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. 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.usf.edu or wsteiger@health.usf.edu with the following information. You must have the completed USF Externship Application Form on file.
- Name of institution
- Application dates (Can be a range of dates)
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 or a 2-week elective as a buffer
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.
- 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” field.
-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.