Clinical Sciences Program

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Clinical Sciences Program

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Trinity School of Medicine students have the opportunity to participate in clinical rotations within the Houston Healthcare system in Warner Robins Georgia as well as with our additional partnering hospitals in the surrounding area, and also in Baltimore, Maryland. Houston Healthcare’s facilities, include the acute care Houston Medical Center, Perry Hospital, and the Houston Healthcare Pavilion. The HHC Pavilion houses the Houston Healthcare residency program, as well as the Trinity Medical Education Center..

The expansion of Trinity’s clerkship program to include Baltimore, Maryland, further increases the options available to our students. Such versatility in rotation sites gives students a broader exposure to diverse patient populations, medical conditions, and healthcare systems. This diversity is essential for cultivating adaptable, well-rounded physicians.

For students with an interest in Surgery or Internal Medicine, our partner hospitals in Baltimore that provide residency programs in these fields can be an invaluable stepping stone. Selecting rotations at these facilities offers a wealth of benefits, including the potential for building professional networks and gaining insight into the residency experience.

To ensure a seamless and efficient process, all rotations are meticulously scheduled by our dedicated clerkship administrators. With a focus on individualized attention, our students benefit from a low preceptor-to-student ratio during their rotations. They also have the unique advantage of completing their full 48 weeks of required elective rotations in one location, eliminating the need to relocate or wait for rotation slots to become available. This not only enhances their quality of life but also minimizes the cost of living. Additionally, Trinity offers a diverse array of away electives in numerous specialties, hosted in programs located across the country.

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Clinical Sciences Program Specifics

Program Requirements

  • 48 weeks of elective l required clerkships, including:
    • 12 weeks of Internal Medicine
    • 12 weeks of Surgery
    • 6 weeks of Pediatric
    • 6 weeks of Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • 6 weeks of Family Medicine
    • 6 weeks of Psychiatry
  • 27 weeks of elective ll clerkships – Away electives are available.
  • Upon successful completion of the required clerkships and exams, students will apply to the residency match cycle. 
  • Students from outside the U.S. and Canada may need to obtain certain visas in order to undertake all or a portion of the requisite clinical training in the U.S. Additionally, all students from outside the U.S. and Canada wishing to practice in the U.S. or Canada will need certain visas to take one or more segments of the USMLE exams in the U.S.

Program Advantages

  • On-site leadership is an invaluable resource to students— in addition to assisting with preparing for the residency match, it helps them gain full advantage of the clinical experiences available to them in third and fourth year. 
  • Clerkships are arranged and scheduled by a Trinity clerkship administrator who works closely with students to plan their rotations.
  • Trinity selects only the most qualified teaching physicians with a passion for training the next generation of doctors. We maintain a low student-to-faculty ratio in all clerkships to ensure the best learning environment for students. 
  • Our students benefit greatly from the tight-knit student community and deep connections they make with faculty physicians, who can be very helpful through guidance and recommendations in the residency match process.

Defined Program Objectives

  • Students obtain clinical expertise in the basic sciences during 48 weeks of training in the 6 required elective l clinical disciplines, preparing them for advanced training in their residencies.
  • Evaluation through various formats that assess each student’s capabilities to demonstrate problem-solving skills and professional conduct.
  • Fourth-year elective ll clerkships are strategically chosen to strengthen students’ residency applications and further broaden and sharpen their interests and skills.
  • Successful completion of this program helps students to be prepared for the residency match cycle.

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Southeast Clinical Program | Warner Robins, GA

Located just 80 miles south of Atlanta, Warner Robins is an emerging hub of medical education, centered around Houston Healthcare (HHC). HHC has grown from a single community hospital in Warner Robins to an integrated healthcare system consisting of seven separate entities serving 300,000 people annually. Its two fully-accredited acute care medical facilities have a combined capacity of 282 beds.

 

Trinity has partnered with HHC in a long-term affiliation agreement, under which Trinity students will experience priority access to the clinical training resources at HHC and its affiliated physician network.

Core Clerkship Affiliated Teaching Hospitals

Houston Healthcare – Warner Robins, GA

Perry Hospital – Perry, GA

Piedmont Macon Medical Center – Macon, GA

Mid-Atlantic Clinical Program | Baltimore, MD

Trinity’s clerkship program has expanded to include rotation options in Baltimore, Maryland. Students now have the flexibility to undertake all or part of their clinical rotations in Baltimore. Students interested in Surgery and/or Internal Medicine residencies may choose to rotate through our hospital partner that has those residency programs. Rotating with residents may enhance a student’s ability to match into these specialties across the US. Some rotations may have an add-on cost to tuition due to the competitiveness of the rotation, but we keep the cost as affordable as possible. Some rotations do have attendance limitations so students must plan in advance. Trinity’s clerkship rotations are structured to provide valuable experience and broaden students’ understanding of diverse patient care settings. This location is particularly advantageous for our students from the Northeast, offering them the ability to complete rotations within a closer proximity to home with many transportation options. Educational equivalence is maintained by having weekly case-based learning experiences.

Two medical school students smiling while participating in clinical rotations for med school

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