Clinical Clerkships Overview
This is where your medical education becomes your medical career. 72 weeks of structured, hospital-based clinical training at accredited teaching hospitals in the USA and Caribbean.
From the Classroom to the Clinic
After successfully completing the Basic Sciences program and passing the comprehensive exit examination, MUCM students transition into the Clinical Science Program the phase where foundational medical knowledge meets real-world patient care. Clinical clerkships begin after MD5 and run for 72 weeks structured to give every student broad clinical exposure across core medical disciplines, followed by the flexibility to explore their specialty of interest through elective rotations. Clerkship placements are guaranteed for all students who successfully complete and pass the Basic Sciences comprehensive exit exam.
Clinical Program Structure
| Phase | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Core Clerkships | 48 Weeks | Mandatory - all students |
| Elective Clerkships | 24 Weeks | Student-selected from CS5 |
| Total Clinical Training | 72 Weeks | Hospital & outpatient based |
Setting:
Clinical rotations are delivered in a mixed setting combining hospital-based and outpatient-based training at accredited teaching hospitals in the USA and Caribbean.
Core clerkships are mandatory rotations completed at MUCM’s university-affiliated teaching hospitals. Every student rotates through the following core disciplines building the essential clinical foundation required for licensure and residency.
| Core Clerkship | Duration |
|---|---|
| Internal Medicine | 12 Weeks |
| General Surgery | 12 Weeks |
| Family Medicine | 6 Weeks |
| Pediatrics | 6 Weeks |
| Psychiatry | 6 Weeks |
| Obstetrics & Gynecology | 6 Weeks |
| Total | 48 Weeks |
From CS5, students begin their elective clerkships 24 weeks of self-directed clinical training designed to deepen expertise in core disciplines and explore specialty interests. Electives can be completed at university-affiliated hospitals or at non-affiliated hospitals and are available worldwide, giving students the flexibility to pursue international clinical experience beyond the USA and Caribbean. MUCM’s academic and career counselling team works closely with each student to select electives aligned with their specialty interest and residency goals.
Available Elective Areas Include:
Internal Medicine · Surgery · Pediatrics · Psychiatry · OB-GYN · Cardiology · Pulmonology · Neurology · Endocrinology · Gastroenterology · Nephrology · Emergency Medicine · Critical Care · Radiology · Orthopedics · Dermatology · Infectious Diseases · Anesthesiology · and more.
Where You Will Train
| Region | Locations | Type |
|---|---|---|
| USA | Illinois · Texas | Accredited Teaching Hospitals |
| Caribbean | Antigua & Barbuda | Accredited Teaching Hospitals |
| Worldwide | Available for electives |
New clinical partnerships in Michigan and Georgia are currently in development expanding MUCM’s US clinical network further in 2026.
Your Clinical Placement Is Guaranteed
MUCM guarantees clinical clerkship placement for all students who successfully complete the Basic Sciences program and pass the comprehensive exit examination. You will not be left waiting for your clinical journey to begin as soon as you are ready.