Medical School Curriculum

Focused on Patients, Teamwork, and Problem-Solving

Every day, Nova Southeastern University's Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD) students tackle complex cases in tight-knit teams. As a student, you’ll learn to think critically, diagnose effectively, and treat patients at the center of every case.

Active Learning: Just 7-8 Students Per Group

You’ll become an active learner, working in a smaller group to solve medical problems through inquiry, under faculty facilitator direction. Using clinical cases and a team-based approach, you’ll solve complex problems by honing your diagnosis skills. The program leverages both simulated patients and real-world examples.

Medical Students Engage in Research

Students have opportunities to engage in clinical, medical education, translational, and epidemiology research projects. They present at conferences and publish case studies, achieving above the national average for matched students in research productivity.

Read About Student Research

Working on research projects develops a different set of critical thinking skills. It helps me understand the research process that is important for doctors to validate studies on medications and treatments.

Luiza Palmieri Serrano | M2

Medical Students Acquire Seven Core Competencies

Medical Knowledge

Students will demonstrate knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical, epidemiological, and social-behavioral sciences and application of this knowledge to patient care.

Patient Care

Students will demonstrate patient-centered care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health.

System-Based Practice

Students will demonstrate an awareness of and responsiveness to the larger context and system of health care, utilizing other resources in the system to provide care for patients.

Practice-Based Learning and Improvement

Students will demonstrate the ability to evaluate their professional development and approach to patient care, to appraise and assimilate scientific evidence, and to improve based on self-assessment and lifelong learning.

Interpersonal Skills and Communication

Students will demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in the effective exchange of information and collaboration with patients, their families, and health professionals.

Ethics and Professionalism

Students will carry out professional responsibilities with the highest standards of excellence and integrity, and adherence to ethical principles.

Personal and Professional Development and Wellness

Students will demonstrate the qualities required to sustain lifelong personal and professional growth and wellness.

M.D. Curriculum

Focused on Patients, Teamwork, and Problem-Solving

Active Learning: Just 7-8 Students Per Group

Medical Students Engage in Research

Academic Calendars and Curriculum

NSU MD Calendars by Class (Subject to Change)

NSU MD Calendars by Academic Year (Subject to Change)

Medical Students Acquire Seven Core Competencies