Accelerated Medical Education Programs
3-Year Accelerated Pathways
Curriculum
An Accelerated, Immersive Path
The accelerated pathways immerse students in primary care or psychiatry practice throughout a rigorous, three-year medical school curriculum.
Students begin 6 weeks earlier than the traditional medical school track and continue learning through the summer after their first year. Break schedules (winter and spring) remain the same as traditional medical students.
In the third year, students participate in a Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship (LIC). This model provides:
- Ongoing, real-world clinical experience
- Strong relationships with patients and faculty
- Training across multiple specialties at the same time
LICs prepare students as effectively as traditional rotations while building confidence and a strong focus on patient-centered care.
Rural Clinical Experience
Rural accelerated pathway students will be immersed in primary care or psychiatry clinical experiences in Sacramento and the target counties of Nevada, Shasta and Humboldt. Students gain hands-on experience through:
- Summer immersion programs
- 4 weeks of I-FOSTER training (between Years 1 and 2)
- A 6-month placement in a target county during their LIC
ACE-PC Curriculum
June – mid July
Accelerated Pathways Summer Immersion Course
Late July – May
Longitudinal Primary Care Clinic / ACE Class
Traditional Year 1 Coursework
Late May
Accelerated Pathways Intensive Clinic Immersion
June – mid July
Accelerated Pathways Intensive Clinic Immersion
Mid July – February
Longitudinal Primary Care Clinic / ACE Class
Traditional Year 2 Coursework
March
Step 1 Exam Preparation
April – May
Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship (Inpatient Blocks)
Transition to Clerkship Class
June – December
Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship (Outpatient Blocks)
ACE Class
January
Step 2 Exam Preparation
February – May
Post-Clerkship Acting Internships
June – May
Residency (Internal Medicine or Family Medicine)