Most medical school students wonder how to prepare for clinical rotations, as they are part of a student’s medical school requirements need to complete a medical degree. They are also a key part of developing a student’s skills as a physician and applying their learning. To prepare for the ins and outs of clinical rotations, students need to get ready in advance and show up ready to learn. Our comprehensive guide will show students why it’s important to prepare for clinical rotations, how to prepare for clinical rotations, and how to get the most out of their clinical rotation experiences.

Why clinical rotations need advanced preparation

The key reason why it’s important to prepare in advance of your clinical rotations is that this experience will be a far greater test of your medical knowledge and experience than any you’ve faced so far in medical school. You’ll be moving from the traditional classroom setting directly into a functioning hospital, so clinical rotations are your first “real world” experience as a physician.