VerifiedObservershipU.S. M4
Mercy Hospital — St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri · Observership
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About this program
Mercy Graduate Medical Education offers rotations for 4th-year medical students and residents in the following departments. We are no longer able to offer observerships or sponsor externships for international medical graduates/students. Questions regarding all rotations should be directed to each individual department:
- Critical Care Medicine – Contact: [email protected]
- Family Medicine – Contact: [email protected]
- Internal Medicine – Contact: [email protected]
- OB/GYN – Contact: [email protected]
Mercy GME St. Louis Rotations page. M4 sub-internships in inpatient (2/month) + clinic (1/month) Jul-Feb/Jan. WARNING: 'no longer able to offer observerships or sponsor externships for international medical graduates/students.' Replaces mercy.net/ homepage. One-by-one packet #44.Verbatim from source page · audited 2026-05-25
Quick highlights
Strong points
- Verified direct sourceAudited URL — no platform middleman, no scraped data
- Multi-specialty (4+)Placement available across multiple clinical departments
Watch for
- INTL not eligibleProgram is US LCME/COCA only — no IMG pathway
Fees, duration & what it costs
Program fee
$200-400
Duration
2-4 weeks
Lead time
Rolling Admissionsbefore start
Malpractice
$1M / $3Mminimum coverage
What's included
- 2-4 weeks of structured clinical experience
- Placement in your chosen specialty across 4 departments
- 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, health clearance | Visa: B1/B2
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