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Courses for enrolled students.

Neurology

1-2 weeks | Selective

Students join the Mayo Clinic Neurology team, assessing patients with acute and chronic neurologic diseases. This selective may include experiences in neurosurgery, neuroradiology, psychiatry and neuropsychological testing, emphasizing the team-based, multidisciplinary approach to these patients.


  • Location: Arizona
  • Format: In-Person
  • Type: Clinical
Courses for enrolled students.

Neuroradiology

1-2 weeks | Selective

An online course is paired with a mentor in the Department of Radiology to facilitate an entry-level introduction to modalities and common pathologies seen in neuroradiology, and includes lessons on CT imaging, MRI, intracranial hemorrhage, stroke, and other brain lesions.


  • Location: Arizona, Minnesota
  • Format: Virtual
  • Type: Clinical
Courses for enrolled students.

Neurosurgery

1-2 weeks | Selective

This selective will provide exposure to aspects of the Neurosurgery service through participation in ambulatory and inpatient care, rounds, surgical procedures in the operating room and evaluation of new patients in the emergency room and outpatient clinic.


  • Location: Arizona
  • Format: In-Person
  • Type: Clinical, Surgery
Courses for enrolled students.

Neurosurgery

1-2 weeks | Selective

Students participate in patient hospital rounds and in neurosurgical operative cases. Emphasis will be placed on learning the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology appropriate for the surgical case or patient. The student will also gain exposure to the challenges and excitement of the field of neurosurgery.


  • Location: Florida
  • Format: In-Person
  • Type: Clinical, Surgery
Courses for enrolled students.

Northeast Florida Community Medicine

Longitudinal | Selective

There are a variety of cardiovascular and primary care clinics in the community that provides compassionate care to the homeless and underserved population in Northeast Florida including Sulzbacher Center, Volunteers in Medicine, Mission House, and others. This longitudinal rotation provides an opportunity for the medical student to have an indispensable role in helping to provide that medical care.


  • Location: Florida
  • Format: In-Person
  • Type: Service Learning
Courses for enrolled students.

Northeastern University: M.S. in Management

Longitudinal, Academic LOA | Dual Degree

Northeastern’s Online MS in Management program is a highly specialized program designed for individuals seeking to take on leadership roles in the healthcare industry without any clinician experience required. The master's degree program has two areas of specialization: Healthcare Administration and Digital Transformation in Healthcare.


  • Location: External to MCASOM
  • Format: Virtual
Courses for enrolled students.

Nutrition

1-2 weeks | Selective

Students observe Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting at the hospital and the clinic. Students will review patient cases with the RDN prior to observing consults, either in an outpatient office setting or bedside clinical teaching. Additional activities such as observing group classes, team meetings and interdisciplinary rounds, as well as completion of a case study, are also available.


  • Location: Arizona
  • Format: In-Person
  • Type: Clinical
Courses for enrolled students.

Obstetrics & Gynecology

1-2 weeks | Selective

Obstetrics and gynecology combine the disciplines of medicine and surgery. As such, this selective provides exposure to broad practices within the field of medicine as well as an understanding of the complexities within women’s health care.


  • Location: Minnesota
  • Format: In-Person
  • Type: Clinical, Surgery
Courses for enrolled students.

Occupational Therapy

1-2 weeks | Selective

Students will observe occupational therapists addressing physical, psychological, and cognitive aspects of patient well-being through the therapeutic use of everyday activities, optimizing function and quality of life in patients recovering from illness, injury or disability.


  • Location: Arizona
  • Format: In-Person
  • Type: Clinical
Courses for enrolled students.

Oncology

1-2 weeks | Selective

Students will work with several staff consultants, fellows and residents in various oncologic disciplines at the Mayo cancer center and hospital, gaining exposure to various tumor specific clinics, subspecialty tumor boards, journal clubs and teaching sessions.


  • Location: Arizona
  • Format: In-Person
  • Type: Clinical