University of Florida College of Medicine International Visiting Student
Gainesville, Florida · Clerkship
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About this program
The University of Florida College of Medicine runs a dedicated International Visiting Student Program open to final-year medical students enrolled at non-US medical schools, distinct from its US VSLO pathway. Applicants must have completed the six core clerkships (Family Medicine, IM, OB/GYN, Peds, Psychiatry, Surgery) at their home institution before the start of the UF rotation. A USMLE Step 1 passing score or 'PASS' result is mandatory. The home institution must have an executed affiliation agreement with UF before any rotation request can be processed, and this can take months to arrange. Rotations are offered in two-week or four-week blocks at the Gainesville and Jacksonville campuses through their respective departments. UF does not provide housing. The international track is a structured credit-bearing clinical elective, not a shadowing or observation program, and emphasizes full clinical-team integration with appropriate direct patient-care involvement under faculty supervision.
Quick highlights
Strong points
- Verified direct sourceAudited URL — no platform middleman, no scraped data
- Tier-A recommendedFlagged as a top program in our directory
- INTL physicians eligibleOpen to international medical graduates
- Certificate of completionIssued on successful program completion
Watch for
- USMLE Step requiredUSMLE Step 1 pass (firm)
- ECFMG certificationYes — implied via USMLE Step 1 requirement
- Affiliation agreement requiredHome school must have an existing agreement (6-8 weeks to execute)
Fees, duration & what it costs
What's included
- 2 or 4 weeks of structured clinical experience
- Placement in Multi-specialty (2- or 4-week electives) at Gainesville and Jacksonville
- Direct supervision by attending faculty
- Rounds, case discussions, and bedside teaching participation
- Certificate of completion at end of program
Required clerkships completed
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
Final-year student at non-US medical school with UF affiliation agreement; 6 core clerkships complete; USMLE Step 1 pass required.
USMLE / COMLEX: USMLE Step 1 pass (firm)
ECFMG: Yes — implied via USMLE Step 1 requirement
Graduation year: Class of 2027
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