Emergency Medicine Clinical Clerkship
EM Clinical Clerkship (Sub-I) - EM 404
For those interested in learning the fundamentals of recognition and treatment of urgent conditions, our 4-week clerkship provides an exciting training experience with clinical experiences complemented by a didactic workshop curriculum including ultrasound and simulation.
Elective Description
During the 4 week Sub-I, the student will experience a variety of urgent patient care cases in two locations: the University campus which is a Level 1 Trauma Center, the Memorial ED located in the urban center of Worcester.
There are 15 clinical shifts during the 4 week rotation which incorporates shifts at the Memorial Campus, shifts with an assigned preceptor, and overnight shifts. The student will interact directly with the ED Attendings and Senior Residents.
- Optional EMS and/or Med Flight Experience
Students are given full access to patients and are expected to elicit histories, perform physical exams and procedures in addition to discuss cases in order to form and implement patient care plans.
Didactics include a student lecture series, resident conferences, and workshops in wound care, ultrasound and simulation scenarios. Reading resources are provided through an online learning management system to which all students receive access.
2024-2025 Academic Year
We only accept visiting students through VSLO. Applications open in the Spring. We accept applications on a rolling basis, and preference is given to students applying into to Emergency Medicine.
- Accept Visiting Students for the following blocks: E2, M1, M2, M3
Fall 2024
| Block | Dates |
| E1 | April 29, 2024 - May 24, 2024 |
| E2 | June 3, 2024 - June28, 2024 |
| M1 | July 1, 2024 - July 26, 2024 |
| M2 | July 29, 2024 - August 23, 2024 |
| M3 | August 26, 2024 - September 20, 2024 |
| M4 | September 23, 2024 - October 18, 2024 |
| M5 | October 21, 2024 - November 15, 2024 |
| M6 | November 18, 2024 - December 13, 2024 |
| Vacation: 12/14/24 - 1/1/25 (19 days) | |
Spring 2025
| Block | Dates |
| M7 | January 2, 2025 - January 24, 2025 |
| M8 | January 27, 2025 - February 21, 2025 |
| M9 | February 24, 2025 - March 20, 2025 |
| Match Day: Friday, March 21, 2025 (No Classes) | |
| M10 | March 24, 2025 - April 18, 2025 |
| M11 | April 21, 2025 - May 16, 2025 |
| Transitions to Internship: May 19, 2025 - May 24, 2025 | |
| Capstone Day: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | |
| Certification: May 27, 2025 - May 30, 2025 | |
| Awards Ceremony / Rehearsal: Friday, May 30, 2025 | |
| Commencement: Sunday, June 1, 2025 | |
| M12 | June 2, 2025 - June 27, 2025 |
Scholarship:
UMass Chan Medical School offers a scholarship to students who are underrepresented in medicine. More information can be found here: https://www.umassmed.edu/studentaffairs/studentresources/diversity/visiting-student-scholarship
Contact Information:
Clerkship Director: Jennifer Carey, MD
Clerkship Coordinator: Francesca McKay