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USCE- US Clinical Experience (Few recommendations) Many students get themselves confused in clinical electives, observerships and externships. Actually if you are still undergrad then clinical elective is the best opportunity one can avail. As i thought earlier that electives are costly to go for them, but it isn't the truth. Clinical electives are mostly affordable, easy to get, and has more hands on patient and working experience with hospital team thus more value of that LOR. Many hospitals in US also provide accommodation free of cost or at low cost for elective students. On the contrary, observerships or externship (its more a fancy name for observerships), are not that much easy to get, less hands on patient experience and one has to observe what physician is doing not more than this & mostly there is only one attending physician with whom you can work. Observerships are sometimes costly or sometimes free (if clinic based) and are more meant for graduate students. So if you have plans ahead for USMLE, my advise would be plan your CS exam and electives in final year combine and utilize this time during final year or just after final year, as you will still be undergrad till your result is out. When you will be spending thousands of dollars on whole process then few more hundred dollars and little good plan is the perfect investment for your endeavors. USMLE is also act smart process so undergrad pupils don't stuck in observerships meanwhile, if you are able to grab a good clinical elective then its worthy for you. Here is the link that i came across while searching clinical electives in US. Its a very comprehensive and resourceful stuff. If you are a medical student or an international medical graduate looking for electives, observerships, externships and research experience in US, we recommend that you consider visitingwww.medclerkships.com We understand that securing electives/Observerships at US medical schools can be a daunting task and over the last several years it has become incredibly competitive for international medical students and graduates to secure residency in US. In an attempt to help the international medical students and graduates, US Electives is collaborating withMedclerkships to help students find opportunities for US Clinical Experience. We encourage you to check it out. to sign up for free with the referal code "US Electives" for discount University list for International Medical Students This webpage will provide you a comprehensive list of all US based universities/medical schools where international medical students are eligible to apply for electives, if they meet the application requirements I have Categorized the University list into two groups: 1) Group A: Universities that offer electives to ALL international medical students regardless of affiliation. 2) Group B: Universities that offer electives to only those international medical students whose medical school have a formal affiliation with their institution The list has NOT been arranged inorder of Rank. Before you start to dig down into the list, you might want to take a look at the official list of Best US Hospitals and the University rank list based on Research by visiting the US news website. For every institution enlisted below: clicking the institute name will open up a new window to the official elective application webpage for that institution. Before you start, there are

some basic Principles that have general applicability, and must be taken into consideration before interpretating the information on institutes given below: 1- For all institutions enlisted below, if the visa type is not specified in requrements then it means that you can do an elective at that institute on B1 Visa or business visa. 2- For all institutions in New York State, you will be required to obtain New York State Eligibility letter as part of the application requirements ( usually after acceptance), even if its not specified. 3- Most elective periods are of 4 weeks duration, tuition fee is usually per 4 week elective, eg if you want to do x 2 four week electives where the tuition is $100 then you will have to pay $200 for two electives. Application fee on the other hand is constant and is a 'once only' fee regardless of the number of electives you do at the same institute. However many places still use 'application/tuition fee' interchangably, specific information will be provided of their website in every case. 4-Unless specified otherwise, the minimum requirements for malpractice insurance are $1million/$3million for most institutions that require it. GROUP A Universities and Hospitals 1-Cleveland Clinic (Ohio) /visit: Application form, Immunization form (you need to supply your own), elective catelogue Application fee: $120 (starting Jan 2014), Tuition fee: NA, Accomodation: Free, Health Insurance : Req,Malpractice Insurance: Req, Immunization: TB,MMR,VZ,HBV,DPT, USMLE Step1: Req, TOEFL:Req other req: Criminal background check Comments: No 1 in Heart in US and the world, overall 4th Best US hospital. Elective coordinator: [email protected] +1 301-496-7989 Last updated: 2/22/2014 3-University of Alabama (UAB) School Of Medicine (Alabama) /visit: Requires online application , Immunization form , Course catelogue (enlisted in the application form).

Application fee: $165 for 1st 4 week elective, $150 for additional, Tuition fee: NA, Accomodation: NA , Health Insurance : Req, Malpractice Insurance: Req (can be purchased after acceptance), Immunization:TB,MMR,VZ,HBV,DPT, USMLE Step1: NA, TOEFL:Req (must have 22 or+ in speaking)-but can be waived if medium of instruction at home institution is english Other req: Electronic deans Letter and a faculty sponsor is required- refer to course catelogue for course personnel. Additional $20 for processing health forms, background check, CV. Comments: Accepts, B1, J1. Elective coordinator: [email protected]. +1 313 916-1465 Address: The Office of Undergraduate Medical Education,Medical Education Department,Henry Ford Hospital,Clara Ford Pavilion – B046,2799 W. Grand Blvd.,Detroit, Michigan 48202 6-Albany Medical College (NewYork) /visit: Application form, Immunization form ,(need your own) elective dates and list Application fee: $100, Tuition fee: NA, Accomodation: NA ,USMLE Step1: NA, TOEFL: Req,Malpractice Insurance: Req, Immunization: TB,MMR,VZ,HBV,DPT, physical exam Health Insurance : Req Other req: Deans letter, Transcript Comments: Availability is restricted at certain periods of the year. Recent Updates that they have stopped taking International medical students, but their website is not still up to date, email elective coordinator for more details. revised 12/2011

Elective coordinator: Tiffany Smith [email protected] Phone: 216 368 3723 last updated:12/16/2014 9- Wayne State University School of Medicine (Michighan) /visit: Application form, Immunization form, elective catalog

Application fee: $75, Tuition fee: NA, Accomodation: NA ,USMLE Step1:Req, TOEFL: NA,Malpractice Insurance: Req, Immunization: TB,MMR,VZ,HBV,DPT, Health Insurance : Req Other req: CIS Access form, Malpractice Insurance form, Confidentiality statement Comments: Has Specific B1 visa reqiurements. click here for more details. A recent update that they have stopped accepting international medical stdents, but this info is not yet reflected on their official website. Please the elective coordinator for details revised1/29/2013 Elective coordinator: Office of Records and Registration, Mrs. Kaaym Gudger +1 313 5771470 [email protected] +1 (718) 283-7629 Address: NA- as online application 12-University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (UTHSCSA) (Texas) /visit: Application form, Immunization form, elective catalog Application fee: $25, Tuition fee: NA, Accomodation: NA ,USMLE Step1:Req, TOEFL: ReqMalpractice Insurance: Req , Immunization: TB,MMR,VZ,HBV,DPT, Health Insurance : Req Other req: Dean's letter, Transcript Comments: They have a big University Hospital and a Vetrans (VA) (means millitary hospital). F1 Visa. Elective coordinator: variable for every department, see elective catalog for more details.

Address: UTHSCSA,School of Medicine, Student Affairs,ATTN: Norma E. Fox, AA Sr,7703 Floyd Curl Drive – MSC 7790,San Antonio, TX 78229-3900.Confirm with the respective department of elective application before mailing ! 13-East Carolina University Brody School of medicine (North Carolina) /visit: Application & Immunization form Application fee: NA, Tuition fee: NA, Accomodation: NA ,USMLE Step1:Req, TOEFL: NAMalpractice Insurance: Req , Immunization: TB,MMR,VZ,HBV,DPT, Health Insurance : Req Other req: Dean's letter, Transcript, Faculty LOR, Basic Life certification, Crimminal Background check,CV, Photo, Confidentiality statement, Statement of English fluency, proof of Visa status. Comments: Electives are available during specific part of the year only, please check their official website for more details, It appears that they start accepting further applications when the seats are full. Elective coordinator: +1(252) 744-2278 Address: Visiting Student Elective Coordinator,Office of Student Affairs,The Brody School of Medicine,600 Moye Blvd, Brody 2S-20,Greenville, NC 27834 14-New York University (NYU) (New York) /visit: Application Request form, Elective Catalog, Application fee:$100, Tuition fee: NA, Accomodation: NA ,USMLE Step1: NA, TOEFL: NAMalpractice Insurance: Req , Immunization: TB,MMR,VZ,HBV,DPT, Health Insurance : Req Other req: NA Comments: They require you to submit application request form prior to submission of a formalApplication Form inorder to determine eligibility. IMS are only considered after the NYU students have been scheduled and there is still availability for elective positions. Availability is restricted during certain parts of the year only (typically April-May). You can try your luck during this time. Rarely accepts IMS. Elective coordinator: MAUREEN DORAN +1 212 263-5291 Address: OFFICE OF REGISTRATION/STUDENT RECORDS NYU 550 FIRST AVENUE- NEW YORK, NY 10016 – USA

15- State University New York (SUNY) Downstate (New York) /visit: Application form, Immunization form, elective catalog, Dean's letter, Faculty LOR,Check list Application fee: $175 for 1st elective $100 for the second, Tuition fee: NA, Accomodation: NAUSMLE Step1:Req, TOEFL: Req Malpractice Insurance: Req , Immunization:TB,MMR,VZ,HBV,DPT Health Insurance : Req Other req:NA Comments: Availability is restricted to certain times of the year only (mostly spring). Not all departments are elligible, make sure you review the website before you apply. Their malpractice insurance requirement is higher $3million/$3million instead of the 'regular' $1 million/$3million by most institutes. Elective coordinator: [email protected]

Address: Office of the Registrar,SUNY Downstate Medical Center,450 Clarkson Avenue, Box 98 Brooklyn, New York 11203,Facsimile: 718-270-7592 16-University of Texas Medical school at Houston (UT-HSC)(texas) /visit: Application & Immunization forms may be requested by e-mailing the elective coordinator, elective catalog Application fee: $250/4week payable to UT-HSC, Tuition fee: NA, Accomodation: NA ,USMLE Step1:Req, TOEFL: Req if native langusge is not english(may accept alternatives)Malpractice Insurance: Req (available through UTHSC), Immunization: TB,MMR,VZ,HBV,DPT, Health Insurance : Req Other req: Medical evacuation and repatriation coverage, its a type of insurance that can be purchased through UT-HSC. Dean's letter, 2 Faculty LOR. Comments: F1 Visa. Elective coordinator: Jamie Munsinger +1713-500-5167 [email protected] revised 7/30/2012

Address: Every thing is electronic, they do not accept paper work, however address details can be found on their website. 19-Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine (Virginia) /visit: Application Form, Immunization form, elective catalog Application fee: $100, Tuition fee: NA, Accomodation: NA ,USMLE Step1: Req, TOEFL: Req (other proof of english fluency may be acceptabe) Malpractice Insurance: Requires $2million/$2million coverage Immunization: TB (within 3 months),MMR,VZ,HBV,DPT,mennigococciHealth Insurance : Req Other req: Dean's Letter, Transcript, Photo, 2 LORs, HIPAA at the time of application. Evaluation form your home medical school. Comments: Applications are accepted only during certain part of the year. Make sure you are on time, confirm with the elective coordinator before hand. No offerings during June July August. Elective coordinator: Nancy Jackson, [email protected], +1 410-614-4320 Address: Johns Hopkins University School Medicine, Registrar's Office 733 N, Broadway Research Building, Suite 147, Baltimore, Maryland 21205 21-University of Cincinnati College of Medicine UCCOM (Ohio) /visit: Application Form, Immunization form, elective catalog Application fee: $250 (After acceptance-must be submitted atleast 4 weeks before start of elective),Tuition fee: NA, Accomodation: NA ,USMLE Step1: Req, TOEFL: Req Malpractice Insurance: NAImmunization: TB,MMR,VZ,HBV,DPT,mennigococci Health Insurance : Req Other req: Dean's Letter, Transcript, evidence of clerkship completion, Need to enroll for blood born pathogen insurance $37 in addition to application fee. Comments: Limited availability ( 4 international students per year per department). Applications are submitted to each separtment separately !. Elective coordinator: Department specific -variable, see application form for more details. Address:Department specific, must confirm before mailing. General address layout: Department Name PO Box Number University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Cincinnati, OH 45267

22-Emory University School of medicine (Georgea) /visit: Application form, Immunization form, elective catalog, Instructions Application fee: $500 , Tuition fee: $3000/4 week, Accomodation: NA ,USMLE Step1: Req,TOEFL: Req Malpractice Insurance: req Immunization: TB,MMR,VZ,HBV,DPT Health Insurance :req Other req: International Criminal background check, Proof of B1 visa (or atleast port details), Phone interview for students who are non-native english speakers. Comments: They have recently revised their application requirements, which are now quite strict. They might possibly waive tuition fee if your medical school can confirm that you are on a full scholarship program. Students from foreign Universities who have a formal affiliation with Emory: University College Dublin, La Salle University-Mexico, Yonsei University, Tiblisi State Medical University are also exempted form the tuition fee. revised: 8/18/2012 Elective coordinator: : Ms. Nicole Buchenholz [email protected]+16082637676 Address: Visiting Student Coordinator,UW School of Medicine and Public Health,2130 Health,Sciences Learning Center,750 Highland Ave,Madison, WI 53705-2221. last updated 5/22/2013 24- Mont Sinai School of Medicine (MSSM) (New York) /visit: Application Form, Immunization form, elective catalog, Application fee: $1000 , Tuition fee:$2000/4week, Accomodation: NA ,USMLE Step1: Req ,TOEFL:Req Malpractice Insurance: Req Immunization: TB,MMR,VZ,HBV,DPT Health Insurance :Req Other req: CV, deans letter,Transcript. Student health fee $40 (separate from health insurance)Online infection control pdf (print the last page and submit) Comments: Requires F1 or J1, has a history of waiving off Step1 and Toefl, you can try your luck. Begin application process 8-9 months in advance.

Elective coordinator: Jeanneth Persaud,Tel: (212) 241-6691 Tuesdays and Thursdays only, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M,E-mail: [email protected] +1 (585) 275-4172 Address: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry,Student Enrichment Programs, Box 601,601 Elmwood Avenue,Rochester, NY 14642 27- University of North Carolina (UNC) (North Carolina) /visit: Online Application, Immunization form, elective catalog, Application fee: $100 , Tuition fee: $2000/4week, Accomodation: NA ,USMLE Step1: Req (will accept Step 2 CK or German Physikum as substitute), TOEFL:Req (will accept alternatives)Malpractice Insurance: NA Immunization: TB,MMR,VZ,HBV,DPT , Health Insurance :Req Other req: 2 LORS, Dean's Office certification form, Transcript, CV, Cover letter

Comments: Top Notch but less affordable. Have a great diversity of electives and subinternships. They reply to e-mails promptly. Elective coordinator: [email protected]

Address:Office of the Registrar Harvard Medical School 25 Shattuck Street, Gordon Hall, Room 213 Boston, MA 02115-6092 Ph: 617 432-1515

31-Tufts University(Massachusets) /visit: Application form, Immunization forms, elective catalog Application fee: $75 , Tuition fee: $2500/4week(payable after acceptance), Accomodation: NA (not covered in tution fee),USMLE Step1: NA TOEFL:req(for non-native speakers)Malpractice Insurance: NA Immunization: TB,MMR,VZ,HBV,DPT , Health Insurance :Req Other req: Transcript, LOR,Dean's letter,(sponsors B1/F1/J1),CV,port photocopy. US citizens in foreign medical schools cannot apply. Comments: Acceptance is relatively easy, if you can afford. Elective coordinator:[email protected] 33-North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System (New York) /visit: Application form, elective catalog Application fee: NA , Tuition fee: NA, Accomodation: NA ,USMLE Step1: NA TOEFL:NAMalpractice Insurance: Req Immunization: TB,MMR,VZ,HBV,DPT , Health Insurance :Req Other req: Initially you will have to submit the paper application form + CV, after acceptance you will be required to submit a letter from your medical school and also apply for NY eligibility letter

Comments: Affordable. Recent update that they have stoped taking international medical students except for students from institutions who have a formal affiliation with them Elective coordinator: [email protected]. last updated 5/25/2014

GROUP B Universities & Hospitals These Universities are open to only those medical students for clinical electives who's medical school have a formal affiliation with them, or they will consider your application if someone working at their institute is willing to sponsor your elective. 1- Duke University, School of Medicine To find out if your medical school is enlisted click here Duke University requires that your home medical institute have a formal affiliation aggreement with them before medical students are eligible to apply for electives. If the medical school is interested to establish a formal affiliation agreement with Duke University, NOT YOU, but your official home school representative should Steven Wilson :[email protected] and provide specific info regarding: institute name, location, type and length of program, educational reason for agreement and info. Briefly, despite affiliation, an application fee of $50 and a ation fee of $6000 per elective are still applicable as well as the requirement for a ing score on USMLE step 1 for international students. Please Steven Wilson for details Updated 1/29/2013 2- University of Pensylvania To find out if your medical school is enlisted click here 3- University of Pitsburgh To find out if your medical school is enlisted click here 4- Johns Hopkins University: For Clinical elective only Specific info about d international medical institutes is not enlisted on the official website, we will update as soon as the info is available. 5- Brown University Alpert Medical school Specific info about d international medical institutes is not enlisted on the official website, we will update as soon as the info is available. 6- University of Washington Requires a faculty sponsor 7- University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston Specific info about d international medical institutes is not enlisted on the official website, we will update as soon as the info is available. E-mail elective coordinator for details 8- East Tennesse University If you have a sponsor it will help, if you were born there or are married to a resident in Tennesse, then you are eligible provided you satisfy their requirements click here 9- Tulane University School of Medicine Specific info about d international medical institutes is not mentioned on the official website, we will update as soon as the info is available. 10- University of Illinois To find out if your medical school is enlisted click here 11- University of Louisville To find out if your medical school is enlisted click here

12- University of Minnesota To find out if your medical school is enlisted click here 13- University of New Mexico Requires a faculty sponsor 14- University of Massachusetts (Umass) Specific info about d international medical institutes is not enlisted on the official website, we will update as soon as the info is available. E-mail elective coordinator for details [email protected] 15- Baylor University School of Medicine They have recently updated their policies & they have stoped taking International student at this time. However their official website states that they will update their website & will open electives to only those international istitutes that have a reciprocral relation with them. 16- University of Illinois Chicago