Hello, AMAZING MS2s! This clinical handbook for Baylor College of Medicine students was first conceived by Mark Edelman and David Savage in 1986. We hope this collection of practical information will be useful during your clinical assignments.
The start of clinical rotations can be daunting—those memes about feeling lost are VERY REAL! But BCM is all about supporting one another, and Gray Matter is here to help. Many attendings and residents carried this document as their pocket reference for quick answers.
Contributors: Soham Datar, Ryan Chang, Adam Davis, Aydee Hinojosa, Isaac Miller, John Sholeen, Todd Snow, Garrett Wortham, and many faculty and residents. Special thanks to Deans Poythress and Morrow for their dedication and support.
Gray Matter is a supplement—not a replacement—for your clerkship resources, UWorld, Anki, and didactics. Use it to know what to expect, learn tricks, and build your confidence on the wards!
Enjoy this part of your medical journey—these are the moments you’ve been waiting for!