MD/MBA Timeline
The table below provides an outline of how a UMass Chan medical student will complete the MBA degree alongside the MD degree. This outline is flexible and able to accomodate students who go on leave, need extra time to complete their degree, etc.
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Year in UMass Chan Graduate Program |
Semester |
School of Medicine (VISTA) |
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Year 1 |
Summer 1 |
Foundation Coursework 3 courses, 6 credits |
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Summer 2 |
Foundation Coursework 3 courses, 6 credits |
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Fall 1 and 2 |
None |
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Spring 1 |
1 course, 3 credits (Core) |
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Spring 2 |
1 course, 3 credits (Core) |
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Year 2 |
Summer 1 |
1 course, 3 credits (Core) |
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Fall 1 |
1 course, 3 credits (Core) |
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Fall 2 |
1 course, 3 credits (Core) |
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Spring 1 |
1 course, 3 credits (Core) |
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Spring 2 |
None |
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Year 3 |
Summer |
None |
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Fall 1 and 2 |
None |
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Spring 1 and 2 |
None |
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Year 4 |
Summer |
1 course, 3 credits (Core) |
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Fall 1 |
1 course, 3 credits (Core/electives) |
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Fall 2 |
1 course, 3 credits (electives) |
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Spring 1 |
1 course, 3 credits (Electives) |
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Spring 2 |
1 course, 3 credits (Electives) |
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Year 5 |
Fall and Spring |
Option to extend time to complete MBA to 5th year No fee to complete in 5 years Extension beyond 5 years requires application, justification, and additional fee |