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Family Medicine/Rural Clerkship

Student Calendar (updated 08/21/08)
Academic Year   |   "Pink" Student Calendar   |   Rotation begins in Charleston


2008-2009 ROTATION DATES
Rotation 1 July 2 - August 8, 2008
Rotation 2 August 11 - September 19, 2008
Rotation 3 September 22 - October 31, 2008
Rotation 4 November 3 - December 12, 2008
Rotation 5 January 5 - February 13, 2009
Rotation 6 February 16 - March 27, 2009
Rotation 7
March 30 - May 8, 2009
Rotation 8
May 11 - June 19, 2009


The "Pink" Student Calendar
  • At the beginning of each rotation, students receive in their orientation packets a 6-week calendar printed on 8.5x11" pink paper .  The calendar originated from student suggestions to have one "quick reference" document that included all requirements and deadlines.
Click here to view a typical 6-week student calendar (pdf format)
  • Students have responsibilities and activities with both rural preceptors in the clinical setting and with MUSC Family Medicine faculty members in didactic activities at MUSC.
  • It is the student's responsibility to give his/her rural preceptor a copy of the pink calendar so that the preceptor is aware of the student's schedule.


The rotation begins in Charleston . . .
DAY 1
  • Morning & Afternoon:  MANDATORY Orientation and Academic Day activities for students - Family Medicine Center on Calhoun Street, from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.  Activities are conducted by Department of Family Medicine faculty members.
DAY 2
  • Morning & Afternoon: MANDATORY Academic Day activities at the Family Medicine Center on Calhoun Street.
DAY 3
  • Morning:  OSLE (Objective Structured Learning Experience)
  • Afternoon:  Students travel to their rural sites
DAY 4

FIRST FULL DAY IN RURAL PRACTICE LOCATION.  Students are expected to arrive at their practices at 8:30 am unless otherwise advised by the practice or their AHEC coordinator.
 

"How will I know where I'm supposed to go when I leave Charleston, what do I need to bring?"  One to two weeks prior to the beginning of the rotation, students will be contacted by the AHEC Community Site Coordinators who will provide students with detailed information (mailed to student's home address or e-mailed to student's MUSC e-mail address).  Students are encouraged to communicate with site coordinators or clerkship student coordinators to address questions and/or concerns prior to the rotation.
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