NAMC Internal Medicine Observership
Florence, Alabama · Observership
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About this program
NAMC runs a low-fee internal medicine observership positioned alongside its Internal Medicine Residency program. Eligibility on the public page is unusually terse: applicants must have already passed USMLE Step 2 exams. The fee structure is notably modest — $250 payable by check or cash only — which stands out against peer programs charging four-figure monthly tuition. The application packet is substantial despite the low price: Observership Application, Indemnification Form, Confidentiality Statement, Fit Testing Disclaimer, COVID-19 Exemption Form, and IT Access Form. Total processing takes up to 45 days. Current-year availability is closed — all 2026 observership slots have been filled, and no additional 2026 applications will be accepted. The program is also blacked out for observer starts in June, July, and August each year. Applications for the 2027 cycle do not open until October 1, 2026. Because the program is directly affiliated with an IM residency and explicitly requires USMLE Step 2 before application, it is intrinsically positioned for IMG Match applicants.
Quick highlights
Strong points
- Verified direct sourceAudited URL — no platform middleman, no scraped data
Watch for
- USMLE Step requiredUSMLE Step 2 passed required
- No visa sponsorshipINTL applicants must self-arrange B-1/B-2 visitor visa
Fees, duration & what it costs
What's included
- Not specified on page 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
USMLE Step 2 passed required. 2026 closed; 2027 applications open Oct 1, 2026. No observers in June, July, August.
USMLE / COMLEX: USMLE Step 2 passed required
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