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Observerships & Externships in Michigan

6 clinical experience opportunities for International Medical Graduates in Michigan.

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Total Programs

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Free Programs

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Specialties

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Program Types

Visiting Student (MD/DO) (4)Observership (1)Research Fellowship (1)
EM, ID, Surgery, IM, OB/GYN, Ophthalmology, Pulmonology, Radiology (1)Internal Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology, Orthopaedics (1)Internal Medicine / Pediatrics (Med-Peds) (1)Health Services Research, Clinical Trials, Cardiovascular, Oncology (1)Multi-department M4 visiting electives across DMC sites (Sinai Grace + Harper/Hutzel + Detroit Receiving + Children's of Michigan + Rehab Inst); special M4-only 4-wk rotations: Peds + Neurosurg + Trauma Surg + Surg ICU + PM&R (1)Multi-department M4 electives at Michigan Medicine (catalog electives only; research electives excluded - use UMMS Postdoctoral Fellows program instead); featured: Health Equity Visiting Clerkship sub-track (1)

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

Visiting Student (MD/DO)

Henry Ford Health Visiting Medical Student Electives

Detroit, MI
4 weeks; rotations Aug 3, 2026 – Jun 1, 2027
$125 admin fee at Detroit; $75 refundable fee at Warren (money order only)

VSLO electives + audition rotations at Henry Ford Health campuses. 2026 applications opened Feb 9, 2026. One elective + ...

EM, ID, Surgery, IM, OB/GYN, Ophthalmology, Pulmonology, RadiologyCertificateVerified link
Visiting Student (MD/DO)

Beaumont Hospital — Royal Oak

Royal Oak, MI
2-4 weeks
$300-500

Corewell Health (William Beaumont) Royal Oak — 50+ M4 elective rotations via VSAS. Senior students at LCME (US MD) or CO...

Internal Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology, OrthopaedicsVisaSource needs review
Observership

Hurley Medical Center (MSU) — Observership

Flint, MI
1-2 weeks
Fee-based

Observership for those interested in Med/Peds residency. Applications April 1 - June 30 only. Outpatient clinic only. No...

Internal Medicine / Pediatrics (Med-Peds)VisaVerified link
Research Fellowship

University of Michigan — Research Fellowship

Ann Arbor, MI
1-3 years
Paid position — $55,000-65,000/year

University of Michigan Medical School Postdoctoral Fellows Program (Ann Arbor, MI). Administered by U-M Medical School's...

Health Services Research, Clinical Trials, Cardiovascular, OncologyVisa
Visiting Student (MD/DO)

Wayne State University / Detroit Medical Center

Detroit, MI
2-4 weeks
~$200-400

Detroit Medical Center (DMC) Visiting Medical Students Policy — Wayne State University SOM clinical campus (Detroit, MI)...

Multi-department M4 visiting electives across DMC sites (Sinai Grace + Harper/Hutzel + Detroit Receiving + Children's of Michigan + Rehab Inst); special M4-only 4-wk rotations: Peds + Neurosurg + Trauma Surg + Surg ICU + PM&RSource needs review
Visiting Student (MD/DO)

University of Michigan Health

Ann Arbor, MI
2-4 weeks
~$200-400

University of Michigan Medical School Visiting MD Students Program (Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI). US LCME M4 only —...

Multi-department M4 electives at Michigan Medicine (catalog electives only; research electives excluded - use UMMS Postdoctoral Fellows program instead); featured: Health Equity Visiting Clerkship sub-trackSource needs review