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Observerships & Externships in Maryland

5 clinical experience opportunities for International Medical Graduates in Maryland.

5

Total Programs

1

Free Programs

5

Specialties

3

Program Types

Visiting Student (MD/DO) (2)Research Fellowship (2)Observership (1)
Multi-specialty (clinical + research electives) (1)Public Health, Clinical Research, Outcomes Research, Epidemiology, Global Health (1)Biomedical Research (all areas), Clinical Research, Translational Science (1)Multi-department M4 electives at UMSOM; block-scheduled monthly rotations July through April; Critical Care/Trauma has separate observer program (1)Department-specific — depends on sponsoring physician (1)

Always confirm details on the official institution page before applying. Requirements, fees, and deadlines can change.

Visiting Student (MD/DO)

Johns Hopkins Visiting Medical Student Clerkship

Baltimore, MD
4 weeks (clinical); 4-9 weeks (research)
$500 research elective fee ($750 starting Fall 2026); clinical tuition varies by school agreement

Four-week clinical and 4-9 week research electives at one of the top US academic medical centers via Hopkins' own Slate ...

Multi-specialty (clinical + research electives)CertificateSource needs review
Research Fellowship

Johns Hopkins — Postdoctoral Research

Baltimore, MD
1-3 years
Paid position — $55,000-65,000/year

Johns Hopkins Medicine Postdoctoral Affairs — central office for Hopkins' large postdoctoral training community. For IMG...

Public Health, Clinical Research, Outcomes Research, Epidemiology, Global HealthVisa
Research Fellowship

NIH Clinical Center — Postdoctoral Research

Bethesda, MD
1-3 years
Paid position — $55,000-65,000/year stipend

NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE) — Postdoctoral programs across NIH's 27 Institutes and Centers (N...

Biomedical Research (all areas), Clinical Research, Translational ScienceVisaSource needs review
Visiting Student (MD/DO)

University of Maryland Medical Center

Baltimore, MD
2-4 weeks
~$200-400

University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) Office of Student Affairs Visiting Students Program (Baltimore, MD). U...

Multi-department M4 electives at UMSOM; block-scheduled monthly rotations July through April; Critical Care/Trauma has separate observer programVerified link
Observership

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Baltimore, MD
Max 100 hours over 12 months
Free — must find own JHM physician sponsor

World-renowned academic medical center. Observerships open to anyone 16+. Must independently find a JHM physician sponso...

Department-specific — depends on sponsoring physician