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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