Unit Policy
Title
School of Medicine: TEC 2.0 Individualization Phase Course Requirements Policy
Introduction
Purpose
To identify the courses required to complete the Individualization Phase and eligibility for graduation starting with the Class of 2027.
Scope
This Policy is applicable to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (University) School of Medicine (SOM) Medical Doctorate Program students beginning with the Class of 2027.
Policy
Policy Statement
MD Program students including transfer students, beginning with the Class of 2027, must complete the following Individualization Phase requirements during the phase, to be eligible for graduation:
- Two (2) Acting Internship selective (12 credit hours)
- One (1) Critical Care selective (6 credit hours).
- One (1) Longitudinal Science of Medicine (3 credit hours).
- One (1 Longitudinal Social and Health Systems 5 course (3 credit hours).
- Three (3) electives (18 credit hours)
- One (1) Transition to Residency course (3 credit hours)
- One (1) Neurology Selective (2 weeks) (credit hours TBD)
- One (1) Longitudinal Competency Based Course (credit hours TBD)
- Completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification during medical school
Students are expected to take different courses for each of these experiences. Students are not permitted to repeat a course, except in the case of remediation (prior failure). If a student has extenuating circumstances that require a repeat, student is to submit a request through Student Affairs.
Electives:
During Individualization Phase Selectives: Longitudinal elective course work should not conflict with scheduled responsibilities during Individualization Phase selectives.
During block electives: For 2- and 4-week electives, the longitudinal elective course work may continue, but may not conflict with scheduled course time for more than 4 hours for a 2-week elective or 8 hours for a 4-week electives. Missing scheduled 2- and 4-week elective time to work on longitudinal elective work must be approved by the course director.
During block electives: For 2- and 4-week electives, the longitudinal elective course work may continue but may not conflict with scheduled course time for more than 4 hours for a 2-week elective or 8-hours for a 4-week elective. Missing scheduled 2- and 4-week elective time to work on longitudinal elective work must be approved by the course director.
Related Requirements
External Regulations
Contact Information
Primary Contact
Name: Heather Tarantino, Associate Dean of Curricular Affairs
Email: Heather_Tarantino@med.unc.edu
Other Contacts
Name: Mary Hauser, Senior Director of Curricular Affairs
Email: Mary_Hauser@med.unc.edu