Most new third year students are delighted to begin active involvement in patient care. Compared to the basic science years, there will often be less definite direction and students must adopt a new, more active, self-directed manner of studying and learning. Active participation and intellectual curiosity are expected.
Team work is required.
Cooperative and congenial interpersonal skills and attitudes are essential. It is not necessary to put on a theatrical performance in each clerkship. It is necessary to know the difference between assertiveness and obnoxiousness, between eagerness and obsequiousness. It also is necessary to be open to instruction and learning and to show enthusiasm and curiosity. Third year students have a great deal to learn on each clerkship.