For US or NON US students attending International Medical Schools
International Application
We will consider students from LCME accredited schools and those listed in the International Medical Education Directory (IMED) who are certified through the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). Passing Step One is also a mandatory requirement.
A completed visiting student application form, indicating the student will be in the final year of study at the time of the requested elective must be submitted. Applicants must also have completed and passed the core clinical clerkships required by their school prior to beginning the requested elective. In addition to the completed application form, the following information should be submitted.
- Proof of personal health insurance coverage (copy of policy coverage or policy holder card).
- Proof of professional liability coverage. The student’s home medical school is required to provide a Certificate of Liability Coverage. The coverage amounts must be clearly stated, as well as whether the coverage is valid within the United States.
- An OFFICIAL transcript from the home medical school, indicating successful completion of the core clinical clerkships.
- Official description of the core clerkships in Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics and Surgery. These must include detailed information regarding inpatient clinical training.
- Current curriculum vitae.
- Passing scores from Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) for medical students and/or passing scores on the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) (no exceptions).
- Proof of Criminal Background Check. The criminal background check will include convictions for both felonies and misdemeanors in any state and country in which the student has resided during the prior seven years.
- A letter of fluency in English from the home institution documenting verbal and written skills as well as proficiency in Medical English.
- Signed Vidant Medical Center Confidentiality Statement.
- Signed Brody School of Medicine Confidentiality Statement.
- Completed BSOM Student health and immunization form (included in this document)
- Two passport quality photographs.
An application checklist is included on page 4 of the application.
Applicants must submit applications at least TWO MONTHS in advance of the desired elective start date. Incomplete applications will be returned.
All application materials must be included in one package and sent by mail to:
Visiting Student Elective Coordinator
Office of Student Affairs
The Brody School of Medicine
600 Moye Blvd, Brody 2S-20
Greenville, NC 27834 (252) 744-2278