If you’re an International Medical Graduate (IMG) preparing for residency, U.S. clinical experience (USCE) isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. Programs expect it. Letters of recommendation depend on it. And without it, even top scores may not be enough.
Ready to secure your clinical rotations? We can help.
At Preceptor Tree, we’ve partnered with Clerkship America, a trusted group that specializes in placing IMGs into high-quality U.S. rotations. Whether you need Internal Medicine, Surgery, or another core specialty, we’ll connect you with the right contact to get you started.
Why Clinical Rotations Matter for IMGs
Most residency programs won’t seriously consider IMG applications without recent U.S. experience. Rotations provide:
- Exposure to U.S. hospital systems
- Familiarity with EMR and patient communication
- A chance to earn strong U.S. physician letters of recommendation
- Specialty alignment for your residency goals
It’s also a confidence booster—many IMGs tell us they feel more prepared for interviews and day one of residency after completing these rotations.
IMG Rotation Specialties Available
Through Clerkship America’s network, you can access rotations in:
- Internal Medicine
- Family Medicine
- General Surgery
- Psychiatry
- Pediatrics
- Neurology
- Cardiology
- Emergency Medicine
- OB/GYN
- Geriatrics
- Endocrinology
- Oncology
All rotations are supervised by licensed U.S. physicians, and many offer the opportunity to earn LORs based on your performance.
How to Get Started
We’ve made the process simple. If you’re an IMG looking for U.S. clinical experience:
👉 Fill out our quick intake form, and we’ll connect you directly with the Clerkship America team.
👉 Or, email us at contact AT preceptortree.com and mention you’re an IMG seeking rotations and we will forward to Clerkship.
We’ll make the introduction and help guide you through the process, step-by-step.
Let’s Get You Matched
You’ve worked hard to get to this point. Let’s make sure you’re as competitive as possible. Getting the right U.S. clinical rotation is one of the best things you can do to strengthen your residency application—and we’re here to help you do exactly that.
Start your rotation journey today.
