We'd like to hear from you. Students conclude this curricular period with two weeks of family medicine, which includes a preceptorship with a practitioner in the surrounding area. Morning sessions for the remainder of the year are spent in a variety of clinical experiences that enable the student to develop a clinical database and acquire skills of observation and physical diagnosis.
Students evaluate patients under the guidance of a preceptor.
The seminars are given by core faculty and provide the student with the didactic preparation necessary for the increased responsibilities of the third-year surgical clerkship. Together, the student and adviser plan the direction of clinical training and decide upon the type of research experience best suited to the student's career goals and interests. The advisor continues guidance throughout the student's third and fourth years, helping to plan a fourth-year schedule and aiding in residency selection. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.