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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS - UNIVERSITY PROGRAM

A student who has satisfactorily completed all required work in the School of Medicine may be granted the degree of Doctor of Medicine by Case Western Reserve University, provided that:

1. The student has been registered in an accredited medical school for at least four academic years, the last two of which must have been in this School.
2. The student is approved to graduate by The Committee on Students.
3. The student has discharged all financial obligations to the University.
4. Satisfactory passage of all Basic Science and Clinical components.
5. The student has taken Step 1 and 2 CK and CS of the United States Medical Licensing Examination and achieved passing scores by the National Board of Medical Examiners.
6. Satisfactory completion of research requirement.

The requirements for graduation of any class may be altered by action of the faculty of the School of Medicine.

Licensure to practice medicine in the United States and its territories is a privilege granted by the individual licensing boards of the states and territories. Each licensing board of the individual jurisdiction establishes its policies, eligibility, and requirements for the practice of medicine within its boundaries pursuant to statutory and regulatory provisions. The degree of Doctor of Medicine awarded by Case Western Reserve University is an academic degree and does not provide a legal basis for the practice of medicine.

USMLE Examination Requirements

Pass the USMLE:

• Step 1 - by end of second academic year or, no later than December 31st of the third academic year.
• Step 2 CS - must be taken by November 1st of the final academic year. A clinical exam with standardized patients. Arrange your preferred testing date early as spots are limited across the country.
• Step 2 CK - Multiple choice; must be taken by January 31st of the final academic year at the latest. Remember to check in with the residency programs you are interested in to see when they want this score available to them.

Research and Clinical Requirements in Years 3-4

State licensing requirements vary in the United States but require that students must have a total of 86 weeks in the last two years of the medical program: 72 weeks of clinical training and an additional 14 weeks of clinical/non-clinical training that can be clinical, research and/or reading. Reading or research electives do not qualify as clinical electives. Students may qualify for up to two weeks of clinical training for pre-clerkship experience (such as the CPCP or the equivalent). Additional graduation requirements include the completion of 16 weeks Research & Scholarship

Clinical:
In Years 3 - 4, University students need to complete 72 weeks of required clinical experience, consisting of:

• 2 weeks of clinical training for pre-clerkship experience (CPCP or the equivalent). MSTP and dual degree PhD students may complete 2-4 weeks of the MSTP Tutorials for fourth year credit. Email Kathy Schultz (kathryn.schultz@case.edu), the MSTP Administrator Director for more information.
• 40 weeks: Basic Cores
• 30 weeks: 3rd & 4th Year Electives
• 8 weeks: Advanced Cores (for Class of 2012 and 2013)
• One Emergency/Undifferentiated Care (ADV 3100) or Pediatric Emergent Care (ADVC 3110)
• One Aging and Society (ADV 3400)
• Must complete one advanced core before December in the final academic year; must not complete both Advance Cores after January in the final academic year
• 8 weeks: Acting Internships (see Acting Internship Guidelines)
• 14 weeks of Clinical Electives (2 or 4 week blocks)

Additional 3rd & 4th Year Clinical/Non-Clinical Electives:
14 weeks of additional electives which can be:

• Additional clinical
• Additional research
  • Minimum 4 to maximum 8 weeks
  • Be approved by the Office of Medical Student Research
  • See the online course catalog for more information about the Research Curriculum Courses
• Non-clinical
  • Browse the online course catalog
  • Students must meet with their Society Dean's to determine the appropriate mix of clinical and non-clinical electives to meet their individual learning needs.

Vacation:

• There are 4 weeks of vacation time in Year 3.
• There are generally 6 weeks of vacation time available in Year 4. Vacation time in fourth year is scheduled at the student's discretion.

Away Rotations:

• The Advanced Cores and one of the two required Acting Internships must be completed in Cleveland
• Students interested in seeking approval to apply for away rotations should contact their Society Dean and the Director of the Undergraduate Clinical Education in the University Program.