Although the needs of prospective students are varied, they revolve around a common theme – prompt access to critical information. Perhaps the most important bodies of information available to prospective students pertain to the curriculum and enrollment therein, noting that some prospective students may seek admission as transfer students with advanced standing. The following pages bear details relevant to the entire curriculum leading to the degree of Medical Doctor. At a superficial glance, they permit an understanding of the progression of the doctor-in-training, first through the study of the fundamental scientific principles of modern medical practice (i.e., Basic Sciences Program) and subsequently through the application of these basic principles in the clinical setting (i.e., Clinical Education Program).

What is perhaps not so immediately obvious is that the Basic Sciences Program ought not to be considered as a distinct exercise during which “one simply learns the rules before playing the game.” To the contrary, students of the Basic Sciences Program are challenged at every moment to understand the link between the science and the patient. At the same time, the prospective student must realize that science is but an incomplete substitute for humanity and compassion in the clinical environment. Perhaps most importantly, the ability to express humanity and compassion in the clinical setting reflect skills that must be developed.

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