Getting Credit for International Rotations

Are you spending a minimum of 5 weeks overseas? If yes, skip to the instructions below. If not, you are not eligible to register through IP&E. You are not eligible for the tuition waiver for the duration of your away clerkship. You are only required to complete a "Credit for Clerkship Away" form in order to earn course credit. The "Credit for Clerkship Away" form can be obtained in A-300 by making an appointment with Trudy Furberry or Elsa Binag.

FAQs

* How does registering with IP&E impact on the course registration process? You will initially be registered for FSTDY 300. Upon your return from your International Health Elective or other international health rotation, you will provide evaluations of your performance to Constance Lamb, Elsa Binag or Trudy Furberry. They will insure that the appropriate course number will be substituted for FSTDY 300 and that you will receive a grade for your rotation. They will also provide your course number and grade to IP&E. The course number, credits and grades should be recorded on this form. This form should be submitted to , IP&E, 4th floor Schmitz Hall.

* Why should I register with the Office for International Programs and Exchanges? By registering with International Programs and Exchanges Office (4th floor Schmitz Hall), you will be exempt from paying tuition for the duration of your clerkship while still enjoying the benefits of being registered as a full-time student at the University of Washington. All you will pay is a $200 IPE fee.

Instructions for 4th year medical students spending a minimum of 5 weeks overseas:

*Only students who apply for an International Health Elective and are selected by the IHG Board to receive funding and participate in an IHE elective.

Instructions for completing the "UW Independent Research/Study Abroad Credit Verification" form (blue form):

1. Foreign Course Title
* IHE students only*: UWSOM International Health Elective
* All other 4^th year students: Non-IHE international clerkship

*Only students who apply for an International Health Elective and are selected by the IHG Board to receive funding and participate in an IHE elective.

2. UW Course Equivalent (select one from the list below):
* Family Medicine 672
* Internal Medicine 697
* OBGYN 697
* Pediatrics 697
* Psychiatry 697
* Rehabilitation Medicine 697
* Surgery 697

3.  Credit:
* International Health Electives*: 12-16 credits (for 6-8 weeks)participate in an IHE elective.
* All other 4th year medical students: minimum of 10 credits (for 5 weeks)

*Only students who apply for an International Health Elective and are selected by the IHG Board to receive funding and participate in an IHE elective.

4. Name and Department (have the faculty person in the appropriate department sign the form):
* Family Medicine: Dr. Thomas Greer
* Internal Medicine: Dr. Douglas Paauw
* OBGYN: Dr. Lou Vontver
* Pediatrics: Dr. Curt Bennett
* Psychiatry: Dr. Christos Dagadakis
* Rehabilitation Medicine: Dr. Ross Hays
* Surgery: Dr. Lorrie Langdale

5. Make a copy of this form once completed.

Instructions for completing the "Concurrent Enrollment through the University of Washington" packet (brown):

1. Provide information about your health insurance:
* If you receive health insurance through the UW student plan, please list your account number and patient ID number on this form.
* If you purchase the UW Accident and Sickness Plan, you must provide proof of purchase and your policy number.
* If you have major medical insurance including international coverage, please list the name of the company and your policy number on the form. In addition, make a copy of your health insurance card and attach it to the form.

2. If you are registering for any other courses or clerkships during the quarter when you will be doing an international clerkship, indicate this in RED INK at the top of the brown "Concurrent Enrollment and Release" form. This is very important.

3. Complete the "Health Screen " form (included in the brown packet). Please let Hall Health know that you are making an appointment for a health screen related to your concurrent enrollment for study abroad.

(a) If you are participating in an International Health Elective (IHE)*:
* Have the "Medical Report" form completed by your physician.
* Make an appointment for an international travel consultation at Hall Health.
* You must obtain all recommended vaccinations for your site.
* If recommended (see guidelines), you must obtain malaria prophylaxis.
* You must also obtain post-exposure prophylaxis.
* Schedule a NIOSH respirator fitting at Hall Health with Suzanne Mason, sfmason@u.washington.edu. You must purchase respirator and filters at your appointment for a cost of $60.

*Only students who apply for an International Health Elective and are selected by the IHG Board to receive funding and participate in an IHE elective.

(b) If you are not participating in an International Health Elective (IHE):
* Make an appointment for an international travel consultation with any physician of your choosing.
* Have the "Medical Report" form completed by your physician. We recommend you follow the travel preparation steps outlined for IHE students.