observership

Observership Programs

American Association of Physicians of Indian origin (AAPI) Clinical Observership Program

The primary purpose of this Observership will be to familiarize the new IMGs with the style of practice of American Medicine (the methodology, language and phrases commonly used; the method of dealing with patients, nurses, physicians & hospitals; ordering lab, X-rays, other tests, etc.).

Interested candidates can apply by using below listed application along with the necessary documentation, giving details of the educational background, visa status, details of USMLEs, areas of interest, preferred geographic location, and 1-3 letters of reference by practicing physician in US. There will be a nominal processing fee, and once selected candidates will be scheduled to rotate with 4 different preceptors, 3 weeks each, for total 12 weeks period. Upon successful completion of the program, AAPI and local chapter will obtain the evaluation forms from the precepting physicians and candidates will be awarded Certificate of Completion.

AAPI or local chapter will not pay any salary or stipend to the observers. Lodging, boarding and transportation will be the responsibility of the candidate. For more information and to fill out the application visit the AAPI websiteExternal Link today.

Oklahoma State Medical Association

The Oklahoma State Medical Association has created an observership program. The 12-week program will be made up of three to six rotations in various specialties. During the 12-week program, the observer may have the opportunity to participate in the following ways:

* Attending hospital rounds
* Attending office/outpatient clinic
* Attending patient care conferences
* Participating in educational lectures
* Observing procedures
* Reviewing literature and performing literature search

Upon completion of the rotations, the observer will receive a certificate of completion from the OSMA indicating the number of weeks served as well as mentors and their medical specialties. More information can be found on the Oklahoma State Medical Association Web site.

All questions and inquiries will be received and answered by email.

Baylor College of Medicine, Multiple Sclerosis Observership Program

This program takes 4 to 6 observers per year and is offered to International Medical Graduates who have an interest in Multiple Sclerosis (MS). It is located at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. A rotation is a 2-4 week visit and the observer needs to go through the proper channels designed by the International Office of Baylor College of Medicine, registered, produce immunizations record, honor administrative school registration fees, etc.

Contact: Victor Rivera, MD, FAAN
Phone: (713) 798-7707
E-mail: vrivera@bcm.tmc.edu