Predoctoral Education

Frequently Asked Questions
about the Predoctoral Education Program

1. When is the Family Medicine Clerkship?
2. Can I participate in a Family Medicine elective or program prior to the third year?
3. I think I want to be a Family Practice physician. Is there a student group I can join?
4. What Family Medicine electives are being offered?
5. How do I reserve a laptop for the Family Medicine 3rd Year Clerkship next period?
6. Can Family Medicine help me get dial-up internet access while on the 3rd Year Clerkship?
7. Where is the Clinical Competence Exam?
8. Where is the Family Medicine Predoctoral Education Office located?
9. I have a question that I don't see answered on this site. How do I contact the Predoctoral Program?

1. When is the Family Medicine Clerkship?
The Family Medicine Clerkship is a four-week clerkship during the third year. For more information, read an overview of the clerkship and read the online syllabus.

2. Can I participate in a Family Medicine elective or program prior to the third year?
Yes. The Department of Family Medicine offers a Preceptorship in Family Medicine between the 1st and 2nd Years. Check it out on our Courses page.

3. I think I want to be a Family Practice physician. Is there a student group I can join?
Yes. We sponsor a Family Practice Student Association.

4. What Family Medicine electives or selectives are being offered?
See our Courses page for a description of Family Medicine electives. For international programs, we recommend you also look at the Center for Training in International Health.

5. How do I reserve a laptop for the Family Medicine 3rd Year Clerkship next period?
Log in to the Online Clerkship and go to the assignments page. Once you have been assigned to a site, you will be able to request a laptop. Refer to the clerkship syllabus for more information about availability, etc.

6. Can Family Medicine help me get dial-up internet access while on the 3rd Year Clerkship?
Yes. Email or call the Predoctoral Office. We are committed to helping students succeed while on the Family Medicine Clerkship.

7. Where is the Clinical Competence Exam?
The Clinical Competence Exam is administered in the Standardized Patient Facility, located in the Graves Building. See the Directions to the CCE page for more information.

8. Where is the Family Medicine Predoctoral Education Office located?
The Predoctoral Education Office is located on the 2nd floor of the Primary Care Pavilion. See the Directions to Predoctoral Education page for more information.

9. I have a question that I don't see answered on this site. How do I contact the Predoctoral Program?
You can email family.medicine@utmb.edu or call (409) 772-3126 and we will be happy to answer any question.