{"id":124976,"date":"2024-10-17T10:22:53","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T14:22:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/camed\/?page_id=124976"},"modified":"2025-12-17T11:54:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T16:54:14","slug":"class-of-2027-third-year-clerkship-scheduling-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/camed\/offices-services\/md-program-offices\/registrars-office\/current-medical-students\/third-year-student-information\/class-of-2027-third-year-clerkship-scheduling-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Class of 2027 Third Year Clerkship Scheduling Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Our process for choosing third-year clerkships is managed through the e*Value Optimization Scheduling (EVOS) tool, referred to as eValue. EVOS uses a mathematical and linear approach to optimize students&#8217; schedules.\u00a0Below is an overview of how to access the system and enter your preferences. Additional resources can be found at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important Dates for the Class of 2027:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Notification:<\/strong> You will receive all necessary lottery links by Monday, November 25, 2024 (the Monday before Thanksgiving).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preference Submission Window:<\/strong> December 2\u201313, 2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lottery Results Released:<\/strong> End of January 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Other Key Dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Last Day to Sit for Step 1:<\/strong> March 30, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transitional Clerkship:<\/strong> March 31 \u2013 April 11, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Third-Year Clerkships Begin:<\/strong> April 14, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Accessing eValue:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>You will receive an email with a link to eValue.<\/li>\n<li>Click the link to access the system.<\/li>\n<li>You will receive another email with a password reset link.<\/li>\n<li>Agree to the privacy statement and user agreement.<\/li>\n<li>Reset your password and log in.<\/li>\n<li>Visual Guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/camed\/files\/2023\/11\/eValue-Initial-Login-information.pdf\">eValue System Initial Login Instructions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Inputting Preferences (December 2\u201313, 2024):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once logged in, you will be prompted to set your preferences for each of the 7 core clerkships and the selective. There are <strong>8 pages to complete<\/strong>\u2014one for each core clerkship and one for the selective.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For each clerkship, you can select a <strong>specific site<\/strong> or a <strong>specific block<\/strong> (or both).<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>wild card option<\/strong> allows you to indicate flexibility (e.g., any block at a specific site or any site in a specific block).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The first preference<\/strong> carries the most weight in the lottery algorithm, so it is important to prioritize it carefully. The system is designed to maximize the number of students who receive their first-choice preferences, while still meeting everyone\u2019s scheduling needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Research selective<\/strong> requires a separate application process, so <strong><u>do not input it<\/u><\/strong> here unless you\u2019ve already applied.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Radiology<\/strong> is available in every block, however <strong>Emergency Medicine<\/strong> has more limited availability. If you are interested in Emergency Medicine, ensure your schedule is built around the available blocks.<\/li>\n<li>You can fill out every preference row, leave some blank, or input only a few preferences. However, providing more data increases the likelihood of getting the rotations you want.<\/li>\n<li>There are <strong>16 possible scheduling paths<\/strong> for the third year, designed to ensure each student can complete all seven core clerkships and one selective within a feasible arrangement of blocks. When submitting lottery preferences, make sure your choices align with the block structure. Infeasible requests are less likely to result in your preferred schedule.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Visual Guide: <a href=\"\/camed\/files\/2018\/01\/Student-Preferences-Instructions-1-22-18.pdf\">eValue Instructions for Student Preferences<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Special Circumstances:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You will have the option to write in a &#8220;special circumstances&#8221; comment box to clarify your preferences (e.g., &#8220;the most important thing for me is to remain local during certain Blocks&#8221;). Providing this information helps ensure an optimal schedule for all.<\/p>\n<p>When you are ready to enter your preferences, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.e-value.net\/home-main.cfm\">eValue Website<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/camed\/third-year-clerkship-directors-videos-powerpoints-audio-powerpoints\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Third Year Clerkships and Selectives Presentations<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/camed\/files\/2024\/09\/Third-Year-Block-Schedule-2025-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Third Year Block Schedule 2025-2026<\/a> &#8211; This document shows the Block schedule of the 2025-2026 calendar year.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/camed\/files\/2025\/02\/25-26-All-Grids.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2025-2026 Clerkships Grid<\/a> &#8211; This document lists all the available slots and sites for each Clerkship.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/camed\/files\/2025\/02\/Distance-to-Sites-25-26.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2025-2026 Clerkship Travel Information<\/a> &#8211; This document lists the distance to each Clerkship site, and whether or not housing is available.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/camed\/offices-services\/md-program-offices\/medical-education\/affiliated-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Overview of Affiliate Sites<\/a><span>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/camed\/about\/clinical-affiliations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clinical Affiliations<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/camed\/education\/md\/curriculum-overview\/academic-calendars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clerkship Holiday, Didactics, and Call Schedules<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/camed\/files\/2023\/11\/3rd-year-clerkship-change-form-11-27-23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Request a Third Year Schedule Change<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/camed\/offices-services\/md-program-offices\/medical-education\/policies\/attendance-time-off-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Personal Day Request<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Registrar Office Hours &#8211; If you&#8217;d like to meet with the Registrar to discuss your third-year schedule\u2014whether it&#8217;s to maximize your chances of getting preferred clerkships, plan your schedule, or address any personal circumstances\u2014office hours will be available both in person and via Zoom.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our process for choosing third-year clerkships is managed through the e*Value Optimization Scheduling (EVOS) tool, referred to as eValue. 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