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Our programs are designed for:

• International medical students and graduates from Latin America.
• Physicians seeking to gain exposure to the U.S. healthcare system.
• Individuals aiming to enhance their residency applications through U.S.-based experience.

A clinical observership is a short-term experience where you shadow U.S.-licensed physicians to observe patient care, medical procedures, and hospital operations. Benefits include:

• Gaining insight into U.S. medical practices.
• Enhancing your CV for residency applications.
• Receiving letters of recommendation from U.S. physicians.
• Building professional networks within the U.S. medical community.

Yes, international participants typically require a B-1 visa for short-term observerships. LATIMGS provides a visa support letter to assist with your application. However, LATIMGS is not an immigration law firm and is not responsible for visa applications or the outcome of the visa process. We do not guarantee visa approval. It is advisable to consult the U.S. embassy or consulate in your home country for specific visa requirements or seek guidance from an immigration attorney.

Yes, upon successful completion of the observership and demonstrating professionalism, participants may request a personalized letter of recommendation from their supervising physician. This letter can be a valuable asset for residency applications.

LATIMGS offers observerships in various specialties, including but not limited to:

• Internal Medicine
• Pediatrics
• Surgery
• Cardiology
• Neurology
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Anesthesiology