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School of Medicine 2024 - 2025 Catalog

Transition to Residency

Phase 3 Courses

Each regional campus offers both required and elective rotations. Students complete one required course, a longitudinal course designed to assist students in preparing for residency (TRIAL). Students also complete three selective experiences, each of which can be performed in one of several clinical departments based on specific student interests. The selectives consist of a one-month Sub-Internship chosen from Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics or Surgery; a two-week Critical Care selective chosen from Internal Medicine, Surgery, or Pediatrics; and a 2-week selective in an ambulatory setting chosen from Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics and Psychiatry. The remainder of the Phase 3 curriculum consists of five months of broadly-based elective experiences. Electives may be completed on any TTUHSC campus or at LCME-accredited institutions in the US. A faculty committee reviews each student’s fourth year program to ensure they receive a complete and appropriate educational experience. It should be noted that some electives may not be available in every period on each campus and students should check with the department of the Office of Student Affairs on their campus to ensure that their chosen elective is available at a time that suits their schedule.


Independent Study

Course Number
Name/General Descriptions
MIDS-8495
Independent Study I
MIDS-8496
Independent Study II

 
  • MIDS 8419 (Amarillo HSC, Covenant Branch HSC, Lubbock HSC, Odessa HSC) Transition to Residency: Individualized Asynchronous Learning

    This course will extend throughout the fourth year providing four weeks of credit with grading consistent with the current year 4 grading policies. Provide opportunities for independent learning for students. The course will provide individualized learning opportunities. Develop skills in reflective learning to help prepare students for ongoing reflective practice throughout their careers.