Transition to the PCE
Clinical Skills/OSCE, Clinical
Anatomy, Imaging,
Clinical Epidemiology and
Medical Ethics, Culture of the
Wards, Addiction, Human
Development
MBB
Neuroscience,
Psychopathology
Advanced Clinical and Science Experiences
Jul
Year I
Year II
Year IV
IDD
Dermatology,
Rheumatology,
Allergy/
Immunology
Advanced Clinical and
Science Experiences
PCE
Essentials
Homeostasis I
Cardiovasc ular, Respiratory,
Hematology
Homeostasis II
Gastroenterology, Renal, Endocrinology
and Reproductive Endocrinology
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
POM
PCE PCE
Advanced Clinical and Science
Experiences
Advanced Clinical and
Science Experiences
Scholarly project,
clinical electives,
subinternships,
other advanced electives
I
T
P
Mind, Brain and Behavior
Year III
Pathways Curriculum Map
HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL
Foundations
Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, Developmental
Biology, and Introductions to Anatomy, Histology,
Pharmacology, Pathology, Immunology, Microbiology
Principal Clinical Experience
(PCE)
Core Clerkships
Medicine, Neurology, OB/GYN,
Pediatrics, Primary Care, Psychiatry,
Radiology, Surgery
Introduction to the Profession (ITP)
Professional Development Weeks (PDW ):
Periods of assessment, fe edback, self-reflection and
advising to consolidate l earning and generate
individualized learning plans
Recess
Step 1: Take by 12/31 Year III
Step 2 CK: Take by 12/31 Year IV
More info: https://meded.hms.harvard.edu/pathways
Last updated 8.31.21
Immunity in Defense and Disease (IDD)
Advanced Integrated Science Courses (AISCs)
Advanced Integrated Science Courses (AISCs)
Essentials II
Essentials II
Essentials II
Essentials II
POM: Foundational c ommunication,
physical exam, clinical reasoning and
presentation skills; incl udes Foundational
Continuity Clinic (FCC)
POM
POM
Essentials of the Profession:
Health Policy,
Medical Ethics & Professi onalism, Social Medicine,
Clinical Epidemiology/P opulation Health
Essentials II: One-month r equired course, offered in
October and every other March
Comprehensive OSCE
Scholarly Report due: The Pathways scholarly
project requirement is due March 1st
Practice of Medicine (POM)
P
D
W
1
P
D
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2
Clinical Capstone
(1 required month)