Completion of a number of web-based activities and modules are part of the educational requirements during clinical rotations. These requirements give structure to protected academic time and independent learning. For this purpose the SOM makes available a number of web-based educational resources on SGU’s on-line course management system (Sakai). Each core clerkship as well as family medicine have corresponding web-based activities that students must complete.
USMLE World
During the first week of their first clerkship students will receive an email from USMLE World with instructions on how to access this question bank. Students must complete all the questions in Ob/Gyn, Pediatrics, Psychiatry and Surgery and a minimum of 600 questions in Internal Medicine during the corresponding clerkship.
The questions are separated into subjects as follows:
| Subject | Number of questions |
|---|---|
| Internal Medicine | 600 |
| Ob/Gyn | 205 |
| Pediatrics | 304 |
| Psychiatry | 150 |
| Surgery | 155 |
AMBOSS
AMBOSS is a digital medical resource being utilized by SOM to support medical students throughout their core clerkships (Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Surgery) and required Family Medicine rotation. Through collaborative efforts with AMBOSS and our clinical faculty, we have worked to align content on the study portal with the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) content outline. Utilization of the SOM portal on the AMBOSS platform will help students to gain a comprehensive coverage of pertinent topics essential for mastering each rotation, thus facilitating readiness for both Mid-Core and NBME subject Exams.
Our weekly study plan meticulously outlines key topics to be reviewed, accompanied by mandatory completion of weekly quizzes to meet professionalism requirements. This structured approach not only ensures adherence to the curriculum but also fosters a deeper understanding of core concepts. Additionally, the platform's functionality enables seamless tracking of individual student participation and progress, thereby pinpointing areas of proficiency and areas needing improvement.
Student Guidelines:
Enrollment: Upon commencement of a core rotation, students are required to activate their accounts on the SOM AMBOSS study portal. This step is imperative for accessing weekly quizzes and aligning with the curriculum seamlessly. Failure to enroll accurately on the SOM AMBOSS platform may lead to missed quizzes, consequently adversely impacting professional behavior grades. Please see the detailed instructions on how to access AMBOSS on Sakai.
Weekly Quizzes: Structured to complement the duration of rotations, there are five quizzes for six-week rotations and ten quizzes for twelve-week rotations. Family medicine rotations with a duration of four or five weeks have four and five quizzes respectively. These quizzes, accessible from noon EST on Friday until 11:59 AM EST the following Monday, are time-sensitive and necessitate completion within the stipulated timeframe for credit allocation. Technical issues encountered during quiz completion should be promptly reported to the clinical administrative team (ask-clinstudies@SOM.edu) and the AMBOSS support team (hello@amboss.com) for a timely resolution, ensuring no disruption to assessment schedules. It is important to note that missed quizzes due to technical difficulties reported post-deadline will not be eligible for remediation.
Student should complete all questions and corresponding text readings from AMBOSS. The current break down is:
| Rotation | Total | Approximate Number Per Day |
| Family Medicine | 447 | 15 |
| Internal Medicine | 1121 | 20 |
| Ob/Gyn | 533 | 15 |
| Pediatrics | 632 | 25 |
| Psychiatry | 358 | 15 |
| Surgery | 622 | 10 |