Northwestern University

Current notice (September 2021)

Please note: Due to significant discrepancies between our tertial dates and the rotation dates of Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, only residencies are possible for students starting their PJ in November.

Furthermore, due to high demand from American students, PJ stays are only possible between the beginning of November and the end of May each year.

Location:
Chicago

Type:
Final year (PJ) rotation

Duration:
8 weeks

Language:
English

Funding:
No course fees apply

Requirements:
Proof of a previous elective clerkship in an English-speaking country

Application: The following documents must be fill out online and uploaded:

• Online application form
• Cover letter (motivation, connection to the country)
• CV
• Transcript of records with your average grades (available through HIS)
• Proof of englisch proficiency (not older than 6 months)
   
• Review: A recommendation from a person who can attest to your technical capabilities. This can be for example your lecturer, attending physician, certified doctor (for example from private practice), tutors or your dissertation supervisor. Please ask him or her to fill out the recommendation online via the link. 

Due to the popularity of the rotation from american students, it is not possible to undertake a Final Year rotation between June and October. Only the following months (which are only somewhat compatible with our Tertial start dates) are possible (each 8 weeks):

• end of October until middle / end of December
• beginning of January until end of April

Deadline:
1 November