Educational-Opportunity

Introduction:

Lake America Family Physicians offers HANDS-ON observership/externship opportunities for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) looking for more clinical experience in the USA. For those interested in pursuing residency in the USA, it can be important to gain first hand knowledge of how the medical system in the U.S. operates. We only offer 8 weeks rotations located outside of Orlando, Florida, where you are personally teamed with a board certified physician. You need to do 8 weeks rotation with us to receive LOR. This unique experience can greatly enhance your clinical experience and boost your confidence for residency interviews.

Eligibility of observers/externs:

1.Graduation from a medical school listed in the International Medical Education Directory (IMED)
2.Passing score on one or more United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE)

*This observership is absolutely free and there are no hidden future costs. The only cost associated with this program is a $150 application fee (to avoid non-serious candidates). The applicant is responsible for obtaining proper visa and securing living accommodation during their observership.

IMPORTANT: Please note that once you apply for certain observership/externship dates, you can't modify dates. If you wish to change dates due to any reason, you will need to apply again by filling new application online (along with $150 application fees). You are only allowed to choose dates from slots as following:

No slots are available to apply for observership at this time!

Please check back later as we update slot availability based on any cancellations (eg. COVID/Visa refusal etc.)

COVID Update: You should be asymptomatic on the first day of your rotation. If you have symptoms, we may request COVID-19 test before joining the rotation. We don't need mandatory COVID-19 test anymore.

If you wish to join us for observership/externship position, Please apply at your earliest convenience to secure your spot. The observership/externship spots are on first come- first serve basis only.

The applicants who have already applied and got approved for rotation dates; their spots are secure but no changes will be allowed to the dates without new application. If you do not provide proof of travel and accommodation, we will have to forfeit your spot so other candidates can apply.

Please apply below by filling out the application:

Observer Name:*

Age:*

Permanent Address:*

Current Address in USA:

Phone #:*

Country Code

Cell #:*

Country Code

Email:*

Dates of Observership requested*
(Only pick the dates from the slots above, otherwise application will be rejected):

Graduating Medical School Name:*

Medical School Location:*

Date of completion of medical school:*

USMLE Step 1 : Pass*

Score:

USMLE Step 2 CK : Pass*

Score:

USMLE Step 2 CS : Pass*

OET Medicine : Pass*

USMLE Step 3 : Pass*

Score:

ECFMG Certified:*

Passport #:*

Passport Validity Date:

Passport issuing country:*

Visa Status:*

USA Visa Type:*

Visa Validity Date:

Attach Your CV:*

Allowed Formats: doc, docx, pdf.

Colored Photograph:*

You can upload your recent photo, passport size (2" x 2"), in one of these file formats: JPG, PNG, GIF. Maximum file size allowed is 1 MB. If you do not have any photo editor on your computer, you can use free websites like http://pixlr.com/ . Attach proper photo as it will be used for your ID card during rotation

Comments:
(Up to 150 characters):

Application Fee:

I have read and agree to the following

I hereby certify that the information hereunder is correct to the best of my knowledge and understand that falsification of this information is grounds for refusal for Observership. I hereby authorize any of the persons or organizations listed in my application to give all information concerning my previous employment, education, or any other information they might have, personal or otherwise, with regard to any of the subjects covered by this application, and release all such parties from all liability that may result from furnishing such information to you. I authorize you to request and receive such information. In consideration for my application for Observership, I agree to adhere to the rules and regulations of Lake America Family Physicians (LAFP) and hereby acknowledge that these rules and regulations may be changed by LAFP at any time, at the company’s sole discretion and without any prior notice. In addition, I acknowledge that my application may be rejected with or without specific cause. This position of oberver is not an offer for employment or Educational diploma and therefore I will neither pay any tuition for this position, nor I will get paid any compensation. The Observership is for the volunteer candidate who wants to get exposed to Healthcare system in United states. The Observership may be terminated, with or without prior notice, at any time, at the discretion of either the company or me. I understand that the $150 fee is for application reviewing purpose only and it's non-refundable regardless of my selection by Lake America Family Physicians for this Volunteer observership. I hereby acknowledge that I have been advised that this application will remain active for no more than 90 days from the date it was submitted.

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