Pre-core electives Dr. Keegan Au, electives coordinator MED-ii Information session Fatima Hammond, clerkship APA Kathy murphy, electives APA

objectiveS To understand the purpose and process for clerkship electives To provide early advice on “career planning” (accreditation standard MS-19)

Clerkship Duration: 21 months Core – 12 months Post-core – 9 months Components Core rotations Electives Selectives CaRMS Interviews & Match Back to Basics

“Post- Core” (previously known as “4th Year”) Electives: 12 weeks Selectives: 12 weeks Surgery (4 weeks) Rural Core (4 weeks) Non-Core (4 weeks) OR P2P Longitudinal Integrated Selective (12 weeks) CaRMS interviews & match Back to Basics

Electives, as per the Handbook “…opportunity to… carry out a suitable study program of (your) choice.” In province, nationally or internationally 12 weeks total

Electives, In practical terms Explore areas of Interest Confirm or refute pre-existing tendencies Travel to other centers Lay the groundwork for residency of choice Establish reputation Facilitate reference letters

Electives are Credit Courses: i.e. you can’t get promoted or graduate without successful completion of your electives Twelve (12) weeks worth of electives to graduate ITER is required to obtain credit This can be the hardest part of the elective! YOU are responsible for obtaining official evaluation

Electives: eligibility Can be done as soon as you’re promoted to 3rd year you can do electives before your Core rotations. Electives must be APPROVED before you begin the rotation There are very real Legal and Professional consequences.

PRE-CORE ELECTIVES ADVANTAGES Provides early feedback Head start on credits (“extra” points) Flexibility later in post-core period DISADVANTAGES Disrupts final “summer holiday” (of your life) Far in advance of CaRMS process for purpose of reference letters Clerkship inexperience

Electives: essential information Submitting a request ≠ approval of request Oral approval of a request ≠ approval of request Approval must be in writing from Electives Coordinator Minimum duration: two (2) weeks

Electives: the process Decide early on desired elective experience (4-6 months) Ask for help in deciding (coordinator, local faculty, residents…) Apply to host faculty and fulfill their requirements If the host is MUN, proceed to #3 If host is not MUN, still need local application in #3 Submit elective application to UGME Deadline: 2 months in advance of start of elective UGME will help facilitate elective placements in NL You are responsible for all arrangements Travel Accommodations Local health authorities, if applicable

International Electives Any Electives/Selectives outside of Canada/US Contact Dr. Jill Allison Global Health Officer Jill.Allison@med.mun.ca In short, Students will: Research the Proposed Site Create Course Objectives Work with the Electives Coordinator, UGME Staff and GHO to arrange the elective and do any required prep work.

Electives: How it’s done 1. Submit elective application to UGME http://www.med.mun.ca/UGradME/Forms.aspx Fax: (709) 777-8379 Email: ugme.electives@med.mun.ca In person to UGME reception 2. Electives Coordinator Reviews application 3. Application is Approved or Not 4. If approved, form is signed, dated, scanned and emailed to the student A hard copy may be sent

Application ≠ Approval Your elective is NOT approved until you receive an elective application signed and dated by the Electives Coordinator The following ≠ Approval: Oral communication from UGME office Verification from the host institution Keep your signed copy of the form To show to the judge To ensure you get credit for the elective

All approved, but I changed my mind!!! As a rule, one should always be conscientious Conscientiousness strongly correlates with Professionalism If you cancel an elective, informing the following people (in writing) is considered professionally courteous: Host Institution Supervisor at Host Institute UGME Office MUN

During the elective Remember: There is no exam, so relax but consciously be aware of learning experience You represent yourself You represent our medical school You deserve feedback on your performance You need your ITER to be submitted

Summary Think and plan ahead APPLY to host school APPLY to UGME for approval Ensure approval is obtained Perform well and learn Obtain feedback and completed ITER

Thank you Questions?