Applications will be accepted beginning May 7, 2012 for rotations November 2012-April 2013 (Blocks 08-12) only
Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS/LCME)
Students from CACMS/LCME accredited institutions may apply for up to 2 electives at BMC through the Office of International Affairs at TUSM.
Applicants must:
- Be in their final year of medical school and have at least 1 year clinical experience.
- Abide by the fees and tuition set by the Office of International Affairs at TUSM
- Be fully registered at least one month prior to start date.
- Comply with the immunization requirements of Baystate Medical Center.*
Other International Medical Schools
Students from international medial schools currently entered into a written affiliation agreement with BMC may apply for 2 electives at BMC through the Office of International Affairs at TUSM.
Applicants must:
- Be in their final year of medical school and have at least 1 year clinical experience.
- Abide by the fees and tuition set by the terms of the affiliation agreement.
- Be fully registered at least one month prior to start date.
- Comply with the immunization requirements of Baystate Medical Center.*
*The Massachusetts Department of Public health has mandated that all health care workers obtain the seasonal influenza and H1N1 influenza vaccine yearly. Those who choose not to be vaccinated are required to sign the Baystate Health Influenza Vaccination Declination form.
Cancellation Policy
Students may cancel or reschedule up to 3 electives without penalty. A student will forfeit all future electives if they:
- Cancel an elective within 30 days of the start date.
- Cancel or reschedule a 4th elective without prior approval of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs.
- Fail to report to their scheduled elective.
The following electives may not be dropped:
- Emergency Medicine
- Neurology (Internal Medicine)
- Pediatric Acting Internship
Housing
Registered students are eligible for complimentary on-campus housing for up to 2 electives.
