Indian Health Service
Medical Clerkships Requirements and Benefits
|
| AREA |
POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT ONE TIME |
MEDICAL SCHOOL YEAR |
TRANSPORTATION |
LODGING |
MEALS |
STIPEND |
MINIMUM LENGTH OF STAY |
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION |
| Aberdeen |
Hospitals (2) and Clinic (1) |
Late 3rd and 4th Year |
Varies |
Varies |
Varies |
No |
4 to 8 Weeks |
Hospitals and clinics. APPLY 6 months
in advance. |
| Alaska |
Varies |
4th year |
No |
Varies |
Varies |
No |
4, 6, 8 Weeks |
Alaska Native Medical Center (Anchorage) for some
specialties. Rural Hospitals FP clerkships. APPLY 1-2 years
in advance. |
| Albuquerque |
Varies |
4th year |
No |
No |
No |
No |
4 Weeks |
Hospitals and Clinics. Students interested in Colorado
must contact Gretchen Swanson at (303) 270-5684. APPLY 6 months in
advance. |
| Bemidji |
Varies |
Late 3rd and 4th Year |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
4 Weeks |
Hospitals and Clinics. APPLY 6 months
in advance. |
| Billings |
12 |
Late 3rd and 4th Year |
Yes |
Yes |
Varies |
No |
4 Weeks |
Hospitals and Clinics. Remote locations require a
vehicle. APPLY 1-2 years in advance. |
| California |
Varies |
4th Year |
No |
No |
No |
No |
4 Weeks |
Ambulatory Care Tribal Health Programs ONLY.
Contact the individual California Area programs regarding medical
student clerkship opportunities. |
| Nashville |
3 |
Late 3rd and 4th Year |
No |
No |
No |
No |
4 Weeks |
Hospitals (1) and Clinics. APPLY 6
months in advance. |
| Navajo |
24 |
Late 3rd and 4th Year |
No |
Yes * |
Varies |
Yes ** |
4 Weeks |
Hospitals and Clinics. *Varies by Service
Unit. **Gallup Indian Medical Center provides no stipend. Call between 8am-3pm
only. APPLY 1 year in advance. |
| Oklahoma |
Not Taking Students
At The Present Time |
| Phoenix |
Varies |
Late 3rd and 4th Year |
No |
Yes |
Varies |
No |
4 Weeks |
Hospitals and Clinics. APPLY
1 year in advance. |
| Portland |
Varies |
3rd and 4th Year |
No |
No |
No |
No |
4,
6, 8 Weeks |
Health Centers and Clinics.
Vehicle required. APPLY 6 months in advance. |
| Tucson |
2 |
Late 3rd and 4th Year |
No |
No |
Varies |
No |
4-6 Weeks |
Hospitals and Clinics.
Inpatient, Emergency Room, Ambulatory Care, and Field Health. APPLY
6 months in advance. |
