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Transitions in Medical Education: How to Succeed in Your Clinical Rotations

Task Force leaders will share where the work stands today, how priorities have shifted over time and what is actively moving forward within each subgroup. This session is designed to offer insight into resources developed to support colleges of osteopathic medicine, faculty, learners and partner organizations.

Date: February 2, 2026

Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM, EST

Location: Virtual

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Your clinical rotations shape how you learn medicine in real settings and how others come to know you as a future resident. In this webinar, current residents and advisors will talk candidly about what helps students stand out during rotations, how to work effectively with preceptors and how to approach each experience with purpose. Participants will also be able to ask questions and join live breakout sessions for more direct conversation and guidance.

Learning Objectives:

  • Securing rotations: Best practices for reaching out and locking in clinical opportunities
  • Professional communication: How to engage effectively with preceptors and healthcare teams
  • Handling feedback: Strategies for receiving and applying constructive criticism
  • Maximizing your experience: Tips to stand out and build strong professional relationships

Reserve your spot today to gain valuable insights from residents and advisors who want to help you succeed.

Panelists:

Abigail Frank, DOAbigail Frank, DO
Associate Dean of GME
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Omoshade Idowu, DOOmoshade Idowu, DO
PGY-3 Emergency Medicine
Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital
Maria Rinaldi, DOMaria Rinaldi, DO
PGY-5 Emergency Medicine/Internal Medicine
ChristianaCare Health System
Brie Howerton, DO

Brie Howerton, DO
PGY-3 Emergency Medicine
Corewell Health

Hansen Tang, DO

Hansen Tang, DO
PGY-3 Internal Medicine
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine

Carolina Roddy, DO

Carolina Roddy, DO
PGY-4 Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program

Facilitator:

Stephanie Zezsutek, DOStephanie Zeszutek, DO
Vice Chair of the AOGME Committee
Interim Associate Dean/Assistant Clinical Dean
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine

 

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Upcoming Transitions in Medical Education Series Webinar:

Post-Match and Prep for Residency
Monday, May 18, 2026, from 7:00-8:00 PM ET

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