UK College of Medicine Integrated Curriculum
Kentucky Integrated Curriculum
Core Principles Phase – integrated education in the core basic and clinical sciences
Application Phase – longitudinal synthesis of sciences and application to the patient care experiences
Advanced Development Phase – specialty-specific rotations and capstone experiences to ensure career preparation
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| Year | Phase | Course | Approximate Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | Core Principles | MD814: Clinical Anatomy & Radiology | August – September |
| M1 | Core Principles | MD810: Foundations of Infection, Disease & Therapeutics | October – December |
| M1 | Core Principles | MD816: Hematologic & Lymphatic Systems | January – early February |
| M1 | Core Principles | MD817: Neurosciences | February – March |
| M1 | Core Principles | MD813: Behavioral Basis of Medicine | April |
| M1 | Core Principles | MD818: Musculoskeletal & Integumentary Systems | April – May |
| M1 | Core Principles | MD811: Introduction to Clinical Medicine | August – May (longitudinal) |
| M1 | Core Principles | MD812: Contemporary Practice of Medicine | January – May (longitudinal) |
| M1 | — | Orientation | August (1 week) |
| M1 | — | Winter Break | Late December |
| M1 | — | Spring Break | Late March |
| M2 | — | Vacation / Research & Clinical Elective Experiences | June – early August |
| M2 | Core Principles | MD827: Respiratory System | August – early September |
| M2 | Core Principles | MD 825: Renal & Urinary Systems | September |
| M2 | Core Principles | MD826: Cardiovascular System | October – early November |
| M2 | Core Principles | MD828: Gastrointestinal System & Nutrition | November – December |
| M2 | Core Principles | MD824: Endocrine & Reproductive Systems | January – February |
| M2 | Core Principles | MD829: Multisystem & Integrative Concepts | February – March |
| M2 | Core Principles | MD821: Advanced Clinical Medicine | August – February (longitudinal) |
| M2 | — | Winter Break | Late December |
| M2 | — | Vacation / USMLE Step 1 Preparation / Research & Clinical Elective Experiences | March – May |
| M3 | Application | MD 839 (Orientation & Entrustment Weeks) | Late June / milestones throughout year |
| M3 | Application | Block 1–3 | July – September |
| M3 | Application | Block 4–5 | October – December |
| M3 | Application | Block 6 | January – early February |
| M3 | Application | Block 7–9 | February – May |
| M3 | — | Winter Break | Late December |
| M4 | Advanced Development | Block 1 | June – July |
| M4 | Advanced Development | Block 2 | July – August |
| M4 | Advanced Development | Block 3 | August – September |
| M4 | Advanced Development | Block 4 | September – October |
| M4 | Advanced Development | Block 5 | October – November |
| M4 | Advanced Development | Block 6 | November – early December |
| M4 | Advanced Development | Block 7 | December |
| M4 | Advanced Development | Block 8 | January – early February |
| M4 | Advanced Development | Block 9 | February – March |
| M4 | Advanced Development | Block 10 | March – April |
| M4 | Advanced Development | Transition to Residency | April – May |
| M4 | — | USMLE Step 2CK Preparation, Residency Interviews, Vacation | June – December (alongside blocks) |
| M4 | — | Residency Interviews, Vacation | January – April (alongside blocks) |
| M4 | — | Winter Break | Late December |