IM P&P_FMGs

	INTERNAL MEDICINE POLICIES & PROCEDURES Internal Medicine Policy And Procedure Concerning Observerships, Externships, And Volunteer Positions For International Medical Graduates	Policy Number : 8
		Date Issued : 07/1999
		Prior Revision Date :
		Date Revised : 11/2002

PURPOSE

To define the policy for observerships, externships, and volunteer positions requested by international medical graduates (IMG)

SCOPE

Applies to all international medical graduates

PROVISIONS

Students who have completed the requirement application to our program and have been chosen for an interview will be permitted to participate in a clinical observerships. They must provide their own malpractice coverage. Students from non LCME accredited medical schools may do an observerships in the Department of Internal Medicine if:

They meet the requirements outlined in the Policy for the Selection of Residents.
Their application through ERAS to our program is complete.
The student has been selected to interview for a position in the residency program.


	MARK FELDMAN, M.D. Chairman, Internal Medicine Program Director, Internal Medicine	BRUCE BOUGENO Vice President, Medical Staff Affairs