Tufts Medicine

Tufts site overview

The clerkship is broken into 3 services, which you can rank in order of preference before the clerkship starts. You do the first one for 3 weeks, the second for 2 weeks, and the third for 3 weeks.

How many hours do you work/ week?
70-80, varies a little depending on service

What time do you get there in the morning?
Depends on service, generally at 6-6:30

What time do you leave?
Normally around 6, on long call you can leave as late as 9. This varies by service though.

How often do you work weekends?
One weekend day every weekend, except for when you're in between services (after 3 weeks and after 5 weeks).

How is the teaching quality (residents and attendings)?
Really good. Two didactics every day, one after morning rounds and another during lunch. You learn a ton but this can make it hard to keep up on your patients.

How is the variety of cases you see?
Very good, Tufts sees everything.

How is the work environment?
Friendly and welcoming, but you're expected to work hard

Do you have downtime to study?
No

How hard/ easy is it to get clinical honors?
Easier than some sites, if you show that you work hard

Do they prepare you well for the shelf?
Yes

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