Types Of US Clinical Experience (USCE)

A. Importance
Strongly recommended prior to applying for US Medical Residency
Necessary to establish knowledge and understanding of US Medical practices

B. Types of USCE
Types of USCE

  • Elective (Any clinical rotations completed in the US)

  • Sub-internships (Sub-I)

  • Telerotation

  • Externships

Experiences not considered USCE

  • Observerships/Shadowing Observership may allow applicants to gain hands-on experience.

  • Observerships may be used if other forms of USCE are not available.

  • Volunteer Experiences

  • Research Experiences

  • Experiences in similar medical environments (outside of US)

Approaching Opportunities

A. Gather Essential Documents
Curriculum Vitae – attach in PDF form
CV in timeline format – more information
Step 1 Score (if necessary)
Professional request for USCE
Professional Profile Types
Requesting USCE

Travel Advice

“CREATE A DOCUMENT ON WORD NAMED “TRAVEL ITINERARY”. LIST ALL THE ADDRESSES YOU’LL BE STAYING AT DURING YOUR STAY WITH DATES, AND THE NAMES OF PEOPLE YOU RENTED THESE PLACES FROM WITH THEIR EMAILS/CELL PHONE NUMBERS. KEEP 3 COPIES ON YOU. MAY HELP IMMENSELY WITH THE CUSTOMS IMMIGRATION ON THE AIRPORT UPON ARRIVAL.

Certifications

Miscellaneous

  • Health insurance
  • Malpractice insurance
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Lab Work: Urine drug panel, CBC

Residential Accommodations

1. Rotating Rooms
Required: Institutional email

  • Option A: Contact the individual using the information listed on the ad

  • Option B: If you are a graduate, email explaining how you are not currently attached to an institution but have an upcoming rotation scheduled and will be verified to access the website

2. Facebook Marketplace

3. Support Groups

Vaccinations

  • Covid vaccine status
  • TB (CXR, Skin test or Quantiferon)
  • MMR, Hep B titers, VZV, DTAP
  • October-May: Influenza

Free Coursera Courses

  • Medical Terminology
  • Introduction to Social Determinants of Health
  • Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students

Requesting LOR

Importance

  • Three (3) to Four (4) LoR(s) requested per specialty

  • Plan 3–4 months prior to submission (suggested in June)

  • LoR(s) may not be unassigned once they are assigned to a program on MyERAS

Requirements
Types of USCE

  • Curriculum Vitae – attach in PDF form

  • CV in timeline format – more information

  • Step 1 (if requested)

  • Professional Request Format

Request Guidelines & Template

Patient Presentation

Importance
Proper patient presentation is essential for communicating patient progress with the entire medical team and dictating the patient encounter either on paper or electronic record

Professionalism

  • Confirm appropriate attire (Scrubs, lab coat, etc)

  • Arrive at or before the designated time

  • Be mindful of the institutional rules and do not approach patients if you are instructed to avoid direct contact

SOAP Note
What is the SOAP Note
SOAP: Subjective, Objective, Assessment and Plan

SOAP Note Format
Guide and examples on Resiyay Google Drive
SOAP Note Guide