Doctor of Medicine - Accelerated

The Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) - Accelerated program at MUSC offers a streamlined pathway for qualified students to complete their medical education in three years while maintaining the same foundational science and clinical training standards as the traditional four-year curriculum. Designed for students who are committed to entering participating MUSC residency programs, the accelerated format integrates pre-clerkship and clinical experiences to promote early and sustained immersion in patient care. Throughout the program, students engage in rigorous coursework, clinical clerkships, and advanced clinical experiences that foster clinical reasoning, professional judgment, and compassionate care. Instruction and assessment align with institutional learning objectives that support the development of knowledgeable, adaptable physicians prepared to meet the evolving needs of patients and health systems.

Curriculum

Year 1, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
MDCOR711	Clinical Skills 1	3
MDCOR720	Foundations of Health	8
MDCOR722	Foundations of Disease	9
MDCOR725	Cardiovascular System	9
IP711	IP Foundations and TeamSTEPPS	1
Semester Total		30

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
MDCOR712	Clinical Skills 2	3
MDCOR727	Respiratory/Renal Systems	7
MDCOR728	Gastrointestinal	9
MDCOR731	Reproductive/Endocrine System	8
IP###	IP Concentration Course	1
Semester Total		28

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
MDCOR713	Clinical Skills 3	3
MDCOR733	Women and Pediatric Health	5
MDCOR735	Ethics and Biostatistics	3.5
MDCOR736	Autoimmunity and Hematology	5
Semester Total		16.5

Year 2, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
MDCOR714	Clinical Skills 4	3
MDCOR739	Sensory and Motor Systems	13
MDCOR741	Special Senses and Cognition	8
MDCOR742	Behavioral and Geriatric Health	4.5
Semester Total		28.5

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
MDCOR750	USMLE Step 1 Board Review	2
MDCOR854	Ethics in Clinical Care 3B	1
MDCOR866	Transition to Clinical Medicine	1
CLRK	Clerkship* (6-weeks)	8
CLRK	Clerkship* (6-weeks)	8
Semester Total		20

Year 2, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
MDCOR872	Geriatric Medicine 3A	0.5
MDCOR891	Accelerated Medical Pathway Research I	5
CLRK	Clerkship* (8-weeks)	10
CLRK	Clerkship* (6-weeks)	8
SLCT	Selective (2-weeks)	2.5
SLCT	Selective (2-weeks)	2.5
ISCT	Intersession Selective (1-week)	1
Semester Total		29.5

Year 3, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
MDCOR835	Topics in Clinical Medicine	1
MDCOR853	Ethics in Clinical Care 3A	1
MDCOR873	Geriatric Medicine 3B	0.5
MDCOR892	Accelerated Medical Pathway Research II	3.5
CLRK	Clerkship* (8-weeks)	8
CLRK	Clerkship* (6-weeks)	8
Semester Total		22

Year 3, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
MDCOR626	Internship 101	2.5
MDCOR859	Ethics in Clinical Care 4A	1
MDCOR862	Ethics in Clinical Care 4B	1
MDCOR865	Clinical Competency Exam 3	1
MDCOR874	Geriatric Medicine 4	1
MDCOR893	Accelerated Medical Pathway Research III	3.5
RAD887	Diagnostic Radiology Accelerated Medical Pathway	2.5
CLRK	Clerkship* (8-weeks)	8
ELEC	Clinical Care Elective (4-weeks)	5
XTRN	Externship (4-weeks)	5
Semester Total		30.5

Year 3, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
EMED822	Essentials of Emergency Medicine	2.5
ELEC	Clinical Care Elective (2-weeks)	2.5
Semester Total		5
Curriculum Total		210

* All students are required to take seven clerkships in the following disciplines. These clerkships may be completed in any sequence.

• Family Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine
• OB/GYN
• Pediatrics
• Psychiatry
• Surgery