As a health system dedicated to fostering the knowledge and careers of medical professionals, Henry Ford welcomes medical students with the opportunity to hone their specialty skills in one of our many undergraduate elective or clerkship programs.
Studying at one of the most comprehensive health care systems in the world provides you with many advantages:
A rich learning environment with opportunities to see patients (from all financial and cultural backgrounds) in a tertiary care hospital, community hospitals and an extensive network of ambulatory care centers.
Exposure to a variety of conditions and diseases, ranging from common to rare and complex
Guidance and mentoring in a multidisciplinary setting by world-renown, full-time faculty
Opportunities to participate in state-of-the-art research programs
Application Process
Prior to scheduling an away or off-campus elective, it is a student's responsibility to secure approval from their medical school. Along with your application, you must submit:
Cover letter
Letter from the dean of your medical school
C.V. or resume
Housing application (if housing is requested)
Students accepted to do elective rotations will be contacted with a letter of confirmation. All students will be oriented on the first day of the student's rotation.
Studying at one of the most comprehensive health care systems in the world provides you with many advantages:
