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International
Applicants for a Rotation or Fellowship
We invite foreign
medical graduates to join our Medical Toxicology Program
in two different ways.
SHORT TERM ROTATION
What is this?
This is a 4-8 week rotation on our
toxicology service. You participate in the typical
daily activities of patient care and education. During
the 2006-2007 academic year, we will have ~ 65 medical
students, physicians, and pharmacy students rotate onto
our service.
Who is eligible?
This is open to physicians,
pharmacists, and students.
What would I do on this
rotation?
Please see the Web site section on
“Service Rotation for Residents and Students”
What is the language expectation
of those who do a rotation with us?
English is the language used during
the rotation. A rotator should have a basic
understanding of the English language. We will likely
wish to talk to you on the phone before accepting you to
do the rotation.
Who is responsible for expenses
for this rotation?
You are responsible for all
expenses related to the rotation. You would need to
arrange transportation, lodging, food, and
transportation within Dallas.
Are there limitations as to what you what you can do
clinically while you are on the rotation?
You would be here in an “observer”
status. This means that you can talk to patients;
however, you can not do a physical exam on them.
However, this limitation would not affect the quality of
your rotation. Most of our work is reviewing cases in a
classroom. We do go as a group to see patients on
Parkland Memorial Hospital and in Children's Medical
Center.
Is there a best time to do this
rotation?
The best time to do the rotation is
January through the end of May. We may be able to get
you into a rotation in July through the end of November,
but this is more difficult.
Do I have to be ECFMG certified
to do a rotation?
No
What type of VISA is required?
You may do this rotation with a
B-VISA.
FORMAL MEDICAL
TOXICOLOGY FELLOWSHIP (24 MONTHS)
What is needed before you can do
the 24-month fellowship in Medical Toxicology?
You must be:
(1)
a physician, and
(2)
ECFMG certified
What type of VISA is needed?
A J1 VISA with ECFMG sponsorship.
Would I be paid?
If you are selected to be one of
our Medical Toxicology Fellows, you would become an
employee of Parkland Memorial Hospital. You would
receive a salary and benefits. Details of this are in
the “Salary and Benefits Program” that is in the
“Fellowship Program in Medical Toxicology”
Will I be eligible to take the Medical Toxicology Board
Exam sponsored by the American Board of Medical
Specialties (ABMS)?
You would had to have done a
residency that has been accredited by the American
Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) before
doing the Toxicology Fellowship.
Can you do the Medical Toxicology Fellowship even if you
are not eligible to take the United States Board exam?
Yes; you can do the Medical
Toxicology Fellowship even if you are not eligible to
take the ABMS sponsored board exam. You would be
presented a certificate of training from the University
of Texas Southwestern Medical Center reflecting that you
did the training.
What type of previous training and certification would
have to be done by a foreign medical graduate before
being accepted into the Medical Toxicology Fellowship?
Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics,
Preventive Medicine, or Internal Medicine
Would you have to have a license
to practice medicine in the state of Texas?
You do not need a true license.
However, you would have to have a training “Permit” that
is sponsored by UT Southwestern Medical Center and is
provided by the Texas State Board Medical Examiners (TSMBE).
This process is initiated by the Medical Toxicology
Program Director. He informs the Parkland housestaff
(residency) office that he/she would like to bring
someone into the fellowship. Parkland then begins to
work with the TSBME office to get a Permit.
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