Here’s all the information you need to successfully complete your two years of clerkship.

Schedules

Below are the schedules for years 3 and 4. 

Year 3

The third-year program includes: 

  • A 1-week Transition to Clerkship rotation
  • 48 weeks of mandatory (core) rotations
  • Portfolio on core competencies: 2 meetings

In 3rd year, you will have 2 weeks vacation for the winter break, 1 week in the spring and 1 week in the summer. 

View schedules here: 

Year 4

The fourth-year program includes:  

  • 18 weeks of electives – Details on elective applications will be provided in due time. 
    Note: If you did not complete the mandatory 4-week community placement during 3rd year, you must do it in 4th year.
  • 4 weeks of mandatory selectives (2 weeks of internal medicine and 2 weeks of surgery) at The Ottawa Hospital. Subspecialty rotations are randomly assigned. No planning is required on your part.
  • Medical Council of Canada (MCC): mandatory MCQ and CDM practice test
  • Portfolio on core competencies: 2 meetings (one entry per meeting) and a final portfolio
  • Transition to residency session: SIM workshops and virtual presentations

In 4th year, you will have 2 weeks vacation for the winter break and 3 weeks for CaRMS interviews. 

View schedules here: 

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Draw for timetable development

Whether you are in Year 3 or 4, schedules are produced by random draw via One45. The first draw assigns you to a group, while the second determines the order of rotations. Both draws will take place on specific dates and your participation is essential. You will receive a reminder from One45 in due course.

Clinical encounters - One45 logs

One45 logs are essential to plan clinical encounters and to achieve objectives specific to each rotation. With the minimum number of patients to see, a scenario (real patient or other) and your role, each entry guides preceptors and allows them to tailor their teaching to your needs. Rotation directors use it to adjust according to the varied experiences and ensure quality medical education. It is a mandatory tool in all medical schools, as it sets a standard for medical education.

Contact information

Questions

The individuals below are specialists dedicated to clerkship student services. Feel free to contact them with any questions.

Chantale Boileau (She/Her) 
Specialist, Academic Administration 
Year 3 
Email: [email protected]

Anick Dupuis
Specialist, Academic Administration 
Year 4 
Email: [email protected]