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Phase 2 Curriculum

phase two schedule includes OTC, transitions 2, and hss3-steps in April. Family medicine follows for four weeks in May. OB-GYN follows for 6 weeks in June and July, with the last two weeks of july filled by anesthesia. August is an open block or elective, followed by an eight-week surgery rotation in the fall and eight-week medicine rotation in early winter. A winter open block happens over the new year, then a four week psychiatry rotation in January. February holds a four week neurology rotation, followed by an eight week pediatrics rotation in March and April. This represents one student's sample schedule and not every student's schedule.

White Coat Ceremony

The White Coat Ceremony marks a transformation for students entering their clinical phase of medical school.

Orientation to Clerkships

This is an in-person orientation to the clerkships which will review key information prior to the start of the Phase 2 experience.

Transitions 2

Transitions 2 (T2) is a mandatory course at beginning of Phase 2. The course builds upon Phase 1 experiences by helping students develop the skills required to serve as a high-functioning member of a health care team during Phase 2 and beyond.

Health Systems Science 3: Sessions to Enhance Physician Success (HSS3-STEPS)

Health Systems Science 3: Sessions to Enhance Physician Success (HSS3-STEPS) is a mandatory curriculum component. (See rotation schedule to see where HSS3-STEPS occurs.)

 

HSS3-STEPS is a nine-day course that will run throughout your Phase 2 year. It will allow you to reflect on your clinical experiences and learn more about key topics such as death and dying, health systems science and substance use disorders. HSS3-STEPS is required for all Phase 2 students and will be virtual.

Required Clerkships

  • OB-GYN/Anesthesia (eight weeks)

  • Family Medicine (four weeks)

  • Internal Medicine (eight weeks)

  • Neurology (four weeks)

  • Pediatrics (eight weeks)

  • Psychiatry (four weeks)

  • Surgery (eight weeks)

Rotation Schedules

Open Block or Electives

Phase 2 students will have a four-week open block, which may be used for Step 1 study time, vacation or an IU School of Medicine elective that is approved for third-year students, including up to two career exploration electives.

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