Guest Students — Policies & Guidelines
Elective Units
Elective units at Indiana University School of Medicine are scheduled from the first to the end of the calendar month. Generally, electives will not be considered for periods of study less than 30 days. Time periods are negotiable.
Applications being accepted for September 2009 and later now. IUSM Scheduling Procedures
Eligibility
Any student currently enrolled at a LCME accredited U.S. School of Medicine or U.S. Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine School who has completed, or will have completed, his/her clinical clerkship training before starting an elective, is eligible to apply for guest student elective study at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Generally, a qualified applicant will be limited to three months of elective study.
Application Procedures
Seven items are required to complete the application process. Processing of your request will be delayed if these seven items are not enclosed with your application.
- $75.00 non-refundable application fee made payable to Indiana University.
- A completed application and letter of introduction noting 4th year status and good standing from student's school.
- An official transcript
- Verification of Student Health Insurance (copy of up-to-date insurance card)
- Verification of Student Immunization Record (we recommend use of attached form).
- Proof of Malpractice Liability Insurance (including coverage levels).
- HIPAA Privacy Training Summary Checklist (Print document and return with application.)
The completed application is due no later than eight (8) weeks prior to the start of an elective. NO exceptions will be made. See IUSM Scheduling Procedures.
Approval of an application will be based on the following guidelines:
- Guest students will be placed in their requested electives as available. Generally, overloads will not be approved.
- Elective units at Indiana University School of Medicine are scheduled from the first to the end of the calendar month. Generally, electives will not be considered for periods of study less than 30 days. Time periods are negotiable.
Upon receipt of the Course Administrator's approval, the Dean's Office will send a notice of tentative acceptance to the student outlining his/her appointment for the first day. Written acceptance from the student is required in order to confirm the elective.
To minimize inconvenience to instructors and other students, all cancellations of approved electives are to be received no later than three (3) weeks prior to the start of the elective.
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