The College of Medicine – Phoenix offers over 200 fourth-year electives that are designed to meet curriculum and graduation requirements and are specific to student interests. Electives are provided through Phoenix-area and out-of-state hospitals, medical centers and private practices.
There are also many opportunities statewide, nationally and internationally through the Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VLSO) application.
Critical Care and Core Sub-Internship are selectives that are graduation requirements to be completed in Year 4. Students can choose sub-specialized rotations in Critical Care such as Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Medical Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, and Cardiac Critical Care. Sub-Internship courses are offered in Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Neurosurgery, Surgery and Surgical Subspecialties.
Graduation Requirements
Selectives – 8 Credits
- Core Sub-Internship (4 Credits)
- AY24-25 Syllabus (PDF).
- Critical Care (4 Credits)
- AY24-25 Syllabus (PDF).
Electives – 24 Credits
- Choose from all available electives.
- AY24-25 Syllabus (PDF).
- May include research, “away,” independent study, Global Health electives or Rural Health electives.
- May take additional selectives.
Students should refer to the Years 3 & 4 Credit Requirement Policy for a detailed description of all required clerkships, electives, selectives, and courses.
View the complete Student Catalog for elective and selective offerings.