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Observerships & Externships in Washington

5 clinical experience opportunities for International Medical Graduates in Washington.

5

Total Programs

1

Free Programs

5

Specialties

3

Program Types

Visiting Student (MD/DO) (1)Observership (3)Research Fellowship (1)
Anesthesiology (AVSP), Derm, IM, Ortho, Ophthalmology, Neurology (1)Anatomic Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (1)Multiple departments (1)Oncology, Clinical Trials, Outcomes Research, Public Health, Epidemiology, Cancer Biology (1)Multi-track observership hub: UWMC (Montlake + Northwest) + Harborview + pre-med shadowing; IMG-eligible exceptions ONLY in Pathology Global Observership and Radiology (1)

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

Visiting Student (MD/DO)

UW Medicine Seattle Visiting Students Program

Seattle, WA
4 weeks per rotation, maximum 12 weeks total
Department-specific; several funded scholarship tracks

University of Washington School of Medicine Visiting Students Program — US/Canada track (Seattle, WA). One of the larger...

Anesthesiology (AVSP), Derm, IM, Ortho, Ophthalmology, NeurologyCertificateSource needs review
Observership

UW DLMP Global Observership (Pathology)

Seattle, WA
One month
No fee; program provides stipend up to $2,500

UW Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (DLMP) Global Observership Program (Seattle, WA). HIGHLY SELECTIVE: o...

Anatomic Pathology and Laboratory MedicineVerified link
Observership

Providence Swedish Medical Center — Observer Program

Seattle, WA
At preceptor's discretion
Contact program

Observer program for international invited guests. Must have established relationship with a Swedish/Providence precepto...

Multiple departmentsVisaSource needs review
Research Fellowship

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Seattle, WA
1-3 years
Paid position — $60,000-70,000/year

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs. Major cancer research institute in Seattle; long-standin...

Oncology, Clinical Trials, Outcomes Research, Public Health, Epidemiology, Cancer BiologyVisaVerified link
Observership

University of Washington Medical Center

Seattle, WA
2-4 weeks
Not published on hub page (varies by sub-track and host department)

University of Washington Medical Center Observerships Hub (Seattle, WA) — UW Medicine general observership landing cover...

Multi-track observership hub: UWMC (Montlake + Northwest) + Harborview + pre-med shadowing; IMG-eligible exceptions ONLY in Pathology Global Observership and RadiologyVerified link