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Steps for a new course/pathway proposal
Checklist for submitting
Guidelines

Steps for a new course/pathway proposal

Steps for a new course/pathway proposal

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, 2019.
All course/pathway proposals must be approved by the CEC no later than January 1, 2020 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)

Checklist for submitting

Checklist for submitting

Review the appropriate guidelines
View Sample Course Proposal (PDF)
Complete the Course/Pathway Proposal Form

Guidelines

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)