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VerifiedObservershipU.S. M4

Mercy Hospital — St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri · Observership

St. Louis, Missouri2-4 weeksU.S. M4

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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:

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

Internal MedicineFamily MedicineSurgeryCardiology

Eligibility requirements

MD/MBBS, health clearance | Visa: B1/B2

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