The fifth semester at Xavier University School of Medicine, Bonaire serves as a bridge between the Basic Medical Sciences and the Clinical Sciences. This semester has three components: Introduction to Clinical Medicine (ICM), Getting into Residency (GIR), and KAPLAN review. Our fifth semester is conducted in Youngstown, Ohio.
The Fifth Semester always begins on the Monday following the start of classes in Bonaire
Credits are awarded as follows:
ICM – 8 credit hours
GIR - 2 credit hours
USMLE Review – 12 credit hours
Below is an Outline of the 5th semester schedule:
Day 1 Orientation
Students are to report to the US admission office at 10:00 am on the first day. During orientation, students are given an overview of the 5th semester schedule, and are given an introduction to the Clinical Sciences by our Clinical Coordinator. Students are advised of Clinical requirements, and are given the Clinical Science handbook. HIPPA training is given during this time prior to entrance into the hospitals.
In addition, we have a representative on site from KAPLAN to administer a diagnostic exam with all the students. This serves to test the Basic Science knowledge, and provide the students with feedback on strengths/weaknesses in regards to preparation for the USMLE. Students are also given Kaplan materials and login access information for the KAPLAN Web Prep option.
Remainder of Week 1 ICM Introduction
Students are all together with physician preceptor in the office, and are being given instruction on patient interactions. Students are provided with practical experience in History and Physical taking, Charting, and general office guidelines for patient contact
Weeks 2-4
Students are divided up into smaller groups with several preceptors to work through actually applying the skills taught in week 1. Preceptor assignments will be discussed at orientation. Preceptors will work with the students individually to evaluate and refine patient contact skills. Hours are assigned by the Precepting physicians. At the conclusion of the course, students are given an evaluation of their performance during ICM, and a grade is awarded.
KAPLAN:
Upon the results of the diagnostic exams being provided, students are able to log into the online web based Kaplan system to begin preparing for the USMLE. Included in the Kaplan materials are the following:
- 80 hours of online lectures
- Full Length simulated exam
- 3 month access to Kaplan Qbank
- Complete set of Kaplan step 1 notes
- Step 1 QBook with 850 practice questions
Students are required to submit a log of Kaplan time allocated
Students are able to access the KAPLAN materials for a period of
Please direct any questions surrounding Fifth Semester to our Clinical Coordinator, Ms. Kimberly Schultz
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