Pathways Curriculum Map

HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL

Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

IDD
Foundations Homeostasis I P Homeostasis II
I P Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, Developmental
Dermatology,
Rheumatology,
Essentials
Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Renal, Endocrinology
D
Year I T D Biology, and Introductions to Anatomy, Histology, Allergy/ Hematology and Reproductive Endocrinology
W
P W Pharmacology, Pathology, Immunology, Microbiology Immunology
1 2
Practice of Medicine (POM) POM POM
POM POM

Transition to the PCE Principal Clinical Experience

P Clinical Skills, Clinical (PCE)
MBB D Anatomy, Imaging, Core Clerkships
Year II Neuroscience,
W
Clinical Epidemiology and PCE PCE
Psychopathology Medical Ethics, Culture of the Medicine, Neurology, OB/GYN,
3 Wards, Addiction, Human Pediatrics, Primary Care, Psychiatry,
Development Radiology, Surgery
POM
POM

Advanced Clinical and Science Advanced Clinical and Science Advanced Clinical and
Experiences Experiences Science Experiences
Year III PCE Scholarly project,
Essentials II Essentials II clinical electives,
subinternships,
USMLE Study/Step 1 Advanced Integrated Science Courses (AISCs) other advanced electives

Advanced Clinical and Science Experiences

Essentials II
Year IV
Essentials II Advanced Integrated Science Courses (AISCs)

USMLE Steps 2CS & 2CK Clinical Capstone (one required month)
Course

Introduction to the Profession (ITP)
POM: Foundational communication,
physical exam, clinical reasoning and
presentation skills; includes Foundational
Continuity Clinic (FCC)
Immunity in Defense and Disease (IDD)
Professional Development Weeks (PDW): Scholarly Report due: The Pathways scholarly
Three one-week periods of assessment, feedback, project requirement is due March 1st
self-reflection and advising to consolidate learning and
generate individualized learning plans Recess Comprehensive OSCE
Essentials of the Profession: Health Policy,
Medical Ethics & Professionalism, Social Medicine, USMLE Step 1: Study Oct/Nov Year III; take
Clinical Epidemiology/Population Health Step 1, by 12/31 Year III
Steps 2CS Steps 2CS & 2CK: Take CS by 11/1
Essentials II: One-month required course
& 2CK and CK by 12/31 Year IV
Mind, Brain and Behavior

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Last updated 7/18/19