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DOCTOR OF MEDICINE DEGREE Doctor with a Patient

The degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) is conferred upon candidates of good moral character who have studied in an LCME-accredited medical school at least four academic sessions, of which the last two sessions must be spent in the regular four-year course of this school; who have properly fulfilled all academic requirements of the medical curriculum; and who have discharged all financial obligations to this school. The diploma is awarded summa cum laude to the graduate who ranks first in the class in academic achievement; magna cum laude to the next three; and cum laude to the graduates who rank six through 10.




	Back • School of Medicine Home >> DOCTOR OF MEDICINE DEGREE The degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) is conferred upon candidates of good moral character who have studied in an LCME-accredited medical school at least four academic sessions, of which the last two sessions must be spent in the regular four-year course of this school; who have properly fulfilled all academic requirements of the medical curriculum; and who have discharged all financial obligations to this school. The diploma is awarded summa cum laude to the graduate who ranks first in the class in academic achievement; magna cum laude to the next three; and cum laude to the graduates who rank six through 10.