Our Services
Programs available for both Students and IMGs
Clinical Rotations
Electives, clerkships, observerships, & externships offered at various locations in the USA open to both students & IMGs
Residency Consultation
Our consortium of physicians are former veterans of the residency application process and can guide you through the intricacies of the match process
Interview Coaching
Our staff of highly trained physicians review your strengths & weaknesses, guide you through mock interviews, and provide a wealth of tips and advice
Research & Medical Education
Understanding the importance of scholarly pursuits is a main feature of our MedClerkships Research Network (MCRN)
Personal Statement/CV Review
Our team provides professional review, editing, and recommendations to make sure personal statement and CV highlight the best of your qualities
International Rotations
Clinical rotations abroad – A unique experience gaining clinical experience in another country and broadening your horizons
About US
MedClerkships provides opportunities for US Clinical Experience that improves an applicant’s candidacy for residency in US hospitals. We help IMGs and medical students navigate the often difficult process of obtaining all that is required for a strong residency application.
We recognize the difficulty in securing multiple types of USCE at locations that provide an opportunity for improving your residency application. Our programs provide flexibility to applicants who may be concurrently studying for their remaining licensing exams. Our preceptors also commit to giving candidates an opportunity to secure letters of recommendation at the conclusion of the program to candidates who distinguish themselves during their USCE. Our focus is in providing flexible US clinical experience that can bolster an applicant’s CV and improve the applicant’s comfort with the US Healthcare system and become comfortable with history taking, physical examination, and clinical documentation; all of which are skills program directors view very favorably. In addition to bolstering your residency application with valuable US clinical experience, MedClerkships also offers opportunities for medical students who are looking to enroll in an elective at a US based hospital/clinic. This is particularly valuable for IMGs who would like firsthand exposure to the US healthcare system while still completing their 3rd and 4th year electives. MedClerkships prides itself in placing our clients within their desired specialty with first class preceptors. Combined with various types of USCE, residency consultation services, and residency interview help - MedClerkships strives to assist you from medical student all the way to a US resident physician in training.
US Clinical Experience
Hands-on Clerkships, Externships, and Clinical Electives
Residency Consultation & Interview Coaching
Our IMG mentors have 30+ combined years of experience helping international students and graduates achieve their goals
Research & Publication Opportunities
The MedClerkships Research Network (MCRN) assigns a Research Directors to work on unique projects
USMLE Prep & Cultural Competency
Work with our affiliates on USMLE prep courses, language programs, and cultural competency initiatives
Clinical Rotation Packages
Discount Options Begin at 12 Weeks and Longer
4-week Rotation
Includes:
- Clinical experience under the supervision of a board-certified physician
- Opportunity to earn a performance-based LOR
- Access to MedClerkships Research Network (MCRN)
- Access to certification gateway where you can obtain HIPAA, OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen, Infection Control, & more (1 year access to unlimited exams)
- CV & Personal Statement review/revision (up to 2 total edits)
- Complimentary residency consultation call with an assigned IMG mentor
12-week Package
Includes:
- Clinical experience under the supervision of board-certified physicians
- Opportunity to earn multiple performance-based LORs
- Opportunity to combine rotations in multiple locations and specialties
- Access to certification gateway where you can obtain HIPAA, OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen, Infection Control, & more (1 year access to unlimited exams)
- CV & Personal Statement review/revision (up to 6 total edits)
- Complimentary residency consultation call with an assigned IMG mentor
- Complimentary interview analysis & tips with exit interview sessions
6-month PACKAGE
Includes:
- Clinical experience under the supervision of board-certified physicians
- Opportunity to earn multiple performance-based LORs
- Opportunity to combine rotations in multiple locations and specialties
- Access to certification gateway where you can obtain HIPAA, OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen, Infection Control, & more (1 year access to unlimited exams)
- CV & Personal Statement review/revision (unlimited edits)
- Dedicated IMG mentor with intro Residency Consultation & Interview Coaching Package
- Complimentary residency consultation call with an assigned IMG mentor
- Access to Research Director for custom projects (based on availability)
1 Year Package
Includes:
- Clinical experience under the supervision of board-certified physicians
- Opportunity to earn multiple performance-based LORs
- Opportunity to combine rotations in multiple locations and specialties
- Access to certification gateway where you can obtain HIPAA, OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen, Infection Control, & more (1 year access to unlimited exams)
- CV & Personal Statement review/revision (unlimited edits)
- Dedicated IMG mentor with premium Residency Consultation & Interview Coaching Package
- Complimentary residency consultation call with an assigned IMG mentor
- Access to Research Director for custom projects (based on availability)
- Interview coaching with video recorded sessions
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Get in touch
Contact us to speak with a Coordinator or call at (646) 543-6586
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