Mercy Catholic Medical Center — Observership
Darby, Pennsylvania · Observership
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About this program
Clinical Observership Program Mercy Catholic Medical Center welcomes graduates from international medical schools to complete an International Observership Experience. This Observership Experience allows international graduates to become familiar with U.S. medical education and healthcare processes.
Admission to the Observership program at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital provides you with the following experience: Clinical time with a licensed board-certified physician who works as a faculty member within our Internal Medicine Program...
ECFMG certification required. IM focus.Verbatim from source page · audited 2026-05-25
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Strong points
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- INTL physicians eligibleOpen to international medical graduates
Fees, duration & what it costs
What's included
- Contact program of structured clinical experience
- Placement in Internal Medicine
- Direct supervision by attending faculty
- Rounds, case discussions, and bedside teaching participation
How to apply
- Identify a faculty host or coordinator at the program.Many IMG observerships require a faculty sponsor BEFORE you can apply. Use the contact email in the sidebar.
- Submit your application packet directly to the program.Typical packet: CV, USMLE scores or ECFMG certificate, letter of intent, proof of funding, immunizations, and (for INTL) translated medical license.
- Pay any required application or program fee.Many programs charge a non-refundable application fee + per-rotation program fee. See the cost tile above for this program's specific amounts.
- Complete pre-arrival paperwork and visa coordination.Most IMG observerships do not sponsor educational visas — applicants travel on B-1/B-2 visitor status. Confirm before booking travel.
Available specialties
Eligibility requirements
MD/MBBS, ECFMG certification required | Visa: B1/B2
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