SELE 8006-8090 - Selective II: Medicine, Research, or Academic Study

• This clerkship is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to further explore interests, gain a stronger foundation in a particular field, or just experience an interesting part of medicine.  The intent is to identify the specific elective and build further on the basic fundamental knowledge.

Research Option

• The Selective II: Research clerkship is a four-week course. The purpose of the Research Selective is to provide meaningful research experiences for SOMA medical students, with the expectation that students will gain initial experience and interest in research that will carry over into the practice of medicine. The goals of the Research Selective are to provide students an opportunity to participation an ongoing research project, to create a greater appreciation for clinical, basic science, or medical education research, and to introduce future physicians to good research practices.

Academic Study Option

• This clerkship is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to prepare for board examinations or perform any approved academic activity through reviewing educational content and participating in optional clinical experiences. The student will submit a comprehensive board study syllabus and timeline for their curriculum of study for approval to the RDME and the CEC.   The study syllabus must clearly outline a minimum of 160 hours of academic study time over the four-week rotation period.  The activities and hours for each day must be listed in detail.  Scheduled dates of the COMLEX and USMLE exam should also be noted.  The RDME will oversee weekly progress and submit an evaluation at the end of the rotation.