Non-Clinical Electives
Students taking courses during the Foundations Phase are given the opportunity to pursue electives that may enhance their personal medical education. These electives, otherwise known as Non-Clinical Electives, are offered by the University on a quarterly basis, and while do not involve direct patient care, are relevant to medical education. Because these courses run on the quarter system, they may not correspond exactly with other course requirements in the School of Medicine.
Please check out the Non-Clinical Electives website for more information on the WWAMI Non-Clinical Electives, registering for courses, and Seattle-specific Non-Clinical Electives. If you have questions, please contact the SOM Non-Clinical Electives Team
Dates of Instruction
Remember, Non-Clinical Electives do not follow the same timeline as block courses and requirements in the School of Medicine. If your course has a final examination that conflicts with your block courses and requirements, we encourage you to work with the instructor to find a solution. Please refer to the Academic Calendar for more information.
| AUTUMN 2020 | WINTER 2021 | SPRING 2021 | SUMMER 2021 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-term | A-term | B-term | ||||
| Instruction Begins WAC 478-132-030 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jan 4, 2021 | Mar 29, 2021 | Jun 21, 2021 | Jun 21, 2021 | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Last Day of Instruction | Dec 11, 2020 | Mar 12, 2021 | Jun 4, 2021 | Aug 20, 2021 | Jul 22, 2020 | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Final Examination Week | Dec 12-18, 2020 | Mar 13-19, 2021 | Jun 7-11, 2021 | Typically the last class day of class | Typically the last class day of class | Typically the last class day of class |
| Commencement | Seattle, June 13
Bothell, June 14 |
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