IMG FM Starter Guide

Orientation

Your First Week in Clinic

A practical five-day orientation guide for International Medical Graduates.

Draft – Pending Clinical Review

This is a suggested educational orientation, not an official or mandatory clinic schedule. Adapt activities to your role. Observers must not be assigned clinical duties.

Five days

Day 1

Getting to Know the Clinic

Learning objectives

  • Identify members of the healthcare team.
  • Understand the clinic environment.
  • Understand appointment scheduling.
  • Recognize professional expectations.
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Day 2

Understanding Patient Flow

Learning objectives

  • Explain how patients enter the clinic.
  • Distinguish scheduled and walk-in visits.
  • Understand follow-up arrangements.
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Day 3

Introduction to EMRs

Learning objectives

  • Identify basic EMR components.
  • Understand fictional patient charts.
  • Recognize documentation principles.
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Day 4

Professional Communication

Learning objectives

  • Introduce yourself appropriately.
  • Communicate with clinic staff.
  • Ask supervisors for clarification.
  • Respect professional boundaries.
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Day 5

Reflection and Self-Assessment

Learning objectives

  • Review introductory clinic knowledge.
  • Identify areas requiring further learning.
  • Develop personal learning goals.
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Watch, Learn & Apply: Privacy and Confidentiality

My three learning goals

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