Aureus University School of Medicine makes the necessary arrangements for our students to do clinical clerkships in the United States, Cuba, Mexico, India or Canada at ACGME accredited/teaching hospitals. Clerkships predominantly take place in the United States and Canada. Students who complete their Basic Sciences and pass CBSE followed by successful completion of USMLE step 1 Exam will be placed in clinical rotations. Our focus will be on obtaining and maintaining high quality clinical centres for our core and elective curricula.
Transfer Students
Transfer students from accredited medical schools are welcome to apply for clinical rotations with Aureus University.
Aureus University requires that all students who wish to do their clinical rotations must attend the USMLE review program and pass CBSE (Comprehensive Basic Science Examination). Successfull passing of USMLE Step 1 Exam is required. CBSE is waived for tranfer students who have already passed USMLE Step 1 examination. Students are advised to inform the administration, at least two weeks prior to commencement of the program, of their intent to begin clinical rotations with Aureus University.
Presently, Rotations are available in Maryland, Illinois, Georgia, Indiana, Texas, India, elective in New York, Canada and the Caribbean.
Submittals
- Official Transcripts of all universities attended.
- Official Transcripts and certification of the successful completion of Basics Sciences from all Medical Schools attended.
- USMLE Step 1 Results (if applicable)
- US $49 Application Fee
- Tuition Fees must be paid one months prior to commencement of the program.
- Two letters of recommendation
Student Insurance
The government requires that students obtain proper health insurance before they arrive on the island. There will be no exceptions to this requirement. International Student Insurance provides various links that may assist you in your search for the right insurance plan.
Indemnity/Malpractice Insurance
All students are responsible for obtaining malpractice insurance prior to commencement of their clinical rotations. Aureus University staff will assist students with information concerning insurance companies which provide this service.
Please note that the cost of malpractice insurance is not included in the tuition fees. The cost usually is approximately US$ 1000 per year.
Residency
The academic requirements for starting residency training (post graduate clinical training) in the United States are the completion of a basic sciences program followed by clinical clerkship and completion of parts 1 and 2 of the USMLE. Aureus University has developed a network of doctors and specialist physicians that will provide its students with special guidance and tips to assist in the search for a residency position.
The licensing boards of most states require that the post graduate clinical training be done only in ACGME accredited hospitals.
Aureus University graduates have successfully received residency from institutions including:
- Yale University Hospital, Connecticut
- Boston University Hospital & Roger Williams Hospital, Rhode Island
- Staten Island University Hospital, New York
- University of Toronto Affiliated Hospitals, Canada
- Michigan State University Family Residency Program
- Harbor Hospital, Maryland
- Greater Baltimore General Hospital
