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.
Remember 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)
Download/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: electiveprogram@ccf.org +1 (216) 444-9977
Last updated 2/22/2014
2-National Institute of Health (NIH) (Maryland)
Download/visit: Application form, Immunization form (you need to supply your own),
elective catelogue (enlisted in the application form). Read FAQs for more detail.
Application fee: NA, 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 ovall minimum score of 108 and 28 or+ in speaking and listening)
Other req: Electronic deans Letter and a faculty LOR. Additional
links: http://www.cc.nih.gov/training/staff.html
Comments: NIH is a one of the top institutions in United States and is best known for
Research. It funds other big institutions to conduct research.
Program administrator/Elective coordinator: Irena Malkovska,
PhD, malkovskai@cc.nih.gov +1 301-496-7989
Last updated: 2/22/2014
3-University of Alabama (UAB) School Of Medicine (Alabama)
Download/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 contact personnel. Additional $20 for processing health forms, background check,
CV.
Comments: Accepts, B1, J1.
Elective coordinator: visiting@uab.edu for additional information. (No phone calls accepted)
Last updated 2/22/2014
4-University of Connecticut (UConn)(Connecticut)
Download/visit: Application form, Immunization form , elective catelogue
Application fee: NA, Tuition fee: NA, Accomodation: NA ,USMLE
Step1: NA, TOEFL: Req ,Malpractice
Insurance: Req, Immunization: TB,MMR,VZ,HBV,DPT,Polio Health Insurance : Req
Other req: Criminal background check (is part of application form), Requires submission of a
sample History and Physical exam documetation performed by the medical student
independently.
Comments: Requires core clerkship in Community Medicine. Is not available to international
students throughout the year. Visit website for more details.
Elective coordinator: Marianne Olson olson@nso1.uchc.edu +1 860-679-2246
5-Henry Ford Health system (Michighan)
Download/visit: Application form (must be copied and printed/faxed), Immunization form
,(need your own) elective dates and list
Application fee: NA, Tuition fee: NA, Accomodation: Yes(but not free-requires separate
online application) ,USMLE Step1: NA, TOEFL:NA, Malpractice
Insurance: NA, Immunization:TB,MMR,VZ,HBV,DPT Health Insurance : Req
Other req: Deans letter,cover letter, CV
Comments: Recent concerns that they are not considering foreign medical students, you can
try your luck or call the elective coordinator to verify.But people have gone there in the past
& have done electives there
Elective coordinator: Dianne Weiland DWEILAN1@hfhs.org. +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)
Download/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 ISSS@mail.amc.edu .

Address: Albany Medical College,Graduate services program, division of international
student and scholar services, New Scotland Avenue MC-16
Albany, NY 12208
7- University of Texas Southwestern(UTSW) (Dallas, Texas)
Download/visit: Application form, Immunization form , elective catalog
Application fee: $25, Tuition fee: NA, Accomodation: NA ,USMLE Step1: (req by some
departments-see supplemental requirements webpage UTSWwebsite), TOEFL: NA, Malpractice Insurance: Req (available for purchase $25 per rotation at
the institute), Immunization: TB,MMR,VZ,HBV,DPT Health Insurance : Req
Other req: Deans letter, Transcript
Comments: Availability is restricted in certain departments, e-mail or call
the DEPARTMENT elective coordinator before you choose a specialty to make sure if you
are eligible. 150$ International visiting student application processing (in addition to $25)
fee. HIPAA training can be completed at their website. F1 visa is required.
Elective coordinator: UTSW is different in that every department has its own elective
coordinator ! Refer to the Department elective page see the DEPARTMENT VISITING
STUDENT COORDINATOR PAGE
Address: Varies with the department.
Last updated 2/22/2014
8-Case Western Reserve University (CWRU)(Ohio)
Download/visit: Application form, Immunization form;elective catalog; electives available
for visiting students
Application processing fee: $150, Tuition fee: NA, Accomodation: NA, click here for more
details,USMLE Step1:Req, TOEFL: Req, Malpractice
Insurance: Req, Immunization:TB,MMR,VZ,HBV,DPT,flu (during winter months) Health
Insurance : Req
Other req: Crimminal Background check,
Comments: One of the top medical schools in US. There are a varity of Hospitals where
rotations may be scheduled, including University Hospitals and Metro Health. Please click
here for more details.
Note that Cleveland Clinic, OH, is one of the affiliate hospitals with Case Western Reserve
University, School of Medicine. International medical students interested in doing rotations
there should contact the registrar's office at Cleveland Clinic. Rotations available at CCF
through Case are for Case medical students only.
Contact details are below:
Visiting Student Program
CASE School of Medicine
10900 Euclid Ave.
Office of the Registrar, Room T-408
Cleveland, OH 44106-4968
E-mail: somvisitingstudent@case.edu
Phone: 216 368 3723
last updated:12/16/2014
9- Wayne State University School of Medicine (Michighan)
Download/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 contact the elective coordinator for details
revised1/29/2013
Elective coordinator: Office of Records and Registration, Mrs. Kaaym Gudger +1 313 5771470 kgudger@med.wayne.edu.+1 313 577-140
Address: Office of Records and Registration Wayne State University School of
Medicine,Suite 318Mazurek Education Commons, 320 East Canfield, Detroit, MI 48201
10-Memorial Solan Kettering Cancer center (New York)
Download/visit: Application form, Immunization form, elective catalog
Application fee: $100, Tuition fee: NA, Accomodation: NA ,USMLE
Step1:Req, TOEFL: Req (will accept equilant) Malpractice Insurance: Req (after
acceptance), Immunization:TB,MMR,VZ,HBV,DPT, Health Insurance : Req
Other req: Dean's letter, Transcript
Comments: It is the 2nd Best Cancer treating hospital in US and is an affiliate of weil Cornell
university.
Elective coordinator: medstudent@mskcc.org 212-639-3359
Address: Medical Student Coordinator, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Graduate
Medical,Education, Box 187, 1275 York Avenue, New York, New York 10065
11-Maimonides Medical Center (New York)
Download/visit: Online application, elective catalog
Application fee: NA, Tuition fee: NA, Accomodation: NA ,USMLE
Step1:NA, TOEFL: NAMalpractice
Insurance: NA, Immunization: TB,MMR,VZ,HBV,DPT, Health Insurance : Req
Other req: NA
Comments: Recent concerns that they are not considering foreign medical students, you can
try your luck or call the elective coordinator to verify.But people have gone there in the past
& have done electives there
Elective coordinator:Tina Marshall tmarshall@maimonidesmed.org +1 (718) 283-7629
Address: NA- as online application
12-University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (UTHSCSA) (Texas)
Download/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)
Download/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 Support 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)
Download/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)

Download/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: visitstudent@downstate.edu

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)
Download/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 Jamie.d.munsinger@uth.tmc.edu.
Address: University of Texas, Health Science Center at Houston, Student Affairs Office,
6431 Fannin Suite G400, Houston TX 77030
17-University of California San Diego School of Medicine (UCSD)(California)
Download/visit: Application & Immunization forms may be requested by e-mailing the
elective coordinator AFTER submitting via fax the documentation enlisted below, elective
catalog
Application fee: $250/4week (paid AFTER acceptance), Tuition fee: NA, Accomodation: NA
,USMLE Step1: NA, TOEFL:NA Malpractice
Insurance: Req Immunization: TB,MMR,VZ,HBV,DPT,Health Insurance : Req
Other req: Dean's Letter, Evaluation of clinical skills for Surgery electives
Comments: Top Notch-affordable with relatively 'easy' requirements. Availability is
restricted to certain parts of the year only, review website for more details.
Elective coordinator: Adrianne Edwards a1edwards@ucsd.edu, 858-534-1396
Address: UCSD School of Medicine,9500 Gilman Drive, 0729,La Jolla, CA 92093-0729
18- Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education(Minnesota/Florida/Arizona)
Download/visit: Online Application by creating an account, elective catalog
Application fee: $350/4week , Tuition fee: NA, Accomodation: NA ,USMLE
Step1: Req, TOEFL:Required if medium of instruction at home institute is not
english Malpractice Insurance: Provided by Mayo Clinic for
free Immunization: TB,MMR,VZ,HBV,DPT, Health Insurance : Req
Other req: Transcript, Electronic submisstion of 2 LORs and 1 Official medical school
Verification Form. There are 3 Mayo Clinics (Minnesota, Florida, Arizona). The one in
Minnesota is the MAIN Mayo Clinic. If you want to do an elective at the Branch in Florida
you will also be required to pass USMLE Step 2, which is a State requirement unless your
medical school has an official affiliation.
Comments: Mayo Clinic is the 3rd best US hospital according to 2012-2013 ranking by US
news. Extraordinary dedication towards teaching. Very well reputed all over US. Attendings
are very famous !
Elective coordinator: Minnesota: Linda McConhay clerkship@mayo.edu, Arizona: Silvana
dalessandro dalessandro.silvana@mayo.edu, Florida: David
Ausejo FLACOMVISIT@mayo.edu
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)
Download/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, nbjackso@vcu.edu
Address: VCU School of Medicine,1101 E. Marshall Street ,VCU/MCV Campus Box
980565
Richmond, VA 23298-0565
20-Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (JHU) (Maryland)
Download/visit: Application Form, Immunization form, elective catalog
Application fee: $300/9week (after acceptance), Tuition fee: NA, Accomodation: Provided at
cost of $500/month,USMLE Step1:NA, TOEFL: Req (other proof of english fluency may be
acceptabe)Malpractice Insurance: NA Immunization: TB (within 3
months),MMR,VZ,HBV,DPT, Health Insurance : Req- Accepts ONLY US based insurance
or can be purchased from JHU.
Other req: Dean's Letter, Transcript, HIPAA from their website, Click here for guideline on
completing HIPAA on their website. Confidentiality agreement. HIPAA Security Awareness
Agreement
Comments: International students are accepted for RESEARCH ELECTIVES ONLY.
Clinical Electives are offered if your medical school has a formal affiliation with JHU (See
below: Group B electives) Apply atleast 5-6 months in advance, takes time for processing.
Elective coordinator: Emma sulens,vismed@jhmi.edu, +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)
Download/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)

Download/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 Passport
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 nicole.buchenholz@emory.edu, Tel: 404-7781372, Fax: 404-778-1370.
Address: Office of Clinical Education, Emory University School of Medicine, 49 Jesse Hill
Jr. Drive, SE, Atlanta, GA 30303
23-University of Wisconsin School of Medicine(Wisconsin)
Download/visit: Online Application, elective catalog
Application fee: $125 (online payment), Tuition fee: NA, Accomodation: NA ,USMLE
Step1:NA,TOEFL: Req Malpractice
Insurance: req Immunization: TB,MMR,VZ,HBV,DPT Health Insurance :Req
Other req: Requires prior USCE with an evaluation from a US based attending,
Requires Faculty Sponsor (verify from their website on latest info). Requires American
based CPR/BLS training. They have an online application system that will automatically
formulate a pdf file for your application which you can print and post. Personal statement,
transcript. Specific departments have specific requirements, verify from the website.
Comments: Top notch,one of the very few places that do not req step 1 and is economical.
Availibility for medicine is restricted to certain parts of the year only verify from the website
before you apply.
Recent Update that they have stopped taking International medical students for electives - I
know SAD ! According to their website seems like they got fed up of numerous phone calls
etc.
Elective coordinator: verify from website for update, Jane
McGann jmcgann@wisc.edu+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)
Download/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: visiting-students@mssm.edu
Address: Courier Service:The Mount Sinai School of Medicine,Student Affairs Office,Attn:
Jeanneth Persaud,Annenberg 13-30, 13th Floor,New York, NY 10029
Tel: (212) 241-6691 Postal Service:The Mount Sinai School of Medicine,Student Affairs
Office,Attn: Jeanneth Persaud,One Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1257,New York, NY 10029
last updated 4/29/2013
25-Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Illinois)
Download/visit: Application Form, Immunization form, elective catalog, Application
Payment form Tuition and health insurance payment fee
Application fee: $100 , Tuition fee:$1000/4week, Accomodation: NA ,USMLE Step1: NA
,TOEFL:Req Malpractice Insurance: NA(provided free of
cost)Immunization: TB,MMR,VZ,HBV,DPT, require TB test to have been performed within
US or at their institute Health Insurance :Req (can be purchased at the university on arrival).
Other req: CV, Faculty LOR,Transcript, Personal statement, HIPAA, Universal precautions
trainingOther forms
Comments: Requires TOEFL score report to be sent to their institute directly by ETS.
Preferrs prior USCE and Step 1 but not required. Recent update that they have stoped taking
foreign medical students since June 2013. unless your medical school is part of Global
partner institutions-see website for details. In which case the fee may be different as well
Elective coordinator:
Address: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine,Jennifer Banys, Visiting
Student Program Coordinator, Augusta Webster Office of Medical Education, Ward 1003,303 E. Chicago Avenue,Chicago, IL 60611
last updated 4/29/2013
26-University of Rochester (New York)
Download/visit: Application Form, Immunization form, elective catalog,
Application fee: $100 , Tuition fee:$375/week=1500/4weeks (must be paid atleast 4 weeks in
advance), Accomodation: NA ,USMLE Step1: NA , TOEFL:Req (min 100) Malpractice
Insurance:Req (after acceptance)Immunization: TB,MMR,VZ,HBV,DPT (req after
acceptance), Health Insurance :Req
Other req: 2 LORS, Dean's letter, institutional seal, Transcript, CV, letter of intent, Technical
Standards policy (just needs a signature), F1 Visa, repatriation insurance ( req after
acceptance)
Comments: Only 2 IMS per quater are accepted and they stop accepting applications as soon
as the spots are filled.
Elective coordinator: cristina_morganti@urmc.rochester.edu +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)
Download/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: international@med.unc.edu 919-962-6195
Address:UNC School of Medicine,CB # 9535,1066 Bondurant Hall,Chapel Hill, NC 275999535
28-University of Kansas School of medicine.
Download/visit: Online Application request, elective catalog, Immunization
Application fee: $400 , Tuition fee: NA, Accomodation: Provided @$600/month
at international house,USMLE Step1: NA TOEFL:Req(but not for nationals of
UK/ireland/canade & english speaking countries) Malpractice
Insurance: NA Immunization: TB,MMR,VZ,HBV,DPT , Health Insurance :Req
Other req: Also require Evacuation/Repatriation insurance-all insurances reqafter acceptance.
Dean's letter. F1 visa-encourages to apply 9 mo in advance. no more than 2 electives.
Comments: One of the few affordable places that does not req USMLE step 1 from
international students. affordable accomodation
Elective coordinator: Internationalprograms@kumc.edu
Address:KUMC Office of the Registrar MS4029,3901 Rainbow Blvd,Kansas City, KS 66160
FAX: 913-588-4697
29-Yale school of Medicine (CT)(Connecticut)
Download/visit: Application form, elective catalog, Immunization
Application fee: NA , Tuition fee: increased from $2800 to $3100/4week, Accomodation: no
longer available,USMLE Step1: NA TOEFL:Req(for non-native english
speakers) Malpractice Insurance: NA Immunization: TB,MMR,VZ,HBV,DPT , Health
Insurance :Req
Other req: Payment on arrival not at the time of application. encourrges to apply 6mo in
advance, personal statement, CV, 1 LOR. US residents/citizens from foreign medical schools
cannot apply.
Comments: Encourrages international students to apply, if they can afford their fee.
Elective coordinator: internal.health@yale.edu
Address: Office of International Medical Student Education Yale School of Medicine ,ES
Harkness Hall, 367 Cedar St. Room 221 New Haven, CT 06510
last updated 5/25/2014
30-Harvard School of Medicine (MA)(massachusets)
Download/visit: Application form, elective catalog, Immunization forms are given if you
scroll down.
Application fee: $100/4week , Tuition fee: $3500-3700/4week(depending on
month),Accomodation: Provided vanderbilt hall(not covered in tution fee),USMLE
Step1: NATOEFL:preferred Malpractice
Insurance: NA Immunization: TB,MMR,VZ,HBV,DPT , Health Insurance :Req
Other req: Application requirements, Requires Phone Interview, for assessment of English
fluency, even if you have submitted tofel result. For Dorm rooms:
vanderbilt_hall@hms.harvard.edu, Ph:(617) 432-1630
Comments: Tuition waiver my be given if you are from an underrepresented country & can
prove financial hardship. Email:exclerks@hms.harvard.edu to confirm. 90% tution fee is
refundable if informed 2 weeks before the start of clerkship. No.1 University. People who
have done electives there have great remarks.
Elective coordinator: Exclerks@hms.harvard.edu

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)
Download/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,Passport photocopy. US
citizens in foreign medical schools cannot apply.
Comments: Acceptance is relatively easy, if you can afford.
Elective coordinator:boston-intl-affairs@tufts.edu 617-636-0355
Address: Clerkship Coordinator,Tufts University School of Medicine,145 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02111
32-Thomas Jeffersson University (Pennsylvania)(PA)
Download/visit: Application form, Immunization forms( you will have to e-mail the registrar
to obtain this)-they usually respond in 1-2 weeks, elective catalog
Application fee: $75 , Tuition fee: $750/4week(payable after
acceptance), Accomodation: NA ,USMLE Step1: yes(but accepts alternative local home
country exam)TOEFL:req(?)Malpractice
Insurance: Req Immunization: TB,MMR,VZ,HBV,DPT , Health Insurance :Req
Other req: Transcript, ,Dean's letter,CV. Evidence of health and malpracice insurance,
english proficiency in form of TOEFL or local state exam, Evidence of financial support(
may be from parents/bank statement may help)
Comments: Good University, relatively affordable
Elective coordinator: Sheryl High sheryl.high@jefferson.edu,
University.Registrar@jefferson.edu
Address:Our office hours are: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00
p.m.Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - Noon
University Office of the Registrar
Curtis Building, G-22
1015 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 503-8734
Fax: (215) 923-6974
E-mail: University.Registrar@jefferson.edu
33-North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System (New York)
Download/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: oaa@nshs.edu.
Address: Office of Academic Affairs via email oaa@nshs.edu.
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 contact Steven
Wilson :steven.wilson@duke.edu and provide specific info regarding: institute name,
location, type and length of program, educational reason for agreement and contact info.
Briefly, despite affiliation, an application fee of $50 and a registeration fee of $6000 per
elective are still applicable as well as the requirement for a passing score on USMLE step 1
for international students. Please contact 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 affiliated 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 affiliated 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 affiliated 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 affiliated 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 affiliated 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 Sherrie.Carey@umassmed.edu
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