The curricular affairs team supports teaching across all levels of the IU School of Medicine curriculum.
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Get to know the curriculum
Medical students at IU School of Medicine progress through a statewide medical education curriculum that includes basic sciences and clinical training.
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Teach an elective
Electives provides each student with the opportunity to select elective courses in their areas of interest. Elective courses in both the basic sciences and clinical sciences allow students to widen their experience, strengthen areas of weakness and pursue subjects of special interest.
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Become a preceptor
You can participate in the education of the next generation of physicians. Medical Student Education is recruiting individuals with a variety of clinical and non-clinical backgrounds for opportunities including clinical site placements, small group instruction and facilitation.