Our International Observership Program gives doctors and scientists sponsored by a Memorial Sloan Kettering faculty member the opportunity to interact with our experts and participate in clinical and educational activities, including various conferences, medical grand rounds, and seminars.

The sponsor is a physician or scientist who has agreed to serve as host and mentor during the Observership period. The number of applicants accepted will be limited, and visits are for a maximum of 1 month.

Eligibility

To be accepted to the program, applicants will only be allowed to stay 30 days.

To be accepted into the program, applicants must:

• Have completed their training and be a practicing physician, PhD, or DDS with a hospital affiliation.
• Possess strong English-language skills and be responsible for obtaining their own visa and living accommodations.
• Provide proof of a World Health Organization (WHO)-approved vaccination is required.
• Be currently employed outside of the United States and be able to submit a letter from current employer.
• This program does not constitute medical training or award academic credit.

If you are a medical student, you may be interested in our medical elective program for visiting U.S. and international medical students.

How to Apply

To apply for an Observership, you must:

• Contact an MSK faculty member to discuss having them sponsor your visit.
• Discuss and select dates with the faculty member (1 day to 1 month).
• The applicant must independently identify and obtain agreement from an MSK physician who will sponsor the visit. The International Observer Program does not match individuals with a sponsor.

If the faculty member agrees to sponsor your visit:

• They will begin the process by submitting the request to the International Center.
• You will then receive an email with a link to complete the online application.
• You will be asked to upload a copy of your CV, passport, and proof of vaccination with a WHO-approved vaccine.

The approval process typically takes 4 weeks. Accepted applicants will receive an email confirming their acceptance to the Observership Program.

Due to the high volume of requests, we are not able to accommodate every request.