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UC Davis School of Medicine

1st Year Overview

Starting in the fall, the first-year program is spread over three quarters. Classes include the basic sciences, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, histology, endocrinology, neurosciences, immunology and general pathology and social sciences (the behavioral aspects of medicine). Students also enroll in a "Doctoring" practicum, where they learn to communicate with patients, perform physical exams, and practice components of emergency medicine, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation.


Diagramatic representation of Curriculum.