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For electives/ observership, the B1 visa is permitted by the State Department. However, remember that this is not always the case. There have been applicants who have been called into second screening during and immigration officers have questioned the validity of this visa class for electives.

Tuition. The tuition for a four-week clinical elective for students from international medical schools for academic year 2023-2024 is $4,200 USD. The tuition for eight weeks is $8,400 USD. The tuition for twelve weeks is $12,600 USD.

The selection process for the AMIQT/JCMI clinical rotation program is pretty straightforward. Medical graduates are interviewed by the course faculty. Once the candidate's background check and qualification review are complete. An admission offer letter is shared with the student for the clinical rotation program.

To qualify for an elective in the US, the medical student must apply when he/she is in the final year and cannot apply if they already graduated. So, the ideal time to apply for electives is 6-8 months prior, as the application process is long and takes time to process.

Contact hospitals or clinics directly to inquire about clinical electives. Many hospitals offer electives for international medical students, but you will need to contact them directly to inquire about availability and the application process.

Elective program fees would range between $1,500 and $5000. However, you will also come across programs which cost no fees at all and your scores of Step 1 exam are a great deciding factor for getting into such programs. On the contrary, some programs would charge an amount as high as $6,000.

Application fee The amount varies from $0 to $1000 per college. You can expect total cost of $1000 to $2000 for applying to 10-15 programs. If you're going to attend paid electives, additional tuition fee will be required after confirmation ($500/month -$5000/month).