Medical Students can begin taking enrichment electives during the second semester of the MS1 year. Enrichment electives offer non-credit course opportunities for students to explore interests outside of the required course modules for the MD.
At the conclusion of the pre-clinical curriculum, MS2 students who have cleared the Step 1 pathway and have not started early rotations may have the option to start selected early electives (depending on course availability). The available list of electives will be provided to the students in the Spring of the MS2 year. These courses would count toward elective requirements needed for graduation.
Elective Catalog
Undergraduate Medical Education
MS2 Electives for Pre-Clinical Students
Information for MS4 Students
To successfully complete the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree program, Long SOM students must complete:
- 20 weeks of Electives
- 8 weeks of Selectives ( 4 weeks inpatient / 4 weeks ambulatory)
- 4 weeks of Didactics (3 required courses and 4 elective courses) completed during Block 9
- Pass USMLE Exams (Step 1 and Step 2 CK)
UT Â鶹´«Ã½×ÊÔ´ Long School of Medicine offers elective courses that have been designed to accommodate the diverse educational needs of our students and visiting students. Electives provide students an opportunity to further develop their medical knowledge, clinical skills and professional identity. The elective catalog is designed to enhance a student’s ability to effectively plan their elective experiences.
Visiting students should first review the visiting student information for specific guidance.
Check student email for department-specific registration instructions.
General Elective Resources
- Quick Start Guide for using Elective Catalog.
- MS4 Schedule Planner to plan your year.
Career Planning Resources
Elective Planning by Specialty
- Current MS4 students should check their for elective planning resources by specialty.