Year 4
The fourth year of medicine includes Clinical Electives, and Transition to MD (Medicine 5402).
Beginning in Year 4, Clinical Electives are arranged entirely by the student in any area of medicine, at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry or in other centres. After completion of the Clinical Electives, students return to campus in January for Transition to MD which permits students to further integrate the basic and clinical aspects synthesized with their clinical experience. For more information on 'What You Need to Know' about Year 4 Clinical Electives (including Applying for Electives, Academic/Clinical Policies & Procedures, Assessment and General Information), please click on the link below.
Clinical Electives - What You Need to Know
Pathology Electives
Rotation Directors: Dr. Michele Weir
Rotation Coordinator: Cheryl Campbell
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine offers an elective option in pathology to 4th year medical students during all blocks (September-December) at LHSC - University Campus. The student may initially observe and later participate in the routine activities of the laboratory, including participation in autopsies and examination of gross and microscopic specimens. The student will be assigned to a staff pathologist for direction and supervision. The supervisor will negotiate with the student the terminal objectives of the rotation and the student’s learning goals.
Diagnostic & Molecular Pathology – 1 spot in each block
Neuropathology – 1 spot in each block
After the lottery, spaces for further requests for Electives are subject to space constraints.
Students will need to contact Cheryl Campbell directly to check on availability of space (after the lottery). When inquiring about an elective please be sure to give the specific dates that you are interested in. These electives are 2 weeks in length.
