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Clinical Phase

Upon successful completion of the didactic phase, students will progress to the 12-month clinical phase comprised of ten 4-week clinical rotations spanning various medical specialties. Students will participate in seven core and three elective rotations, complemented by the Transition to Practice course series. Throughout this phase students will reconvene on the CSUSB campus for written and practical assessments, skills lab sessions, and presentations.

Clinical Phase Curriculum*

Semester 5
Course Title Semester Hours/Units

MSPA 6500 - Transition to Practice I

1

MSPA 6800 - Family Medicine Clinical Rotation

4

MSPA 6801 - Emergency Medicine Clinical Rotation

4

MSPA 6802 - Internal Medicine Clinical Rotation

4
Semester 5 Total 13
Semester 6
Course Title Semester Hours/Units

MSPA 6501 - Transition to Practice II

1

MSPA 6803 - Surgery Clinical Rotation

4

MSPA 6804 - Pediatrics Clinical Rotation

4

MSPA 6805 - Women’s Health Clinical Rotation

4

MSPA 6806 - Behavioral and Mental Health Clinical Rotation

4
Semester 6 Total 17
Semester 7
Course Title Semester Hours/Units

MSPA 6502 - Transition to Practice III

3

MSPA 6807 - Clinical Rotation Elective I

4

MSPA 6808 - Clinical Rotation Elective II

4

MSPA 6809 - Clinical Rotation Elective III

4

MSPA 6890 - Comprehensive Examination

0
Semester 7 Total 15

 

Clinical Phase Total: 45 Semester Hours/Units

 

*The number of clinical rotations per semester is consistent across all students. However, the order in which students enroll in MSPA 6800-6809 courses may vary by student.