Longitudinal | Selective
Through this course, students will conduct research on the current and historic role of music in healing and expand their understanding of the significant role of humanities in our field. Student musicians are encouraged to help address medical uncertainties and challenges through the art of music.
Academic LOA | Dual Degree, Certificate
Offered through the Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, this program includes coursework and a mentored research experience, and culminates in a published thesis.
1-2 weeks | Selective
Need a clinical refresher after time away for research? Dr. Weroha’s clinical boot camp course provides a chance to review physical exam/history taking skills, build a DDx, and prepare for clerkships!
1-2 weeks | Selective
Discover how clinicians become innovators. The Clinical Innovation (Biodesign) Selective is a one-week, 20-hour immersive experience that empowers medical students to identify real clinical needs and translate them into tangible solutions using the Stanford Biodesign framework — Identify, Invent, Implement.
1-2 weeks | Selective
Students will shadow in Clinical Pathology (Laboratory Medicine). Students will observe patient venipuncture collection in the clinical laboratory, and then follow the specimen as it undergoes processing and analysis throughout the various laboratory departments.
Longitudinal | Selective
In this eight-week selective, students will have the opportunity to develop skills to support their future careers through group coaching on topics related to burnout, communication, navigating microaggressions, and residency applications among others.
Longitudinal | Selective
Clinical environments demand adaptability, teamwork, and empathy—skills not always taught explicitly. This unique course offers a supportive space to practice them through structured, non-performance improv and theatre activities.
3-8 weeks | Selective
The Unhoused Sexual and Reproductive Health Initiative (URSHI) is a collaboration between Planned Parenthood, The Landing Day shelter, and MCASOM students to increase access to reproductive health education and resources for the Rochester unhoused community.
Longitudinal | Selective
The Community Sports Medicine selective is a longitudinal experience meant to facilitate student engagement with various Sports Medicine events such as yearly athlete physicals, local races and athletic events, and Sports Medicine conferences.
Longitudinal | Selective
Combining educational opportunities on nutrition alongside hands on cooking classes, we will prove that eating a balanced and healthful diet can be quick, cheap, and delicious.
