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Clinical Training Sites

The Renaissance Curriculum is a fully integrated curriculum, teaching normal and abnormal processes concurrently with early clinical context and more extensive interactions with patients. Clinical experiences occur across the entirety of the curriculum and occur at clinical locations of excellence throughout Maryland.

Transportation Requirement: Students are required to have access to transportation for various off-campus clinical site assignments (see Clinical Site Assignment Policy).

Site Requirements: Requirements vary by clinical sites and affiliate sites may have additional requirements for clinical rotations. Students are encouraged to discuss application requirements with the designated contact person.

Site Information

University of Maryland Medical Center: The University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) is the flagship academic hospital of the University of Maryland Medical System located on the downtown campus. The hospital provides comprehensive care for the West Baltimore community and tertiary care for Maryland and the surrounding area. The hospital has more intensive care beds than any other hospital in Maryland. University of Maryland Medical Center is the principal clinical site for graduate medical education and the University of Maryland School of Medicine provides the faculty and the program director.

VA Maryland Healthcare System (Baltimore): The Baltimore VA Medical Center is the acute medical and surgical care facility for the VA Maryland Health Care System and offers a full range of inpatient, outpatient, and primary care services. Located next to the University of Maryland Medical Center with a walkway connecting the two facilities, the medical center maintains an active affiliation with the University in the sharing of staff, resources, and technology.

R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center: The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center provides the highest level of trauma care, treating more than 7,000 critically ill and injured patients. The Shock Trauma Center is the designated statewide referral center for head and spinal injuries, multi-system trauma, and severe orthopaedic injuries.

Off-Campus Affiliate Sites