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363 E Wacker Drive,
Chicago IL 60601
+1 (312) 972-5402
admissions@americanrotation.com
As an international medical graduate preparing for the residency match, you may have thought about opting for an observership in USA. A number of IMGs often opt for and benefit from observership programs in USA. So, what exactly is an observership program, and how is it different from other forms of clinical experience?
An observership program can be best described as a medical internship for international students and graduates (IMGs) in which they join a medical team to observe specific areas of clinical care, research or particulars of medical practice in a U.S. healthcare setting. This means that they shadow the preceptor only and do not physically engage with any patients or advise on any cases. This program familiarizes international medical graduates to U.S. medical practices to help them gain experience and prepare them for residency. The typical duration of these programs in anywhere from two to four weeks per rotation or specialty but can be extended for longer duration. Observership programs in the USA are undertaken by students and graduates alike, looking to gain experience in a particular specialty, to fill gaps in their clinical education or by those who are not licensed to practice supervised medicine yet.
In the U.S. health care system, observers are restricted to watching and listening during patient rounds, physical examinations, medical and surgical procedures, teaching rounds, and conferences. This program has its own merits as it enables IMGs to familizarize themselves with the US healthcare system. Observership programs in the U.S. usually do not confer academic credit and are not a necessary prerequisite for residency programs. After successful completion, the observer is eligible for a Letter of Recommendation.
This program is granted to IMGs and medical students worldwide. During the application process, the following documents must be submitted to the admissions office:
The Onsite American Rotation Program features an observership program designed for the purpose of educating and empowering future leaders in health care. The program facilitates observerships based on the interests of the applicant and availability of the faculty member who will serve as their mentor during their training.
Aspiring IMGs and medical students submit an application for training in hospital or clinic of their choosing. At American Rotation, you can apply for observership listings by signing up for the exclusive Preceptor Network List.
Observership programs can last up to 4 weeks and may be extended upon request and availability of the faculty member. The fee for a 4-week observership is USD 1500.
An observership program can be best described as a medical internship for international students and graduates (IMGs) in which they join a medical team to observe specific areas of clinical care, research or particulars of medical practice in a U.S. healthcare setting. This means that they shadow the preceptor only and do not physically engage with any patients or advise on any cases. This program familiarizes international medical graduates to U.S. medical practices to help them gain experience and prepare them for residency. The typical duration of these programs in anywhere from two to four weeks per rotation or specialty but can be extended for longer duration. Observership programs in the USA are undertaken by students and graduates alike, looking to gain experience in a particular specialty, to fill gaps in their clinical education or by those who are not licensed to practice supervised medicine yet.
In the U.S. health care system, observers are restricted to watching and listening during patient rounds, physical examinations, medical and surgical procedures, teaching rounds, and conferences. This program has its own merits as it enables IMGs to familizarize themselves with the US healthcare system. Observership programs in the U.S. usually do not confer academic credit and are not a necessary prerequisite for residency programs. After successful completion, the observer is eligible for a Letter of Recommendation.
This program is granted to IMGs and medical students worldwide. During the application process, the following documents must be submitted to the admissions office:
The Onsite American Rotation Program features an observership program designed for the purpose of educating and empowering future leaders in health care. The program facilitates observerships based on the interests of the applicant and availability of the faculty member who will serve as their mentor during their training.
Aspiring IMGs and medical students submit an application for training in hospital or clinic of their choosing. At American Rotation, you can apply for observership listings by signing up for the exclusive Preceptor Network List.
Observership programs can last up to 4 weeks and may be extended upon request and availability of the faculty member. The fee for a 4-week observership is USD 1500.
