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Today my friend got an interview from a residency program in New York. They asked him to fill a form about a 12 weeks clerkship (electives) and he's scared and confused about it.
The form that he received is attached to this thread under the name of (Brooklyn Medical Center) in the form of a PDF. Long Island College Hospital has a similar form which is also attached to this thread.
Many International Medical Graduates are confused about this rule and whether it affects their eligibility to apply for residency in the state of New York which certainly one of the most IMG-friendly states of all the states.
Another confusing part of the rule, is that it's accompanied by a list of medical schools that are "approved" by the NYS.
Here's the list of medical schools:
The State of New York won't accept you as a resident (or at least you need to file for an exception) if you have done more than 12 weeks of clerkships (electives) in a country outside the country from which your medical school of graduation is located.
For example if you graduate from Mexico and you did 14 weeks of clinical clerkships in USA then you need to file for an exception.
The medical schools listed above are exempt from this rule and it does not apply to them.
If you did your clerkships in the same country as your medical school then you absolutely have no problem.
The important point to remember is that this rule is talking about clerkships and electives are part of your curriculum and are mentioned in your medical school transcript. Any elective or clerkship that you do on your own and that's not mentioned in your medical school transcript and that's not a requirement for graduation is NOT COUNTED.
For further information am attaching two important documents
The original rule as updated in 2006 under the name (NY 12 Weeks Rule) and if you have done more than 12 weeks of clerkships then you can use the attached form (Eligibility Form) to file for exception.
The form that he received is attached to this thread under the name of (Brooklyn Medical Center) in the form of a PDF. Long Island College Hospital has a similar form which is also attached to this thread.
Many International Medical Graduates are confused about this rule and whether it affects their eligibility to apply for residency in the state of New York which certainly one of the most IMG-friendly states of all the states.
Another confusing part of the rule, is that it's accompanied by a list of medical schools that are "approved" by the NYS.
Here's the list of medical schools:
- American University of Antigua, Antigua
- American University of the Caribbean, St. Martin, Netherland Antilles
- The Autonomous University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara Mexico
- English Language Program, Univ of Debrecen, Medical & Health Science Ctr, Med School, Debrecen, Hungary
- English Language Program, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
- English Language Program, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
- Fatima College of Medicine, Manila, Philippines
- International Health & Medicine Program, Ben Gurion Univ of the Negrev, Beersheva, Israel
- Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India
- Medical University of the Americas/Nevis, Nevis West Indies
- Ross University School of Medicine, Roseau, Dominica
- Saba University School of Medicine, Saba, Netherland Antilles
- St. George's University School of Medicine, St. George's Grenada
- St. Matthew's University School of Medicine, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
The State of New York won't accept you as a resident (or at least you need to file for an exception) if you have done more than 12 weeks of clerkships (electives) in a country outside the country from which your medical school of graduation is located.
For example if you graduate from Mexico and you did 14 weeks of clinical clerkships in USA then you need to file for an exception.
The medical schools listed above are exempt from this rule and it does not apply to them.
If you did your clerkships in the same country as your medical school then you absolutely have no problem.
The important point to remember is that this rule is talking about clerkships and electives are part of your curriculum and are mentioned in your medical school transcript. Any elective or clerkship that you do on your own and that's not mentioned in your medical school transcript and that's not a requirement for graduation is NOT COUNTED.
For further information am attaching two important documents
The original rule as updated in 2006 under the name (NY 12 Weeks Rule) and if you have done more than 12 weeks of clerkships then you can use the attached form (Eligibility Form) to file for exception.
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