Once you have reserved your rotation, we will initiate the clearance process by collecting your personal, academic, and health documentation. Please ensure all required documents are submitted at least 30 days before your desired start date to facilitate a smooth onboarding process.

Documentation Requirements: 

1. Curriculum Vitae in English.
2. USMLE Step I, 2 or COMLEX Scores, if any.
3. Medical diploma or transcript
4. HIPAA awareness certificate (https://www.hipaatraining.com/?affid=telehealthinstitute)
5. Passport-type photo
6. Copy of travel visa - B1/B2 Visa - Should an invitation letter be required, please review the instructions at https://projectimg.com/visa-instructions.
7. Copy of passport ID
8. Malpractice Insurance – You are required to provide proof of malpractice insurance. You may select any insurance provider of your choice, provided that the policy meets the required coverage standards. Malpractice limits requirements: Claim Limit: $1,000,000 / Aggregate Limit: $3,000,000 -
   Insurance companies: 
   Academic Medical Insurance: Application Form
   Cunningham Group
   Nexus Insurance
9. Health Insurance - Proof of insurance during the term of your rotation must be provided. You may select any insurance provider of your choice.
   Insurance companies:
   International Student Insurance
10. ACLS / BLS / Bloodborne Pathogens Certification - Please provide proof of all three certifications. As a Project IMG member, you can access a free lifesaving course provided by Save A Life: www.SaveaLife.com/projectimg
11. Immunizations - You need to provide proof of the following immunizations (proof of serology /titers where applicable) along with the application form (in English):
    • Tdap Vaccination/Td Booster: Booster within the last ten years is required of all individuals and documentation of Tdap during lifetime
    • TB Status: QuantiFERON (IGRA) test preferred or Previous 2-step Mantoux PPD with subsequent annual 1-step PPD screenings (PPD must be within one year of rotation dates). International students must have IGRA or current 2 Step TB (2 step means the second PPD test is administered 7-21 days after the initial PPD test) - within one year of rotation dates.
    • Varicella (chickenpox): Proof of positive titer. Individuals who are antibody negative to Varicella-Zoster (VZV) are required to be re-vaccinated except if medically contraindicated.
    • MMR: Proof of positive titer. Individuals who are antibody negative to Rubella, Rubeola, Mumps are required to be re-vaccinated except if medically contraindicated
    • Hepatitis B: Proof of positive titer. Individuals who are antibody negative to are required to be re-vaccinated except if medically contraindicated
    • COVID-19 Vaccine
    • Annual flu vaccine (if rotating October through April)
12. Background Check - Upon receipt of all your documentation, an application form will be emailed to you through our provider, Checkr. On behalf of Checkr, Project IMG will collect a fee of $54 for the background check.

Immunization Form: 

You may use the AAMC Standardized Immunization Form to help with items required, the form must be signed by a school or healthcare official. Please consult the list of frequently asked questions regarding the form. 

File Instructions:

All document files must include your full name and document title. Please submit your completed application and all supplemental documents (above) by email to Rotations@ProjectIMG.com.

Example file title: Michael Hermosa - Hepatitis B

Only complete files will be processed, so please submit one email with all documents.

Filling Deadline: 

Documents are required 30 days in advance of the start date. For those in need of a visa, please submit your documents 45 days before your start date.