The specific experience at Jacobi differs from that of the traditional hospital-based clerkship. By design, the student spends less that half his time on the inpatient floor. The strenght of this site lies in the ambulatory experience. Weekly sessions with the Preceptor involve student presentations and discussions of primary care issues. Additional weekly activities include case discussions led by a member of the Emergency Department, participation in one of the Pediatric sub-specialty clinics, and physical diagnosis rounds with the chief resident.
Night call is split between the inpatient service and the emergency department.