Specialty Specific Transitions Phase

Required Block Clerkships: Specialty Specific Transitions Phase

• EMMD 7504 (Emergency Medicine)

  • [pre-req MED 7500 and SURG 7400]

• INMD 79XX (ICU Acting Internship)

  • [pre-req MED 7500, and depending on the activity PED 7501 or SURG 7400]

• Becoming a Doctor III, IV, and V

  • three 1-week courses in Specialty Specific Transitions phase;  all students scheduled for this on-campus course during designated intersession weeks (see calendar)

• View all credit requirements here

Specialty Specific Transitions Phase Resources

Clinical Housing Program

Link to page here to:

• • Request the host/housing list

  • Submit a housing stipend application (must meet requirements listed in application)

Credit Policies and Exceptions

View credit policies and exceptions here

Medical Student Policies 

Please review all policies prior to entering Clinical Immersion Phase! You can view policies here.

Medical Student Space at Major Clinical Sites

View this linked document for information on secure storage and study space for medical students. This document is also linked in your course Canvas page.

Minnesota Background Study

• How to download a replacement copy

MSPE Resources

• Student Guide: Comments for the MSPE (co2026)

• MSPE Comment Breakdown by Clerkship

Preparing for Your Required Clerkships Resource for Medical Students

View this linked document for information on:

• • Planning for the first day

  • ILT Time

  • Clerkship Exams

  • Clinical Accommodations

Site Placement Process for Required Clerkships

Read the site placement process for required clerkships here.