MD Program

Karolinska Institute, Sweden

Two scholarshipsb will be awarded this year by the UI Carver College of Medicine to a third year medical student to pursue studies at Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden during their M4 year. The purpose of the scholarship is to expand the knowledge and experience of the selected student in both medical education and patient care in Sweden. This elective will last for a minimum of a four-week period and will be scheduled during the student's fourth year of medical school.

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit the following application materials by noon, January 28, 2013 to 1187A MERF:

• An essay, three pages maximum, addressing why you would like to be selected for the Karolinska Institute program, and what you, as a representative of the UI Carver College of Medicine, could bring to the exchange.
• Two letters of recommendation from persons who know you well. Although we encourage letters from College of Medicine faculty, letters may also be from undergraduate professors, mentors, etc.
• Written permission for the Karolinska scholarship review council members to review your academic transcript while at the Carver College of Medicine.

Candidates will be chosen based on their application materials, record of academic performance, and the match of their interest with Karolinska Institute's programs.

Additional details on Karolinska can be found at: http://ki.se/?l=en 
http://www.ki.se/exchangestudies

The scholarship includes a $1700 stipend to cover a portion of the cost of airfare, room, and board. Application materials received later than noon on January 28, 2013 will not be accepted.

Materials should be sent to:

Introduction by Dr. Gerald DiBona

This medical student exchange program developed out of my personal experience of working within the medical education and training, research and patient care systems of Sweden over the last 25 years. There are many aspects of these systems in Sweden which contrast sharply with those in the USA. These differences and similarities provide new insights and understandings which are beneficial and significant for the expanding internationalization of medical education. Moreover, the characteristics of these systems reflect important cultural, social and political aspects of each country. This exchange program provides an opportunity to experience both the medical education system and living in Sweden

Karolinska Institute is a medical university, i.e. the medical school of Stockholm University. It is Sweden’s largest academic medical center in terms of medical education and physician training, biomedical research and clinical patient care. It is responsible for selecting and awarding the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Please see the list of web sites for additional links to Karolinska Institute.

Stockholm is the capital city of Sweden. Situated on the east coast of Sweden facing the Baltic Sea, it is built on 14 island and associated waterways giving rise to its description as the “Venice of the North”. on the Swedish east coast, facing the Baltic Sea. Please see the list of web sites to additional links to Sweden and Stockholm.

Related Websites:  

•  Karolinska Reports