> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ismms-md-program.gitbook.io/medical-student-handbook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ismms-md-program.gitbook.io/medical-student-handbook/academic-information-and-resources/module-and-clerkship-representatives.md).

# Module and Clerkship Representatives

Module and clerkship representatives for medical student years are elected at the beginning of each semester (or at the beginning of the year for MS3s) from among each class year.

### Module Representatives

Two module representatives are elected for each Phase 1 module. Elections are coordinated by Student Council and held at designated times throughout the academic year for groups of upcoming modules. Elections may occur before or shortly after the start of a semester, but always before the applicable modules begin.

Module representatives play a crucial role in bridging the communication between students and faculty within each module. Elected by peers, these representatives are responsible for gathering and conveying student feedback to the module directors, ensuring that the concerns, suggestions, and praises of their peers are heard and addressed.

They facilitate regular meetings with module directors to discuss academic resources, clarity of goals and objectives, teaching quality, and any issues that may arise throughout the module. Additionally, module representatives are tasked with relaying important information from the faculty back to the student body, fostering an environment of transparency and continuous improvement. Following the conclusion of the module, they also participate in the module debrief meeting, contributing to a broader discussion of the module's overall delivery, the student experience, and opportunities for improvement.

Their role is key to maintaining a high standard of education and addressing any systemic problems promptly, ensuring a smooth and effective learning experience for all students.

### Clerkship Representatives

Two clerkship representatives will be elected for each of the clerkships: OB/Gyn, Pediatrics, Neurology, Medicine, Geriatrics/Ambulatory Care, Psychiatry, and Surgery/Anesthesiology. Additionally, one or two clerkship representatives will be elected for Medicine, Pediatric, Surgery, and OB/Gyn Sub-Is, Introduction to Internship, and Emergency Medicine.

Clerkship Representatives are responsible for:

* Facilitating communication between Clerkship Coordinators and students.
* Identifying and addressing systemic problems within the clerkship throughout the year (patient volume and variety, academic resources, clarity of goals and objectives, schedules and transportation issues, quality of teaching, variability of sites, etc.).
* Meeting with representatives from administration throughout the year (during InFocus 5, 6, 7) to discuss issues and concerns.
* Communicating regularly throughout the academic year with administration to address issues and concerns.
* Serving as a liaison between students and faculty for a one-year term.
* Communicating with the Clerkship Directors at least once per module.