Overview

We are pleased to welcome U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix medical students to our department for their clerkship rotations. Core clerkship experiences are four weeks in length. 

How to Apply

For third-year Core Clerkship U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix students:

  • Step 1: Submit an Inquiry
    Contact Briannon Wilfong via U of A email or Banner email to inquire about availability for a core clerkship rotation at Banner University Medical Center – Phoenix. 

    To maximize scheduling opportunities, students are encouraged to submit their request 90 to 120 days before their desired rotation timeframe.

  • Step 2: Availability Review
    Upon receiving your inquiry, Briannon will coordinate with the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix (UACOM-P) Scheduling Team to verify rotation capacity and determine whether placement is available during your requested dates.
     
  • Step 3: Final Approval and Onboarding
    If rotation capacity and availability permit, the UACOM-P Scheduling Team will contact you regarding:
    • Confirmation of your rotation placement
    • Finalized rotation dates
    • Required onboarding steps

All onboarding and credentialing requirements for Banner Health will be completed through MyClinicalExchange.

Important Deadlines
  • All MyClinicalExchange onboarding requirements must be completed at least two weeks prior to your rotation start date.
  • Approximately one week prior to your rotation start date, Briannon will send:
  • First-day reporting instructions
  • Orientation and welcome information
  • Additional rotation details as needed

Medical Student Rotations

  • Fourth-year student rotations are available July through February and include:
    • Gynecologic Oncology.
    • Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
    • Labor and Delivery.
    • OB Ultrasound.
  • Applications must be submitted through Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO).
    • VSLO opens April 15.
    • Additional Departmental Requirements as part of your VSLO application: 
      • Application required copy of USMLE/COMLEX scores
      • Statement about why you wish to participate in this rotation at the University of Arizona COM-Phoenix, please include any particular ties you have to Phoenix, Arizona, or this program (Maximum of 200 words).
      • Letter of Recommendation
    • Please refer to the OBGYN course descriptions in VSLO for application submission deadlines.
    •  Rotations are determined and offered in May.

For questions, please contact Briannon Wilfong via U of A email or Banner email