Exploring the Clinical Rotation Locations at Trinity School of Medicine

Trinity School of Medicine offers U.S.-based clinical training across four primary regions, providing hands-on experiences that enhance learning and professional development for our medical students.

As students embark on their journey to become physicians, the quality and continuity of their clinical rotations play a pivotal role in shaping their medical education. Trinity School of Medicine organizes clinical training across four primary U.S. regions: the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southwest, and West Coast.

Students complete most core clinical rotations within their chosen primary region, providing a more stable home base throughout clinical training. While individual rotations may take place at more than one affiliated hospital within the region, Trinity coordinates and schedules clerkships to minimize disruption and support continuity as students progress through the clinical phase of medical school.

Let’s take a closer look at Trinity’s four clinical regions and the experiences they offer.

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Southeast Region: A Community-Centric Approach

Trinity’s Southeast clinical region is centered around Warner Robins and the surrounding area in Georgia. Located approximately 80 miles south of Atlanta, Warner Robins is home to Emory Hospital Warner Robins, part of an integrated healthcare system serving approximately 300,000 people annually.

Through Trinity’s long-term affiliation with Emory Hospital Warner Robins, students have access to clinical training opportunities at Emory Hospital Warner Robins and within its affiliated physician network. Additional affiliated teaching hospitals in the region include Emory Hospital Perry and Piedmont Macon Medical Center.

“I am at clinical sites with preceptors who care a lot about me learning to be a good physician and care a lot about me succeeding as a person and the projects that I’m passionate about. I get a lot of engagement, I get a lot of instruction, I get a lot of experience, and we’re not wasting time.” - Cole Ettingoff, Trinity student

Highlights:

• Community-Based Training: Gain exposure to a range of medical specialties while caring for diverse patient populations.
• Personalized Mentorship: Work closely with experienced physicians who are passionate about training the next generation of doctors.
• Continuity: Complete most core clinical rotations within the Southeast region, providing a stable home base throughout clinical training.

Mid-Atlantic Region: Diverse Clinical Experiences

Trinity’s Mid-Atlantic clinical region includes rotation opportunities in Maryland and Virginia, providing students with access to a variety of clinical environments and patient populations.

In Baltimore, students have the flexibility to undertake all or part of their clinical rotations in the area. Opportunities are available for students interested in specialties including Surgery and Internal Medicine, and training alongside residents can provide valuable exposure to graduate medical education. The Mid-Atlantic region can also provide a convenient option for students from the Northeast who want to complete clinical training closer to home.

“From the outset of my surgery rotation, I've engaged in intubations, incisions, and sutures, witnessing significant personal and professional growth halfway through. Immensely grateful for this opportunity Trinity!” - Mansi Sharma, Trinity student

Highlights:

• Diverse Clinical Settings: Gain experience across a variety of healthcare environments and patient populations.
• Hands-On Learning: Build clinical skills through direct patient-care experiences under physician supervision.
• Residency Exposure: Opportunities to train alongside residents can provide valuable insight for students preparing for their own residency applications.

Southwest Region: Hands-On Training in South Texas

Trinity’s Southwest clinical region provides students with opportunities to complete core and elective clinical rotations in South Texas through a partnership with South Texas Health System, a consortium of hospitals in the McAllen and Edinburg area.

Students gain hands-on experience alongside physicians while caring for a diverse patient population. With access to a wide range of specialties and experienced clinical teams, the Southwest region provides an immersive clinical experience in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Highlights:

• Diverse Patient Population: Gain experience caring for patients from a variety of backgrounds and communities.
• Broad Clinical Exposure: Develop skills across a range of specialties and healthcare settings.
• Regional Continuity: Complete most core clinical rotations within the Southwest region, providing greater stability throughout clinical training.

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West Coast Region: Clinical Training Across California

Trinity’s West Coast clinical region provides students with opportunities to train at affiliated teaching hospitals throughout California. With clinical experiences across multiple communities and healthcare settings, students can gain exposure to diverse patient populations while maintaining a primary regional home base.

Current clerkship-affiliated teaching hospitals include:

• Doctors Medical Center of Modesto & Genesis Medicus – CC, LLC
• CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center & Genesis Medicus – CC, LLC
• Dignity Health-Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center – CC, LLC
• PIH Health Downey Hospital & Genesis Medicus – CC, LLC
• PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital & Genesis Medicus – CC, LLC
• PIH Health Whittier Hospital & Genesis Medicus – LLC
• DMC-affiliated hospitals in Turlock and Manteca, CA

Highlights:

• Diverse Healthcare Settings: Gain experience across a variety of hospitals, communities, and patient populations.
• Broad Clinical Experience: Develop hands-on skills while working with experienced physicians and clinical teams.
• Regional Home Base: Complete most core clinical rotations within the West Coast region while benefiting from greater geographic stability.

A Regional Model Designed for Continuity

Regardless of their primary clinical region, Trinity students benefit from a clinical program designed to provide greater stability and continuity throughout their third and fourth years. Clerkships are arranged and scheduled by a Trinity clerkship administrator who works closely with students to plan their rotations, helping minimize gaps and logistical disruptions.

Students complete 48 weeks of required core clerkships across Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Medicine, and Psychiatry, followed by elective clerkships that allow them to further develop their interests and strengthen their preparation for residency. Away electives are also available.

By completing most core rotations within a primary clinical region, students have opportunities to develop deeper connections with physicians and healthcare teams while maintaining a more consistent geographic home base throughout clinical training.

Conclusion

Trinity School of Medicine’s regional clinical model combines hands-on U.S. clinical training with the stability and support of a primary geographic region. Whether students complete their core clerkships in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southwest, or West Coast, they gain experience with diverse patient populations, build clinical skills, and develop meaningful professional relationships.

With rotations scheduled and coordinated by Trinity and most core clerkships completed within a primary clinical region, students can focus more of their attention on learning, patient care, and preparing for residency rather than managing the logistics of frequent relocations.

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