Add/Drop Form and Instructions For Sub-Internships and Electives
Students must complete the add/drop form when making schedule changes (Add, Drop, or Reschedule).
- Changes to core clerkships must be discussed with and approved by OSA/OME.
- Changes to the Ambulatory Rotation require approval, see instructions Ambulatory Rescheduling tab.
- Transition to Residency is required and cannot be moved or dropped; accommodations should be discussed with an OSA Dean.
- NOTE: Extramural (Away) Rotations tab for the Extramural Rotation Form; do not use the add/drop form on this page for Away rotations.
Add/Drop Process
Students should review course availability and prerequisite requirements in the SOM Course Catalog before completing the Add/Drop request form. Login to the Catalog for up-to-date availablity.
The submitted form will be routed to the Course Administrator for approval and the course will be added to the students MedScope schedule once received by OSA/OME. Any currently registered course for the same block will be automatically dropped.
Adding a Course
Adding a Course
Students should use the Add/Drop Form (above) to add a course.
Requests to add a course must be submitted within 10 school days prior to the course's start date; requests submitted outside of this timeframe are not guaranteed to be considered.
Dropping a Course
Dropping a Course
Students can Drop an elective or sub-internship through their MedScope Portfolio (without completing the above form) within the following timeframes:
- Electives must be dropped no later than two (2) weeks prior to the rotation start date.
- Sub-internships must be dropped no later than four (4) weeks prior to the rotation start date.
A request to drop past the cutoff date can be made through OSA and will be considered only in extenuating circumstances after consultation with OME and the Course Director.
Rescheduling a Course
Rescheduling a Course
Course administrators can reschedule a course to another block if there is availability and your schedule block is open.
- Email the course administrator to request a reschedule.
- The Add/Drop form is not required.
Rescheduling requests are subject to the same policies as dropping a course.