Welcome
A letter from the Program Directors
Bayhealth’s undergraduate medical education program offers endless opportunities for students to learn about medicine through supervised, direct and hands-on care. Unlike most programs where students compete for patients, clinical experience and procedures, Bayhealth’s undergraduate medical education program offers direct access to the attending physician and teaching faculty to allow student involvement in the day-to-day care of our diverse patient population.
We’re passionate about teaching clinical excellence and shaping the next generation of physicians to provide compassionate, safe and comprehensive care. We do this through bedside teaching and having students participate in all aspects of care and procedures. Bayhealth’s undergraduate medical education students don’t stand in the background and watch others – they are an integral part of the care team. Students also get to use the EPIC electronic medical record and Dragon dictation.
At our two campuses – Bayhealth Kent Campus in Dover and Bayhealth Sussex Campus in Milford – all specialties and most subspecialties are offered. Our undergraduate medical education program offers rotations in most of these specialties and subspecialties, including most medical and surgical subspecialties.
In addition to learning from our faculty, students will learn from our exceptional nursing team who achieved Magnet® recognition for the second consecutive time in May 2020 for their dedication to high-quality nursing practice.
Bayhealth is situated in the first state – Delaware. If you’ve never explored Delaware, you’re in for a treat. It offers tax free shopping, affordable housing, outdoor activities, an array of dining spots, beaches, history, and more. For students coming for a one-month rotation, limited free housing is available. Additionally, all students get free meals at our facilities and full access to our hospitals – including physician lounges, libraries and classrooms.
If Bayhealth and Delaware appeal to you, it will be our pleasure to help you fall in love with the practice of medicine and experience the joy that comes from both clinical excellence and offering compassionate care.
Sincerely,
Shalini Shah, MD, MPH, DipABLM, DABOM
Program Director
Zohaib Ghatala, MD
Associate Program Director”