Majors

The Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS) Program is designed to provide a broad background to develop the scientific and psychosocial knowledge and an understanding of the health care team and the health care system. So that students may pursue their specialized and professional interests, three (3) interdisciplinary majors in Clinical Professions; Community Patient Care; and Health Management, Policy, & Information are offered.

The degree program is based on competencies thought to be fundamental for careers in the health professions. These competencies include communication skills, use and knowledge of technology, awareness and respect for the roles of members of the health care team, ability to navigate in the health care system, scientific knowledge, life-long learning skills, and critical thinking skills. Because of the rigorous science-based core all majors prepare students to take advantage of the many career options the healthcare field offers.

Although housed in the College of Medicine the curriculum is delivered by seven (7) colleges at FSU. In addition to the College of Medicine, the College of Arts and Sciences, the Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health & Human Sciences, the College of Communication & Information, the College of Nursing, the College of Social Science &Public Policy, and the College of Social Work are IMS Program partners.