Program Overview

University of Kansas Medical Center Programs

The University of Kansas Medical Center offers various programs for international students and professionals. The programs are designed to provide opportunities for academic and clinical training, research, and cultural exchange.

School of Medicine Clinical Electives Program

The School of Medicine Clinical Electives Program is designed for international students in their final year of medical school. The program provides clinical training in various specialties, including internal medicine, surgery, family medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, psychiatry, neurology, and geriatrics.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the program, students must meet the following requirements:

• Be in their final year of study at their medical school
• Have completed specific clinical training in internal medicine, surgery, family medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, psychiatry, neurology, and geriatrics
• Demonstrate English language proficiency through TOEFL or IELTS scores

English Language Proficiency

International students whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency through either the TOEFL or the academic format of the IELTS. The TOEFL or IELTS must have been taken within two years of arrival at KU Medical Center. The minimum scores required are:

• TOEFL: 57 overall minimum, 5.0 minimum on essay
• IELTS: overall band score of at least 6.5 with no component band score below 6
• GATEWAY: 475 overall minimum, 425 writing minimum

School of Nursing International Visiting Student Program

The School of Nursing International Visiting Student Program is designed for international nursing students who want to gain clinical experience in the United States.

Partnership Programs

The University of Kansas Medical Center has established partnership programs with various institutions around the world. These programs include:

• Sino-US Advanced Health Care Exchange
• Modale Fellowship Program
• Kovac International Observership Award
• Dr. Archie A. Heddings Program
• Redford Fellowship Program

Outbound Programs

The University of Kansas Medical Center offers outbound programs for students and faculty who want to gain international experience. These programs include:

• International Travel Advisories
• Professional and Personal Travel for Faculty and Staff
• Resident Travel Information
• International Educational Experiences
• Financial Awards for IEEs
• Global Health and International Exchange Faculty Forum

Events

The University of Kansas Medical Center hosts various events throughout the year, including:

• Events Calendar
• Foundations of Global Health Series
• Global Bridges Program
• International Education Week

About

The Office of International Programs is responsible for administering the university's international programs. The office is staffed by experienced professionals who are dedicated to providing support and guidance to international students and scholars.