A Bootcamp for Transition into Clerkship in a Distributed Campus Model

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Clinical Training
• Distributed Medical Campuses

Background:

• The transition from preclinical to clinical training is critical for medical students.
• Multi-campus institutions present unique challenges for student transitions.
• Limited research exists on transitional programs across distributed medical education sites.

Purpose of the Study:

• Evaluate a brief, multi-campus transitional bootcamp's effectiveness.
• Assess improvements in student confidence and preparedness for clerkships.
• Provide a model for supporting students in distributed medical education.

Main Methods:

• Developed and implemented a 2-day multi-campus bootcamp.
• Administered pre- and post-bootcamp surveys to students.
• Collected feedback from clerkship directors and faculty.

Main Results:

• Students consistently reported increased confidence across all stations.
• 99-100% of students felt more prepared for clerkships post-bootcamp.
• Preceptors observed improved student readiness and integration.

Conclusions:

• A focused 2-day transitional bootcamp significantly benefits medical students.
• The intervention enhances student confidence and preparedness.
• This model is applicable to other multi-campus medical schools.