During the first week of the rotation an orientation meeting should occur between you and the preceptor to discuss the educational needs and expectations for the rotation.
Students come to the Family Medicine Clerkship with varied prior medical experiences.
Some of you came into medical school from other health professions, others from non-medical professions, and still others directly from an undergraduate educational institution. While your basic science experience is similar, you may have had varied experiences during your Year 03 clinical clerkships. Your Family Medicine experiences will also vary from site to site, but you do have the opportunity, with your preceptor, to plan the experience that best fulfills your educational needs. The initial meeting between you and your preceptor should be one of information exchange, using the Clinical Skills Inventory to help assess your educational needs and identify focus areas for your education. Complete the Learning Contract.