Clerkship

Clinical rotations are when medical students train in hospitals under physician supervision. Here’s what to expect, when they start, and how to succeed.

Learn what clinical rotations are required, how to order them, and how to make the most out of each medical school clerkship.

Even with the best intentions, it’s possible a clinical rotation won’t go your way. These are the strategies you need to bounce back after a bad rotation.

Learn about the surgery clerkship, including when to place this rotation, how to succeed at the shelf exam, and the pros and cons of pursuing this specialty.

Learn about the psychiatry clerkship, including when to place this rotation, how to succeed at the shelf exam, and the pros and cons of pursuing this specialty.

Learn about the OB/GYN clerkship, including when to place this rotation, how to succeed at the shelf exam, and the pros and cons of pursuing this specialty.

Get direct advice from a student who was just where you are now, including tips, strategies, and wisdom you’ll be glad you heard before starting rotations.

Learn about the pediatrics clerkship, including when to place this rotation, how to succeed at the Shelf exam, and the pros and cons of pursuing this specialty.

Learn about the internal medicine clerkship, including when to place this rotation, rotation advice, resources, Shelf exam strategies, and more.