Eligibility

The University of Miami School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital (UMSM) provides clinical externships (electives) for students enrolled in medical schools accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). However, medical students enrolled at the University of Miami School of Medicine are given first priority for all rotations. Students enrolled at other LCME-accredited medical schools may participate in electives only if space is available. Only students who have satisfactorily completed all of their third year clinical clerkships (rotations) and who are in good academic standing at their own medical school will be accepted.

International students and students enrolled in foreign medical schools are not accepted for clinical externships. They may, however, be accepted as observers for clinical experiences at The University of Miami School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital. Observer status means that visiting students may not have any direct patient contact or be responsible in any measure for patient care. They may observe on rounds, follow resident and attending physicians and may participate in departmental conferences. Students on observer status will not be issued a grade or any form of written evaluation of their performance on any elective.

Application process

Students qualifying for an elective at the University of Miami School of Medicine should contact the appropriate departmental representative listed below for an application. A completed application with the required supporting documents should be sent directly to the department in which the student wants to work. Accepted applicants will be charged a non-refundable processing fee of $US 50, payable to the Department of Medical Education. Payment may be made by personal check (US banks only), cashiers check, or money order. Payment is due on the first day of the elective rotation.

Required documents for all visiting students

Completed Visiting Student Application

Letter of good standing from current medical school

Official copy of medical school transcript indicating successful completion of all core clinical clerkships

Letter of acceptance from hosting department at the UMSM

UMSM Observership Agreement and Release

Identification badge application form

Proof of Immunizations

Proof of Personal Health Insurance (photocopy of current health insurance ID card or letter from insurance carrier)

Proof of Liability Insurance (visiting students from LCME accredited schools only)

Additional requirements for International Students

Copy of passport and form I-94

Letter of Acceptance from hosting department at the UMSM

All submitted documentation must be presented in English. Translations into English must be certified. No documents in a language other than English will be accepted.

For further information and an application form contact one of the individuals listed below. Some departments and divisions may have additional requirements for acceptance.

Anesthesiology

Eda Gordillo

Department of Anesthesiology

University of Miami School of Medicine

P.O. Box 016370

Miami, Florida 33101

Phone: 305-585-8343/fax 305-545-6501

Email: egordillo@med.miami.edu

Dermatology

Lourdes Herrero

Department of Dermatology

University of Miami School of Medicine

1600 NW 10^th Avenue? Room 2023A

Miami, Florida 33136

Phone: 305-243-3780/fax 305-243-6468

Email: aburdick@med.miami.edu

Emergency Medicine

Vinessa Edwards

Department of Emergency Medicine (Holtz 1186)

University of Miami School of Medicine/JMH Emergency Care Center

1611 NW 12^th Avenue

Miami, Florida? 33136

Phone: 305-585-6913/fax 305-585-0000

Email: vedwards@um-jmh.org

Medicine

Andrea Ruiz

Department of Medicine (R-760)

University of Miami School of Medicine

P.O. Box 016760

Miami, Florida? 33101

Phone: 305-243-6484/fax 305-243-5819

Email: aruiz2@med.miami.edu

Neurology

Dr. David Lee Gordon

Department of Neurology (D-41)

Center for Research in Medical Education

University of Miami School of Medicine

P.O. Box 016760

Miami, Florida 33101

Phone: 305-243-6491/fax 305-243-3347

Email: dlgordon@miami.edu

Neurological Surgery

Earl Wagner

Department of Neurological Surgery (D4-6)

Lois Pope Life Center

University of Miami School of Medicine

P.O. Box 016760

Miami, Florida 33101

Phone: 305-243-6484/fax 305-243-5819

Email: aruiz2@med.miami.edu

Ophthalmology

Lucy Perez

Department of Ophthalmology

University of Miami School of Medicine

900 NW 17^th Street?? Room 245

Miami, Florida 33136

Phone: 305-326-6312/fax 305-326-6417

Email: lperez2@med.miami.edu

Pediatrics

Akram Tamer, M.D.

Department of Pediatrics (R-131)

University of Miami School of Medicine

1611 NW 12^th Avenue

Miami, Florida 33136

Phone: 305-585-6364

Email: atamer@peds.med.miami.edu

Psychiatry

Ana E. Campo, M.D.

Department of Psychiatry

University of Miami School of Medicine

1695 NW 9^th Avenue

Miami, Florida 33136

Phone: 305-355-9146/fax 305-355-9187

Email: acampo@med.miami.edu

Surgery

Joyce Wirch

Department of Surgery

University of Miami School of Medicine

P.O. Box 016310

Miami, Florida 33101

Phone: 305-243-4225/fax 305-243-4221

Email: jwirch@miami.edu

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Samir Beydoun, M.D.

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (R-136)

University of Miami School of Medicine

P.O. Box 016960

Miami, Florida 33101

Phone:305-585-5610

Email: s.beydoun@miami.edu

Orthopedics

Carmen Fuente

Department of Orthopedics (D-27)

University of Miami School of Medicine

P.O. Box 016960

Miami, Florida 33101

Phone: 305-585-1315

Email: orthoapp@miami.edu

Otolaryngology

Mayte Ruiz-Sexton

Department of Otolaryngology (D-48)

Unviersity of Miami School of Medicine

P.O. Box 016960

Miami, Florida 33101

Phone:305-585-7127/fax 305-326-7610

Email: mruiz@med.miami.edu

Urology

Pamela Roza

Department of Urology (M-814)

University of Miami School of Medicine

P.O. Box 016960

Miami, Florida 33101

Phone: 305-243-3670/fax 305-243-2919

Email: proza@miami.edu