College of Medicine MD Curriculum

An emphasis on competency-based curriculum

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Launching into the future of medical education

The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences implemented a major curriculum change with emphasis on competency-based curriculum with early clinical experience and seamless integration of foundational and clinical sciences to support our students development as life long master adaptive learners who will be ready to navigate a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.

KEY ASPECTS OF THE NEW CURRICULUM
  • Systems-based foundational sciences with clinical integration
  • Greater emphasis on clinical reasoning and clinical skills in all four years
  • Utilization of more innovative educational methods/approaches
  • Focus on interprofessional education, patient safety and career development

Read more about our MD curriculum


Sections: Integrated Curriculum | E-Learning | Important Dates | Contact Us


Foundational Science Students Working in the UToledo Simulation Center

Foundational Science Students Working in the UToledo Simulation Center

Foundational Science Students Working in the Simulation Center

Foundational Science Students Working in the UToledo Simulation Center

Integrated Curriculum

  • System based learning
  • Systems grouped into “Threads” to facilitate progressive learning
  • Incorporation of different educational methods (E-Modules; Active learning sessions; Team Based Learning; Simulation; etc.)
  • Focus on clinically relevant material and application with collaboration between clinicians and foundational science faculty
  • More emphasis on clinical medicine preparation & skills
  • Early clinical experience

Curriculum Scheme (PDF)


e-Learning

Watch a video montage of the e-learning modules available to students, as part of the new curriculum:


Important Dates*

2023-2024 School Year

*Subject to change.

Rising M2 – Class of 2026
  • Thread 3: ECOS (ECOSystems) Begins: Wednesday, July 12, 2023
    Building Foundations: July 12 - August 18
    CardioRenal: August 21 - September 22
    CardioPulmonary: September 25 - October 17
    Thread 3: Exam Week / Thread 3 Ends: Monday, October 16 – Thursday, October 19, 2023
  • Thread 4: Cycles and Vices Begins: Monday, October 23, 2023
    Gastrointestinal: October 23 - December 11
    Reproductive: December 13 - December 20
    ReproEndocrine: January 8 - February 13
    Thread 4: Exam Week/ Thread 4 Ends: Wednesday, February 14 – Friday, February 16, 2024
  • **M2 Winter Break: December 21, 2023 – January 7, 2024
  • USMLE STEP 1 Prep: Monday, February 19 – Friday, April 12
    Two Qualifier NBME Opportunities: Friday, March 1 and Thursday, March 14
    M2s chose 1 required in-person qualifying exam
    USMLE Step 1 Exam Deadline: Friday, April 12, 2024
  • Bridge-to-Clerkships: Monday, April 15 – Friday, April 26, 2024

Rising M1 – Class of 2027
  • Orientation: Wednesday, July 26 – Friday, July 28, 2023 (more information)
    Classes Begin: Monday, July 31, 2023
  • Thread 1: Cellular Disease Begins: Monday, July 31, 2023
    Human Blueprint: July 31 – September 8
    Immunity: September 11 – September 29
    Hematology/Oncology: October 2 – October 27
    Infectious Disease: October 30 – December 11
    Thread 1: Exam Week/ Thread 1 Ends: Monday, December 11 – Friday, December 15, 2023
  • **M1 Winter Break: December 18, 2023 – January 2, 2024
  • Thread 2: Bones/Neuro/Behavior Begins: Wednesday, January 3, 2024
    Neurology: January 3 – February 23
    Musculoskeletal: February 26 – April 12
    Behavioral Science and Psychiatric Medicine: April 15 – May 14
    Thread 2: Exam Week/ Thread 2 Ends: Wednesday, May 15 – Friday May 17, 2024
  • Summer Break: TBD

Wellness/Holidays
Labor Day: Monday, September 4, 2023
Veterans Day: Friday, November 10, 2023 (observed)
Thanksgiving / Fall Break: Monday, November 20 – Friday, November 24, 2023
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, January 15, 2024

**M1 and M2 students have staggered 2023 Winter Breaks
***Please note there may be additional breaks between systems or threads***

Contact Us

Coral Matus, M.D.
Associate Dean for Foundational Sciences
Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine
Coral.Matus@utoledo.edu

Jamie Daughton
Director of Undergraduate Medical Education
419.383.4458 | Jamie.Daughton@utoledo.edu

Kristin McKeown, B.A.
Education Coordinator, Class of 2027
419.383.4429| Kristin.McKeown@utoledo.edu

Lindsay Ferguson, B.S.
Education Coordinator, Class of 2026
419.383.4407| Lindsay.Ferguson@utoledo.edu

Last Updated: 11/3/23