I'm currently a 3rd year medical student in Europe but I would like to do my clinical rotations in the US during my 4th year. So I was wondering what are the requirements? Is Step 1 mandatory?

Thank you.

Not sure about completing an entire year's worth of rotations in the US, but lots of Europeans go to North America to complete an elective (usually a month or two), although most do so in their final year. I'm going to Cornell/Hospital for Special Surgery at the end of the month.

Most schools/hospitals have their own requirements - some require Step 1, some don't. These websites are a good starting point:
http://www.aamc.org/students/medstudents/electives/start.htm
http://www.medicstravel.co.uk/

Jonathan

Thanks. Actually, apparently we're allowed to do up to 12 weeks of rotations (but this is specific for California). I'm still not sure about the USMLE Step 1 requirement. Did you already take Step 1?

There's this company that offers clerkships to international students called Americlerkships. I believe they offer malpractice insurance to students rotating through them. I've seen a few students here and there doing rotations and observerships through them but I haven't spoken to them regarding their experiences or anything.

Thanks. Actually, apparently we're allowed to do up to 12 weeks of rotations (but this is specific for California). I'm still not sure about the USMLE Step 1 requirement. Did you already take Step 1?

Yes I have taken Step 1 - however, Cornell doesn't require you to have taken Step 1 and I hadn't when I applied. Other places, for example Mount Sinai just require a letter from your school stating that your course is equivalent to the knowledge covered in Step 1 - it really depends where you go - if it is not clear on their website, then e-mail or call to make sure.

Jonathan