Seeking Medical Education?
Seeking Consultation?
The University of Miami Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine offers interested US and International physicians and scientists the opportunity to spend up to 3 months in an Observer Program designed to allow visitors to shadow our faculty in various academic departmental activities, including daily sign-outs, educational conferences, and collaborative non-clinical research.
Application Process
To be considered for the program, applicants must:
- Possess strong English-language skills.
- Be responsible for obtaining your own Visa and living accommodations.
- Obtain a letter of reference from your current employer or academic institution.
- Submit completed application with all required documentation and application fee.
Required Documentation Check List
- Curriculum Vitae
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Letter of Intent
- Recent photograph
- Copy of Passport
- Copy of Visa
- Proof of immunization
- Certified copy of medical school diploma
- Certified copy of USMLE scores
- Observer Application Form
- Completed Elective Program Form
- Completed HIPAA form
Please submit all required documentation to:
Once ALL documents have been received and reviewed, an email communication will be sent including the mentioned forms for completion and notification of next steps.
- The William J. Harrington Medical Training Programs for Latin America, the Caribbean and Global Observerships
Email: IMI-HarringtonTrainingPrograms@miami.edu
International Medicine Institute
- Observership Program Manager
Melisa Urra
Email: Pathology.Observership@miami.edu
Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
If you have any questions about your application, rotation, or for any matters regarding the program, please contact the Program Manager, Pathology.Observership@miami.edu