Programs and Services

Foundations of Clinical Medicine

Foundations of Clinical Education is a supplemental course for students who enter the first course in Clinical Sciences: Family Medicine 1/Internal Medicine 1 (FM1/IM1). The Foundations course is a requirement for all clinical sciences students and must be completed by the end of week seven of FM1/IM1. There is a full curriculum that includes certification courses such as the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Cultural Competency Program; and the Institute of Healthcare Improvement Basic Certificate in Quality and Safety; a Professionalism program; a short quiz on important aspects of the Clinical Rotation Guidelines; and the Clinical Partners Mentoring program. The Clinical Partners Mentoring Program is facilitated by the Clinical Scholars TAs, aligns with clinical practice expectations, and enhances your ability to perform during rotations.

 

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Clinical Scholars Program

The Clinical Scholars Program (CSP) is comprised of high-achieving clinical students and recent alumni who have demonstrated academic and clinical excellence during their tenure at AUA. They provide support services to students in CN6 through CN8 through tutoring, Question Partners Program Series and the Clinical Partners Mentoring Program. Students are matched with either a tutor or can self-enroll in a program that allows the Scholar to help identify gaps in knowledge that can improve clinical judgment and reasoning skills.

• The Clinical Partners Mentoring Program
  The Clinical Partners Mentoring Program is designed specifically to provide guidance for students as they transition into their clerkship rotations. Your CP sessions will be filled with information to help you navigate the many aspects of being a clinical sciences student. Each of the Clinical Scholars that assume the role of Clinical Partners Mentor are trained to provide an informative, interactive experience in which students are encouraged to participate in their learning. There are four 1.5-hour mentoring sessions in this program.

 

• Individualized Tutoring
  Tutoring is provided to students by our highly selected Clinical Scholars Team who will assist the student with identifying knowledge gaps. Students are required to complete a comprehensive tutor application request form. Upon receipt of the application, the student is matched with a tutor who will reach out to them to schedule the tutoring sessions. Each student is eligible to receive up to 4 hours of Free Tutoring to support them in each of the respective core rotation. A student may request additional hours for tutoring, which is subject to approval. A student must complete a new application once they move on to another core rotation if they choose to receive tutoring for that new core rotation. The tutor request form is easily accessible and located in Blackboard in the AUA Clinical Pulse Organization.

 

• Question Partners Program Series
  The Question Partners Program Series includes “Prep Programs” provides targeted improvement of clinical judgment and addresses cognitive errors on USMLE style questions. The Question Partners Program Series is conducted by our Clinical Scholars team. Each session is 1.5 hours in length and includes the following program options:

Each session is 1.5 hours in length and includes the following program options:

1. QP Shelf Prep:
   • QP Shelf Prep – IM
   • QP Shelf Prep – FM
   • QP Shelf Prep – Peds
   • QP Shelf Prep – OB/GYN
   • QP Shelf Prep – Surgery
   • QP Shelf Prep – Psych
2. QP Comp Prep:
   • QP Comp Prep 1
   • QP Comp Prep 2 

3. QP Step 2 Prep

 

The amount of QP Shelf Prep Program sessions are determined according to the length of each core rotation. The QP Comp Prep Program and QP Step 2 Prep Program are four sessions each and contain mixed question sets. All questions within the series address imaging, biostats and ethics. Sign up forms for each of the programs are located on Blackboard in the AUA Clinical Pulse Organization.

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AUA Clinical Wellness Instagram Page

Welcome to AUA Clinical Wellness! Congratulations on making it this far into your academic careers! We know this journey has been tough and we are here to help ease the transition from Basic Sciences into Clinical Rotations. Please head over to our Instagram page where you will see daily content regarding all thing’s wellness. Our Instagram page hopes that with daily reminders, we can help you build a wellness toolbox of strategies that you can carry into residency and your professional careers. We also have many resources listed under Clinical Wellness content area located Blackboard in the AUA Clinical Pulse Organization. We wish you the very best in your clinical journey and are here to support you in any way possible! If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact the Clinical Wellness Team!

 

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Residency Advising Program

The Residency Advising Program (RAP) is a program designed to prepare students for the upcoming Match Season. It is a collaboration between Clinical EED, the Clinical Dean’s Office and Graduate Affairs. The Residency Advising program includes a wide range of workshops such as

• Match Season Info-Session
• Personal Statement
• CV/Resume
• Interview Prep

These sessions enhance student awareness and provide information on how students can maximize their potential to enter the match and exit with either their desired or alternative specialty. Students upload required documentation for advisors to review prior to the advising session. Advisors then give insight on opportunities to improve chances of matching in the residency of their choice.

1:1 Advising Sessions are offered by our Clinical Chairs and Deans to provide feedback on overall residency interview readiness. The advising sessions mirror the residency interview process and provides insight on what to expect during an interview with a residency program.

Student testimonials RAP 2022:

Desired Specialty: Surgery

Thank you to you and the Residency Advising Program for making the one-on-one session with Dr. DeVito possible. It was very insightful.

 

Desired Specialty: Pediatrics

Thank you for arranging this one-on -one meeting with Dr. Eden. I had a great meeting with Dr. Eden this morning, who asked me to project all my strengths and gave tips to improve my chances.

 

**The RAP Program runs from April through August. Sign up for the RAP program to learn more and prepare for the Match!