MCH is committed to its role as a teaching hospital providing medical school elective rotations for fourth year medical students throughout most of the departments. Students from LCME (Liaison Committee on Medical Education) or AOA (American Osteopathic Association) - accredited medical schools are eligible for electives at Miami Children's Hospital. LCME is the nationally recognized accrediting authority for medical education programs leading to the M.D. degree in U.S. and Canadian medical schools and AOA is the nationally recognized accrediting authority for medical education programs leading to the D.O. degree. Medical students will be allowed to schedule their rotations 6 months in advance and up to 4 weeks prior to the beginning of a rotation. Approval is based on good academic standing and availability.
What are the areas of rotation that I may apply for?
Participation as a medical student is contingent on our faculty's availability. Below please find a list of possible rotation subspecialties.
You can also see a complete listing of Clinical Services to get further details on the various clinical departments that MCH offers.
How to apply
All requests must be made directly to the Department of Medical Education. Any requests made outside of this department will not be considered.
The Medical Education Office will need the following from you prior to starting your rotation:
Application Form
(to be completed for each noncontiguous rotation at Miami Children's Hospital)A signed contract between MCH and the parent programAll other items as listed on the application
Share the listing of our Fourth Year Elective Offerings - Downloadable Flyer
To be considered, please complete the application and send all required documents to the following address:
Miami Children's Hospital
Department of Medical Education
Attn: Student Coordinator
3100 SW 62nd Street
Miami, Florida 33155
NOTE: Please ensure that all documents are sent together - INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
After acceptance to your rotation, please print out, review and sign the Medical Student Orientation. Bring the Medical Student Orientation, your school's evaluation form, and your lab coat with you to Miami Children's Hospital for your first day. We do not provide lab coats.
Please contact Medical Education via email or call (305) 669-5873 for more information.