Southwestern Medical School has a four-year curriculum based on departmental as well as interdisciplinary teaching. The purpose of the first two years is to offer the student an opportunity to develop a strong background in the basic sciences and to receive an introduction to clinical medicine. The third and fourth years offer intense clinical experiences involving the student in direct patient care.

The curriculum is dynamic and responds to the changing requirements for medical education. Faculty and students review the curriculum regularly, and changes are introduced almost every year. For an updated list of courses and credits, students should contact the Registrar's Office.

The UT Southwestern Medical School Web Curriculum resource offers detailed views of each year's curriculum.