Hi Everyone,
I am with Danielle on this one, i.e. I feel like I?m behind as well when it comes to clinical experience 🙂 . I am currently wrapping up one of those special master?s programs where one takes the same classes as MSIs; so, I know what to expect when it comes to academics. The clinical part, however, is a different issue altogether. I think it is going to be quite an experience for those of us who, unlike Chris and Mary, haven?t had much in the way of patient contact. I did work at a coroner?s office, back in California, helping out with autopsies. But, then for some reason I don?t think that my people/clinical skills from that job will carry over well to the experience that awaits us now! 😀
By the way, I think I read somewhere (UHS website???) that we can begin working with primary care docs in the local area during the first two years. Does anyone else remember reading something like that, or am I imagining things again? I think it will be nice to get some hands on patient experience before the actual clinical years begin.
Also, is anyone else planning on getting involved in research while at UHS? I am certainly interested, and would like to know what others think about it. From everything I am reading these days, it seems like research helps out quite a bit in getting your foot into some of the more competitive residencies out there. I realize that the options at UHS, as at almost any osteopathic school, are limited at best. But, then I don?t think any of us will have the time to get involved in any hard-core research anyway; so, whatever we have will most likely be enough to gain some experience. In any case, let?s hear what you guys think about it.
With regards,