Pikeville College - School of Osteopathic Medicine - Clinical Science - Clinical Rotations

Clinical Rotations and Curriculum

Rotation Requirements

The mission of Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine (PCSOM) includes preparation of our graduates for competency in the world of primary care medicine. A successful PCSOM graduate will, after completion of the program, demonstrate sufficient knowledge, skill sets, experience, values, and behaviors that meet established professional standards, supported by the best available medical evidence, that are in the best interest of the well-being and health of the patient. The maturation process from clinical years three to four, and ultimately successful graduation is the shared responsibility of the individual student, PCSOM and the host hospitals and physicians that provide the clinical experiences.

During the third and fourth years, a total of 21 four-week rotation blocks have been provided to complete 80 weeks of rotation requirements, which include:

1. 40 weeks of required Core rotations (10 blocks)
2. 24 weeks of required Selective rotations (6 blocks)
3. 16 weeks of Elective rotations (4 blocks)
4. 4 weeks for COMLEX Level 2 preparation (1 block)

The schedule includes two weeks at the end of the third year devoted to clinical skills evaluation and a mandatory class meeting, and four weeks of winter holiday breaks (two weeks per year, per PCSOM calendar).

Core Rotation Requirements

Selective Rotation Requirements

Elective Rotations

Sixteen (16) weeks of elective rotations are required. These may be selected by the student, subject to approval by the associate dean for Clinical Sciences. These may be completed in two- or four-week blocks.

Resources

Clinical rotation manuals are available for download in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. Click the appropriate link below to download.

 - 2010-2011 Manual (Class of 2012)

- 2009-2010 Manual (Class of 2011)

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