Ohio

Observerships & Externships in Ohio

7 clinical experience opportunities for International Medical Graduates in Ohio.

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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 (3)

Multi-specialty (UHCMC, Rainbow Babies, Seidman Cancer, MacDonald Women's) (1)Multi-specialty (40+ departments) (1)Multi-specialty (1)Multi-department (50+ M4 electives per P102; NEOMED-affiliated community teaching hospital) (1)Pediatrics (all subspecialties) (1)Multi-department M4 electives at UCMC adult academic medical center; INTL access via Activity Agreement schools only (1)

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

Visiting Student (MD/DO)

University Hospitals Cleveland Visiting Medical Student Program

Application fees + malpractice requirements per eligibility page

VSLO visiting program at UH Cleveland's four teaching hospitals for 4th-year LCME/AOA students. Also hosts the David Sat...

Multi-specialty (UHCMC, Rainbow Babies, Seidman Cancer, MacDonald Women's)CertificateVerified link

Visiting Student (MD/DO)

Cleveland Clinic Elective Program

4-week blocks; staggered openings Jan 16 / Feb 13 / Aug 14, 2026

$200 domestic / $400 international non-refundable app fee

Four-week clinical electives at Cleveland Clinic main + Florida campuses via VSLO. Requires USMLE Step 1 + 10-panel drug...

Multi-specialty (40+ departments)CertificateVerified link

Ohio State Wexner International Visiting Scholars Program

Invitation-only Ohio State observership requiring internal faculty and department chair sponsor.

Multi-specialtyVerified link

Visiting Student (MD/DO)

Summa Health System — Akron

Summa Health (Akron, OH) Senior Elective Program. 50+ M4 electives via AAMC VSLO. US LCME/COCA M4 only, must be in good ...

Multi-department (50+ M4 electives per P102; NEOMED-affiliated community teaching hospital)Source needs review

Cincinnati Children's Hospital — International Visitor Program

1 week to 3 months

Contact program

Cincinnati Children's International Visitor Program — two tracks: Clinical Observer (hands-off only, B-1/B-2 or VWP, no ...

Pediatrics (all subspecialties)VisaVerified link

Visiting Student (MD/DO)

University of Cincinnati Medical Center

Max 2 electives totaling 8 weeks

$166 fee per elective (max 2 electives) + VSLO application fee

UC College of Medicine Visiting Students Program (University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH). US LCME M4 s...

Multi-department M4 electives at UCMC adult academic medical center; INTL access via Activity Agreement schools onlyVerified link

Cleveland Clinic

$500 ($200 non-refundable + $300 balance)

IMPORTANT: NOT for IMGs seeking US residency — applications from residency-seeking IMGs will NOT be considered. For inte...

Multiple departmentsVisaVerified link