Advancing the international exchange of information in the medical sciences and in medical education. Contributing to the promotion of international understanding and exchange among nations. Approximately 20 fellowships are awarded annually. Mentoring will be provided by preceptors in U.S. basic and clinical science departments or medical education departments in U.S. medical schools. Although the major emphasis of this program is to learn educational processes, fellows may concurrently pursue some collaborative research interest with U.S. basic science or clinical faculty.
Programs range in length from six months to one year.
Fellowships are limited to a maximum stay of one year. In order for the IFME program to fulfill its objectives, it is essential that the home country endorsement include documentation of the institutional and home country need for the proposed educational program. Candidates and endorsing home country institutions are expected to certify that candidates will return to the institution of origin or to a position that has been designated for them upon their return. Please note that only one application can be accepted for review from each home country endorsing institution . United States institutions that host fellows must have an academic administrative unit responsible for accepting fellows, must arrange their educational programs, and must ensure that appropriate supervision is provided.