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Why is UCLA changing the MD curriculum?

We launched the redesign to incorporate new content, new teaching approaches, and enhanced flexibility for our students’ experience. Curriculum redesign effort started with the very fundamental question, “why?” What does DGSOM seek to uniquely do in training future physicians:

“To empower students to become physicians committed to excellence and leaders in innovation, research, health, education, advocacy and humanistic care.”

What would the new UCLA curriculum look like?

The curriculum structure schematic is being vetted by DGSOM faculty governance and will also be reviewed by LCME, but here are some key features:

  • Early authentic clinical experience throughout the first year.
  • New & emerging content will be integrated into the curriculum.
  • Much earlier clinical rotations
  • Integrating basic science instruction with clinical practice
  • Dedicated time to enable students to pursue research, dual degree, electives, advocacy, etc...

Will there be changes to the admission requirements as part of this change?

No, the curriculum redesign will have no impact on the admission competencies for the class entering in 2020.

Are there any changes to tuition as part of this change?

 No, the tuition structure remains the same for the class of 2020.  

When will classes begin in the new curriculum?

Phased implementation is planned for the Class of 2020 and full implementation of the redesign with the class of 2021. Classes begin the first week of August.

How can I get the latest updates on the curriculum redesign efforts?

The curriculum redesign website will be the best way to stay informed of our progress: https://medschool.ucla.edu/md-curriculum-redesign

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