Program Overview
Introduction to Yale School of Medicine
Yale School of Medicine is committed to creating a culture where all feel a sense of community and belonging and have the necessary resources and support to succeed. The school celebrates differences, including across race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, mobility, neurodiversity, socioeconomic background, and more, and recognizes the value of bringing together people with diverse perspectives in order to foster the best scientific innovation and to train the next generation of compassionate clinicians.
About the MD Program
The Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at Yale School of Medicine is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, and as such, it meets the educational requirements for licensure in all fifty states and the District of Columbia. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the art and science of medicine, with a focus on developing the skills and knowledge necessary to become a compassionate and competent physician.
Curriculum
The curriculum at Yale School of Medicine is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the art and science of medicine. The curriculum includes:
- Competencies and Grad Requirements
- Competencies
- Guiding Principles
- Graduation Requirements
- Calendar
- Pre-Clerkship
- Year 1 Curriculum
- Year 2 Curriculum
- Eight Master Courses
- Introduction to the Profession (iPro)
- Scientific Foundations
- Genes and Development
- Attacks and Defenses
- Homeostasis
- Energy and Metabolism
- Connection to the World
- Across the Lifespan
- Four Longitudinal Courses
- Professional Responsibility
- Anatomy
- Scientific Inquiry
- Populations & Methods
- Nine Longitudinal Threads
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Diagnostic Methods
- Embryology
- Genetics
- Health Equity
- About Us
- Pedagogy
- Domains of the Health Equity Thread
- Advisory Group
- Publications
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Clinical Skills
- Communications Skills
- Clinical Reasoning
- Palliative Care
- Physical Examination
- Point of Care Ultrasound
- Early Clinical Experiences
- Clerkship
- Surgery
- Emergency Medicine
- OBGYN
- Pediatrics
- Primary Care
- Psychiatry
- Internal Medicine
- Neurology
- Palliative Care
- Curriculum
- Student Assignments, Workshops, & Resources
- Recommended Readings
- Online Learning
- Interprofessional Educational
- Faculty
- News
- Advanced Training
- Clinical Electives
- Elective/Subinternship Listings
- Anesthesiology
- Child Study Center
- Clinical Longitudinal Elective
- Definitions
- Dermatology
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Emergency Medicine
- Family Medicine
- Genetics
- Internal Medicine
- Interventional Radiology
- Laboratory Medicine
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences
- Ophthalmology and Visual Science
- Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
- Pathology
- Pediatrics
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Primary Care
- Psychiatry
- Surgery
- STEP 1 Pilot Electives
- Therapeutic Radiology
- Urology
- Contact Info for Electives
- Elective Dates
- Wednesday Evening Clinic
- WEC Faculty
- Suggested Electives for Residency
- Elective/Subinternship Listings
- Non-Clinical Electives
- Clinical Electives
- Coaching Program
- Concentrations
- Inclusive Glossary
- Disability
- LGBTQIA+
- Patient-Centered Language
- Poverty
- Race & Ethnicity
- Sex & Gender
- Full Glossary of Terms
- About The Inclusive Language Initiative
- Glossary Bibliography
- Curriculum Team
- Self-Study Task Force
- Faculty Training
Student Research
Yale School of Medicine encourages students to engage in research as an essential element in their path to becoming a physician. The school offers various research opportunities, including:
- Finding a Research Mentor
- Faculty Mentor Responsibilities and Resources
- Departmental Thesis Chairs
- First-Year Summer Research
- Short-term Research
- One-year Fellowships
- Travel Info & Reimbursement
- MD Thesis
- Research Didactics
- START Summer Program
- Master of Health Science
- Student Research Day
- Student Research Team
Visiting Student Programs
Yale School of Medicine offers visiting student programs for students from US medical schools and international students. The programs include:
- Students from US Medical Schools
- Visiting Student Scholarship Program
- International Students
- International Student FAQs
Admissions
The admissions process at Yale School of Medicine includes:
- How to Apply
- Connect
- The Yale System
- Dates and Deadlines
- Pre-medical Requirements
- Admissions Team
Student Affairs
The student affairs office at Yale School of Medicine provides support and resources for students, including:
- Academic and Career Advising in Advisory Houses
- Advisory Houses
- Creed House
- Hamburg House
- Horstmann House
- Palade House
- Slayman House
- Yan House
- Academic Advising
- Career Advising
- Specialty-Specific Advisors/Resources
- Community Building
- Advisory Houses
- Performance Improvement
- Policies, Procedures & Guidelines
- By Topic
- PreClerkship Policies
- Clerkship & ATP Policies
- University Policy Links
- Well-Being
- Student Mental Health & Wellness Program
- Meet our Staff & Make an Appointment
- Wellness Programming: Upcoming Events
- FAQs
- Resources
- Peer Advocate Program
- Security
- Student Mental Health & Wellness Program
- Student Life
- Day in the life of Med student
- The YSM Experience
- Annual Events
- Student Groups
- Yale Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Interest Group (VESIG)
- Leadership
- Yale Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Interest Group (VESIG)
- Registrar
- Scheduling
- Clerkships
- Electives & Subinternships
- USMLE
- Extended Study at YSM
- Scheduling
- You said . . . We did . . .
- Student Affairs Team
Financial Aid
The financial aid office at Yale School of Medicine provides support and resources for students, including:
- MD Program
- Application Process
- International Students
- MD Student Cost of Attendance
- Cost of Attendance
- Cost of Attendance
- Cost of Attendance
- Cost of Attendance
- Cost of Attendance
- Research Funding, Extended Study and Financial Aid
- Frequently Asked Questions
- PA Program
- PA Online Program
- Application Process
- PA Online Student Budget
- Forms & Resources
- FAFSA Application
- CSS Profile Application
- How to Avoid Common Errors
- Student Billing Information
- Financial Literacy Information
- Scholarships & Loans
- External Scholarships
- Loans
- Financial Aid Team
Special Programs
Yale School of Medicine offers various special programs, including:
- Global Health
- Certificate in Global Medicine
- Electives & Educational Opportunities
- Topics in Global Medicine and Health
- Global Health Seminar
- Summer Research Abroad
- Electives at Other Yale Graduate Schools
- Yale Global Health Students United for Regional and Global Education (YGH SURGE)
- About the Course
- Global Clinical Electives
- Africa
- Ghana
- South Africa
- Uganda
- Asia
- China
- India
- The Americas and the Caribbean
- Argentina
- Arizona
- California
- Chile
- Colombia
- Connecticut
- Dominican Republic
- Jamaica
- New Mexico
- Tennessee
- Africa
- Lectures, Series, & Conferences
- Community & Advocacy Opportunities
- Faculty Advisors & Mentors
- Global Health Team
- Yale Center for Healthcare Simulation
- Services & Facilities
- Program & Faculty Development
- Education & Research
- Simulated Participants
- Simulation Academy at Yale
- About Us
- Year in Review
- People
- SEPA Advisory Board
- News
- Mentoring
- Faculty & Staff
- Advisory Board
- News
- HAVEN Free Clinic
- Neighborhood Health Project
- Humanities in Medicine
- Biomedical Ethics
- Yale Journal of Biology & Medicine
- University Engagement Opportunities
- Community Engagement Opportunities
Joint MD Programs
Yale School of Medicine offers joint MD programs, providing students with the opportunity to pursue a combined degree in medicine and another field.