International Medical Students
Medical students from International/Caribbean Institutions who do not participate in VSLO can begin submitting applications for AY25-26 on March 15, 2025.
Application Process
The student or school must submit all Pre-Decision requirements to [email protected] in order for request(s) to be reviewed.
MetroHealth requires an affiliation agreement with a medical student’s home school prior to participation in clinical rotations at our institution, if one is not already in place. Once an agreement is fully executed, the student is responsible for the non-refundable $150 fee per 4-week elective (payment link will be emailed to student).
| Requirements | Responsibility | Phase |
| Phase: Pre-Decision | ||
| Completed Application | Student | Pre-Decision |
| Completed Clerkship & Elective Completion Page signature of school official required | Home Institution | |
| USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1 Test Results | Student | |
| CV/Resume | Student | |
| Personal Statement | Student | |
| Student Background & Health Requirements Form | Home Institution | |
| Phase: Post-Decision | ||
| AAMC Uniform Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement if one is not yet in place | Home Institution | Post-Decision |
| Certificate of Malpractice Insurance Coverage limits of liability must be no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence/ |
Home Institution or Student | |
| Non-Refundable Fee per Elective $150 for a 4-week rotation | Student | |
