Observership applications for 2026-2027 in Combined Internal Medicine/Pediatrics are accepted between April 1 and June 30. Applications received before April 1 or after June 30 will not be considered.

Each year, we have limited openings for medical-school graduates to observe in our Combined Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Residency Program for 1 to 2 weeks to allow participants to gain insight into the American health-care system, learn about clinical practices, and gain understanding without directly participating in patient care.

Details

• Candidates must be genuinely interested in applying to an Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Residency Program and/or interested in working in primary care.
• The observership* takes place in the Med/Peds outpatient clinic only.
• The observer candidate must meet minimum requirements of USMLE Step scores > 50th percentile, graduation date < 5 years by start of residency, and meet all Hurley observership guidelines at the time of application. See standard practice.

*Observerships do not result in a letter of recommendation due to limited time with the program director, and they do not qualify as clinical experience because observers are not allowed to talk to or treat patients.

Application process

To apply, observers must submit their CV, the Hurley Observership Screening Application Form (download here), where they list their preferred dates, and a few other documents.* If they are accepted, they must pay an observership fee, complete a full observer application, complete some online forms and online training courses, and agree to follow Hurley policies and standard practices. Applications for the 2026-2027 observership season may be submitted AFTER April 1, 2026. Applications that are received before this date will not be considered.

*Other required documents include:

• Medical school diploma
• ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
• Curriculum vitae
• USMLE Step 1 and USMLE Step 2 Score Reports (and Step 3 report if available)
• Three letters of recommendation

For more information, contact us at dbarker1@hurleymc.com.

Deadline to apply is June 30, 2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered.