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observership
usmlefever3 - 04-15-09 13:32
As we all know thats its very important to do observership and research in winning the race for residency,i invite everyone to share his experience and information about those.there are few queries regarding that:
how can we initiate or proceed for observership?
whats the duration of observership?
can one do it after giving CS ?
how much is the average cost of doing observership?
do we get LORs after completing observership?
i know some of these questions might be silly for some but it will be great help for beginners like me Any additional questions and queries are invited here
usmlefever3 - 04-15-09 13:32
As we all know thats its very important to do observership and research in winning the race for residency,i invite everyone to share his experience and information about those.there are few queries regarding that:
how can we initiate or proceed for observership?
whats the duration of observership?
can one do it after giving CS ?
how much is the average cost of doing observership?
do we get LORs after completing observership?
i know some of these questions might be silly for some but it will be great help for beginners like me Any additional questions and queries are invited here
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Re: observership sackatdoc - 04-15-09 13:46 1-contacting programs at aamc official website
2-depends on the program offering it usually 4 weeks
3-definitely , one can do but some want ECFMG certificate as well
4-Average cost has to be calculated taking into account the fee, travelling to that place, lodging and boarding, and also cost of everyday transport.
5-one has to make the attending believe that observer desreves an LOR, but some places have had it written on their hand outs given to observers that no LORS ARE ISSUED (SO SOMETIMES IT IS HARD)
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Re: observership
usmlefever3 - 04-15-09 13:51 fair enough sackatdoc
regarding doing observership after CS whats the relation with getting the ECFMG certificate?
About average cost i wanted to know the fees of the hospital in providing observership
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Re: observership sackatdoc - 04-15-09 13:55 yes thats what i told u some demand it some want step1 and 2 scores, so depends on their policies, i am not an authority to answer , i just have this info
fees also is decided by the hospital, it may vary from 250 usd to 3000 usd /month
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Re: observership usmlefever3 - 04-15-09 14:09 I have heard medical insurance is required for observership.If its true do the students require to arrange for it or is the hospitals who get it for us
thanks
#5
Re: observership bingousmle - 04-15-09 14:14 i would also like to know about medical insurance.. how to go about it? does one needs to purchase different medical insurance for more than one programs?
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Re: observership adonis123 - 04-15-09 16:48 
posted by usmlefever3 on 04-15-09 14:09
I have heard medical insurance is required for observership.If its true do the students require to arrange for it or is the hospitals who get it for us
thanks
I have heard medical insurance is required for observership.If its true do the students require to arrange for it or is the hospitals who get it for us
thanks
First (off),u do not need any medical insurance to do an observership because u r not supposed to touch the patients.When u r not supposed to touch the patients,the patients can in no way sue u for any malpractice claims.
In case of a clinical rotation for an International Medical Student,the Personal Health Insurance and Malpractice Insurance may/may not be covered by the institutions.It depends on the specific Institution's policies.So,u need to ask the institution itself.
You need only your Immuniation proof.
I hope u get it.
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