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Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
Introduction
A part of Yeshiva University, Albert Einstein College
of Medicine was established in 1955. It is a privately
endowed coeducational institution. Affiliated with the
school are 2 postgraduate divisions, the Sue Goldberg
Graduate Division of Medical Sciences and the Belfer
Institute for Advance Biomedical Studies, making the
school a major center for medical education, clinical
care (through its affiliated hospitals), and biomedical
research.
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
Academics
4-year modern. The preclinical curriculum consists
largely of interdisciplinary courses designed to enable
students to acquire an integrated understanding of the
biomedical sciences, become effective in applying
knowledge to the solution of clinical problems, and
become successful self-directed learners with excellent
information retrieval skills. Running parallel with these
coursesisanextensiveIntroductiontoClinicalMedicine
program in which students interact with patients in clinical settings and engage in small-group discussions
aboutillnessandhealthcarefrompsychosocial,cultural,
ethical, and health policy perspectives. Case-based
small-group conferences emphasizing preparation,
collaboration, and participation constitute a major educational strategy throughout the preclinical curriculum.
Third year: Clerkship rotations in all major disciplines,
including family medicine, geriatrics, and ambulatory
careincommunity-basedsettings.Fourthyear:Includes
a subinternship in medicine, pediatrics, or adolescent
medicine. There is also a 6-month elective period.
Unique Programs
Minority admissions: The college’s director of the
Office of Minority StudentAffairs is in charge of minority student recruitment. A 2-week prematriculation
summer preparatory course is offered to students with
relatively weak science backgrounds.Other degree programs: A combined MD-PhD program is offered for
those interested in a teaching and a research career in
eitherthebasicbiomedicalorclinicalsciences.Students
are expected to prepare a reference report of scholarly
substance prior to graduation.
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
Admissions
Required courses include the basic premedical sciences and 1 year each of mathematics and English.
Recommended courses are those in the humanities and
social science. Transfer and advanced standing: None.
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
Students
Grades in preclerkship courses are Pass/Fail in the first
year and Honors/Pass/Fail in the second year. Grades
in clinical courses are Honors/High Pass/Pass/Low
Pass/Fail. There is also a narrative evaluation in each
clerkship. A student must pass all preclerkship courses
in order to be promoted to the clerkship year. Passing
total test scores on Step 1 and 2 of the USMLE examination must be recorded prior to graduation.
Teaching: TheAlbert Einstein College of Medicine has
extensive research and teaching facilities located in
buildings spread over a 17-acre campus in the
Westchester Heights section of the Bronx, New York.
Clinical teaching is carried out at Jacobi Medical
Center, Montefiore Medical Center, and at ambulatory
care centers located throughout New York City
and lower Westchester County. Library: Gottesman
Library houses more than 250,000 volumes and 2400
periodicals. Housing: The college operates 2 apartment
complexes that provide apartments for single as well as
married students. A modern, fully equipped athletic
center with a swimming pool is located on campus.
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