Table 1 Reasons cited by US and Puerto Rico allopathic medical schools for having visiting medical student elective and clerkship programs (n = 73)a.
Reason | No. (%) of Responses |
|---|---|
Recruitment for residency programs | 66 (90) |
Consistent with education mission of the institution | 57 (78) |
Enhancement of reputation | 28 (38) |
Providing teaching opportunities for faculty | 12 (16) |
Other | 11 (15) |
Income | 6 (8) |
Patient referrals | 1 (1) |