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Office of Student Services

VISITING MEDICAL STUDENTS

The University of New Mexico School of Medicine welcomes visiting medical students to participate in senior year elective clerkships. Clerkships for visiting students are coordinated by the Office of Student Services.

Eligibility:

All visiting medical students must meet the following criteria:

• Must be in the final year of medical school.
• Must be in good academic standing at his/her medical school.
• Must be enrolled in an LCME or AACOM accredited medical school.
• Must have completed core clinical clerkships in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Pediatrics, Neurology, Psychiatry and General Surgery.
• Proof of passing score on USMLE Step 1.
• Proof of completed training in the prevention of transmission of blood-borne pathogens as specified by the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
• Proof of liability insurance in the amount of $1 million per occurrence.
• Proof of current immunizations.
• Proof of personal health insurance coverage.
• Submit a letter of intent addressing interest in specialty/New Mexico/etc.
• Meet individual departmental requirements, see below.

International Medical Students including Caribbean or "Off Shore" Students:

UNM SOM will accept students from International Medical Schools. In addition to meeting the requirements for visiting students, international students must also:

• Secure a UNM SOM Faculty Sponsor and include a letter from this sponsor with the application. Student Services does not assist students in securing a sponsor.
• Provide proof of proficiency in the English language
• International students must pay tuition for any rotations beyond their first four weeks. The amount is $1,749.50 per 4 week block. This amount is due after clerkship approval and no less than 30 days prior to the start of the clerkship.

 

Departmental Requirements:

Some departments have additional requirements other than those listed above. If you apply to one of these departments, you must also meet these supplemental requirements in order to be considered. If a department is not listed, only the basic requirements apply.

        OB-GYN

• Proof of passing score on USMLE Step 1, 190 or higher
• Must be a student at a US School (No International Students)
• Phase II (Clerkship Year) GPA must be 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale

International Medical Graduates:

The Office of Student Services does not coordinate experiences for IMGs at this time. If you are an International Medical Graduate, obtained an MD or DO degree and have an US social security number, you may be able to coordinate an experience through UNM's Office of Graduate Medical Education.

 

Application Process

Students are eligible to apply for clerkships beginning in June and running through the following March. During the months of February and March, the Office of Student Services schedules only UNM students for the following year. UNM students receive scheduling preference and visiting students will not be assigned to clerkships during April and May.

VSAS

The University of New Mexico School of Medicine participates in the VSAS program. More information regarding this program can be found at http://www.aamc.org/programs/vsas/ . 

All students currently attending a LCME accredited school are required to submit their application through VSAS. You can contact your home school VSAS coordinator for further information.

• Applications must be received at least 45 days prior to the start date of the first requested clerkship.
• Faxed applications are NOT accepted.
• Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant.
• It will normally take 14-21 business days for an application to be processed.
• An acceptance letter is sent only after approved clerkship assignments have been made and all required documents have been received.

 

For Osteopathic Students

The Office of Student Services will only process complete applications. Applications must be received at least 45 days prior to the start date of the first requested clerkship.

The following application is an interactive PDF which allows you to fill out the form on your computer. Please make every attempt to do so. This minimizes the errors caused by poor penmanship.

This application is only for osteopathic and international students. If you attend an LCME accredited school, you must apply through VSAS.

 

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION PACKET HERE

 

 

The application packet must include:

• Completed Visiting Student Application. Remember, applications must be signed and sealed by an authorized official at the student’s home institution.
• $125 application fee payable to UNM School of Medicine. This fee is Non-Refundable. Payment must be in check or money order.
• Letter from your school indicating you are in good standing and, if approved, will be authorized to take the requested clerkship.
• Transcript indicating passing score for USMLE or COMLEX Step 1.
• CV and a letter of intent addressing interest in specialty/New Mexico/etc.
• Completed Health Statement and Insurance Verification form. You must have the provided form completed and signed by a health care provider. Copies of your medical records will not suffice, do not send them.
• A copy of your current health insurance card.
• Letter or certificate of malpractice insurance coverage indicating $1 million per occurrence.
• Completed Blood and Body Fluid/Needlestick Insurance Enrollment form and $30 payment.

Complete application packets should be mailed to:

The University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Office of Student Services
MSC 08 4700, BMSB 107
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131

 

 

Additional Information & Requirements

Blood & Body Fluid / Needlestick Insurance

While incidence of HIV is low in New Mexico, incidence of Hepatitis B and C are high due to the state’s proximity to Mexico. Treatment for a blood, body fluid or needlestick exposure can be quite costly, is often not covered by personal health insurance policies, and is not covered by UNM SOM departments or by Employee Health, as may be the case at other medical schools. Therefore, visiting students are required to purchase Blood and Body Fluid/Needlestick Insurance to cover costs associated with treatment in the event of an academic-related exposure. Coverage is effective during the period of rotation at UNM SOM. The cost is $30. The Needlestick policy is supplemental to the primary health insurance policy. Visiting students covered under this policy may be treated at the UNM Student Health Center for exposures, or at other health care facilities.

Required Online Training

Visiting students are required to complete certain online training courses. After a visiting student is accepted into a clerkship and prior to arriving in Albuquerque, the Office of Student Services will send instructions on how to access the online training website. A visiting student must complete the training prior to arrival or risk being delayed in starting a rotation.

Miscellaneous Items

• Visiting students are not eligible for health care at the University of Mexico Student Health Center.
• Visiting students are not supported by University of New Mexico funds or compensated in any way.
• Visiting students are responsible for making their own housing arrangements. A list of short-term housing options will be provided with acceptance letters.
• If you plan to have a car while rotating a UNM, a parking permit is necessary. Permits are approximately $60 per month.

Scheduling

Clerkship Catalog

Available clerkships are listed in the UNM SOM Phase III Clerkship Catalog. Please read carefully. The catalog indicates whether visiting students are accepted for a rotation. Visiting students will be eligible to apply for the following dates:

EMERGENCY MEDICINE IS UNABLE TO ACCOMMODATE REQUESTS FOR "OFF" DATES.

 

 

Schedule Limits

Visiting students will be scheduled for a maximum three rotations totaling no more than 12 weeks.

Dropping and Adding

Changing assigned clerkships after your arrival is NOT allowed. Many departments and clerkships plan their schedules in advance based upon the number of students and residents scheduled to rotate.

Cancellation

All cancellations should be made in writing to the Office of Student Services either through mail or email. Notification of cancellation must be received at least 45 days prior to the start date of the clerkship. If notification is not received, the student's school will be contacted. Fees are non-refundable.

 

Contact Information

Please email the Office of Student Services [sabrahamson@salud.unm.edu]. Our office makes every effort to process applications in a timely manner. While applicants are welcome to check on their application status, we respectfully ask that repeated emails/inquiries be kept to a minimum. Disrespectful and unprofessional inquiries will not be tolerated.

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