STUDENT INFORMATION
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Year four
The fourth year consists of two groups of advanced selectives and general
electives.
Advanced clinical selectives
Three advanced clinical selectives from the core disciplines of child
health, family medicine, internal medicine, neurology, obstetrics and
gynecology, psychiatry and surgery are required. Each selective is four
weeks in length. One must be in a surgical area and one must be in a
medical area. Advanced clinical selectives build on the knowledge and
skills acquired during third-year core clerkships. Students are expected
to assume more responsibility for patient care than in the core blocks.
Advanced basic science selectives
Advanced basic science selectives revisit the biomedical sciences in
the context of a patient, disease, diagnosis or problem. Four options
are available. Students may
- Search and analyze the literature, integrate and evaluate data,
produce a paper or presentation
- Conduct original research with mentors from the basic or clinical
sciences.
- Attend a series of graduate-level lectures and discussions of current
literature.
- Function as co-tutors for PBL, attend tutor preparation sessions
and write a PBL case.
General electives
Sixteen weeks of general electives are required. Off-site experiences
are recommended but must be approved by the appropriate department.
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