Transition (TRANS)

A prologue to the student's medical school experience and an introduction to the medical profession.

This course is designed to provide medical students with a transitional overview for using the clinical and educational systems that are essential tools during Phases II-IV of the medical school curriculum. TRANS 733 will also ensure that students complete mandatory hospital training sessions that ensure their compliance for the MS Hershey Medical Center and with our affiliate sites. Using large and small group discussions, standardized patient encounters, and individual module completion, students will meet all of the course objectives outlined below. At completion, students will have attained the foundational skill set and knowledge base that will ensure a successful transition to their clinical training, to be built upon during mandatory clerkships and clinical electives.

Provide review of clinical skills prior to internship training, and introduce new skills in team building, education and time management.