Clerkship programs, which are not a new phenomenon, are designed for medical students to work with physicians in core specialties and follow a few patients through the course of their care. Such programs, which can last for up to a year, are notably different from the traditional block rotations most medical students go through.
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According to the report, clerkship programs can allow medical students to gain a better understanding of patients’ experience and develop more intimate working relationships with peers and faculty members. Despite the advantages, clerkships also pose a number of challenges, including difficult scheduling over the course of the oftentimes year-long program.
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