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Frequently Asked Questions
General
- As an International scholar or health care professional, how can I obtain information about postgraduate education and training programs that might be available through The George Washington Medical Center in the United States?
- Information about Residency Programs, Observership Programs, Fellowship Programs, Continuing Medical Education, and Admissions to the International MD Program are available on IMP website at www.gwumc.edu/imp under Educational Programs.
- How can I find out more about GWUMC's international activities?
- Our downloadable database lists international projects led by ten GWUMC centers, institutes, and departments around the world.
- You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to access the database. If you do not currently have the Adobe Acrobat Reader, please click on the icon to download a free copy.
- Do GWUMC physicians provide care abroad?
- Physician faculty members have provided clinical care abroad in the past either to individual patients or as part of a larger collaborative project. Availability is subject to physicians' ability to travel. For care involving international patients abroad, please contact GW Medical Faculty Associates, Inc. (MFA website)
- How can International patients get care at GWUMC?
- For information on medical care for international patients, please refer to the MFA International Patient Referral page at http://www.gwhospital.com
- Is GWUMC involved in international medical missions?
- GWUMC supplies physicians, residents, and medical students to participate in mission teams for Operation Smile and Medishare Project. While IMP itself is not a mission-oriented office, this service is integral to the goals of our programs and provides valuable opportunities for the GWUMC community. We are happy to explore providing education, training, and research project components to organizations seeking to plan a medical mission involving GWUMC faculty, staff, or medical students. In addition, GWUMC serves as an educational arm to humanitarian organization.
- What types of international health care professionals can receive training at GWUMC?
- We most often provide training to international physicians. However, training via short-term workshops, customized courses, or observational experiences are possible for nurses -- in cooperation with The George Washington University Hospital.
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Students
- I am an international student. Can I apply to medical school at GWU?
- Yes! Please refer to the International MD Program on our Educational Programs Page to find out how.
- Can international medical students transfer to the International MD Program?
- The International MD Program does not accept transfer into its program. The School of Medicine and Health Sciences accepts US citizens only as transfer students.
- Are visiting clerkships or clinical electives available to me?
- The clinical rotation schedule at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences is designed to accommodate the School's annual class size of 150 students. However, we do offer formal, reciprocal medical student exchange programs for GWUMC affiliated medical institutions. Students at a participating institution may apply for clinical electives under the terms of this type of agreement.
- I am a GW medical student. How can I do a clinical rotation abroad?
- 3rd and 4th year medical students please refer to our International Clinical Rotations page under Educational Programs to learn more about the possibilities.
- 1st and 2nd year medical students interested in pursuing summer volunteer activities or research projects abroad may contact the Office of International Medicine Programs to learn about on-going and available projects.
- You can also consult Dr. Glenn Geelhoed, coordinator of the International Elective in Third World Service. Please see Dr. Geelhoed's home page for details. (www.gwu.edu/~intmeded)
- In addition, students below the fourth year who are interested in pursuing summer volunteer activities or research projects abroad may contact the International Federation of Medical Students' Associations at www.ifmsa.org. IFMSA is a student-run umbrella group of approximately seventy member countries, dedicated to providing exchange opportunities for medical students around the world. IFMSA's standing committees coordinate projects in clinical care, research, public health, reproductive health, and humanitarian medical assistance. Local and national exchange officers in various parts of the US and other member countries assist their peers in finding and solidifying study-abroad opportunities.
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Physicians
- I am an international physician. What training opportunities are available to me?
- International physicians may pursue long-term training as residents and/or fellows, or short-term training as observers. Please refer to the International Residency Programs, International Fellowship Programs and Observership Programs under our Educational Programs Page for more details.
- How do I get an ECFMG Certificate?
- Contact the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates at (215) 386-5900, or visit their website at www.ecfmg.org. You can also link to their site from our Partners page.
- What is the quickest way for me to prepare for my stay at gwumc? I have questions ranging from housing to VISA regulations?
- The Office of International Medicine Programs will assist you in these services. Contact IMP at:
2300 I Street, NW. Suite 708
Phone: 202-994-2796
Fax: 202-994-0074
E-Mail: imprxj@gwumc.edu
- How can international physicians visiting the US arrange study tours of GWUMC?
- Study tours are available for groups of visiting physicians working with US government agencies, not-for-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations, or embassies. We can accommodate groups for a maximum of two hours to allow visitors to meet with faculty and staff on the group's subjects of interest and briefly tour selected GWUMC facilities. There is no charge for two-hour study tours, and we require a minimum of two weeks' advance notice. Longer or more complex tours require one month notice and must be paid for by the hour to cover coordination expenses and faculty time. Please note that tours of patient care facilities are subject to the policies applied by The George Washington University Hospital and the GW Medical Faculty Associates regarding tours by outside visitors; not all requested facilities may be available.
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Medical Institutions
- How can health care facilities abroad collaborate with GWUMC?
- We welcome inquiries in writing, addressed to Ms. Huda M. Ayas, Executive Director. Please describe the type and scope of collaboration envisioned and provide background information about your institution. Sufficient resources and a track record of adherence to the highest standard of patient care, research, and/or education are prerequisites. We will then mutually decide upon next steps if we determine that GWUMC can be of assistance.
- All collaborative programs must be formalized through a letter of agreement which spells out, in detail, the scope, goals and objectives, terms, and conditions of the program. Agreements govern all aspects of the program and include project budgets and, in some cases, addenda related to specific projects. All of these documents are developed, drafted, and approved by both parties. We take pride in honoring our agreements with partner institutions, and make every effort to bring maximum benefit to our partners in an efficient, cost-effective manner.
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