Visiting Medical Students Policy
Applications will not be reviewed for admission until June 1 of the school year the student wishes to attend. Applications will not be reviewed unless they are complete. Incomplete applications will be returned to the student for completion. Accepted students are responsible for securing their own housing for the rotation. Any questions can be directed to the Medical Student Program Coordinator at the requested site.
Macon Campus: Mary Witherington (478) 633-1063
Savannah Campus: Debbie Brickner (912) 350-8076
The student must be currently enrolled, in good standing, in his/her final year of medical school.
The student must be currently enrolled, in good standing, at an LCME or CACMS accredited Allopathic Medical School, or an AOA accredited Osteopathic Medicine School
The student must provide proof that he/she has taken and passed the USMLE Step I exam or it’s equivalent.
The student must provide proof that he/she has successfully completed all prerequisites for the course(s) he/she is applying to for admission.
The student must provide proof that his/her school’s malpractice insurance will cover him/her while visiting our institutions.
The student must provide proof that he/she is current on all required immunizations including a TB skin test within the preceding 6 months.
The student must provide proof that he/she has received training on infection control and blood-borne pathogens.
The student must complete the Mercer University HIPAA training module, examination, and provide a signed copy of the Notice of Privacy Practice Agreement prior to beginning the elective. All of the preceding and information regarding Mercer University’s HIPAA compliance can be obtained on-line. Contact the Medical Student Coordinator at the selected campus to arrange access to this information.
The student must provide proof that his/her health care insurance covers the student while at our institution and that the policy provides for repatriation in the event of serious illness or death.
