The curriculum for Reflections and Contextual Medicine (RCM) is designed to provide structured time independent of clinical clerkship duties, in order to promote both reflection on and reinforcement for learning in the clinical environment. RCM is structured as a two-year curriculum to span the clinical years. Sessions occur every 8 weeks, on the third Friday of even-numbered clerkship periods (see upcoming dates below), and incorporate the curricular components outlined below.

Period 4, Friday, October 7, 2022

Period 6, Friday, December 2, 2022

Period 8, Friday, February 24, 2023

Period 10, Friday, April 21, 2023

Period 12, Friday, June 16, 2023

Attendance and participation in INDE 297: Reflection and Contextual Medicine is required for all medical students enrolled in clerkships at Stanford affiliated sites (SHC, LPCH, VAMC, Kaiser Santa Clara and Valley Medical Center). Please note that this applies to students enrolled in required, selective, and elective clerkships. Students enrolled in Selective II Clerkships (Sub-internships) may choose to participate in clinical duties but are expected to communicate their absence in advance.

The full policy can be accessed here.

Please complete this form to request approval for the INDE 297 session absence. Students are allowed one excused absence from INDE 297 for the academic year. Your information will be routed to Mary Devega, Assistant Director for Clerkship Education.