talisman Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Hey y'all, hope you're having a wonderful time wherever you are. This is my first post here, I'm looking for a little info. I study in the province of Quebec (word), I took a year off after my 2nd year to finish my master's degree and various other projects. I'll be starting my rotations in August, I'm wondering how I can best prepare for clerkship. I don't have too much work from now until July so I can definitely get some reading in Basically I'm wondering what is the highest yield studying I can do pre-clerkship. Others have suggested I look at Step 2 prep books and brush up on my interview and examination skills. What are the most important aspects of clerkship that I need to focus on? I really feel like if I really hit the books in the right way for the next few months I could make my life a bit easier next year. Any suggestions are appreciated! Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooty Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I would do a medicine elective in your position but I haven't hit clerkship yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talisman Posted April 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I would do a medicine elective in your position but I haven't hit clerkship yet. Hey, thanks for the reply. I've thought about that but unfortunately it's out of the question, I can't have an elective scheduled in the next 3 months. Bureaucracy my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lactic Folly Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Agree. Having a strong knowledge base (Step 2 material) will help, as will being comfortable with the history/physical (which people will assume you already know). But nothing substitutes for hands-on experience to learn to apply these skills to real-life situations in real time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justletmein Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Agree. Having a strong knowledge base (Step 2 material) will help, as will being comfortable with the history/physical (which people will assume you already know). But nothing substitutes for hands-on experience to learn to apply these skills to real-life situations in real time. Agree and disagree. Try to brush up on Hx/physical exam and try to use high yield review books such as step 2 study materials or toronto notes. But in terms of practical experience, the students you will begin clerkship with have no more "hands-on" experience than you do. The only difference is the material will be more fresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lactic Folly Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 A sizeable proportion of my class did do electives during the summer between 2nd and 3rd year, so they would have that clinical exposure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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