Students attending foreign medical schools may apply for a maximum of twelve weeks of electives at the associated hospitals of the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Only final year medical students are eligible to participate in the electives program. Please allow at least four months to plan and complete the application process.
Procedures for applying: There are two application processes
that need to be completed and approved to participate in the electives at the
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Candidates must complete each phase of the
UNIVERISTY OF
Visiting
Student Application
A complete application consists of the following:
NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN ON THE APPLICATION UNTIL THE
Religious Observance
In order to be in compliance with New York State Education Law 224-a, the University has adopted the following statement regarding respect for students’ religious beliefs.
“As provided in New York Education Law Section 224-a, students who choose not to register for classes, attend classes or take exams on certain days because of their religious beliefs will be given an equivalent opportunity to register for classes or to make up the work requirements or exams they miss, without penalties or additional fees.”
If the requested accommodations in effect require or result in students not participating in required educational experiences, a review committee will be convened to evaluate the reasonableness of the requested accommodations and if granting such will substantially alter the depth and integrity of the educational requirements for the University of Rochester electives.
Please see the attached form if you will require religious observance accommodations. (Consent form on following pages)
Areas of Interest
On the Visiting Student Application, indicate the specialty or subspecialty
area(s) and the specific electives desired.
Be sure to indicate alternate choices, since not all electives are
offered at all times. Enrollment in most
electives is limited, and priority is given to
Cost
A $375
per week (US funds) fee will be charged for elective courses. Certain elective courses have a minimum and
maximum week time limit. The
$100 deposit will be credited toward the fees due. The total fee must
be paid by check in US funds to the University of Rochester
at least 30 days prior to the start of
elective(s). No refunds will be issued to withdraw or reschedule electives
after the three week window. In
addition, refunds will not be given for U of R electives that are started and
interrupted or terminated.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Housing
Please note that the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry does not provide travel, housing, or living expenses for international visiting students. You are responsible for finding your own housing for the duration of your stay. Housing inquires should be directed to the Residence Director, University Apartments, Towne House, 1325 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620. Telephone number: (585) 275-5824. Fax number: (585) 442-7941. Please be aware that the Housing Office at the University does not guarantee housing.
MEDICAL STUDENT HONOR CODE
The University of Rochester School of Medicine has
implemented an Honor Code for medical students in the Class of 2008 and
forward. The honor code is designed to
educate our community about professionalism and to deal with violations of
these expectations while maintaining due process for students. NOTE: The Honor Code exists in conjunction
with other University,
All students considering participation in clinical electives at the
Miscellaneous
Questions, correspondence, and completed applications should be sent to the following:
University of
Student Enrichment Programs
Tel. (585) 275-4172 Fax: (585) 273-1016
E-Mail: mary_garner@urmc.rochester.edu
Technical Standards Policy
All applicants accepted to the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry must be able to meet the School’s technical standards. Students are asked to review the standards and to sign ad form certifying that you have read, understand, and are able to meet the standards.
The
Questions should be directed to Dean Brenda D. Lee, at brenda_lee@urmc.rochester.edu or (585) 275-5910. ( Consent form on following pages)
NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT APPLICATION PROCEDURE
All materials submitted to the New York State Education Department must be
in English, and Accompanied by a $30 fee (in
The following materials should be submitted to the following address:
New York State Education Department
State Board of Medicine
Cultural
You must write to the State Education Department, in English, indicating:
In addition, a letter from your home institution must be sent in English indicating:
If you have a temporary or long term disability or special need (e.g.: mobility impairments, chronic illnesses, dyslexia and other learning disabilities), the School of Medicine is prepared to provide reasonable accommodations to students who are accepted by the School and who have physical and learning disabilities. The University
will review the information on the enclosed form in order to determine whether a reasonable accommodation can be made. The University reserves the right to reject any requests for accommodations that, in it’s judgment would involve the use of an intermediary that would in effect require a student to rely on someone else’s power of selection and observation, fundamentally alter the nature of the School’s educational program, lower academic standards, cause and undue hardship on the School or endanger the safety of others.
We request your cooperation in completing the form below. The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry seeks this information to ascertain whether reasonable accommodations can be provided to facilitate the planning and coordinating of services for incoming students. Any information you supply will be shared only with appropriate School officials to determine whether reasonable accommodations can be made and if so, to coordinate support services or accommodations for you. Please complete the form and return it as indicated.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Mary Garner
Program Assistant for Student Enrichment Program
University of
(585) 275-4172
An additional resource is Professor Sally Trafton,
ADA Ombudsperson. As the
If you have a disability or related special needs, do you anticipate the need for accommodations or support services?
_____ YES
_____ NO
If yes, please specify:
Describe the nature of the disability: (please include learning disabilities)
(If necessary, please continue on a separate piece of paper):
If the requested accommodations in effect require or result in students not participating in required educational experiences, the Medical Student Promotions and Review Board will be convened to evaluate the reasonableness of the requested accommodations and if granting such will substantially alter the depth and integrity of the educational requirements for the University of Rochester medical students.
International Visiting Medical Students who anticipate absences from scheduled educational activities due to religious observances are required to provide written notification to the Student Enrichment Programs of the anticipated days they will be absent during the time of their scheduled electives. Notification must be sent with the application packet.
This information will not be reviewed by the International Medicine Faculty advisory Committee and will in no way influence their recommendation for acceptance.
I anticipate I will be absent from classes for religious
observances on the following dates:
Other information:
I have read and understand the above content.
Student Signature