Our electives are open to all students attending a medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).

We invite you to consider the elective opportunities at Baystate Medical Center.
Please select the appropriate category for specific application requirements

AY 2009 - 2010 open enrollment for visiting students begins May 1, 2009

• Tufts University School of Medicine

• Other LCME Accredited Medical Schools

• International Medical Students

• U.S. Osteopathic Medical Schools

Certain electives may have individual application requirements. Please be sure to check the elective description for complete information.

Baystate Medical Center Requirements for Medical Students

Requirements for medical student clerkships and electives at Baystate Medical Center may be different from those of your medical school. Students are responsible for meeting all Baystate Medical Center requirements before they can begin a clerkship or elective at Baystate Medical Center. This includes:

1. Criminal Background File Review
   

   A Baystate Health Background Release Form Disclosure & Consent with an original signature must be completed and received in the Division of Academic Affairs at least 2 weeks prior to the start of any clerkship or elective.

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3. Immunizations
   All students must submit proof of the following at least 2 weeks prior to the start of any clerkship or elective.

   • Tuberculin Skin Test - a negative TB test within 1 year or a negative chest x-ray within 5 years of a positive reading. 
   • Varicella Immunity – a positive titer, or documentation of 2 doses of varicella vaccine. History of the disease is not accepted as proof of exposure. 
   • Measles (rubeola) Immunity – a positive titer or documentation of 2 doses of measles vaccine.

   • Rubella Immunity – a positive titer or documentation of 1 dose of rubella vaccine.

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5. Students must inform the Division of Academic Affairs with at least 30 days notice to drop a clerkship and elective in good standing.

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7. All students, regardless of their medical school, are obliged to adhere to the following:

   • Tufts University School of Medicine (TUSM) Technical Standards as outlined in the TUSM Student Handbook (p. 77-80)

   • Standards of Academic Professional Conduct

   • TUSM Student Honor Code