An innovative clinic model for student learning.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• Ambulatory rotations are crucial for medical student training.
• Existing educational initiatives often lack focus on enhancing student experience.

Purpose of the Study:

• To implement and evaluate a novel urgent care clinic model for fourth-year medical students.
• To improve student autonomy, teaching time, feedback, and patient encounters during ambulatory rotations.

Main Methods:

• A new urgent care clinic model, based on Erickson's learning framework, was implemented.
• Fourth-year medical students were randomly assigned to the new model.
• Student experience was assessed via a post-rotation survey.

Main Results:

• Students in the new model reported increased autonomy, feedback, and learning opportunities.
• Participants experienced more time for patient encounters and teaching.
• Overall satisfaction and preparedness for residency significantly improved.

Conclusions:

• The implemented urgent care clinic model successfully enhanced medical student satisfaction.
• This model offers a framework for improving ambulatory rotations at other institutions.
• The initiative demonstrates a viable approach to optimizing medical student education.