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Program Details

Graduate Program: Medical Studies (MMS)

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Program/Degree
Medical Studies (MMS)  
Program Description

The Pathway Scholars Program (PSP) is a one year graduate certificate program intended for Arizona residents who desire to pursue a career in medicine. The program is designed for students who have experienced unique or greater than average challenges in preparing to become competitive medical school applicants. Consideration will be given to Arizona Residents that are:

 
  • Socioeconomically disadvantaged.
  • First generation college attendees.
  • From rural Arizona.
  • Members of Federally recognized American Indian Tribes.
  • Committed to serving the under-served and diverse populations of Arizona.

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for success in medical school or other fields of medicine. The program emphasizes academic support, and students work with a dedicated learning specialist to personalize a learning plan tailored to individual academic needs and strengths. The curriculum includes basic biomedical science, evidence-based medicine, clinical practicums in select health care settings, as well as professional development and socialization.

Upon successful completion of the PSP, students will earn a Master of Medical Studies, and if the student has met set milestones and competencies, will matriculate into the College of Medicine – Phoenix.

For more information regarding admissions please email us or call 602-827-2443.

 
Department/Academic Unit(s)

COM Phoenix Academic Affairs

The Pathway Scholars Program is offered at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix campus. Upon successful completion, students will earn a Master of Medical Studies.

 
College

College of Medicine, Phoenix

 
Campus where offered

Phoenix Campus - Phoenix

 
Contacts
Admissions Contact
Stephanie L Hatlestad
602-827-2388
Graduate Program Coordinator
Stephanie L Hatlestad
602-827-2388
Director of Graduate Studies
Maria Manriquez
602-827-2390
Graduate College Degree Counselor
Annie Prisbrey
520-621-0119
 
Tuition and Fees
Please refer to the UA Bursar's Office Tuition and Fees Calculator for up-to-date information about tuition and fees. 
Please refer to the UA Registrar's's Office Special Course Fees for up-to-date information about special course fees. 

Admissions Information

Admissions Requirements

Please contact our officet for more information.

Admissions & Recruitment:

COMPHX-pathway@email.arizona.edu
(602) 827-2443
 
Standardized Tests

Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)

 
Funding Opportunities

Please contact COMPHX-Pathway@email.arizona.edu for more information regarding funding opportunities for this program.

 
 
Admissions Deadlines

The application for the 2020-2021 academic year is now closed. Applications for the 2021-2022 academic year will be available in fall 2020. You can sign up to be notified when the 2021-2022 application is released.

Admissions & Recruitment:

COMPHX-pathway@email.arizona.edu
(602) 827-2005
 
International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information
The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

Completion Requirements

Minimum Credit Units

31 

Core Coursework Requirements

 

Summer

  • MEDP 615A - Principles of Organ Systems (1 unit)
  • MEDP 618A - Principles of Molecular Basis of Life & Disease (3 units)
  • MEDP 697 - Introduction to Medical Studies (2 units)

Fall

  • MEDP 605A - Biomedical Career Exposure I (1 unit)
  • MEDP 608A - Principles of Communication in Medicine (1 unit)
  • MEDP 615B - Principles of Organ Systems B (2 units)
  • MEDP 618B - Principles of Molecular Basis of Life & Disease B (3 units)
  • MEDP 619A - Learning and Ethics I (3 units)
  • MEDP 909A - Master's Research Report A (1 unit)

Spring

  • MEDP 605B - Clinical Practicum (1 unit)
  • MEDP 608B - Principles of Communication in Medicine B (1 unit)
  • MEDP 615C - Principles of Organ Systems C (2 units)
  • MEDP 620B - Principles of Cardiovascular-Hematology (6 units)
  • MEDP 619B - Leadership, Learning & Ethics II (3 units)
  • MEDP 909B - Master's Research Report B (1 unit)

*Please visit phoenixmed.arizona.edu/pathway for more information.

 
Elective Coursework

No elective coursework is required for completion of the Master of Medical Studies.

 
Additional Requirements

Please visit phoenixmed.arizona.edu/pathway for more information about the Pathway Scholars Program and the Master of Medical Studies.

 
Student Handbook

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.

 

Program StatisticsInformation about these numbers

Program-level Information
Application Acceptance Rate 100%
Med. Time-to-degree (years) 1.00
 
Department-level Information
Enrollment Percent Male 40%
Enrollment Percent Female 60%
Enrollment Percent International 0%
Enrollment Percent URM 50%

Back to statistics
  • All application, admit, and enrollment data are from Fall 2020.
  • Median Time to Degree calculates how long graduates in the last 5 years (2015-2019) took to complete their degrees, counting back to the first semester entering their program. This measure uses the methodology established in the 2011 Assessment of Research-Doctorate Programs by the National Research Council.
  • Underrepresented Minorities (URM) includes domestic students of ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education: African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders.

Persistent link: https://grad.arizona.edu/catalog/programinfo/MSMMS
Last revised 12 Aug 2020
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