Phase 2 Students
Phase 2 of the ForWard Curriculum (Specialized Care of Obstetric, Gynecologic and Pediatric Patients) emphasizes clinical applications, fully integrated with longitudinal themes of basic science and public health, and lasts 12 months.
The Acute Care Block builds on foundational science concepts from Phase 1 in acute care settings. Students evaluate and manage patients with urgent health concerns, delivering inpatient care and supporting transitions to other care settings or back home under the supervision of other healthcare providers.
Students gain experience in both outpatient and inpatient acute care environments, with an emphasis on developing immediate treatment plans and coordinating follow-up care. Clinical training takes place in settings where acute medical issues are the primary focus.
Over 12 weeks, students engage in structured learning organized by organ systems, using diverse educational formats like podcasts, case-based discussions, webcasts, readings, and nationally recognized online modules.
A key component of the block is a longitudinal experience in which each student follows a patient from an emergency admission through hospital care and discharge, reinforcing a patient-centered approach to acute care.