4th Year Electives

General Information

The Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine fourth year electives have been developed to accommodate the diverse educational needs of fourth year students. The Electives provide students the opportunity to further develop their medical knowledge, skills, and attitudes.

In addition to the electives which have been developed by the departments and which are described herein, students may develop Student Initiated Electives. Student Initiated Electives allow students in good standing great latitude in defining unique elective experiences.

The elective program for each student will be the responsibility of the student, the student's advisor and the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Admissions. The choice of rotations should be guided by the student's career goal and the Recommended Rotations for that career goal included herein.

Most of the electives listed herein and Student Initiated Electives are available to the fourth year students of the College of Medicine and to fourth year students of other medical colleges accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association.

Note: Some electives at affiliated institutions which are arranged through the Office of the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Admissions are available only to College of Medicine students as indicated in the "Prerequisite" section of the elective description

More information:

• 4th Year Elective Book 2008-2009 (PDF)
• Approved Acting Internships
• College of Medicine Info
• Electives by Department
• Forms
• General Directions for Elective Scheduling
• New Electives
• Recommended 4th Year Electives for Career Choices
• Required 4th Year Curriculum
• Visiting Students
• Your Fourth Year: More Than a Vacation (PowerPoint Slides: 527KB)