kaylaa (Student) Rotations at MUA start with core requirements which usually include internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, OB-GYN, and psychiatry. The order isn't always up to you, it depends on site availability.
kbishop (Student) kaylaa (Student) makes a fair point but my experience was a bit different. Your evaluations from attendings matter for your residency application. Introduce yourself professionally, show up on time, be useful, and follow up on things you said you'd follow up on.
vikramscott (Alumni) Make sure your ECFMG application is well underway before you finish basic sciences. A delay there pushes everything else back.
deepa.verma (Student) Housing is your responsibility during rotations. There's no guaranteed student housing at most sites. Start researching where you'll live at least two months before your first rotation.
justinali (Alumni) Adding to deepa.verma (Student) point. Don't wait until you're in clinicals to start thinking about where you want to apply for residency. Your rotation choices and LOR strategy should be tied to your specialty preferences from the start.
caldwelld (Alumni) The shelf exams at each rotation site are real exams that count. Don't underestimate them because you're focused on clinical work.
