Curriculum & Special Programs
The Curriculum and Educational Objectives
- Generalist Scholars Program
- Combined Degree Programs
- Underrepresented and Disadvantaged Student Programs
Special Programs
Research Year
Medical students may elect to extend their medical education to include a year of basic science or clinical research without an additional year's tuition. The student will prepare a research proposal reflecting the hypothesis for the project, methods, and a time schedule which must be approved by the student's research supervisory committee.
To receive credit, the student will present the initial proposal and a final report in the format of a scientific paper. Recognition for the research year will appear on the student's transcript. For further information, please contact: Associate Dean for Research, P.O. Box 800793, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA 22908. Tel: (434) 924-5945
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The University of Virginia offers an innovative program for students who are interested in pursuing a career in generalist medicine (family medicine, general pediatrics or general internal medicine) in a clinical and/or academic setting. The Generalist Scholars Program supplements the medical education of its students with special opportunities in the area of primary care. In addition, each student works with an individual faculty mentor during the four years of medical school and, with the assistance of the mentor, completes a thesis in an area relevant to generalist medicine. Some financial support is offered to students selected for this program. For further information, please contact: Director, Generalist Scholars Program, P.O. Box 800728, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA 22908. For more information on GSP and Training for Generalists :http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/uvacagm/
(MD/PhD)
This program offers a combined MD/PhD degree program for students interested in careers in academic medicine. The aim of the program is to provide students with the highest quality training in the basic sciences and a firm grounding in clinical medicine. Students in the program work over a period of 6-7 years to receive an M.D. and a Ph.D. degree. The curriculum is tailored to meet the goals of the individual student. The Ph.D. degree may be achieved in any of the School of Medicine basic science programs or in a number of affiliated science and engineering programs. The program is intended for students who are planning careers in academic medicine with a significant component of research. Graduates are expected to make significant contributions to the fields of medical science and to contribute substantially to the training of new physicians and scientists. For further information, please contact: M.D./Ph.D. Program, Graduate Programs Office, P.O. Box 800738, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA 22908.Tel: (434) 924-1294.Web Site:http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/mstp/
Health Evaluation Sciences Program (MD/MS)
This joint MD/Master of Science program is designed to develop the analytic and quantitative skills that students need to succeed in research in a variety of health careers. The Master of Science portion of the program can be completed in one academic year after the third year of medical school. Five areas of specialization are offered: epidemiology, clinical investigation, health services research, health care informatics, and health care resource management. Students choose an area of particular interest to them and complete core and specialized courses and a final project. For further information, please contact Director, M.S. Program, Department of Health Evaluation Sciences, P.O. Box 800717,
University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA 22908. Tel: (434) 924-0496. E-mail: ms-hes@virginia.edu
Masters in Public Health (MPH)
Beginning in the fall of 2004, the School of Medicine will offer a Masters degree in Public Health (MPH). This multidisciplinary degree will be offered in collaboration with the School of Medicine, Law, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. The program emphasizes Public Health, Law & Ethics, Community Health, Global Health, Bio-preparedness, and Health Policy Management. Medical Students who decide to pursue the MPH should expect to extend their education by one year.
MD/MA Bioethics
The School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences offer a M.A. degree in Bioethics. Medical students at the School of Medicine may apply for this parallel program which can be pursued concurrently with their professional training. The program has three areas of concentration from which to choose: Clinical Ethics, Public Policy and Bioethics, and Theory and Methods in Bioethics. Students interested in this program should plan on extending their educational experience by one year. For information, contact: Director of the Center for Biomedical Ethics, P.O. Box 800758, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville, VA 22908.
Underrepresented and Disadvantaged Student Programs
Since 1984, the University of Virginia School of Medicine has operated an academic enrichment program for pre-medical students (formerly known as the Medical Academic Advancement Progam or MAAP). The program, currently known as the University of Virginia Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (UVA SMDEP), is designed to give promising pre-medical students the opportunity to have additional educational experiences as well as exposure to clinical and research environments, to improve their competitiveness in the medical school application process and to enhance their retention in medical school. For more information, please contact: SMDEP Director, Student Academic Support, University of Virginia School of Medicine, P.O. Box 800446 , Charlottesville, VA 22908. Tel: (434) 924-2189.