Work Schedule/Duty Hours

General Clinical Schedule (SAMPLE)

Schedules vary by site.

Typical sample daily schedule (6 days / week, 1 day / week off):

  • 6:00 AM Morning Rounds sample daily schedule;

  • 8:00 AM Morning conference (1-2x a week);

  • 8:00 – 6:00 PM Surgery / Clinic / Inpt Consultations / Inpt Patient care;


Overnight Call

Students will join the consult team to evaluate surgical consults in the Emergency Room and inpatient settings. Will participate in emergency operations overnight. Students will go home post call after morning rounds typically by 9 AM.


Didactic Schedule

Typically, 2 hours / week. Schedule will vary by site.


Orientation Day Reporting

Report to the Clerkship Coordinator at 9:00 AM for further instruction.


Work Hour Policy

Please view the ISMMS Clinical Student Work Hour Policy, which outlines the instructional time limitations for third- and fourth-year students, here.

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