University at Buffalo (UB)
At the Jacobs School, we have two curricula: Our classic curriculum and our newly redesigned Well Beyond curriculum. The curriculum under which you train depends on when you matriculated.
Grounding you in the sciences fundamental to medicine, our preclinical organ-based curriculum utilizes self-directed learning and trains you to think critically and solve problems individually or as a team — skills you will call on throughout your professional life to make informed decisions for your patients. These skills prepare you for the clinical years where you will see a broad mosaic of human disease. The impact of these diseases, processes and systems on the patient and society are emphasized as you study the entire human condition.
Our redesigned curriculum allows us to train and inspire exceptional physicians and scientists through transformative education. Students are empowered to lead in innovation, research, health advocacy and humanistic care. This curriculum will transform our students and their learning environments to best meet the future needs of our local community and well beyond it.
With three phases and a supportive environment fostered by learning communities and faculty coaches, our MD program provides a robust foundation of knowledge for your medical career.
Information about your courses, schedules, clerkships, electives and more will be to your UB email address. Be sure you use your UB email and provide your current home addresses and phone numbers to the Office of Student and Academic Affairs.