Siddhartha Global & Avalon University

Integrated BS/MD Program

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6 Year BS-MD program

First 2 years @ Siddhartha Global

  • The first two years of this program is the Bachelor of Science (BS) program.
  • Upon successful completion of this program students will be granted a BS degree and gain automatic admission into our MD program.
  • A firm foundation of the sciences to to help prepare them for the MD program.
  • 6 Semeter/24 Months
  • Each Semester is 15 weeks
  • 3 Semester in a Year

Curriculum

BS1

  • Calculus (5)
  • General Chemistry 1 (5)
  • Biology 1 (6)
  • English 1 (6)

BS2

  • General Chemistry 2 (5)
  • Biology 2 (6)
  • English 2 (6)
  • Physics 1 (6)

BS3

  • Physics 2 (6)
  • Organic Chemistry (6)
  • Introduction to Epidemiology & Biostatistics (4)
  • Medical Ethics & Communication Skills (4)
  • Medical Terminology (3)

BS4

  • Fundamentals of Histology (6)
  • Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology (6)
  • Fundamentals of Biochemistry (6)
  • Behavior Science (6)
  • Medical Informatics and Research Project I (2)

BS5

  • Introduction to Microbiology and Immunology (6)
  • Neuroscience (6)
  • Human Embryology and Genetic Disorders (6)
  • Medical Informatics and Research Project II (2)

BS6

  • Essentials of Pharmacology (6)
  • Basic Pathophysiology (6)
  • Introduction to Medical Education and research (2)
  • Medical informatics and research project III (2)

6 Semester MD Program

Regular Program

AUSOM’s Regular Medical Program is designed to give students an opportunity to fully grasp the basic science coursework in six semesters, rather than the accelerated five semesters. With the additional basic science semester, students will be able to utilize the time spent solidifying their basic science knowledge. The final semester of the basic sciences is the MD5 semester, which is the “board preparatory” semester that will prepare students for the USMLE Step 1. Upon passing the USMLE Step 1, students will begin their clinical rotations.


Academic Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree, or, a minimum of 90 credit hours completed at the premedical/undergraduate level (with mandatory prerequisites completed)
  • MCAT score is below 480, or have not taken the MCAT
  • If you have an MCAT score of 480 or higher, please refer to our Accelerated MD Program

MD FOUNDATIONAL SEMESTER :

Course Name

Didactic lectures and/ or
small group discussions

         Lab Hours

        Credit Hours

Molecular Basis of Medicine 1 (MBM001)

4

1

4.5

Medical Ethics & Clinical Skills 1 (CS0001)

4 (including lab work)

 

4

Epidemiology & Biostatistics (EPI001)

3

NA

3

MD1R :

Course Name

Didactic lectures and/ or
small group discussions

   Lab Hours

  Credit Hours

Molecular Basis of Medicine 2 (MBM002)

                     4

1

           4.5

Human, Structure & Function 1 (HSF001)

                     6

8

           10

Problem – Based Learning 1 (PBL001)

                     2

NA

             1

MD2R :

Course Name

Didactic lectures and/ or
small group discussions

    Lab Hours

   Credit Hours

Human, Structure & Function 2 (HSF002)

6

6

9

Clinical Skills 2 (CS0002)

4 (including lab work)

 

4

Mind, Brain & Behavior 1 (MBB001)

4

1

4.5

EBM* & ICR* – 1 (EBM001)

1

NA

1

Problem – Based Learning 2 (PBL002)

2

NA

1
EBM – Evidence-Based Medicine, *ICR – Introduction to Clinical Research

MD3 :

Course Name

Didactic lectures and/ or
small group discussions

   Lab Hours

   Credit Hours

Diseases, Immunity & Therapeutics 1 (DIT001)

12

2

13

Clinical Skills 3 (CS0003)

4 (including lab work)

 

4

Mind, Brain & Behavior 2 (MBB002)

4

1

4.5

EBM* & ICR* – 2 (EBM002)

2

NA

2

Problem-Based Learning 3 (PBL003)

2

NA

1
*EBM – Evidence-Based Medicine, *ICR – Introduction to Clinical Research

MD4 :

Diseases, Immunity & Therapeutics 2 (DIT002)

14

2

15

Clinical Skills 4 (CS0004)

4 (including lab work)

 

4

EBM* & ICR* – 3 (EBM003)

2

NA

2

Problem-Based Learning 4 (PBL004)

2

NA

1
*EBM – Evidence-Based Medicine, *ICR – Introduction to Clinical Research

MD5 :

MD5 is the final semester of the basic sciences, and is the “bridge” semester between the basic and clinical sciences. MD5 offers the course, Comprehensive Basic Science Review, which consists of board preparatory material. During the MD5 Semester, students will solely study for their first medical licensing exam, the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) Step 1. Once a student passes the USMLE Step 1, they will be eligible to begin clinical rotations.

Course Name

Didactic lectures and/ or
small group discussions

   Lab Hours

   Credit Hours

Comprehensive Review Course of Basic sciences

Total of 285 contact hours

 

19

Getting into Residency (GIR)

 

 

2


Courses Description of MD5 Semester :

Getting Into Residency (GIR) (Credit Hours – 2 :) Lectures are designed to give students a general overview of the residency application process and requirements to a residency position.

Comprehensive Basic Science Review Course (Credit Hours – 19): Live lectures, test taking strategies, and question bank access

INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL MEDICINE (ICM) – 6 WEEKS

Before a student begins their clinical rotations, they will be required to complete a 6 week ICM course. This course will be conducted at the site of where the student will be completing their clinical rotations. ICM is designed to help prepare students on the basic clinical skills required to understand during their clinical rotations, and this course will be taught by an Avalon preceptor.

CM1 – CM6 (72 Weeks) :

Avalon University School of Medicine’s clinical science program is designed for students to apply their basic science knowledge in a hospital setting under the direct supervision of our faculty physicians. Students participate in 48 weeks of required Core rotations and 24 weeks of Elective rotations. With hands-on training and patient interaction, students will build upon their medical knowledge and strengthen their clinical skills. The clinical science program is an exciting experience, and Avalon students are expected to exhibit professionalism, maturity, compassion, and responsibility.

We have established hospital affiliations with ACGME-approved teaching hospitals across the United States located in Beckley, WV, Chicago, IL, and Phoenix, AZ. The Core rotation requirements are listed below. The 24 weeks of Elective rotations are chosen by the student and will provide experience in specialities or care settings you’re considering for residency. Avalon offers a wide variety of Elective rotations which will allow them to gain experience in different specialities.

Third-year medical students are required to complete core clerkships in the following areas:

CORE ROTATION

DURATION

Internal Medicine (IM)

12 Weeks

Surgery (SURG)

12 Weeks

Pediatrics (PEDS)

6 Weeks

Family Medicine (FM)

6 Weeks

Psychiatry (PSYCH)

6 Weeks

Obstetrics & Gynecology (OBGYN)

6 Weeks
Some rotation sites may be subject to an additional surcharge (due to site-specific direct expenses)

ELECTIVE ROTATIONS (24 WEEKS)

Anesthesiology

Cardiology

Child Psychiatry

Dermatology

Emergency Medicine

Endocrinology

ENT / Plastic Surgery

Gastroenterology

Geriatrics

Hematology / Oncology

Infectious Disease

Medical Education

Nephrology

Neurology

Urology

Ophthalmology

Orthopedic Wound Care

Pulmonology