This is a unique premedical/medical eight-year academic program jointly sponsored by the University of Delaware and the Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. It is designed for students who are certain that they want to become physicians and who desire a program of study that blends the scientific and cultural aspects of the medical profession.

This program is accomplished by providing students with a balanced education in liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies. The curriculum not only includes the traditional courses in the life/physical sciences but also the opportunity to specialize in one of three areas related to medicine dealing with bioethics, administration and public policy, or translational research. Small group discussions, problem-based instruction, and practicum experiences in clinical/institutional settings are special aspects of the program.