Rotations to MD Anderson

MD Anderson offers rotation programs for residents/fellows and medical students.

Resident/Fellow Rotations

We offer clinical rotation programs for U.S. residents and fellows who are interested in participating in elective rotations at MD Anderson to receive specialized training applicable to their home residency or fellowship program.  These specialty and subspecialty rotations provide exceptional learning experiences with the commitment to the investigation and treatment of cancer, thereby preparing physicians to be leaders in their chosen specialty.

With more than 120,000 patients admitted yearly, our clinical rotation programs are held to the educational standards of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) by the Graduate Medical Education Committee and approved by the Chief Education & Training Officer.

Eligibility Requirements

Individuals requesting an MD Anderson clinical rotation must hold an M.D., D.O., D.D.S., or D.M.D. degree or its foreign equivalent validated by a certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) and be currently enrolled in an ACGME training program. Participation in any elective rotation will be allowed on a space-available basis. Rotations must have final approval from the host department program director.

Health Clearance: Visiting residents/fellows must submit documentation of immunization or positive antibody titer for Chickenpox (Varicella) and an annual Tuberculin skin test taken within the previous twelve months of rotation start date.

License/Training Permit: A valid Texas PIT Permit or license is required for participation. Visiting residents/fellows from outside the state of Texas must apply for a permit though the Texas Medical Board. 

Malpractice Insurance: Proof of professional medical liability with coverage amounts of no less than $100,000/claim and $300,000/aggregate must be submitted with the application. No medical malpractice insurance will be provided by MD Anderson.

Medical Student Rotations

Third and fourth year medical students enrolled at Texas Medical Center affiliate medical schools (University of Texas Medical School-Houston, UTMB-Galveston, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas A&M College of Medicine are currently eligible for clinical and research rotations at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.  Students must receive the approval of the medical school dean, program director, or academic official and an MD Anderson faculty host.  The Office of Graduate Medical Education should be notified of the rotation at least four weeks in advance.

Students enrolled at all other U.S. medical schools (not listed above) may apply for elective clinical rotations at MD Anderson, based on availability, as a “visiting medical student” through the University of Texas Medical School-Houston.  Restrictions and fees apply. Visiting medical students should contact the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs for additional information regarding the application process at ms.visitingstudents@uth.tmc.edu.

Information for visiting medical students