DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR USCE

After reserving your spot in your preferred specialty and start date, You need to send your personal, academic, and health documents to get you cleared by the hospital. Please ensure all required documentation is submitted at least 45 days before your desired start date.

Common Documentation Requirements

Below, you'll find a list of personal, academic, and health documentation required by the hospital to participate in our hospital rotation program:

1. Curriculum Vitae in English.
2. USMLE Step I, 2 or COMLEX Scores, if any.
3. Medical diploma or transcript
4. HIPAA awareness certificate : www.hipaatraining.com/?affid=telehealthinstitute
5. Passport type photo
6. Copy of travel visa - B1/B2 Visa - Should an invitation letter be required, please review the instructions at https://projectimg.com/visa-instructions
7. Copy of passport ID
8. Malpractice Insurance - After approval by the hospital, the purchase of malpractice insurance becomes the responsibility of the student. Unfortunately, Project IMG cannot facilitate this purchase. To comply with the hospital's malpractice insurance policy, you must provide proof of coverage. The required coverage limits are as follows: Claim Limit: $1,000,000 / Aggregate Limit: $3,000,000 Company: Academic Medical Professional Insurance Program (www.academicgroup.com/ampi) (IMPORTANT: Please do not purchase insurance until you have been officially approved by the hospital.) 
9. Health Insurance - Health insurance must encompass all essential hospitalization or medical consultations for illness or injury. Evidence of insurance coverage is mandatory and must be furnished before a student's acceptance is finalized for entry into the
   clinical environment. Proof of insurance must be provided. https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/student-health-insurance/
10. ACLS / BLS / Bloodborne Pathogens Certification - Please provide proof of all three certifications. https://nhcps.com/social-free/
11. Immunizations - You need to provide proof of the following immunizations (proof of serology /titers where applicable) along with the application form (in English):
    • Tdap Vaccination/Td Booster: Booster within the last ten years is required of all individuals and documentation of Tdap during lifetime
    • TB Status: QuantiFERON (IGRA) test preferred or Previous 2-step Mantoux PPD with subsequent annual 1-step PPD screenings (PPD must be within one year of rotation dates). International students must have IGRA or current 2 Step TB (2 step means the second PPD test is administered 7-21 days after the initial PPD test) - within one year of rotation dates.
    • Varicella (chickenpox): Proof of positive titer. Individuals who are antibody negative to Varicella-Zoster (VZV) are required to be re-vaccinated except if medically contraindicated.
    • MMR: Proof of positive titer. Individuals who are antibody negative to Rubella, Rubeola, Mumps are required to be re-vaccinated except if medically contraindicated
    • Hepatitis B: Proof of positive titer. Individuals who are antibody negative to are required to be re-vaccinated except if medically contraindicated
    • COVID-19 Vaccine
    • Annual flu vaccine (if rotating October through April)
12. Background Check - Upon receipt of all your documentation, an application form will be emailed to you through our provider, Checkr. On behalf of Checkr, Project IMG will collect a fee of $54 for the background check.

Immunization Form

You may use the AAMC Standardized Immunization Form to help with items required; the form must be signed by a school or healthcare official. Please find their frequently asked questions for your reference. 
Documents are required 45 days in advance of the start date. For those in need of a visa, please submit your documents 45 days prior to your start date.