Phase 4 begins with students taking the core courses MED 8710 and MED 8750. These courses will be followed by twelve weeks of Elective experiences MED 8730 and twelve weeks of Advanced Practice Integration MED 8740, followed by MED 8720 Clinical Skills IV.
8710
Core Experiences
immerses students in the clinical environment through experiences in core disciplines including internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, rural family practice, paediatrics, psychiatry, anesthesia and emergency medicine.
AR: attendance is required
CH: 56
8720
Clinical Skills IV
provides students with opportunities to advance their procedural and clinical skills to promote patient safety and work effectively in team settings.
AR: attendance is required
CH: 2
8730
Electives
are offered in two to four week blocks in approved areas of study for a maximum of twelve weeks.
AR: attendance is required
CH: 12
8740
Advanced Practice Integration
enables students to be assigned to a physician, physician group or discipline for experiences that focus on following patients as they interact with the health care system.
AR: attendance is required
CH: 12
8750
Physician Competencies IV
will focus on the transition to postgraduate training as a part of the continuum of medical education.
AR: attendance is required
CH: 1