How do you get medical electives in the US?
How do you get medical electives in the US?
The MOST basic requirement for Clinical Electives program at almost every Medical School or Hospital in USA is that you must be a final year medical student in good standing who has completed his/her Core Clinical Clerkships at his/her parent/home medical school and must have your institute’s dean’s/principal’s …
What is an international elective?
An international elective can be a rich experience. By rotating outside of the United States, medical students gain exposure to different cultures, health systems, populations, and medical practices.
What are electives in MBBS?
Electives are learning experiences that will provide the learner with an opportunity to gain immersive experience of a career stream, discipline or research project.
What are elective rotations?
Elective clinical rotations allow students to get more experience in work environments or subspecialties they are interested in, and at some schools, students arrange their own elective rotations. Finding—and setting up—an elective rotation can be a daunting process.
Where can I get an elective in medical school?
We offer U.S. clinical electives (clerkships) in numerous key locations throughout the United States to meet your medical school’s elective requirements. Our Foreign Medical Student Elective Program supports the primary mission of educating foreign students in the US clinical environment.
Who is eligible for the visiting international electives program?
Undergraduate medical students whose Home Schools are in the United States or elsewhere in Canada may be eligible for our North American Electives Program. Undergraduate medical students whose Home Schools are elsewhere in the world may be eligible for our Visiting International Electives Program.
Can you take electives at Icahn School of Medicine?
Qualified students currently attending other U.S. (LCME-approved) or International Medical Schools are welcome to take electives at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and within the Mount Sinai Health System. Instructions on searching for electives available to international visiting students can be found here.
Are there any electives for the MD program?
For students who are undertaking ‘global’ placements – including CREMS research opportunities, clinical electives, and Transition-to-Residency selectives outside of Canada – please review the Faculty’s Pre-Departure Training requirements.