Graduation Requirements 

To be eligible for graduation, students must meet the educational program objectives for the MD program through achievement of the LKSOM Competencies, complete all requirements and pass all courses in Phase 1, 2, and 3 of the curriculum, and pass USMLE Step 1 and Step 2CK.  Approval for conferral of the MD degree is made by the Academic Standards and Promotions Committee and is based on a comprehensive review of each student’s academic and non-academic performance.