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Boise State MSGC Rotation Example

Dena’s Experience

Student Profile
Name: Dena
Home Base: Los Angeles, California
Program Year: 2nd Year, Boise State MSGC Program

Summer Semester – Prenatal Rotation

Location: Twinbridge, AK
Clinic Site: Genessa Medical Campus
Duration: 8 weeks
Schedule: In clinic 3 days/week, (X hours/day)
Housing: Rented an AirBnB within walking distance of clinic
Transportation: Walked to clinic

Courses Enrolled:

  • First 7 weeks:
    • GENCOUN 549 – 1 credit
  • Second 7 weeks:
    • GENCOUN 515 – 2 credits

Fall Semester – Cancer Rotation

Location: Strandhaven, ID
Clinic Site: Strandview Regional Hospital
Duration: 8 weeks
Schedule: In clinic 4 days/week, (X hours/day)
Housing: Stayed with extended family
Transportation: Rented a car to commute to clinic

Courses Enrolled:

  • First 7 weeks:
    • GENCOUN 570 – 1 credit
    • GENCOUN 532 – 3 credits
  • Second 7 weeks:
    • GENCOUN 542 – 2 credits
    • GENCOUN 571 – 1 credit

Spring (Final) Semester – Pediatrics Rotation

Location: Genoma Bay, TX
Clinic Site: Genome Valley Medical Center
Duration: 9 weeks
Schedule: In clinic 4 days/week, (X hours/day)
Housing: Rented an AirBnB
Transportation: Used public transportation

Courses Enrolled:

  • First 7 weeks:
    • GENCOUN 533 – 3 credits
    • GENCOUN 542 – 1 credit
  • Second 7 weeks:
    • GENCOUN 692 – 1 credit
    • GENCOUN 543 – 2 credits

Financial Planning

Dena applied for Financial Aid each semester to help cover relocation expenses.