USF Externship Application Form (https://documents.health.usf.edu/display/MCOM/Registrar)
- Submitted at least 4 weeks in advance to registrar (We will not complete other university forms, including releasing VSAS applications, until this is done.)
- Needs department director's signature for approval
Other schools forms are usually completed by registrar (even if it says “Dean”)
- Immunization documents are handled through Medical Health Administration (Tampa) and Employee Health (LVHN)
- Pay special attention to host school requirements such as cut-offs for withdrawing and immunization requirements
Externship Evaluation ( https://documents.health.usf.edu/display/MCOM/Registrar)
- Take this form with you and follow up on its completion with the host institution
- We do accept the host institution’s form if the refuse to complete the USF form
Malpractice Coverage
- The standard coverage we certify is $200,000 single occurrence and $300,000 aggregate.
- If the institution requires the actual certificate please email mcook@health.usf.edu or wsteiger@health.usf.edu
- If the institution requires additional insurance above $200K/300K, we must request this from the insurance office on campus. We will need:
- Completed USF Externship Application Form on file
- Email from you with:
- Name of institution
- Application dates (Can be a range of dates)
- Amount of coverage the institution requires
What to do if dates at other schools are different (in this order)
1. Ask if the host institution is flexible with their dates
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3. Ask for permission from the course coordinator to make up time from USF rotations
Externships Outside the US
- Send proof of International Emergency Medical Insurance to the Registrar’s Office – Can be emailed to mcook@health.usf.edu or wsteiger@health.usf.edu
VSAS (Visiting Student Application Service)
The schools using VSAS are listed in the VSAS Student Handout.
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