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Observerships & Externships in Pennsylvania

19 clinical experience opportunities for International Medical Graduates in Pennsylvania.

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Total Programs

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Free Programs

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Specialties

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Program Types

Clerkship (2)Visiting Student (MD/DO) (5)Observership (10)Research Fellowship (2)
Internal Medicine (3)Multiple Specialties (1)Multi-department M4 electives at Pitt/UPMC; 2 flagship URiM clerkships with $2,000 stipend; separate INTL track at researchprograms.medschool.pitt.edu/international-visiting-student-program (1)General / Multi-specialty (1)Dermatopathology (1)Radiology (1)

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

Clerkship

University of Pittsburgh SOM International Visiting Student Program

Pittsburgh, PA
4-week electives (up to 2 per applicant)
$4,500 per clinical elective (Flywire, post-acceptance)

University of Pittsburgh SOM International Visiting Student Program — separate from the domestic VSLO pathway. ONLY for ...

Multiple SpecialtiesVisaVerified link
Visiting Student (MD/DO)

University of Pittsburgh Visiting Medical Student Program

Pittsburgh, PA
4 weeks per elective
Standard VSLO fees; URiM programs include $2,000 stipend

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Visiting Medical Students Program (Pittsburgh, PA). TWO tracks: (1) Domestic...

Multi-department M4 electives at Pitt/UPMC; 2 flagship URiM clerkships with $2,000 stipend; separate INTL track at researchprograms.medschool.pitt.edu/international-visiting-student-programCertificateVisaVerified link
Observership

Trinity Health Nazareth Clinical Observership Program

Philadelphia, PA
Not specified; 2026 calendar-year slots being reviewed
Not published

Nazareth Hospital (Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic) Clinical Observership — IMG-focused Internal Medicine observership in Ph...

Internal MedicineVerified link
Observership

Trinity Health St. Mary Clinical Observership Program

Langhorne, PA
Not specified; per applicant
Not published; observer pays for housing, transport, and insurance

St. Mary Medical Center (Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic) Clinical Observership — IMG-focused Internal Medicine observership...

Internal MedicineVerified link
Observership

Thomas Jefferson University Clinical Observerships

Philadelphia, PA
Up to 90 days; onboarding can take up to 3 months
Not published; observer arranges housing and insurance

Thomas Jefferson University Office of International Services (OIS) Clinical Observership Experience (Philadelphia, PA). ...

General / Multi-specialtyVisaVerified link
Observership

Penn Dermatopathology International Observership

Philadelphia, PA
One academic year, July 1 – June 30
$10,000 tuition per academic year

Year-long dermatopathology observership at Penn for physicians who have already completed dermatology or pathology resid...

DermatopathologyVisaVerified link
Observership

Penn Radiology Visiting Observers Program

Philadelphia, PA
Varies; B-1 capped at 3 months, longer under J-1 in some sections
Not published; applicants must carry ≥$50,000 medical coverage

Division-by-division radiology observerships across Penn Medicine's imaging sections for international trainees and prac...

RadiologyVisaVerified link
Observership

Penn ENT International Visiting Physician Program

Philadelphia, PA
One month to several months
Admin processing fee (amount not published)

Penn ENT appointment for trained otolaryngologists, requiring two LORs and a valid visa.

OtorhinolaryngologyVisaVerified link
Observership

CHOP International Observership Program

Philadelphia, PA
2 to 8 weeks
$750 admin fee + background screening

CHOP pediatric observership — EXCLUDES applicants pursuing US GME; certificate but no LORs.

Pediatrics (Multi-specialty)CertificateVisaVerified link
Visiting Student (MD/DO)

Reading Hospital — Tower Health

Reading, PA
2-4 weeks
$200-400

Reading Hospital (Tower Health) Medical Student Rotations — M4 visiting electives via VSLO or Drexel COM partnership. EX...

Internal Medicine, Surgery, Family MedicineVerified link
Visiting Student (MD/DO)

Geisinger Medical Center

Danville, PA
2-4 weeks
$300-500

Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine visiting student program. 2- or 4-week 4th-year clinical elective rotations fo...

Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Surgery, Family MedicineVerified link
Observership

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center

Johnstown, PA
2-4 weeks
$200-400

Conemaugh Memorial (Johnstown, PA) hospital observership for IMGs. Community hospital with active residency programs (7 ...

Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, SurgeryVisaSource needs review
Clerkship

Sidney Kimmel Medical College — International Visiting Student Clerkship

Philadelphia, PA
2-4 weeks
$300-500

Sidney Kimmel Medical College (Thomas Jefferson University) visiting student clerkship for international students. Close...

Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Surgery, CardiologyVisaVerified link
Observership

Mercy Catholic Medical Center — Observership

Darby, PA
Contact program
Fee-based

Clinical Observership Program through Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic. ECFMG certification required. Internal Medicine focus...

Internal MedicineVisaVerified link
Observership

Drexel University — International Observership

Philadelphia, PA
Contact program
Contact program

Drexel's Physician Refresher/Re-entry — International Observerships track for IMGs. Includes a Structured Preceptorship ...

Multiple departmentsVisaVerified link
Research Fellowship

Penn Medicine — Postdoctoral Research

Philadelphia, PA
1-5 years
Paid position — $55,000-65,000/year

Postdoctoral research positions for MD/MBBS graduates. IMGs typically work on clinical research, outcomes research, or h...

Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Outcomes Research, CardiologyVisaVerified link
Research Fellowship

University of Pittsburgh — Postdoctoral Research

Pittsburgh, PA
1-3 years
Paid position — $50,000-60,000/year

University of Pittsburgh Office of Academic Career Development (OACD) / Postdoctoral Affairs — central administrative of...

Transplant Research, Clinical Research, Outcomes Research, Quality ImprovementVisaVerified link
Visiting Student (MD/DO)

Temple University Hospital

Philadelphia, PA
4-8 weeks
~$300-600

Lewis Katz School of Medicine (LKSOM) at Temple University Visiting Students. M4 from accredited medical schools with al...

Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pulmonology, Emergency MedicineVerified link
Visiting Student (MD/DO)

Penn Medicine (UPenn)

Philadelphia, PA
2-4 weeks
~$300-500

Ivy League academic medical center with strong clinical and research programs. Well-structured observer program with ded...

Cardiology, Oncology, Surgery, Internal MedicineVisaVerified link

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