Clinical Orientation - Making the Transition
AUC’s extensive clinical orientation program ensures that students are prepared to fully transition to the clinical aspect of the medical program. During your semesters as a Basic Medical Sciences student you will be introduced to a variety of services and resources available through OCSA—through “Town Hall Meetings” during the first three semesters; a pre-orientation meeting during the fourth semester; and finally, a comprehensive clinical orientation session during the fifth semester. As a clinical student, you will be able to schedule one-on-one appointments with OCSA counselors and staff to explore individual concerns, preferences and possibilities.
In addition, AUC hosts an annual faculty symposium on the Basic Medical Sciences campus. Clinical faculty from all hospitals offering core clerkships, and many hospitals offering elective clerkships, are invited to attend. Students are able to meet and speak with the clinical faculty in an informal setting in order to facilitate their selection of a core training site for their third year of education.
Documents for current students are available electronically. To view a document appropriate for your stage, please click on the respective links below.
General Session & 5th Semester Small Group Orientation
- Clinical Orientation Documents
- Clinical Student Health Form
- Region & Hospital Information
- Clinical Student Timeline
During Your Clinicals
