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Aerospace Medicine Clerkship – FAQs

• When can I submit my application? You may submit your application for the October clerkship 

between February 15th and June 1st by 11:59 pm CST and for the April clerkship between September 

15th and December 1st by 11:59 pm CST. 

• Is the Clerkship ACGME certified? No, it’s not. Most institutions support selected participants by 

providing a non-clinical or special project rotation. 

• Are we evaluated for our performance during the clerkship? Yes, you are. Your mentor(s) will 

complete an evaluation submitted by your institution.

• Can I apply more than once if I am not selected, and is it a common occurrence? Yes! You can apply 

again if you are not selected. It is not uncommon for an applicant to re-apply (even multiple times) as it 

may suit his/her schedule. The application cycles are very competitive, and every cycle is different. 

• Can I send my application via US Mail or Courier? **Electronic submissions are preferred via an 

encrypted email platform via your institution, O365/Outlook/similar encrypted platform to protect your 

PII** If necessary, you may send your application via US Mail or Courier to: 

Amy Honors 

Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center 

Mail Code SD222 

2101 NASA Parkway 

Houston, Texas 77058 

• Can I send my application electronically? **preferred method** Yes, you may send your application 

electronically using a secure encrypted email platform such as Microsoft O365/Outlook, your 

institution’s email platform offering encryption, or another similar platform offering encryption to 

amy.n.honors@nasa.gov Documents should be PDF or Word format. 

• When will I find out if I have been selected, and how will I be notified? You will be notified via the 

email address that you have provided on your application within 4-6 weeks from the application 

deadline. 

• Can I apply to the clerkship if I am a PA? I read an article about a PA who was able to attend in years 

past. Currently, the clerkship is extended solely to individuals who are on an MD track (4th/final year; 

resident; attending) you are encouraged to look into https://intern.nasa.gov/ and create an account so 

that you are aware of other opportunities.

• Can I apply if I am a 4th year D.O. Student or D.O. Resident? Yes, you are eligible to apply as long as 

you meet the other eligibility requirements stated on the website. 
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• Can I apply to the clerkship if I am a US citizen attending school outside of the US? Yes! You can apply 

to the clerkship as long as you are a US citizen (to include dual citizenship, Legal Permanent Resident). 

**As a reminder, if you are selected, you are responsible for all travel, accommodations, and all expenses and 

MUST be in the U.S. during the entirety of the Clerkship whether the format is virtual or in-person.

• What does the schedule look like during the clerkship? You can expect to fully participate in a 

structured well-planned 40hrs/week (M-F 8a-5p) CST and weekends are your own. The first week is 

heavy familiarization with JSC, badging, IT, tours, briefings, and getting started with your mentor(s) and 

project work. Weeks 2 and 3 will include briefings and tours and time to work on research. Week 4 is 

final draft and submission for JSC Graphics’ review, evaluations, presentations and tours/briefings. The 

last Friday is typically wrapping up, checking out, and a shorter day to allow for travel back home. 

Typically the group will organize outings throughout, so you can also partake in gatherings with the 

group on your own time. 

• Are there recommendations for lodging and transportation options? JSC has an intern co-op for 

housing that we allow our group to participate in using, and sharing lodging is highly recommended. 

Many opt to use websites (such as VRBO and AirBnB, etc). There are also local hotels that are mostly 

used by military/government participants who do not allow other means. Transportation is also your 

responsibility, and we highly encourage carpooling. While onsite we have what we refer to as “free 

range” bicycles that you may use only onsite to traverse the campus. 

• Are there other options for research to participate beyond the clerkship? JSC has official channels to 

look for additional opportunities, and your research project during the clerkship will not extend beyond 

the clerkship duration through the Clerkship program. You may find additional opportunities through 

other channels that could potentially include similar project work. 

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University of Texas Medical Branch Principles of Aviation and Space Medicine Short course.

Didn’t find the answer you were looking for? Please email Amy Honors 

amy.n.honors@nasa.gov