NYU Langone Visiting International Physicians Program — Orthopedic Surgery

NYU Langone's Department of Orthopedic Surgery runs an academic observership designed for international physicians who want direct exposure to the techniques and clinical workflow of one of the nation's high-volume orthopedic programs. The program is sponsor-driven: applicants must first identify a faculty host inside the department, then work with that sponsor to agree on the length of the visit, the physical location (hospital, outpatient site, or OR block), and the specific clinical activities before any paperwork moves. Sandra Martinez, Project Associate, coordinates the process and funnels packets to both the Department and NYU Langone's Chief Medical Officer for final approval. Eligibility requires a medical degree; the page does not list USMLE, ECFMG, or graduation-year requirements. Fees are not posted. Visa support, letters of recommendation, and certificate issuance are not addressed publicly, so applicants should ask directly when initiating the process. Applicants submit a CV and a formal letter of interest. Like NYU's other international observerships, this is structured as shadowing and academic exchange rather than hands-on training, so US residency Match relevance is limited.