Please go to the following link to find out information about review, petition, and appeal of a grade: https://education.uwmedicine.org/curriculum/by-phase/clinical/grade-review-petition-appeal-process/