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1Name of the US University/hospital where appliedCity and StateType of experienceSpecialtyWas this application through personal
contacts?
Website or more informationName of the contact person at Univ/hospitalContact person Phone/emailApplication requirementsFee, if any (per month)DurationWhen did you last check or apply for this positionYour notes/suggestions for other applicants
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2Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College11200 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33199Clinical Elective (applied asInternal Medicine or itNo$2,500One month
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3Icahn School of medicine at Mount Sinai1 Gustave L. Levy Pl, New York, NY 10029Clinical Elective (applied asInternal Medicine or itNoTOEFL$2,000One month
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413001 E 17th Pl, Aurora, CO 8004513001 E 17th Pl, Aurora, CO 80045Clinical Elective (applied asInternal Medicine or itNoStep 1 score, TOEFL$4,000One monthApply Six Weeks prior or more
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5Albert Einstein Medical CenterPhiladelphia PAObservership (applied afterInternal Medicine or itNoWebsiteSee websiteSee websiteStep 1 score, Step 2 CK score800/2 weekOne month6/1/2017Rejected for interview. PD only cares about scores. In my opinion not worth it unless you have double 230s+
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6Alleghany General Hospital320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212Observership (applied afterInternal Medicine or itNohttp://www.wpahs.org/locations/allegheny-general-aghint@wpahs.orgOne month
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7Allegheny General HospitalPittsburrghObservership (applied afterInternal Medicine or itNoyes(Home Counrty) Letters of Recommendations, Others2,500$2 months7/1/2017
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8Arizona College of Medicine2230, 550 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85004Clinical Elective (applied asInternal Medicine or itNoStep 1 scoreOne monthApply 12 months prior
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9Baptist HealthSouth FloridaObservership (applied afterInternal Medicine or itNohttp://baptisthealth.net/en/facilities/West-Kendall-Currently not allowed.One month
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10Baylor1301 S University Parks Dr, Waco, TX 76706Clinical Elective (applied asInternal Medicine or itNoTOEFLOne monthSpecial Months
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11Baylor college of Medicine1 Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX 77030Observership (applied afterPediatrics of its sub sNoMs. Claudia Florescmflores@texaschildrens.orgCurrently not allowed.One month
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12Baylor College of Medicine1 Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX 77030Observership (applied afterOtherNovrivera@bcm.tmc.eduOne monthThey offer Multiple Sclerosis Observership Program
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13Beth-Israel Deaconess Center330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215Observership (applied afterInternal Medicine or itNohttp://www.bidmc.org/MedicalEducation/DepartmentOne month
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14Boston Childrens Hospital300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115Observership (applied afterOtherNohttp://childrenshospital.org/healthprofessionals/Site1Hossain TanzeemaTanzeema.Hossain@childrens.haOne monthNICU Observership for 1 month at Boston Children'sHospital.
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15Boston UniversityMassClinical Elective (applied asInternal Medicine or itNo$3,000One month
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16Bridgeport Family MedicineBridgeport, CTObservership (applied afterFamily MedicineNohttps://www.theamericanextern.com/Dr Awais Malikusmedicalextern@gmail.comStep 1 score, (Home Counrty) Letters of Recommendations$1,995One month9/1/2017it is not a university/ hospital observership, but it is aamc accredited, so it counts. Dr malik has a booming private practice, very
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17Brigham and Women's Hospital75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115Observership (applied afterInternal Medicine or itNohttp://renalobserver.orgOne month
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18Case Western10900 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106Clinical Elective (applied asInternal Medicine or itNoStep 1 scoreOne month
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19Case western university10900 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106Clinical Elective (applied asPediatrics of its sub sNohttp://casemed.case.edu/registrar/visitingstudents/inStep 1 scoreOne monthOnly for radio, ped and a few others
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20Case Western Univesity,10900 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106Clinical Elective (applied asOtherNohttp://casemed.case.edu/dept/urology/Visiting_MediOne monthThey offer Urology Observership.
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21Children hospital at montefioreNew yorkObservership (applied afterPediatrics of its sub sNoEmail to chiefs of every divisionAll chiefsNoOne month4/20/2017Not much helpful for international graduates.
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22Children’s hospital ColoradoAurora, ColoradoObservership (applied afterPediatrics of its sub sNohttp://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/medicMichael Baca / Andrea ReedStep 1 scoreOne month3/1/2017
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23Children's hospital of Pittsburgh(department of4401 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224Observership (applied afterOtherNohttp://www.chp.edu/One month
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24Childrens National111 Michigan Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20010Observership (applied afterPediatrics of its sub sNohttp://www.childrensnational.org/ForDoctors/gme/obOne month
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25CHM,children's3901 Beaubien St, Detroit, MI 48201Observership (applied after
graduation)
OtherNoJVelasco@dmc.orgOne monthObservership in ED, no cost
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26Cleveland ClinicCleveland, OhioObservership (applied after graduation)Internal Medicine or itNoCleveland clinic websiteMichael Lupsa(Home Counrty) Letters of Recommendations, Others$500 for application2 months8/10/2016
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27Cleveland ClinicOhioObservership (applied after graduation)Internal Medicine or itNohttp://portals.clevelandclinic.org/cime/VisitingPhysici anPrograms/GlobalClinicalObserverProgram/tabid/5
480/Default.aspx#921099-how-to-apply
One month
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28Cleveland Clinic9500 Euclid Avenue/NA20 Cleveland OH 44195Clinical Elective (applied as a student)Internal Medicine or itNohttps://portals.clevelandclinic.org/Home/tabid/7467/ Default.aspxStep 1 score, TOEFLOne monthApply very early. Selection is on a 1st come 1st served basis Step1 score requirement: 220 medicine, 240 surgery
Tofel score requirement: R22 L22 S26 W24
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29Cleveland ClinicOHIOClinical Elective (applied as
a student)
Internal Medicine or itNoStep 1 scoreOne month
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30Cleveland Clinic9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195Observership (applied after
graduation)
Pediatrics of its sub sNoOne monthPaid observership..visit their website for more information.
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31Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy observership2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd, Weston, FL 33331Observership (applied after graduation)OtherNohttp://my.clevelandclinic.org/neurological_institute/ep ilepsy/for-medical-professionals/observership.aspx3 or more months
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32Cleveland Clinic Florida.2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd, Weston, FL 33331Observership (applied after graduation)Internal Medicine or itNoOne monthWebsite says there is a $500.00 application fee which is non-refundable. Checks should be made payable to Cleveland Clinic Florida. In addition to the application fee we require a weekly tuition fee in the amount of $100.00. This fee can be paid on or
before starting your rotation.
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33Cleveland Clinic FoundationCleveland OHObservership (applied after
graduation)
Internal Medicine or itNoGlobal Clinical Observer ProgramBolgi DilerStep 1 score, Step 2 CK score, (Home Counrty) Letters of
Recommendations
1000One month12/15/2015
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34Cleveland Clinic(International physician observer program)2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd, Weston, FL 33331Observership (applied after graduation)Internal Medicine or itNohttp://portals.clevelandclinic.org/cime/VisitingPhysici
anPrograms/InternationalPhysicianObserverProgra m/tabid/5479/Default.aspx
One monthDoesn't need ECFMG cert-not meant for USMLE aspirants-but still give a try
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35Cleveland Clinic-Global observership program2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd, Weston, FL 33331Observership (applied after graduation)Internal Medicine or itNohttp://portals.clevelandclinic.org/cime/VisitingPhysici anPrograms/GlobalClinicalObserverProgram/tabid/5
480/Default.aspx
One monthFor global observership program.(ECFMG certificate required).
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36Cook County1900 W. Polk, 6th floor Chicago, IL 60612Clinical Elective (applied as
a student)
Pediatrics of its sub sNohttp://www.cookcountyhhs.org/educationresearch/cu
rrent-students/
One monthOnly for peds, anesthesiology and trauma. Good hospital. Apply 1 year in advance
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37Cook County Health and Hospital system1969 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60612Clinical Elective (applied as
a student)
Pediatrics of its sub sNoOne monthPeds/Anesth/Trauma
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38Cook County HHS, ChicagoChicago, ILClinical Elective (applied as a student)Pediatrics of its sub sNoGoogle : cook county electivesOnly malpractice insuranceOne month11/15/2016You have to contact the faculty first before applying so email them all. Contact info. is listed on their website.
Apply as soon as possible, atleast 6-7 months before.
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39Cooper University Hospital:1 Cooper Plaza, Camden, NJ 08103Observership (applied after
graduation)
Pediatrics of its sub sNohttps://www.cooperhealth.org/Pediatrics Contact Lanzo-
Jeanne@cooperhealth.edu
One month
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40Creigton University2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE 68178Observership (applied after graduation)Neurology or its sub sNohttp://medschool.creighton.edu/medicine/department s/neurology/neurologyobservership/index.phpStep 1 score, Step 2 CK scoreOne monthFree Neurology observership program-(Needs step1,step2 ck score).
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41Dana Farber Cancer Institute450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215Observership (applied after graduation)Internal Medicine or itNohttp://www.dana-farber.org/Education-and- Training/Fellowships-and-Training- Programs/Observing-Clinical-Care-and-Research-at-
Dana-Farber.aspx
One month
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42DartmouthLebanon, NH 03756Clinical Elective (applied as
a student)
Internal Medicine or itNohttp://gme.dartmouth-
hitchcock.org/im/visiting_student_rotations.html
$1,650One monthEmail contact: Holly.A.Harrison@dartmouth.edu
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43DrexelFirst Floor, 501 N Lansdowne Ave, Drexel Hill, PA
19026
Observership (applied after
graduation)
Internal Medicine or itNohttp://www.drexelmed.edu/Home/OtherPrograms/Ph
ysicianRefresherCourse.aspx
7500$ for 4-6 weeks.One month
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44Duke UniversityDurham, NC 27708Observership (applied after
graduation)
Internal Medicine or itNoOne month
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45Emory University201 Dowman Dr, Atlanta, GA 30322Clinical Elective (applied as
a student)
Internal Medicine or itNohttp://www.med.emory.edu/education/admissions/md
/visiting_medical_students.html
Step 1 score, TOEFL$3,500One month
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46Emory UniversityGeorgiaClinical Elective (applied as
a student)
Internal Medicine or itNoStep 1 score$3,500One month
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47Englewood HospitalEnglewood, NJObservership (applied after
graduation)
Internal Medicine or itYesNoneOne month9/5/2017Please get Physician approval and then contact program coordinator. Process is fairly quick after physician approval. Application
gets approved within two weeks if all the necessary documentation is completed at the earliest.
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48FIU, Florida International University11200 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33199Clinical Elective (applied as
a student)
Internal Medicine or itNohttps://www.fiu.edu$2,500One monthElectives in private clinics
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49Florida HospitalOrlando, FLObservership (applied after
graduation)
OtherYeshttps://www.floridahospital.com/sites/default/files/pdf/
observer-application.pdf
One month4/1/2017Go throught the directory and start contacting doctors so the observership can be free of charge.
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50Florida Hospital,Orlando601 E Rollins St, Orlando, FL 32803Clinical Elective (applied as
a student)
Internal Medicine or itNohttp://www.floridahospital.com/careers-
education/observership
One month
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51Florida international universityMiamiClinical Elective (applied as
a student)
Internal Medicine or itNoOn their website select international student
elective/clerkship
On websiteOn websiteOthers2500$ /months +250$ application
fees non refundable
One month4/11/2017Do FIU elective only if you don't get any elective in other universities.
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52George Washington University2121 I St NW, Washington, DC 20052Observership (applied after graduation)Internal Medicine or itNohttp://www.gwumc.edu/smhs/imp/medical- programs/international-scholars/graduate/observer-
training/index.cfm
One month
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1Name of the US University/hospital where appliedCity and StateType of experienceSpecialtyWas this application through personal
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Website or more informationName of the contact person at Univ/hospitalContact person Phone/emailApplication requirementsFee, if any (per month)DurationWhen did you last check or apply for this positionYour notes/suggestions for other applicants
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53Good Shepherd Medical center700 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601Observership (applied after graduation)Internal Medicine or itNohttps://www.christushealth.org/good-shepherdOne monthSend email for observership to program coordinator, her email address given on frieda. they have usually 3 observers every month and no fees for observership
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54Griffin HospitalDerby, CTObservership (applied after graduation)Internal Medicine or itNowww.griffinhealth.orgMonica Sanchezmsanchez@griffinhealth.orgStep 1 score, Step 2 CK score, (Home Counrty) Letters of Recommendations, Others750 USDOne month8/1/2017Highly competitive, accepts only one-two candidates per month. Application period is very narrow, it is from Aug 1 - Sep 30 every year. They will accept applications only during this period for the entire year. Requires Ecfmg certificate for applying.
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55Griffin hospital Connecticut130 Division St, Derby, CT 06418Observership (applied after
graduation)
Internal Medicine or itNohttp://www.griffinmeded.org/Clinical-
Observership.aspx
$500/monthOne month
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56Griffin memorial Hospital900 E Main St, Norman, OK 73071Observership (applied after
graduation)
Internal Medicine or itNoProgram coordinator- Pam
Melton
psmelton@odmhsas.orgOne month
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57Hackensack University palisadesNew JerseyExternship/Hands-on
(applied after graduation)
Internal Medicine or itNo2000One month7/1/2017
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58HarvardCambridge, MA 02138Clinical Elective (applied as
a student)
Internal Medicine or itNo$4,800One month
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59Harvard medical school25 Shattuck St, Boston, MA 02115Clinical Elective (applied as a student)Internal Medicine or itNohttp://ecommons.med.harvard.edu/ec_vqp.asp?nam e_GUID=%7B5EF2B84A-9537-467C-A7C9-
4E81476E0AAB%7D
TOEFL$4,800One monthThe best of the best….if you can afford it! good acceptance rate
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60Harvard University, Boston Children’s hospitalBoston, MAClinical Elective (applied as
a student)
Pediatrics of its sub sNoYes.TOEFL$4,800One month6/12/2017
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61Heart and Vascular institute20940 N Tatum Blvd # 325, Phoenix, AZ 85050Externship/Hands-on
(applied after graduation)
Internal Medicine or itNohttp://heartteam.com/externship.phpOne month
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62Heart and vascular instituteDetroitExternship/Hands-on
(applied after graduation)
Internal Medicine or itNoExternship, HVI, DetroitSarah, coordinatorSHaque3@dmc.orgStep 1 score, Step 2 CK score, (Home Counrty) Letters of
Recommendations
2 months1/2/2018Ecfmg certification preferably needed.. Dearborn is a nearby place with same doctors and chances of them recommending for iv
are better in Dearborn
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63Heart and vascular instituteDearborn, MIExternship/Hands-on
(applied after graduation)
Internal Medicine or itYesStep 1 score, Step 2 CK score2 months
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64Hennepin County701 Park Avenue Minneapolis, MN, 55415Clinical Elective (applied as
a student)
Internal Medicine or itNohttp://www.hcmc.org/education/medstudentrotations/
emergencymedicinerotations/index.htm?
Step 1 scoreOne monthApply early. Requires class rank in the top 10%
Step1 score should be > 225
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65Hennepin County Medical CenterMINNEAPOLIS, MinnesotaResearch (applied after graduation)OtherNohttp://samadanilab.com/Contact the PI, the website has all the informationNone3 or more months3/15/2018This is a research lab, where you can have experience in neurosurgery, pmnr and neurology. Dr. Samadani will ask you to contribute to the lab full time atleast for a few months i.e atleast more than 1 month or 2 month. There are plenty of volunteers from University of Minnesota. So, they can train you from scratch. It is a very diverse lab. You will be invited to interview and so
prepare for it.
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66Henry Ford Hospital2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202Observership (applied after graduation)Internal Medicine or itNohttp://www.iihe.org/fpres/policymanual/OBSERVER SHIP.htmOne month
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67Herbert WertheimFloridaClinical Elective (applied as
a student)
Internal Medicine or itNoTOEFL, (Home Counrty) Letters of Recommendations, Others2000One month6/1/2016Big Spanish influence
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68Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania3400 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104Observership (applied after
graduation)
Internal Medicine or itNohttp://www.uphs.upenn.edu/gme/coordina/observer/i
ndex.html
One month
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69Icahn school of medicine at mount sinaiNew YorkClinical Elective (applied as
a student)
Internal Medicine or itNoEverythings is well described on their websiteIt is give in their websiteOn websiteTOEFL, Others2000$/month + 1000$ no
refundable application fees
2 months1/28/2017Mount Sinai electives are best to get LORs if you give your 100% during electives.
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70inova fairfax hospital3300 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042Observership (applied after graduation)Internal Medicine or itNohttp://www.inova.org/education-and- research/education/education-for-students/physician
observerships.jsp
One month
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71Jackson Memorial Hospitals1005, 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33136Observership (applied after
graduation)
Internal Medicine or itNohttp://www.jacksonhealth.org/residents-fellows-
observers.as
One month
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72Jackson Park7531 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60649Externship/Hands-on
(applied after graduation)
Internal Medicine or itNoexternship@hotmail.comOne month
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73Jackson Park HospitalChicago, ILClinical Elective (applied as
a student)
Internal Medicine or itYesMs. Shanetta Prattchsc.rush@gmail.com$2500 for 4 weeksOne month7/29/2013
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74Jersey Shore University Medical CenterNew JerseyObservership (applied after
graduation)
Ob GynNoInfo avalaible at websiteNo feesOne month
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75Jersey shore university medical centerNeptune city, NJObservership (applied after graduation)Ob GynNohttp://www.jerseyshoreuniversitymedicalcenter.com/
JSUMC/academics/GraduateMedicalEducation/FA Qs.cfm
Sarah CivitanoSarah.Civitano@hackensackmeri dian.orgFreeOne month2/15/2017No any requirements
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76Jfk medical center (private dictor)Edison, NJObservership (applied after
graduation)
Ob GynYesDr.sreedevi ramaFree3 or more months7/1/2017Contact directly the doctor and request for any observership. No any requirements needed
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77Johns HopkinsBaltimore MDResearch Elective (applied
as a student)
Internal Medicine or itNoContact faculty by emailingDr Mohammed AttaHealth insurance only2 months2/1/2013
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78Johns HopkinsBaltimore, MD 21218Research (applied after graduation)Internal Medicine or itNo$3,000One monthAdditional fees are required Only research electives
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79Johns Hopkins All Children’s (Florida)501 6th Ave S, St Petersburg, FL 33701Clinical Elective (applied as
a student)
Internal Medicine or itNoOne monthhttp://ome.allkids.org/applying-for-an-elective
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80Johns Hopkins University (RESEARCH ELECTIVE)Baltimore, MD 21218Clinical Elective (applied as
a student)
Internal Medicine or itNohttp://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/som/students/polici
es/visitors.html
$300One month
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81Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara (Internal medicine)1800 Harrison Street, 21st Floor Oakland, CA 94612Clinical Elective (applied as
a student)
Internal Medicine or itNohttps://residency-ncal.kaiserpermanente.org/med-
students/im/sc/
Step 1 scoreOne monthTry Your Luck.
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82Keck School of Medicine1975 Zonal Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033Clinical Elective (applied as
a student)
Internal Medicine or itNoOne monthDoesn’t accept students for 6/7/8/9/10
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83Kingsbrook MC585 Schenectady Avenue Winthrop, Brooklyn, NY
11203
Clinical Elective (applied as
a student)
Internal Medicine or itNo$2,400One monthhttps://medpathway.org/clerkships
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84Louisiana State University - Shreveport1 University Pl, Shreveport, LA 71115Clinical Elective (applied as
a student)
Internal Medicine or itNohttp://www.lsuhscshreveport.edu/Education/registrar
office/visiting-medical-student-guidelines
Step 1 scoreOne monthEmail the registrar and ask if they have open spots BEFORE submitting an application. Apply in April. Spots fill up quickly
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85Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL 60153Clinical Elective (applied as
a student)
Internal Medicine or itNoStep 1 score, TOEFL$1,500One month
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86Maimonides Medical CenterBrooklyn, NYObservership (applied after
graduation)
Internal Medicine or itYesOne month8/20/2017Someone in the hospital must recommend you for an observer position (be your "sponsor")
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87Maricopa medical center2601 East Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008Clinical Elective (applied as a student)Internal Medicine or itNohttp://www.mihs.org/academic-
programs/undergraduate-medical-education- program.html
Step 1 scoreOne monthEach department has its own requirements
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88Massachusetts General hospital55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114Observership (applied after
graduation)
Internal Medicine or itNohttp://www.massgeneral.org/vep/observerships/One monthPaid observership
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89Mayo Clinic200 First St. SW Rochester, MN 55905Clinical Elective (applied as
a student)
Internal Medicine or itNohttp://www.mayo.edu/msgme/visiting-medical-
student-clerkships
Step 1 score, TOEFLOne monthSuper competitive. Good step 1 score (>250) and research experience are helpful.
Toefl score requirements: 104
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90Mayo Clinic ArizonaPhoenixClinical Elective (applied as a student)Internal Medicine or its sub specialtyhttp://www.mayo.edu/mayo-clinic-school-of-graduate- medical-education/visiting-medical-student- clerkshipsDallstream Channingdallstream.channing@mayo.edurequire TOEFL or step 2CS, personal health insurance, clinical electives list from home medical school.350$ for application processingOne month5/8/2017please apply 6 months in advance as the there are various factors such as department acceptance and availability that come into play.
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91McGovern School of medicine431 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030Clinical Elective (applied as
a student)
Internal Medicine or itNoStep 1 scoreOne month
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92MD Anderson cancer center2946 E Banner Gateway Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85234Observership (applied after
graduation)
OtherNo3 or more monthsLeukemia department 4 weeks, No charge,apply early.
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93MDPEDS clinic63-95 Austin Street, Rego Park, NY 11374, USAObservership (applied after graduation)Pediatrics of its sub sNohttp://www.mdpeds.comOne monthNeed to meet the doctor personally.. the doctors name is Dr. Daniela Atanassova-Lineva M.D. and the clinic is in queens, Ny..