Curriculum 5

• The Basic Science Foundation Course (BSFC) program is designed to prepare students for those students wishing to enter New Valhalla Westchester College of Medicine without MCAT scores.
• This program is non-credit course and can be completed in one calendar year.
• This degree program is a unique opportunity for students to take courses taught at Medical School as a way to prepare for
  Medical School. The first and second year Medical School curriculum will include: Gross Anatomy, Medical Physiology, Biochemistry,
  Histology, Human Neuroanatomy, Pharmacology, Medical Microbiology, and Pathology
• This unique curriculum will enhance students’ performance in medical school and also in United States Medical License Examination
  (USMLE) part I. As a student evaluation method, National Board of Medical Examiner (NBME) shelf examinations are administered.
  Generally, the performance scores in NBME shelf examinations are regarded as a good indicator of performance in USMLE.
• Session 1 (15 weeks)
  • Gross Anatomy
  • Medical Physiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Histology
  • Neuroanatomy
  • USMLE-1 review
• Session 2 (15 Weeks)
  • Pharmacology
  • Medical Microbiology
  • Pathology
  • USMLE-1 review

Valhalla Westchester College of Medicine (4 Years)

1st year

(Family Medicine Pain Management Enhanced)

2nd Year

MINI-SEMESTER

(Duration 8 weeks)

THIRD YEAR & PARTIAL FOURTH YEAR (Will be taught at our teaching hospitals in the U.S. or other countries)

ELECTIVES

• Electives: (Minimum 3 weeks; Maximum 6 weeks) Total: 30 weeks
• Electives must include 8 additional weeks of medicine(or subspecialties), and 4 additional weeks of surgery