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Years One and Two HEAD FORWARD At the Heritage College, we believe that classroom education and clinical experience go hand in hand, so we integrate foundational sciences and clinical skills throughout your four years of medical school and within each set of learning experiences. Our emphasis on practical knowledge will attune you to the true needs of patients and to the realities of providing care across difference settings and within a diverse range of communities 4 TRAINING TOMORROW’S HEALTH CARE LEADERS Our Pathways to Health & Wellness Curriculum keeps personal well-being at the forefront, while ensuring that our graduates are fully prepared to succeed in today’s rapidly changing health care environment. Through small group coaching, integrated active learning labs, and clinical and community experiences, you’ll develop the skills you need to keep pace with the complexities in health care delivery and to lead interprofessional health care teams. At the same time, you’ll learn how to lead positive, mindful and empathic lives professionally and personally. STAYING ON COURSE EVERY STEP You’ll hear it again and again: The Heritage College is a collaborative learning environment, where we prepare our students to practice and succeed in any specialty or geographic location. With the unconditional support of both faculty members and your peers, working together to set you up for success at every part of your journey, you can focus your energy where it makes a difference — learning everything you can, developing your skills as a physician, and ultimately, providing every patient the care they deserve.