Electives
Elective requirements (28 weeks total over years 3 and 4):
- 10 weeks in Year 3
- 18 weeks in Year 4
Type of electives
- Clinical
- Research
- International/global health
- Away electives (4th year only)
- Up to 16 weeks of elective credit can be research. MSTP program leadership does not need to approve this if it is a continuation of the dissertation work.
More information on registration on Blackboard (on the student resources page, electives box)
Need guidance about electives? Questions? Want to review your elective schedule?
Make an appointment with Dr. Beverly Forsyth through MARC or email beverly.forsyth@mssm.edu
Awesome resources for success in MD3-4
MSTP MD3-4 Specific Clerkship Advice and Elective Reviews and Study Advice
Dr. Staci Leisman’s Guide to Being an Outstanding Medical Student
Dr. Lauren Linkowski’s Guide to Clerkships and Shelf Study
USMLE Step 2
Important note for MD/PhD students:
The NBME Certificate of Identification and Authorization form is initially completed as part of the Step 1 registration process. It lasts 5 years. That means that nearly all MD/PhD students will need to renew this in order to register for USMLE Step 2 CK and CS. This is important to note because it may result in scheduling delays.
- Register for the exam
- Complete the on-line form
- Pay for the exam
To certify your identification, you must either print out Part B of your application OR download it. You will then need to attach a professional, passport sized headshot to the form and sign at the bottom. Finally, you can either bring the hard copy to the registrar's office in Anneberg or email your complete form to registrar@mssm.edu
- Receive your scheduling permit (may take several weeks).