{"id":124996,"date":"2024-10-17T11:15:26","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T15:15:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/camed\/?page_id=124996"},"modified":"2025-11-13T16:24:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T21:24:00","slug":"class-of-2026-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-2026-third-year-clerkship-scheduling-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Class of 2028 Third Year Clerkship Scheduling Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW152506571 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152506571 BCX0\">Our process for choosing third-year clerkships is managed through the e*Value Optimization Scheduling (EVOS) tool, referred to as<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW152506571 BCX0\">eValue<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152506571 BCX0\">. EVOS uses a mathematical and linear approach to<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152506571 BCX0\">optimize<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152506571 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>student schedules.\u202fBelow is an overview of how to access the system and enter your preferences.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152506571 BCX0\">Additional<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152506571 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>resources can be found at the bottom of the page.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW152506571 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Important Dates for the Class of 2028:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW87092166 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW87092166 BCX0\">Notification:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW87092166 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW87092166 BCX0\">\u202fYou will receive all necessary lottery links by Monday, November 2<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW87092166 BCX0\">4<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW87092166 BCX0\">, 202<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW87092166 BCX0\">5<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW87092166 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>(the Monday before Thanksgiving).<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW87092166 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Lottery Preference Window:<\/strong> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20285465 BCX0\">December<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20285465 BCX0\">1<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20285465 BCX0\">\u2013<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20285465 BCX0\">7<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20285465 BCX0\">, 202<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20285465 BCX0\">5<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Lottery Results Released:<\/strong> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201423114 BCX0\">End of January 202<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201423114 BCX0\">6<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Other Key Dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Last Day to Sit for Step 1:<\/strong> <span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW49963020 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW49963020 BCX0\">April 5, 2026<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Transitional Clerkship:<\/strong> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29664176 BCX0\">April<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29664176 BCX0\">6 &#8211; 17<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29664176 BCX0\">, 202<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29664176 BCX0\">6<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Third-Year Clerkships Begin:<\/strong> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201826148 BCX0\">April<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201826148 BCX0\">20<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201826148 BCX0\">, 202<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201826148 BCX0\">6<\/span><\/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><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 (<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43494782 BCX0\">December<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43494782 BCX0\">1<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43494782 BCX0\">\u2013<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43494782 BCX0\">7<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43494782 BCX0\">, 202<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43494782 BCX0\">5<\/span>):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once logged in, you will be prompted to set your preferences for each of the 7 core clerkships and the selective. There are\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">8 pages to complete<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014one for each core clerkship and one for the selective.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For each clerkship, you can set 5 levels of preference (first choice, second choice, etc..). For each level of preference you can select a\u202f\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">specific site<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202for a\u202f <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">specific block<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f(or both).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">wild card\u00a0option<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fallows you to\u00a0indicate\u00a0flexibility (e.g., any block at a specific site or any site in a specific block).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0lottery algorithm is programmed to maximize the number of first choice preferences.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your first choice carries exponentially more weight, so it is important to prioritize it carefully. Preferences with greater probability (sites with more spots; wild cards) are the strongest first choice preferences. The system is designed to maximize the number of students who receive their first-choice preferences, while still meeting everyone\u2019s scheduling needs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Important notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW49218310 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW49218310 BCX0\">Research selective<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW49218310 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW49218310 BCX0\">\u202frequires a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">separate application process<\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW49218310 BCX0\">\u00a0through the MSRO portal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW49218310 BCX0\">.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW49218310 BCX0\">Only list in the lottery if<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW49218310 BCX0\">you\u2019ve<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW49218310 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>already applied.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW49218310 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Radiology<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>is available in every block<\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW118516470 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118516470 BCX0\">Emergency Medicine<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW118516470 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118516470 BCX0\">\u202f<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118516470 BCX0\">is available in<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118516470 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>blocks, I, N, O, P,<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118516470 BCX0\">Q, R, S, and T.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118516470 BCX0\">If<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118516470 BCX0\">taking<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118516470 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>Emergency Medicine<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118516470 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>in M3 is a priority for you<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118516470 BCX0\">, ensure your schedule is built around the available blocks<\/span><\/span><\/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><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW15634561 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15634561 BCX0\">There are\u202f<\/span><\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW15634561 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15634561 BCX0\">16\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15634561 BCX0\">possible scheduling<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15634561 BCX0\">\u00a0paths<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW15634561 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15634561 BCX0\"><strong>\u202f<\/strong>for the third year, designed to ensure each student can complete all seven core clerkships and one selective within<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15634561 BCX0\">a feasible<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15634561 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>arrangement of blocks. When<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15634561 BCX0\">submitting<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15634561 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>lottery preferences, make sure your choices align with the block structure.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW15634561 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Visual Guide:<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/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><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You will have the option to write in a \u201cspecial circumstances\u201d comment box to clarify your preferences (e.g., \u201cI have received care at Fuller so cannot be assigned there&#8221;; \u201cthe most important thing for me is to remain local during certain Blocks\u201d). Providing this information helps ensure an optimal schedule for all. This field is best used conveying either personal circumstances or your single overall scheduling priority.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Something unique to you that\u00a0impacts\u00a0your schedule,\u00a0including but not limited to:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Becoming a parent<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An approved disability accommodation that impacts site assignment<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Having received\u00a0medical\u00a0care at\u00a0an affiliate\u00a0site<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your single overall priority,\u00a0for example:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If\u00a0overall preferences are not available,\u00a0top priority is\u00a0completing\u00a0Psych in the BMC ED\u00a0\u2013 regardless of block<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Interested in rural medicine, so\u00a0top priority is\u00a0completing a rotation in the Berkshires\u00a0\u2013 regardless of clerkship or block<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Top\u00a0priority is taking Internal Medicine prior to Surgery, regardless of when in the year<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you are ready to enter your preferences, visit the<span>\u00a0<\/span><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\/\">Third Year Clerkships and Selectives Presentations<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/camed\/files\/2025\/09\/Third-Year-Block-Schedule-2026-2027.pdf\">2026-2027 Third Year Block Schedule<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 This document shows the Block schedule for the 2026-2027 calendar year.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/camed\/files\/2025\/11\/Numbers-by-Site-26-27-updated-11.13.25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026-2027 Clerkships Grid<\/a> \u2013 This document lists all the available slots and sites for each Clerkship.<\/p>\n<p><span><a href=\"\/camed\/files\/2025\/11\/Distance-to-Sites-26-27.pdf\">2026-2027 Clerkship Travel Information<\/a><\/span> \u2013 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> and <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><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"\/camed\/files\/2025\/11\/3rd-year-clerkship-change-form-11-27-23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Request a Third Year Schedule Change<\/a> \u2013 M3 schedules are largely fixed. Requests for site changes can be made, and these will be honored if space permits and there is sufficient time for onboarding. Selective changes can be considered if space permits, with approval from the course director and at least one month notice. Changes to the\u00a0order of clerkships can be considered but are unlikely to be supportable.\u00a0<\/span><\/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\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Personal Day Request<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Registrar Office Hours \u2013 If you\u2019d like to meet with the Registrar to discuss your third-year schedule\u2014whether it\u2019s 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\u00a0eValue. 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