Phase 2: Core Clinical Immersion
The Phase 2 curriculum provides comparable, high-quality clinical experiences through inpatient and ambulatory block rotations.
Phase 2 begins with a 4-week Transition to Clerkship course. Subsequently, students are enrolled in 5 9-week clerkship blocks (Ambulatory, Neurosciences, Women’s and Children’s, Surgery and Medicine) inclusive of bridge weeks. Bridge weeks are periods between clerkship blocks during which you’ll complete assignments, take national board subject examinations and receive orientation for the next clerkship experience. Bridge weeks also allow you to explore subspecialty areas of interest, conduct research and/or meet with mentors and advisors. Phase 2 ends with the Transition to Phase 3 course. The Phase 2 curriculum also includes longitudinal requirements in the disciplines of Radiology and Pathology/Diagnostic Medicine and a Career Pathways Program.
At a glance: Phase 2 – Core Clinical Immersion
| Clinical blocks | Curriculum overview* |
| Transition to Clerkships | Hones clinical skills and prepares students for clinical learning on their regional medical campuses. |
| Ambulatory | Outpatient clerkship including Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Pediatrics and Musculoskeletal Medicine. |
| Medicine | Inpatient and outpatient experience with exposure to general internal medicine and medicine subspecialty fields. |
| Women’s and Children’s | Combines the clerkship disciplines of Pediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN). Includes experiences in inpatient pediatrics, newborn nursery and pediatric subspecialty areas as well as inpatient labor and delivery, gynecologic surgery and outpatient OB-GYN. |
| Neuroscience |
Combines the clerkship disciplines of Neurology and Psychiatry in inpatient and outpatient settings. |
| Surgery | Core General Surgery rotations with experiences in inpatient and outpatient settings. |
| Transition to Phase 3 | Provides students with an opportunity to reflect on Phase 2, plan for residencies and USMLE step, and participate in advanced skill sessions to prepare for the clinical requirements in Phase 3. |
*Length of curriculum blocks is based on Medical Curriculum Committee review each year.