School of Medicine Discovery Curriculum
It’s a lifelong journey of learning and DISCOVERY.
New MCWfusion Curriculum to Launch July 2023
MCW’s Discovery curriculum is a dynamic model that features multifaceted learning modalities – including classroom experiences led by nationally-recognized faculty, clinical experiences guided by expert mentors, peer-based small group interactions and opportunities for individualized career pursuits.
Our Discovery curriculum provides students with the drive, methods, collaborative spirit and long-term commitment needed for future success as physicians. Additionally, the curriculum propels students towards clinical excellence in the short term and engenders lifelong learning. The course of study reflects the collaborative and enthusiastic development effort of basic scientists, clinicians, students and staff members to create an innovative curriculum that is geared toward producing exceptional and compassionate physicians prepared to practice medicine in the 21st century. Truly, the Discovery curriculum encourages students to think and act like physicians from “day one.”
Three or Four Year Discovery Curriculum
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The Scholarly Pathways
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School of Medicine Curriculum Team
Marty Muntz, MD, FACP
Associate Dean, Curriculum, School of Medicine; Professor of Medicine, General Internal Medicine and the Kern Institute; Vice-Chair for Faculty Development, Department of Medicine
Lisa Ann Cirillo, PhD
Associate Professor; Assistant Dean for Basic Science Curriculum
Bipin Thapa, MD, MS, FACP
Assistant Dean for Clinical Curriculum, School of Medicine; Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine; Faculty at the Kern Institute for the Transformation of Medical Education
Lindsey Bowman
Senior Administrative Assistant, Curriculum and Evaluation Committee (CEC) support
Rachel Sommer
Education Program Coordinator III, Early Clinical Courses; Lead Coordinator
Devika Werth
Education Program Coordinator III, M2 Foundational Science Courses; Lead Coordinator
Resources & Quick Links
Propose a New Course or Pathway
Steps for a new course/pathway proposal
- Full course/pathway proposal is due to the CEC Chair (guidelines below)
- Deadline to submit proposals to the CEC is October 1, 2022.
- All course/pathway proposals must be approved by the CEC no later than January 1, 2023 in order to be considered for the following academic year.
- Proposals are welcome for the following courses:
- M1- M2
- Academic Enrichment Elective
- M3
- M3 4-week elective
- M3 2-week elective
- M4
- M4 elective (all electives are 4 weeks)
- Core and Non-Core Acting Internships (all AIs are hospital-based)
- Required Ambulatory Course (required of all students; from any department)
- M1- M2
Checklist for submitting
- Review the appropriate guidelines
- View Sample Course Proposal (PDF)
- Complete the Course/Pathway Proposal Form
(Note: Use only for current Discovery Curriculum courses)
Please direct any questions about the Curriculum Innovation Project to curriculuminnovation@mcw.edu.
Guidelines
- Submission Guidelines Overview (PDF)
- MedBiquitous: Standardized Instructional and Assessment Methods and Resources (PDF)
- First/Second Year Courses (PDF)
- Academic Enrichment Electives (PDF)
- Third Year Elective (PDF)
- Fourth/Final Year Electives (PDF)
- Acting Internships (PDF)
- Required Ambulatory Course (PDF)