IISAC's Medical Internship

  India

Chennai (Madras),  Madras

Term: Summer, Throughout the year 

Description: IISAC has developed a concurrent study program between two premier medical institutions in Madras, India - Madras Medical Mission and the Diabetes Research Center. This program is for medical students and undergraduate/graduate medical science majors.

A student will register for a maximum of six research or internship/clerkship credits within six or more weeks duration, between the Madras Medical Mission (Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases) and the Diabetes Research Center in Madras, India. As these institutions are at close proximity, a student can be trained simultaneously in Cardiac and Diabetic Medicine. This is a convenient system for students to make use of the medical resources of these two famous and unique medical institutions in South Asia.

Deadline for Registration: 1 month prior to the start of program
Credits Earned: Maximum of 6 credits
Course Timing: Rolling admissions
Student's Evaluation: Evaluation is based on clinical performance and written exam.
Duration: 6+ weeks total at the two institutions

Qualifications: For Undergraduate students. Junior and Senior standing, Biology or Pre-medicine majors, Completion of minimum 60 undergraduate credits in university is mandatory

For Medical Students. Completion of second year medical school in USA, The results from Step 1 of the USMLE.

Experience Required: no

Participants Travel to India Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Other
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

IISAC's Mission Statement: The International Institute for Scientific and Academic Collaboration (IISAC) is a non-profit organization. We seek to build global citizens by promoting interaction among students and professionals in the international community. IISAC focuses on preparing young minds in the U.S. and abroad to face the complex and unprecedented challenges of the 21st century. We empower them to develop their academic abilities and accept leadership responsibilities in this fast-changing world. Specifically, the objectives of IISAC are: To provide consultation in higher education and networking opportunities for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students with other peers, young professionals, established scientists, and professors; To identify young talent and develop them into full-fledged leaders in areas of technology, science, business, social sciences, and humanities; and, To develop partnerships and friendships with educational and research institutions for collaborative research, technology transfer, educational exchange, and consultation.

Year Founded: 1996