SAMS — Clinical Observership (Nonprofit)
Multiple States, MULTI · Observership
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About this program
The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) Clinical Observership Program aims to acculturate International Medical Graduates to American medical practices and help prepare them for residency
The program follows the American Medical Association International Medical Graduates (AMA-IMG) section observership guidelines. This program is based on the Oklahoma State Medical Association's IMG observership and the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin observership program. SAMS offers this non-for-profit program in several states.
Operator-confirmed 2026-05-17: SAMS (Syrian American Medical Society) is a third-party nonprofit that matches IMG observers with preceptors at private practices and clinics — not an institutional hospital VSLO pathway. Same scope-of-catalog rationale as Brooklyn USCE / AMG / ValueMD: out of scope foVerbatim from source page · audited 2026-05-25
Quick highlights
Strong points
- Verified direct sourceAudited URL — no platform middleman, no scraped data
- No tuition feeProgram does not charge a per-elective fee
- INTL physicians eligibleOpen to international medical graduates
Fees, duration & what it costs
What's included
- 1-2 months of structured clinical experience
- Placement in Multiple specialties
- 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, contact SAMS directly | Visa: B1/B2
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