Residents interested in participating in elective rotations at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Medical School must complete the Visiting Resident Application and submit it directly to the training program with which they wish to rotate for consideration. The completed and approved application must be in the GME Office no less than four weeks prior to intended start of rotation. If you are coming from outside of Texas, you must start the process at least six months ahead. Contact information for the individual programs can be found at the bottom of this page. The following conditions and guidelines are required for approval:

1. Space Availability. Participation in any election rotation will be allowed on a space-available basis. Selection dates must have final approval from host department program director.
   
2. Status/Eligibility. Visiting residents must be currently enrolled in an ACGME or AOA accredited training program and have completed the necessary training and didactic work for the training program.
   
3. Immunizations. Visiting residents & fellows must submit documentation of immunization for or lab reports showing results of antibody titers for immunity to Tetanus-Diphtheria, Hepatitis B, Measles and Rubella, Mumps, Chicken Pox (Varicella), and an annual Tuberculin skin test taken within a year of the rotation start date.
   
4. Proof of current ACLS Provider Certification. You must supply proof that you hold a current certification in Advanced Cardic Life Support for Healthcare Providers. If you will be doing a Pediatric Rotation, you must have a current PALS Provider certification.
   
5. Personal Health Insurance. Visiting residents must include with their application proof of personal health insurance (send a copy of the insurance card).
   
6. License/Training Permit. Visiting residents who do not have their own Texas medical license or Physician-In-Training Permit, must complete the rotator physician in training permit application. You should contact the Texas Medical Board directly for instructions on how to apply at least 90 days before the planned start date of the rotation. Participation in an elective rotation is contingent upon visiting resident’s ability to obtain the applicable training permit.
   
7. Malpractice Insurance. Proof of professional medical liability with coverage amounts no less than $100,000/claim and $300,000/aggregate must be submitted with the application. NO MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INSURANCE WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM.
   
8. Affiliation Agreement. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Medical School requires an up-to-date affiliation agreement with the Home institution prior to the visitor's participation in our training programs. The GME Office will forward this document to your Home Institution when your application is approved.
   
9. Housing. Housing, travel, parking and meals are not provided.

Download the Elective Rotation Application

Addresses for Mailing Application

Application Must Be Received at least four weeks in advance.