Rotation Request

Step 1: Request a Rotation & Get Approved

We will begin accepting applications for medical student audition rotations for the 2024-2025 academic year beginning Feb. 1, 2024.

The Psychiatry Program has filled all their audition spots for the 2024-2025 academic year and is no longer accepting applications.

To complete a rotation request, please submit the following information to [email protected]. In the subject line, please specify the program you are interested in (i.e. Rotation request for Internal Medicine).

Please include the following in your email:

Completed application filled out by the student and designated school official. All boxes must be filled out and checked to be considered.
A current copy of your CV.
A cover letter which briefly discusses why you decided to pursue a career in your chosen specialty, your educational history and your program of interest.
All COMLEX and/or USMLE scores.
Current medical school class ranking.

After you submit the above information for your rotation request, our specific programs will review your information and notify you if you have been approved for a rotation. Individual programs may ask you for additional information.

If we are able to accommodate your request, you will receive a confirmation email asking you to complete step two below. Please do not assume that your rotation has been approved until you receive confirmation from our office.

Thank you for your interest.

Step 2: Submit Required Documents

After you have received confirmation from Samaritan’s Office of Medical Education that your rotation request has been approved, please submit the documents listed on the application as follows:

Proof of current Professional Liability & General Liability insurance.
Letter of reference/good standing from the school.
Specifics of clinical rotation (course requirements, skills, hours, etc.)
School/program contact information (name of program, contact person, email and phone number.)
Current criminal background check (performed by approved vendor according to OHA rules, completed within the past 12-24 months of the start of student’s rotation.)
Current urine drug screen (10-panel drug test by reputable vendor according to OHA rules, result must have been done within the past 12 months preceding the start of student’s rotation. If student needs a urine drug screen test, he/she may arrange to do so through Samaritan’s Occupational Medicine Department. Note: Student will be responsible for the cost.)
Current immunization records including baseline Tuberculin (TB) Test, Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, influenza and COVID-19.
Current AHA BLS training.
Documentation from school/program that the student has received prior training (compliant with federal OSHA requirements) on the following: bloodborne pathogen training, fire and electrical safety, PPE, hazard communications and infection prevention practices.

After your application has been approved and all requested documents received, you will receive a confirmation email from the program coordinator that includes details about your rotation (dates, when and where to report, potential housing opportunities, etc.)

Prior to your rotation, you will also be required to complete online orientation to review Samaritan’s policies and trainings. On your first day, you will also be required to complete online electronic medical record modules.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding your rotation request or application, please contact us at 541-768-4906 or [email protected].