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Observerships & Externships in Texas

12 clinical experience opportunities for International Medical Graduates in Texas.

12

Total Programs

1

Free Programs

12

Specialties

3

Program Types

Visiting Student (MD/DO) (6)Observership (5)Research Fellowship (1)
Neurosurgery, Urology, OB/GYN, Radiology, Surgery, Anesthesiology (1)Plastic Surgery (1)Internal Medicine (Nephrology, ID, Pulm/CC options) (1)Multi-department M4 final-year electives at UTMB Galveston; NO observerships offered; NO off-block rotations (1)Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine (1)Multi-department M4 senior electives at UTSW + UTSW University Hospital + Parkland Hospital (county safety-net affiliate); max 2 four-week electives per student (1)

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

Visiting Student (MD/DO)

Baylor College of Medicine Visiting Student Rotations

Houston, TX
4 weeks
$1,000 non-refundable VSLO application fee

Baylor College of Medicine visiting student rotations at Houston (US + international students) and Temple (US only) camp...

Neurosurgery, Urology, OB/GYN, Radiology, Surgery, AnesthesiologyCertificateVisaVerified link
Observership

UT Southwestern Plastic Surgery Observership

Dallas, TX
Up to six weeks (November–May only)
Must document funding ≥$2,920 USD

UT Southwestern Department of Plastic Surgery Observership Program (Dallas, TX). EXCLUSIVELY for INTL physicians holding...

Plastic SurgeryVisaVerified link
Observership

Texas Tech HSC Internal Medicine IMG Observership

Lubbock, TX
4- or 8-week blocks
$250 app + ~$100 background + $2,000 (4 wk) or $3,800 (8 wk)

Texas Tech HSC Department of Internal Medicine Observership (Lubbock, TX). Structured 4-week or 8-week hands-off shadowi...

Internal Medicine (Nephrology, ID, Pulm/CC options)Source needs review
Visiting Student (MD/DO)

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)

Galveston, TX
2-4 weeks
$100 processing fee per course (due 10 days after acceptance) + VSLO application fee; malpractice $25K per-instance / $75K aggregate required

UTMB Office of Enrollment Services Visiting Medical Students Program (Galveston, TX). US LCME M4 final-year students via...

Multi-department M4 final-year electives at UTMB Galveston; NO observerships offered; NO off-block rotationsVerified link
Visiting Student (MD/DO)

JPS Health Network

Fort Worth, TX
2-4 weeks
Free — public safety-net hospital

JPS Health Network (Tarrant County public safety-net hospital, Fort Worth) Undergraduate Medical Education program. 4th-...

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

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas, TX
Max 2 four-week electives per student (8 weeks total)
Rotation fee + malpractice insurance (purchase or proof); + VSLO application fee (US path); separate fees may apply to INTL paper-application track

UT Southwestern Medical School Visiting Medical Students Program (Dallas, TX). DUAL-PATHWAY structure: (1) US LCME/COCA ...

Multi-department M4 senior electives at UTSW + UTSW University Hospital + Parkland Hospital (county safety-net affiliate); max 2 four-week electives per studentVisaVerified link
Observership

UTHealth Houston — Observer Program

Houston, TX
Up to 2 months per department
$100 (US citizens) / $775 (foreign nationals)

UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School Observer Program (Houston, TX). Specifically for OBSERVERS (one of 5 trainee ca...

Multiple departmentsVisaVerified link
Research Fellowship

Baylor College of Medicine — Postdoctoral Research

Houston, TX
1-3 years
Paid position — $55,000-65,000/year

Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Central office supporting roughly 600 post...

Clinical Research, Pediatrics, Cardiovascular, Outcomes Research, Medical Education ResearchVisaVerified link
Visiting Student (MD/DO)

UT Health San Antonio

San Antonio, TX
2-4 weeks
~$200-400

Long School of Medicine (LSOM) at UT Health San Antonio Visiting Students Program (San Antonio, TX). Allopathic (LCME) A...

Multi-department M4 advanced electives at LSOM/UT Health San Antonio; 4-week rotations finalized 4 weeks pre-startVerified link
Visiting Student (MD/DO)

Memorial Hermann Hospital / UTHealth

Houston, TX
2-4 weeks
~$200-400

McGovern Medical School / UTHealth (Memorial Hermann is the primary teaching site) Visiting Student Course Catalog 2026-...

Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neurosurgery, Emergency MedicineVisaVerified link
Observership

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, TX
2-4 weeks
~$300-600

#1 ranked cancer hospital in the US. Unparalleled exposure to complex oncology cases. Outstanding for those pursuing onc...

Oncology (all subspecialties), Radiation Oncology, Surgical OncologyVisaVerified link
Observership

Houston Methodist Hospital

Houston, TX
2-4 weeks
Contact program

Top-ranked hospital in Texas Medical Center. Observership must be initiated by a Houston Methodist physician. 2-4 weeks....

Cardiovascular Surgery, Transplant, Neurology, OncologyVisaVerified link

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