VCOM College Catalog and Student Handbook

 Additional rotations that are deemed important for residency preparation or a student’s education may be approved through the Associate Dean.  Research may only be selected for 1 of the 5 electives. o 2- or 4-Week Rotations: Dermatology, Forensic Pathology, Pain Management, Pathology, and Radiology o 2 Week Rotations: Palliative Care/Hospice, Podiatry, Public Health o 1 Week Rotation: Dermatology Additional Electives • (MED 8163) Pediatric Intensive Care Course (PICU Boot Camp): 0.5 credit hours The Pediatric Intensive Care Course delivers a high-yield boot camp for fourth year medical students who matched in pediatrics or combined Med-Peds residency programs, to enhance specific skills and knowledge in pediatric critical care needed for, but not limited to, pediatric residency training. The course facilitates the transition from medical student to intern. Students must see the Director for Fourth Year Rotations to apply. • (MED 8164) Research Distinction Elective: 9 credit hours Many students at VCOM have a desire to conduct research as part of their medical education experience. Faculty and students also recognize the importance of continuous advancement in medical practice through cutting-edge research findings. Students are encouraged to actively conduct a research project to gain experience in basic and applied research and advance scientific knowledge. This will enable DO clinicians to understand how their profession is evolving and can contribute to the effort required for such evolution. Students will complete a research project, designed and conducted with a faculty research mentor. After successfully completing the project, the student will be awarded a Research Distinction degree designation at graduation. • (MED 8251/8251A/8251B) National Board Preparation: 16/17/20 credit hours The National Board Preparation Course is designed to aid students in preparing for their COMLEX Level 2 CE examination. This course is assigned for students who have not passed COMSAE Phase 2 or COMLEX Level 2 CE and requires an Altered Degree Plan of Study, as approved by the Associate Dean, Provost, Director for Institutional and Student Academic Success, and Campus Dean. During the course, students will follow a study plan individualized for their unique board preparation needs. The study plan will consist of an approved external immersion program.

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