The Clinical Skills Clerkship marks the transition to clerkship year. The 2-week course focuses on an introduction to the clerkships, with a specific focus on skills related to each clerkship, such as taking a history, performing a physical examination, writing notes, and presenting patients. The course focuses on professionalism and medical student wellness. Finally, there is a procedural component to the clerkship where students learn skills such as suturing and ACLS.
| Assessment Methods | Grade Composition |
|---|---|
| Successful completion of course OSCEs | Required |
| Attendance in small group and procedure sessions | Required |
| Written evaluation by CSC TA | Formative |
Objectives
- Define the roles and responsibilities of students within the structure of each core clerkship
- Apply foundational medical knowledge commonly encountered in clerkships to clinical case scenarios
- Apply clinical reasoning skills to generate clerkship-specific assessments, differentials, diagnostic and therapeutic patient care plans
- Develop specialty-specific oral presentation skills
- Practice common documentation formats for a variety of clinical settings utilizing the electronic health record (EHR)
- Practice procedural skills commonly encountered during core clerkships
- Explore advanced communication skills and strategies for use in challenging clinical scenarios
- Recognize principles of self-care and approaches to maintain wellness during clerkships
- Examine and reflect on the professional identity formation process in preparation for the core clerkships