The Clinical Training Manual (CTM) serves four primary functions:
- Guides students in achieving the program objectives of the School of Medicine
- Provides a practical reference for policies and requirements during the clinical phase of medical education
- Serves as a key academic and policy document for hospital affiliation agreements and accreditation submissions
- Provides initial guidance as students prepare for postgraduate training
This Manual has evolved over 50 years in response to accreditation expectations, residency and licensing requirements, clinical faculty input, and the experience of thousands of SGU medical students who have completed the clinical terms.
SGUSOM encourages students and faculty to use this Manual as a reference for both long-range educational goals and day-to-day guidance. Students are expected to read this Manual carefully and consult it as needed.
This Manual is reviewed regularly and may be revised and updated as necessary.