Undergraduate & Medical Student Education
Training Opportunities for Undergraduate Medical Students
At Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), we offer a wealth of opportunities to prepare you for the next stages of your education and future career.
Our unique position as a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School (HMS) allows us to provide a diverse range of clinical and research experiences, helping you develop essential skills in a dynamic environment. Participating in our programs not only enhances your medical education but also equips you for the challenges of a healthcare career.
BIDMC emphasizes clinical experiences and research training as integral parts of medical education.
More About Undergraduate Medical Education
The Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) Committee is composed of leaders in undergraduate medical education at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). Chaired by the Director of UME, the committee works with the director to address issues of quality in medical student education at BIDMC including but not limited to:
- Supporting course and clerkship leaders in curricular development to promote continuity in the curriculum
- Enhancing opportunities for integration of teaching across specialties
- Enhancing opportunities for inter-professional education
- Enhancing the rigor of elective clinical experiences
- Enhancing the environment of learning including creation of interventions to eliminate student mistreatment
- Improving the feedback and evaluation process for students
- Promoting faculty development in all areas of UME
- Promoting and evaluating resident-as-teacher programs as applicable in all areas of UME
- Reviewing rotation evaluations and supporting continuous quality improvement
- Addressing logistical issues (e.g., classroom space, access to patients) that challenge the educational experience for students
- Assisting departments in transitions in leadership of courses and clerkships
- Recruiting medical students to BIDMC residencies
As you consider your future academic and professional advancement, BIDMC offers numerous pathways for growth. Explore these options:
- Graduate Medical Education, including residency programs and fellowships
- Continuing Education and Professional Development
- Careers
