Thank you for your interest in the Visiting Student Program at UCSD School of Medicine. Due to limited course availability, we can only accommodate a very small number of students. Please note that we are currently accepting applications for the 2011-12 year only. Information about the 2012-13 year should be available on this website in March 2012.
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Requirements: | - Applicant must be a final-year student in good standing at his/her medical school.
- Applicant must be currently enrolled in the last twelve (12) months of medical school prior to receiving M.D. degree.
- Applicant must submit all information listed in "Documentation" section below.
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Calendar: | Fall, Winter and Spring quarters; program for 2011/12 begins 9/26/11. Students must adhere to UCSD's calendar. |
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Deadline: | Submit documentation via online submission on or after 8/1/2011.
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Documentation:(all submitted material must be in ENGLISH)
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- List of clinical experience which includes: date, location, department/specialty, and name of faculty/physician supervisor of each clinical experience. [Surgery applicants: submit clinical evaluation (description) of SURGERY clerkship, minimum 4 weeks, taken in country where English is the native tongue.]
- Evaluation or letter of recommendation from faculty/physician in the department/specialty of your elective choice (except Radiology). The evaluation/letter of recommendation must describe in detail your clinical performance and must be written and signed by the faculty/physician supervisor who worked directly with student.
- Health record/current immunizations, including TB test within one year of elective dates (please use form provided).
- Proof of personal health and accident insurance.
- Proof of medical malpractice insurance.
- Dean's letter. This letter must confirm the applicant is a current medical student in good standing in the final year of medical school. The letter must also include the name of the medical school and the applicant's anticipated date of graduation/receipt of M.D. degree.
- Medical school transcript.
After eligibility is determined, official application materials will be forwarded.
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Maximum Term: | Students may apply for up to three electives (12 weeks). |
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Housing: | Accepted students are responsible for finding housing for the duration of their stay. While UCSD SOM does not provide housing to visiting students, a list of potential housing options can be provided after acceptance into the program.
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Fees: | $250.00 per 4-week clerkship, paid in full upon arrival.
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For More Information: | Please see the "Frequenty Asked Questions." If your question is not addressed there, please contact us via e-mail. |
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Contact Information: | Program Coordinator
Visiting Student Electives Program UCSD School of Medicine 9500 Gilman Drive, 0606
La Jolla, CA 92093-0606
email: visitingstudents@ucsd.edu
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Due to the volume of inquiries, it is not possible to respond to each applicant. You will be contacted based on the Program's discretion and elective availability. |
