Can you do all your 4th year rotations in a different state?

[alisepeep]

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I am not sure if this is school dependent or not but If i go to school in state X, is it possible for me to do all of my rotations in 4th year in various hospitals in state Y?

 

[duckie99]

You can do a lot of rotations at different institutions. But you'll likely still be have a few required rotations at your home program depending on your med school.

 

[Raryn]

At my school, you have to do 4 months of 4th year at your home institution. The other 7 months are either vacation or electives you can take wherever the heck you want. (Can't say I've ever heard of anyone doing four away electives, but it's possible)

 

[Clerkships]

This is going to be dependent on your medical school. Are you a U.S. medical student or are you an international medical student? It is very common for IMS' to travel state to state to complete their 3rd/4th year rotations for graduation as it is VERY RARE to be able to have all core and elective rotations through the same hospital network.

I do know certain companies have enough rotations in certain states that will fulfill the majority of requirements.