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Wisconsin Medical Journal, University of Wisconsin-Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership

WMJ Vol 124 Issue 2: An Innovative Course for the Clinical Years: A Look Back at the Last Decade

ABSTRACT Introduction: In the traditional 4-year medical school model, the final 2 years are the clinical years. These years bear challenges and experiences distinct from the preclinical part of medical school. Methods: We implemented a longitudinal, multifaceted, 2-year course involving advising, Objective Structured Clinical Examination, and discussions to help students at a private, Midwestern medical school navigate the clinical years, ensure graduation competencies are met, and prepare for residency. Participants were third- and fourth-year medical students from 2013 to 2022. The course, titled Continuous Professional Development, was run by a core group of faculty representing a variety of specialties. Results: At the end of each academic year, students completed evaluations on the components of the course and the course as a whole. Feedback was generally positive, with students rating the one-on-one advising and short sessions related to clerkship and residency transitions particularly beneficial. Conclusions: Students value educational content specifically tailored to their clinical experience. While having a single course responsible for multiple programs and sessions appears to be uncommon for undergraduate medical education, our course shows that it is possible and can be done effectively with a relatively small cohort of faculty.

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  • Released
    May 26, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    May 26, 2027 8 months left

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