Clinical Residency

Catalog description

Clinical Residency is a 1,500-hour, 9-month patient-care experience under the immediate supervision of an approved mentor at a University-approved clinical residency site. Clinical Residency provides an opportunity for intimate sharing of knowledge and refinement of the application of clinical skill and decision making. It serves as an invaluable step in the process of professional development in the student’s area of specialty. The student develops residency objectives prior to the experience, attends the residency, and completes 200 hours of defined educational activities. Prerequisite(s): It is recommended that the student attend at least two required seminars toward the selected certification track.