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