The Clerkship is an elective program that allows selected Year IV students to pursue further studies in departmental activities specially designed to meet their needs and interests.
Clerkships are available in both basic science and clinical disciplines.
Students in both programs are expected to complete all block assignments. In order to qualify for consideration, a student must have passing grades in all courses. The specific departmental requirements for eligibility to participate in the clerkship program will be made known to the students at the end of Year II so that they may pace their work during the following year accordingly. Although students are not expected to complete all clinical requirements by the end of the third year, they should have made sufficient progress to be able to successfully complete their regular clinical responsibilities in the reduced time allotted for regular clinical assignments. Students may apply for Clerkship II in either or both semesters of their fourth year.