Opportunities are available for international students attending medical schools outside the United States and Canada to do clinical electives at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York City.

Please read this application Carefully before applying. General information about The Cornell elective program.

• Electives are four weeks long and are available to full time students in good standing at approved medical schools. See elective module dates attached or on the Cornel website No variations from these dates are possible.
  
  
• Students must be in their FINAL year of medical school and must be fluent in English.
  
  
• Applicants from Medical Schools where English is not the Language of instruction will be interviewed by phone to Determine fluency.
  
  
• Students are limited to a maximum of three (3) four week rotations. Some two (2) week rotations may be included.
  
  
• Applications must be received no later than three (3) months before the start date of the elective.
  
  

Fees and other requirements

• Verification by the appropriate official of your medical school indicating that you are currently enrolled and in good standing. Use the Dean or Registrar verification form attached.
  
  
• A Dean's letter of recommendation.
  
  
• Your CV (curriculum vitae)
  
  
• A statement of intent explains your reason for particular study
  
  
• International students must pay a fee of $2,000 for each elective month of participation.
  
  
• Students are expected to provide a copy of health insurance before acceptance.
  
  
• Students with malpractice insurance should send a copy of the policy.
  
  
• Students must make their own housing arrangements. There is limited housing at the Medical College. It is strongly recommended that you make housing arrangements prior to arriving in New York City. A listing of housing arrangements is on the medical college website. Housing can be expensive and difficult to find on short-term basis.
  
  

Course Catalog

• All clinical rotations are described on the Electives Web Site of The Weill Cornell Medical College. The catalog is divided by Location and specialty and module dates. No exceptions to modules are permitted.
  
  
• Some electives, and ALL sub-internships, are restricted to Cornell students. It is strongly recommended that you list three choices for each module.
  
  
• Be sure you have each one prerequisites of all courses.
  
  
• Only rotation s at New York Presbyterian Hospital (NY), the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MM), are on the Cornell Campus. All other rotations are off the island of Manhattan in Cornell affiliated hospitals.
  
  

Fluency in English
A telephone interview will be scheduled for students attending a Non-English medical school.

School Policies
Visiting students are subject to the same rules and regulations that apply to Cornell students. Registration and continued participation in electives are based on satisfactory academic performance, English language skills and behavior. Students whose performance, language skills or behavior are considered unsatisfactory may be administratively withdrawn.

Government Regulations
Visiting students are not considered degree candidates at the Weill Medical College and no student visas will be issued to them. You are encouraged to visit the United States as a tourist. New York State requires an application fee ($30) for visiting students doing electives at medical schools in New York. After you are accepted, the office of International Medical Education will assist you with the New York State application.

Application Deadlines
Completed applications should be received no later than three months prior to the start of the desired elective month. Electives will not be reviewed earlier than six months prior to that date. Students will be notified of acceptance or rejection approximately two months before the starting date and must send the total fee at that time. Once you are scheduled, no changes in assignments are allowed. You must notify this office, if you cannot attend a scheduled elective. If you fail to notify our office, we may report this to your school.

Applying
Please send the following materials to the address below:

International Elective Application Form

Dean or Registrar Verification Form

Dean’s letter of recommendation

Health Statement

Health Insurance Policy

Malpractice Insurance Policy (if available)

Statement of Intent

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Application fee of $100, drawn on a US bank and payable to "Weill Medical College of Cornell University"

($2000 per module should be sent only after acceptance is received by you.)

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Office of International Medical Education
Associate Dean: Oliver Fein, MD
Director: Madelon L. Finkel, Ph.D.
Administrative Assistant: Dianne E. Young

Send application and other forms to:
Ms. Dianne E. Young
Office of Global Health Education
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
425 East 61st Street, Suite DV-321
New York, NY 10021

Tel: 212-746-4837
Fax: 212-821-0809