The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is a 4-year MD-granting program that offers students a more individualized curriculum while being able to experience a large city. Within the first two years of medical school, students will learn the organ systems, begin their Area of Scholarly Concentration project, and have a choice between two learning options for their longitudinal clinical experiences. Northwestern believes that to be able to care for patients, you have to start with caring for yourself. They want students to find balance physically, emotionally, spiritually, and financially. The Feinberg School of Medicine encourages students to participate in community organizations or school organizations.