Clinical Clerkships for Medical Students

• Program Overview
• How to Apply
• Eligibility Requirements
• Contact Information
• Living in Seattle

Program Overview:

Welcome to the University of Washington medical student clerkship program in neurological surgery. We offer a unique four-week clinical elective for qualified 3rd and 4th year medical students, allowing students to participate in a world-renowned academic neurosurgical program.

During this rotation, students are active members of the neurological surgery service, participating in daily rounds, assisting in the operating room, evaluating new patients in the emergency room and clinics, and attending and participating in educational conferences. These activities provide a valuable experience for those interested in neurosurgery as a career, and a unique look inside a high-volume, cutting edge neurosurgical residency program.

For more information about our Visiting Program:

• Prospective Visiting Students
• Current Medical Students

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How to Apply as a Visiting Medical Student:

Please keep in mind that spots are awarded by permission from the department only. Contact the Clerkship Coordinator prior to applying to ensure space and availability. Following permission from the Clerkship Coordinator, visit the University of Washington School of Medicine Visiting Student Clinical Elective Program web site and complete all necessary forms.

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Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants to the University of Washington Department of Neurological Surgery clerkship must:

• Be currently enrolled in the M.D. or D.O. degree program at a school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education or Education Department of the American Osteopathic Association
• Be in good standing.
• Have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Be in their fourth or third year of M.D. or D.O. program.
• Have completed all required core clerkships (the following basic clerkships must be completed prior to the start date of your requested elective: Medicine 12 weeks, Family Medicine 6 weeks, Obstetrics/Gynecology 6 weeks, Pediatrics 6 weeks, Surgery 6 weeks and Psychiatry 6 weeks). The UW SOM requires all visiting students to have clerkship experience that matches the experience obtained by 3rd year medical students at UWSOM.
  IMPORTANT: If you have not completed the required number of weeks of core clerkships, your school must verify any elective clerkships, including completion dates and number of weeks.
• Have received a passing score on the USMLE Step 1 examination or the National Board Osteopathic Medical Examiners certifying exam.
• Have a minimum coverage of $1 million per occurrence in malpractice/liability insurance coverage from the student’s home school or from other non-University of Washington sources (required for all visiting students). Student’s home school is required to certify amount of liability / malpractice insurance and that it is in effect during requested rotation. Applicants who do not have this level of malpractice insurance coverage must obtain additional coverage prior to being enrolled in the requested elective.
• Be covered by personal health insurance.
• Complete a training program in universal precautions (OSHA training) ensuring the appropriate handling of blood, tissues, and body fluids during the time of his/her M.D. or D.O. training.

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Contact Information

For more information, please contact:

Residency Program Administrator
Department of Neurological Surgery
325 Ninth Avenue
Campus Box 359924
Seattle, WA 98104

Phone: (206) 744-9316
Fax: (206) 744-9944
Email: resns@uw.edu

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