Welcome to the University of Colorado School of Medicine on the Anschutz Medical Campus. A Top Ten Medical School, our departments, centers and institutes work with the University of Colorado Hospital, The Children's Hospital and Barbara Davis Center.

MSTP students complete both required Medical and Graduate School Curricula, USMLE, Preliminary Graduate Exam and lab rotations during their first two years (Phases I and II).

Diagram of curriculum and MSTP specific courses (click to enlarge image)

The curriculum:

• Is divided into five phases: the Essentials Core (Phases I and II), the PhD Research, the Clinical Core (Phase III), and Advanced Studies (Phase IV).
• Integrates basic science and clinical material throughout all phases.
• Encourages independent, self-directed learning.
• Promotes advanced clinical examination and clinical reasoning skills.

MSTP Specific Courses:

• Foundations of Doctoring for MSTP Students in Thesis Years (IDPT 7655) allows students to work with a preceptor 1 day a month during the duration of their PhD.  This course is a special Foundations Course specific for MSTP students.
• Molecules to Medicine for MSTP students (IDPT 7805) is a modified version of the small group, case discussion section of "Molecules to Medicine" for MD students. 

Educational Services:
Center for Advanced Professional Excellence.  CAPE is a full-service assessment and education center specializing in the use of standardized patients, teaching associates and simulators.