There are 52 weeks in Year 3. The Year 3 curriculum contains seven core clinical clerkships, a three-week intersession of basic science integration and a research experience. Our commitment to improving the public's health is made explicit to rigorously inform the advanced students' learning experiences as they embark on Year 3 clerkships.

Required clerkships

• Family medicine (six weeks)
• Internal medicine (six weeks)
• Neurology (three weeks)
• Obstetrics and gynecology (six weeks)
• Pediatrics (six weeks)
• Psychiatry (three weeks)
• Surgery (six weeks)

Year 3 intersession

The three-week intersession applies basic science knowledge from earlier years to patient care and continues the Improving the Public's Health theme.

Integrated topics include, but are not limited to:

• Public health, medical ethics and economics
• Radiology, musculoskeletal, palliative and preventive medicine
• Principles of professional conduct
• "Shock state" workshop at the simulation center
• Principles of professional conduct
• Instruction in managing patient confidentiality
• The role of humanities in medicine
• Strategies for minimizing medical errors in practice
• Methods for setting boundaries in patient-physician relationships

During this Year 3 intersession, you’ll also begin planning, with oversight from your adviser, your fourth-year schedule. Together, you’ll develop a Year 4 program that reflects your career goals, individual strengths and educational needs — all informed by the themes of the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine curriculum.

Research experience quarter

The 12-week research requirement introduces third-year students to the principles and practice of biomedical research. Students can explore in-depth an area of interest by working with a faculty member on a research project. The experience complements your career interest and offers critical exposure to scientific research methods.

Additional courses and requirements

• Safe harbor — professionalism
• Residency boot camp