Policies & Procedures for Students in LCME Accredited Medical Schools*

Policies

• Clerkships: Clerkships (required clinical course work) are available only to full-time enrolled students at the SUNY Upstate Medical University.
• Electives: A maximum of three elective courses, not to exceed twelve (12) weeks may be taken.
  (Please use one form per elective).
• Prerequisits:
  • Meet all course prerequisites prior to applying for elective.
  • Submit official transcript.
  • Have proof of liability insurance.
  • Submit processing fee of $50.00 (per elective).
  • Have posted a passing score on the USMLE Step I Exam.
  • The faculty sponsor must give written approval for course and period to be taken.

Procedures

• Student completes Section IA of this form.
• Student’s Dean’s Office must complete Section IB.
• Student submits the following in one package to:
  Office of the Registrar, SUNY Upstate Medical University
  155 Elizabeth Blackwell Street, Syracuse, New York 13210:
  • The completed application form and $50.00 processing fee (per elective). Checks should be made payable to: “SUNY Upstate Medical University.”
  • Official transcript in sealed envelope.
  • Proof of liability insurance (if not covered by home institution - See Section I).
• Submit to Student Health the completed Certificate of Health Statement.

  Student will receive notification of acceptance.