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- Submitted at least 4 weeks in advance to registrar (We will not complete other university forms, including releasing VSAS applications, until this is doneYou cannot obtain proof of liability/malpractice coverage without this.)
- 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
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- 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. We will certify your information in VSAS as "Coverage as required, with limits not to exceed $1,000,000/3,000,000."
- If the institution requires the actual certificate please email mcook@health.usfcomregistrar@usf.edu or wsteiger@health.usf.eduIf the institution requires additional insurance above $200K/300K, we must request this from the insurance office on campus. We will need:Completed with the following information. You must have the completed USF Externship Application Form on fileEmail 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
2. Use an interview month (e.g. MEL INT) or a 2-week elective as a bufferbuffer
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@healthto comregistrar@usf.usf.edu or wsteiger@health.usf.edu
VSAS (Visiting Student Application Service)
The schools using VSAS are listed in the VSAS Student Handout.
- When entering your precious third year coursework, please use the USF Clerkship names. VSAS pre-populates the standard, non-integrated clerkships.
- Each school is different, so please make sure to read their individual requirements before applying
- If you need a transcript, you must complete the transcript request form (https://documents.health.usf.edu/display/MCOM/Registrar) and write “VSAS” in the “Send to” fieldVSAS TRANSCRIPT REQUEST 20-21.pdf).
-You only need to do this once
-You must release the transcript (in VSAS) to the institutions you want to see it. Institutions will not be granted automatic access.
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