This is a one-week orientation course that prepares students to understand, participate, and connect in the MS degree in Biomedical Sciences program. Students build the foundation for their success in academics and professional relationships. During this course, students have opportunities to connect with the medical school's services and support offices, and are introduced to student life organizations, student support services, information management, learning strategies, time management, financial aid, library skills, personal development, emotional intelligence, wellness, reflective writing, and the biomedical sciences curriculum.

Transition to Medical School courses prepare students to understand, participate, and excel in the medical school curriculum. This structured course provides students with resources and opportunities to connect with medical school services and support officers. Throughout the week, students explore topics related to wellness, leadership, teambuilding, health equity and social justice. Students are also introduced to Academic Technologies, Professionalism in Medical School, Overview of Accommodations Processes, Financial Aid, Study Strategies, and Library Resources.

Transition to Clinical Applications provides the bridge between foundations of medicine and the clinical application of medical knowledge. The course begins with a comprehensive summative examination (NBME CBSE) covering content presented in Foundations. Students will participate in simulation, group-based workshops, and discussions to prepare for the clinical learning environment and focus on patient care. Our goal is to preparing students to thrive in the clinical setting. Students participate in BLS recertification and procedural skills development and assessment during the last week of the course.

Note: Throughout this course, students should plan to enter the building at 7:30am. Prebrief begins promptly at 7:45am. At this time, expectations and scheduling for the day are reviewed. Questions about the day's events are answered.

Transition to Advanced Clinical Management will provide students with an opportunity to review administrative expectation in the fourth year, discuss grading and absence policies and develop skills to assist in the assessment and management of critically ill patients. Students will also have dedicated self-directed learning time to prepare for Step 2 CK, as well the opportunity to participate in a simulated NBME Step 2 CS experience in preparation for taking licensing exams.

Transition to Residency Course provides a summation of the Clinical Applications phase of the curriculum, and is designed to ensure the preparation of graduating students for residency. The course is designed to help the medical student understand their new role as a resident in the specialty of their choice. The course will include topics on professionalism, communication, risk management, life skills and using informational resources for evidenced-based clinical decisions, the students will also follow their specialty track with procedure training and clinical topics designed to introduce the student for their future patient population that they will be caring for in residency. It includes classroom didactics, small group case discussions, interactive role play, and simulation for procedural skills.