Wednesday, October 15, 2008 :: 09:59

Office of Student Services

Phase II Course Scheduling

The Office of Student Services schedules students entering Phase II for their six clinical rotations. The Continuity Clinic is scheduled by the Preceptorship Office. Perspectives in Medicine [PIM] is scheduled by the Undergraduate Medical Education Office.

Required Phase II Courses/Blocks:
Family Practice 8 weeks
Internal Medicine 8 weeks
Neurology/Psychiatry 8 weeks (4 weeks each)
Obstetrics/Gynecology 8 weeks
Pediatrics 8 weeks
General Surgery 8 weeks
Continuity Clinic
Perspectives in Medicine [PIM]


Phase II Course Dates:
  2008 - 2009
Block 1 4/21/08-6/13/08
vacation 6/14/08-6/29/08
Block 2 6/30/08-8/22/08
Block 3 8/25/08-10/17/08
Block 4 10/20/08-12/12/08
vacation 12/13/08-1/4/09
Block 5 1/5/09-2/27/09
Block 6 3/2/09-4/24/09

Clerkships Options

Paired Clerkships

Phase II clerkships are automatically paired for purposes of assessment. Clerkships in these pairs will always be scheduled back to back. Clerkships are automatically paired as follows:

OB/GYN & Surgery
 Family Practice & Medicine
Pediatrics & Neuro/Psych



Phase II Leave of Absence Requests

Students may request a Leave of Absence [LOA] to 'float' a Phase II block only with the prior approval of the Committee on Student Promotions and Evaluations. Acceptable reasons for requesting an LOA may include remediation, board preparation, leave of absence, illness and pregnancy. Requests outside these guidelines are strongly discouraged, but may be considered on an case-by-case basis.

Phase II student requesting a LOA must fill out a Phase II-III LOA Request form [pdf]. Hard copies are are also available in the Office of Student Services. CSPE must receive a completed LOA Request Form along with a letter stating the reason(s) you wish to float, any pertinent information regarding your actions during your LOA and any pertinent steps you will take to re-enter the curriculum following your LOA.


Phase II Schedule Assignment

Phase II schedules are randomly assigned.

Requirements for Scheduling Phase II

Summary of the requirements for promotion to Phase II