The third year of medical school is a year of total clinical immersion. The experience is critically important, and transcends the acquisition of medical and patient care knowledge. It is a time for humanism, empathy, professionalism, service and resiliency in the face of personal, academic, and at times, emotional challenge. Self reflection is paramount for a truly enriching and transformative experience.
As the director of the 3rd and 4th year Internal Medicine rotations at VCU, I have witnessed the clinical and professional growth of many students.
I thoughtful perspective can be found here.
