The GW Office of International Medicine Programs (IMP) is a leader in international medical education and training. We offer programs for both GW and international students and scholars on campus in Washington, DC and across the globe. Knowing that international experience plays an increasing role in the personal and professional development of future medical leaders, IMP is one of the oldest institutions to offer clinical electives, residencies, observerships, and fellowships that cover undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral levels. GW medical scholars return from time abroad, whether in rural clinics or urban hospital settings, with a deeper understanding of complex global health issues and hands-on experience in their fields. International medical scholars gain similar expertise and invaluable motivation to make a meaningful and lasting contribution to the medical and healthcare needs of their home country.
Explore each program for more information on the curriculum, eligibility requirements, and admissions process.
IMP will also host an informational webinar on February 15th to highlight the programs currently accepting applications, 1) the Summer Research and Medical Enrichment Program for current non-US medical students and 2) the Medical Research Fellowship Program for international medical graduates. Please register at this link to receive the Zoom information before the webinar.
GW SCHOLARS
Global Health Scholarly Concentration
The Global Health Scholarly Concentration is designed to increase GW medical students' awareness about international health systems, global diseases, and assessment techniques for the specific health needs of countries at various stages of development.
International Clinical Electives Program
International clinical rotations and medical or surgical missions are designed to provide GW medical students with an opportunity to enrich and diversify their medical education in a different physical and social setting.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS
MD Program for International Students
The goals of this four-year program are to provide international students with a superb medical education and prepare them to return to their home countries to practice medicine while advancing the SMHS mission to improve the health and well-being of local, national, and global communities.
Summer Research and Medical Enrichment Program
This program offers the opportunity for talented international students to participate in medical and research enrichment opportunities with GW faculty members and gain exposure to the US medical education, research, and healthcare system.
International Clinical Electives Program
International clinical rotations are designed to provide international students with an opportunity to enrich and diversify their medical education in a US healthcare system setting.
Medical Research Fellowship Program
The Medical Research Fellowship Program provides opportunities for international medical graduates (IMGs) to enhance their research and clinical skills and prepares them to apply for U.S. graduate medical education.
International Sponsored Residency Program
The goal of this program is to provide international medical graduates with a strong clinical experience as well as a basic overview of the American medical system as it is carried out at SMHS.
International Sponsored Fellowship Program
This program is designed to allow international physicians to increase their knowledge and skills of a particular subspecialty beyond that of a residency training program.