Students have 36 total weeks of elective rotation time available during years 3 and 4. Four to eight weeks typically are taken in the third year (CLROD 1700) and 24-28 weeks occur during the fourth year (CLROD 1800). The length of each elective rotation may vary between 1-4 weeks. Students may request to do one 4-week elective in clinical research. Students may request permission to complete one 4-week elective as an international rotation. Permission will be granted based on rotation availability and any travel restrictions in place at the time of the request. Students may use a total of 8 weeks elective time during years 3 and 4 as vacation. A student must complete 24 weeks of electives to meet graduation requirements.