Clerkship Scheduling Process / SmartMatch

Clerkship Scheduling Process

Spring Semester of OMS II

  • CORE opens for specialty or region applications
  • Specialty applications submitted and reviewed
  • Smart Match [computerized algorithm for optimal rotation scheduling and preferences]
  • Preceptor schedule confirmations
  • Student schedules released
    • Change request submissions may be submitted and reviewed
  • Clerkship schedules released
    • 30-45 days before the first rotation

Clerkship SmartMatch

The Community Clinical Education staff facilitate a system whereby each student will preference their selections of various clerkship training locations and preceptors in a fair manner. As part of the process, students will be surveyed in the OMS-II year for their input into the desirability of rotation locations and educated on the upcoming process. While preferences will be considered, they are not guaranteed.