Clinical Education

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Year 3 – Clinical Rotations

Clinical Rotations Orientation WeekÌýbeginsÌýthe clinical trainingÌýphaseÌýfor ÍøÆØ³Ô¹ÏÌýCOMÌýmedical students. After orientation, students begin four-week rotations across a range of clinical settings, includingÌýthe followingÌý “coreâ€� clinical rotations:Ìý

  • Family Medicine I and IIÌý
  • Inpatient MedicineÌý
  • Medical SpecialtyÌý
  • General SurgeryÌý
  • Surgical SpecialtyÌý
  • PsychiatryÌý
  • PediatricsÌý
  • OB/GYNÌý

Each student will also have one four weeklong “selective rotationâ€� which is an elective rotation within the established ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï COM clinical network. An elective is also scheduled which is typically outside the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï COM clinical network.ÌýÌý

These rotations give students the chance to care for patients, work alongside experienced healthcare teams, and apply their classroom learning in real-world settings. Each rotation helps students build the skills and confidence they need toÌýbe competitive applicants for residenciesÌýand futureÌýcompetent, compassionate physiciansÌýÌý

Year 4 - Clinical Rotations

Year 4 gives studentsÌýadvancedÌýexperienceÌýinÌýpreparationÌýfor residency andÌýtheirÌýcareersÌýas physicians.ÌýFourth year clinicalÌýrotationsÌýinclude:Ìý

  • Emergency Medicine or Critical Care
  • Selective
  • ElectivesÌý(which include residency sub-internships orÌý“auditionâ€�Ìýrotations.
  • Near the conclusion of the 4thÌýyear, ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï COM students return to campus toÌýparticipate in a one weekÌýReady for Residency Course, putting theÌýfinishing touchesÌýon preparationÌýfor the first year of their residency.ÌýÌý

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Equal Opportunity

ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï is dedicated to providing an equal opportunity climate and environment free from discrimination and harassment. In accordance with established laws, the University prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, national origin, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military service, or political affiliation for all employees in all aspects of employment and for students in academic programs and activities.