Medical Student Evaluation, Promotion and Graduation

The Medical Student Evaluation and Promotion Committee (MSEPC) monitors the progress of students throughout the four-year medical education program. Students must meet all academic requirements for each year of the medical education program to be promoted to the next academic year.

Promotion from Year 1 to Year 2:

Students who have met all academic standards and curricular requirements of MS Year 1 are eligible for promotion to MS Year 2.

Promotion from Year 2 to Year 3:

Students who have met all academic standards and curricular requirements of MS Year 2 are eligible for promotion to MS Year 3. 

NOTE: Students must take the USMLE STEP 1 examination before the start of their MS year 3. Students who do not take the USMLE STEP 1 examination before the start of the MS year 3 will not be permitted to begin the clerkship curriculum.

Promotion from Year 3 to Year 4:

Students who have successfully passed their USMLE Step 1 and have met all academic standards and curricular requirements of MS Year 3, are eligible to be promoted to MS Year 4.

Ref. Pol. # EAA018