Selecting and Scheduling Electives

Students may choose electives which are:

1. MUSM-sponsored electives (listed in this elective catalog)

   

2. Outside electives (electives from other US/Canadian LCME medical education facilities)

3. Foreign electives (electives at a foreign medical education facility)

4. Student-generated elective (an elective created with the aid of a preceptor and MUSM- sponsoring department to meet a specific educational need)

The student’s advisor and the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs or the Year IV Program Director must approve all elective choices. Outside electives and student-generated electives require additional approvals by the Curriculum Committee.

MUSM students may register for elective courses for their fourth year beginning in early April of their third year. The following timeline must be strictly adhered to when scheduling electives:

1. MUSM electives – must be scheduled at least 4 weeks prior to the start of the elective.

2. Outside electives – must be scheduled with all approvals at least 8 weeks prior to the start of the elective.

3. Foreign electives – must be scheduled, with all approvals, at least 3 months prior to the start of the elective.

4. Student-generated electives – must be scheduled, with all approvals, at least 8 weeks prior to the start of the elective.