The following prerequisites for the core clerkship in Medicine (i.e., are part of Phases I and II):
| Fundamental Knowledge of: | Key Resources |
| Pathophysiology of core symptoms and conditions | Pathology Physiology Essentials of Clinical Medicine |
| Pharmacology of therapeutic agents commonly used to treat core symptoms and conditions | Pharmacology |
| Skills | |
| Communication with patients performing a history and complete physical examination | Essentials of Clinical Medicine |
| Attitudes | |
| Professional, compassionate interaction with patients and families, as well as all members of the health care team | Essentials of Clinical Medicine |