Although not every MD program is the same, medical school curriculum is composed of standard courses you need in order to obtain your MD. These courses prepare you for board certification and residency training.

The traditional four-year medical school curriculum includes two years of foundational sciences followed by two years of clinical training. The MD program helps prepare you for medical practice through rigorous coursework, hands-on experience, and patient interactions.

Each element of the curriculum is vital to developing your skills as a competent and knowledgeable physician. It provides a structured framework that integrates foundational sciences with clinical practice, allowing you to gain the necessary skills and understanding to diagnose and treat patients effectively.

The curriculum’s comprehensive approach, including interactive lectures, laboratory work, and clinical rotations, fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and encourages compassionate patient care.

We have put together insights that review the process, dual degree options, and explain why it is helpful that as a future doctor, you are able to be well-prepared to meet the diverse needs of the healthcare system.

• A look at medical school curriculum by year
• SGU program outline: Four-year MD program
• What can you do with an MD/MPH dual degree?
• MD / MPH medical programs: SGU grads finding purpose in public health

Do you have questions about your medical school application?

St. George’s University looks for passionate pre-med students who have demonstrated their dedication to pursuing the medical field—both in their academic performance and their catalog of relevant experiences. To help you get a clearer idea of what the School of Medicine is seeking from its MD applicants, consider the answers to these five frequently asked questions pre-med students pose about SGU medical school requirements.