1-2 weeks | Selective
Exposure to special procedures, such as radioactive implants (brachytherapy), stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), Gamma Knife Radiosurgery and whole-body irradiation (marrow transplant) may be available. Opportunities to be involved with focused research projects with the intention of publication may be available based on student interest.
1-2 weeks, 3-8 weeks | Selective
Students work directly with staff consultants in radiation oncology. Becoming familiar with a variety of malignant diseases during the clerkship and participate in the initial evaluation, treatment planning, management and follow-up care of patients.
Longitudinal | Selective
Learn about pertinent issues regarding refugee and asylee health, including topics such as cultural humility and trauma-informed care. Participants will also have the opportunity to volunteer with refugee and asylee communities through the Refugee Education & Clinic Team (REACT) Clinic.
Longitudinal | Selective
REACT is a collaboration between MCASOM and ASU students which empowers refugees living in Maricopa County by engaging with their communities, understanding their health disparities, educating on knowledge gaps and providing high quality patient care through a free clinic and community events.
Academic LOA | Dual Degree
A Master’s Degree in Regenerative Sciences aims to educate a specialized clinical workforce that can distinguish safe and valid regenerative options for patient care. The evolution from the traditional perspective of fighting disease to the increasingly actionable paradigm of restoring health begets
Longitudinal | Selective
Student Research Coordinators will publish a quarterly Research Column with specialty-specific opportunities, recent student and department highlights, and upcoming events. They’ll serve as peer guides to connect classmates with research mentors and resources.
Longitudinal | Selective
Lectures given by dermatology residents through the preclinical stage. Content to cover cutaneous pathologies on different Fitzpatrick skin types providing exposure to how skin conditions may present on various skin tones. Aligned with content on STEP1.
1-2 weeks | Selective
This selective will introduce students to rural medicine and current rural health issues. Students will have the opportunity to learn from medical professionals working in rural areas, as well as from rural residents themselves.
Longitudinal | Selective
Students gain hands-on interactions through participation in health screenings, health events, and potential mobile clinic shadowing. An emphasis on Rural health will expose students to the barriers these patients face. Screenings would include vision, blood lipids, blood glucose, and BP.
Longitudinal | Selective
"Students engage in a series of challenges designed to increase their own happiness and build more productive habits. Based on Yale Professor Laurie Santos’ “The Science of Well-being” course, this selective reveals misconceptions about happiness and the research that can help us change."
