The 12 Rules of Surviving Your Clinical Rotation

You represent yourself, the MSAT program, and your host institution in a…

Professional, controlled manner at all times.

The … of your experience. They will set your schedule and must approve any accommodations. No unapproved missed assigned times.

ATC Preceptor is in charge

Make sure you have appropriate…

Clothing (professional/rain/cold)

Show up on time- that means…

10 minutes early

Know your role in the event of … as soon as possible. You need to be acting as the “Assistant AT” by Week 3.

Medical emergency, proper documentation, and day-to-day operations

Ask lots of questions-…

At the appropriate time

Be attentive, engaged, show …. What other responsibilities can you take on? There should not be “down time”.

Initiative and keep your cell phones out of sight

… for the week, note any change of venue, travel dates, competitions, etc. 20 hours/week, 1 day off

Review the schedule

Make sure you learn … and practice your skills when opportunities arise. You are responsible for attaining the Preceptor’s signature on your Standards. 2 case logs/day

One new thing each day

…. -verbal, written, electronic will be consistent and at the expected level (you are dealing with “real people”-not your friends).

communication

… (see one, do one, teach one). If there are other students there, be an educator.

Mentor

… I will no longer “remind” you- I will be sending emails to you and your preceptor about pulling you out until you learn professional responsibility.

Update your Honors and Case Logs on Typhon every Sunday night