Curriculum
Timeline
Month 1-3
Clinic Rotation.
Purpose
Establish a baseline of knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
Focus
Onboarding to the practice.
Basic administrative and clinical skills (e.g., medical terminology, patient interaction). The trainee will have a workflow available with all the instructions to do all the tasks required of him. Mentors will also be available for the trainee to navigate the learning process.
Scheduling patients
General Patient care
Patient intake and Vitals
Rooming in patients
Medical scribing skills
Operating electrical health records system (EHR)
Administrative Assisting
Evaluation Tools:
Observation during tasks.
End of Rotation Performance Review.
Assess early progress and identify areas for improvement.
Competence in routine tasks such as taking phone calls, rooming patients, vital signs, and EHR documentation.
Professional behavior, time management, and adaptability.
Supervisor/Instructor feedback.
Student self-assessment.
Months 3-6
Surgery Rotation.
Purpose
Provide detailed instructions on how to proceed with a surgical candidate from the patient’s consent to surgery to follow up after surgery, requesting authorization for surgery, CPT and ICD coding, use of hospital EHR, pre- and post-surgical scribing, follow up of patients after surgery. Shadowing surgeries.
Focus
Proficiency in intermediate tasks and integration of skills with patient care scenarios.
Handle patients’ consent to surgery, request authorization for surgery, CPT and ICD coding, use of hospital EHR, scheduling surgeries, and coordinating surgical teams such as reps and co-surgeons.
Pre and post-surgical scribing.
Follow-up of patients after surgeries.
Shadowing surgeries.
OR Shadowing Etiquette. OR shadowing experience.
Demonstrated ability to handle real-life patient care under supervision.
Evaluation Tools:
Practical skills assessments in clinical settings.
Written exams to test knowledge retention.
Feedback from peers, instructors, and patients (if applicable).
Months 7-9
Research Rotation.
Purpose
Train students on data collection, basic statistical tools, and how to assist with research studies and patient consent.
Final Evaluation
Month 9 (End of Program).
Purpose
Assess overall competence and readiness for exams and employment.
Focus
Mastery of all clinical and administrative competencies. Professional behavior and adherence to ethical standards.
Evaluation Tools
Final comprehensive exam (written and practical).
Evaluation Tools:
Final comprehensive exam (written and practical).
Exit interview or portfolio review.
Post-Training Follow-Up
(Optional)
Purpose
Reflect on the training experience and provide long-term feedback for program improvement.
Timeline
1–3 months after program completion.
Focus
Student’s feedback on preparedness for the workforce.
Employer feedback if graduates have been hired.
Additional Tips:
Integrated Learning Days
Even though the program has an outline, there will be many days dedicated to interweaving clinic, surgery, and research concepts.
Professional Development
Resume writing, interview preparation, and professional etiquette in specialized medical fields like neurosurgery.
