Trinity Health Nazareth Clinical Observership Program
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Observership
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About this program
Nazareth Hospital's observership is the Philadelphia sibling of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic's St. Mary program and follows essentially the same template, aimed squarely at international medical graduates who want US clinical exposure inside an internal medicine residency environment. Observers rotate with board-certified attendings on the internal medicine service, attend lectures, grand rounds, case conferences, and workshops, and can watch patient encounters on the floor and in clinic when the patient consents. The program makes very clear that the role is strictly observational: no physical exams, no history taking, no procedures, and no research activity. The page notes heavy demand — when last updated it noted all May, June, August, and September 2025 slots were filled and that the team was reviewing 2026 calendar-year applications. Health insurance with evacuation and repatriation benefits is required. Because Nazareth is a teaching hospital inside a GME system actively training residents, the program carries the same Match-prep appeal as St. Mary for IMGs pursuing US IM residencies.
Quick highlights
Strong points
- Verified direct sourceAudited URL — no platform middleman, no scraped data
Watch for
- USMLE Step requiredUSMLE Step 1 AND Step 2 both required; ECFMG certificate or scores due 4 weeks before start
- ECFMG certificationYes — ECFMG-approved medical school required
- Hands-off observation onlyNo direct patient care or EMR access permitted
- No visa sponsorshipINTL applicants must self-arrange B-1/B-2 visitor visa
Fees, duration & what it costs
What's included
- Not specified; 2026 calendar-year slots being reviewed 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
International medical school graduates; observation only with required evacuation/repatriation health coverage.
USMLE / COMLEX: USMLE Step 1 AND Step 2 both required; ECFMG certificate or scores due 4 weeks before start
ECFMG: Yes — ECFMG-approved medical school required
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