Pre-Clerkship Phase Overview

The Pre-Clerkship phase focuses on building your foundational medical knowledge, learning clinical skills, understanding patient care systems, and preparing for early professional identity formation. While this phase is primarily classroom-based, you will also complete activities that introduce you to clinical environments, research opportunities, and early EMR exposure. Dr. Brands talking to students

 

What You Will Experience

During this phase, students can expect:

  • Modular course structure with regular assessments
  • Early clinical skills development
  • Small-group and case-based learning
  • Simulation and standardized patient experiences
  • Guided academic advising and support
  • Opportunities for research, observerships, and telemedicine coursework (with required credentialing steps for EMR access)

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Pre-clerkship Module Schedule

Pre-clerkship Module Schedule

Case-Base Learning (CBL)

YOU+

PCL, PCL-Pediatrics, PCE

CBSE & USMLE Testing

Pre-clerkship Credentialing & EMR Access

Technology & Equipment Requirements

To be successful in this phase, students must meet the institution’s technology standards and maintain reliable access to academic platforms.

Meet the Pre-Clerskhip Team

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Nicole Winston, EdD, PharmD

  • Assistant Dean for Curriculum
  • Foundations of Medicine
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Wanda Jirau-Rosaly, MD

  • Assistant Dean for Curriculum
  • Advanced Foundations of Medicine
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Lynne Coule, MD

  • Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
  • Pre-Clerkship Class Dean
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Amy Singleton, MD

  • Director, YOU+
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Louise Thai, MD

  • Director, CBL Curriculum
  • Assistant Director, YOU+
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Ashlyn Reese, MBA

  • Clerkship Program Coordinator II
  • NBME Administrator
  • Pre-Clerkship Curriculum Coordinator
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Ryan Perry

  • Clerkship Program Coordinator II
  • YOU+, CBL
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Ebony Griffin

  • Clerkship Program Coordinator II
  • PCL, PCL-Pediatric
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Carvonne M. Hall, BBA, AAS

  • Clerkship Program Coordinator II
  • ACEMAPP Administrator
  • Credentialing & Compliance Coordinator

 

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