Complete Clinical Rotations in the U.S. & U.K.
A strong network of U.S. and U.K. hospital teaching sites
Currently, AUC students rotating in the U.S. or U.K. are able to complete all core rotations within one geographic area. Students must pass USMLE Step 1 prior to beginning core rotations.
Prepare for Your Clinical Rotations: What to Expect at Affiliated Sites
To begin you clinical rotation, you must first successfully complete the Medical Sciences curriculum, Pass USMLE® Step 1 and submit the score report, and receive approved clearances and complete a background check. Next, you will work with the Office of Clinical Advising and Clerkships to secure a placement in a teaching hospital. The office will continue to be a resource for students throughout their clinical rotations.
Additionally, AUC’s Office of Undergraduate Medical Education Student Services offers students numerous services and resources:
- Scheduling core and elective rotations at AUC’s clinical teaching sites
- Access to available clinical sites including profile of your preferred site(s), offered core rotations, and available electives
- Support and resources tor preparation for USMLE Steps 1 and 2
- Access to services provided through the Offices of the Registrar, Graduate Certification, and the Clinical Dean
Comprehensive Clinical Rotations at Affiliated Hospitals
Medical students need to complete 80 weeks of clinical training comprised of core clerkships and elective rotations during semesters 6 through 10 (years 3-4).
During clinical rotations, students are active members of a team comprised of students, residents, and attending physicians where they take medical histories, give physicals, evaluate lab tests, analyze information to diagnose patient cases, and participate in limited procedures. Students benefit from having a program director, faculty members and a medical education coordinator at each site who work together to facilitate the learning experience.
Core Clerkships consist of 42 weeks of training
In the following medical disciplines:
- Internal Medicine – 12 weeks
- Surgery – 12 weeks
- Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) – 6 weeks
- Pediatrics – 6 weeks
- Psychiatry – 6 weeks
Elective Rotations consist of 38 weeks of training
In various specialties and subspecialties:
- Family Medicine (4-6 weeks)
- Internal Medicine Elective (2 weeks)
- Internal Medicine Sub-internship (4 weeks)
- Psychiatry Sub-internship (4 weeks)
- Emergency Medicine (4 weeks)
- Cardiology (4 weeks)
- Gastroenterology (4 weeks)
- Neurology (4 weeks)
- Radiology (4 weeks)
- Pulmonology (4 weeks)
- Anesthesiology (4 weeks)