Requires approval of departmental elective director and/or department director.

If the request is received by an affiliate hospital, it is forwarded to the director of the appropriate UCCOM department along with the recommendation of the chief of service or department chair at the affiliate. (For electives offered at The Christ Hospital, all applications for UCCOM credit are routed to the UCCOM department director through the UCCOM Assistant Dean for Medical Education.)

Requires permission of and pre-registration with the UCCOM Office of Student Affairs/Registrar. No student may begin a rotation without approval of the Office of Student Affairs/Registrar. The UC malpractice policy will only cover students who are registered with the College of Medicine registrar.

Maximum number of weeks: Eight (8). Participation in electives is dependent on successful completion of any prior rotations.

Must be enrolled in good standing as a full-time medical student with training comparable to that of a 4^th year UCCOM student. Primary source verification from applicant’s school is required.

Must document proof of health insurance.

Must document proof of training in Universal Precautions (blood-borne and airborne pathogens) within one year (12 months) of start of rotation.

Required to sign up for the Blood-borne Pathogen Insurance Policy for the University of Cincinnati. A non-refundable check payable to University of Cincinnati in the amount of $37 must be submitted with application (coverage applies only to BBP exposures during two consecutive months of UC rotation(s); policy will cover actual expenses up to $1,500 for the first 30 days after a possible BBP exposure).

Must submit documentation of required immunizations. No visiting student will be allowed on hospital wards without documentation of the required immunizations.

All documentation must be completed and submitted at least four (4) weeks before the elective start date.

Visiting students are responsible for their own room and board.

International students may be accepted on a limited basis. No more than two (2) students may be accepted by a department at a time. Each clinical department will be permitted a maximum of four (4) international students in a given academic year. Students from international schools must meet the following requirements.

The medical school is accredited in the home country and more than 50% of the students who attend are citizens of that country.

Application is made to the department director of the responsible clinical department at the UCCOM. The department assumes responsibility for assuring that the student meets all requirements. If the request is received by an affiliate hospital, it is forwarded to the director of the appropriate UCCOM department along with the recommendation of the chief of service or department chair at the affiliate. (For electives offered at The Christ Hospital, all applications for UCCOM credit are routed to the UCCOM department director through the UCCOM Assistant Dean for Medical Education.)

Upon approval of the department director, all verified documentation is forwarded to the UCCOM Office of Student Affairs/Registrar. Only the OSA/Registrar can approve the elective request. If approval is granted, the OSA will notify the applicant in writing and a copy of the approval letter will be sent to the department director. The UC malpractice policy will only cover students who are registered through the College of Medicine registrar.

Maximum number of weeks: Eight (8). Participation in electives is dependent upon successful completion of any prior rotations.

Must be enrolled in good standing as a full-time medical student with training comparable to that of a 4^th year UCCOM student. To be eligible, students must be in their final year of medical school and must show a passing score on Step 1 of the USMLE exam. The duration of training in many non-U.S. or Canadian medical education systems may be 4, 5 or 6 years. Thus, students in a 6-year system (e.g., German medical schools) must be in their 6^th year to be considered the equivalent of a U.S. 4^th year student.

Primary source verification from applicant’s school is required. Each student must provide a transcript which indicates the successful completion of all their clinical clerkships to date. In addition, each student must provide a letter from their registrar or dean stating they are in good standing and are approved to do an elective at UCCOM. All documents must be translated into the English language. Individuals who have completed all required coursework at their medical school but who have not met a service requirement are ineligible. Individuals who have graduated from a medical school are not eligible for student status.

Must submit proof of health insurance by a U.S. carrier that will be in effect for the duration of the rotation. The following company can be contacted to purchase personal health insurance: Richard H. Lonneman, Jr.; Neace Lukens-Cincinnati, Three Centennial Plaza, 895 Central Ave., Suite 1100; Cincinnati, OH 45202. Phone: (513) 624-1718 (direct); (800) 860-9699 (toll free); fax (513) 333-0780; email: richard.lonneman@neacelukens.com. Link for internet application: International Medical Travel Insurance

Must document proof of training in Universal Precautions (blood-borne and airborne pathogens) within one year (12 months) of start of rotation.

Required to sign up for the Blood-borne Pathogen Insurance Policy for the University of Cincinnati. A non-refundable check payable to University of Cincinnati in the amount of $37 must be submitted with application (coverage applies only to BBP exposures during two consecutive months of UC rotation(s); policy will cover actual expenses up to $1,500 for the first 30 days after a possible BBP exposure).

Must submit documentation of required immunizations. No visiting student will be allowed on hospital wards without documentation of the required immunizations.

All documentation must be completed and submitted at least four (4) weeks before the elective start date. The entire processing may take up to six (6) months.

A non-refundable fee of $250 U.S. must be submitted upon notification of acceptance by the Office of Student Affairs. This must be received at least four (4) weeks prior to the elective start date.

Visiting students remain registered at their own schools while participating in UCCOM-sponsored clerkships. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure an evaluation form is completed, when necessary.

Visiting students are responsible for their own room and board.