Enrolling + Planning
You have questions on housing, transportation, insurance, and visas. We have answers!
General Information
- When can I contact my AMO Preceptor?
- Is there an AMO pre-departure orientation?
- Who should I contact if I can't make it to my rotation on a certain day?
- Where can I get food/meals during my AMO rotation?
- Can a family member or friend rotate with me?
- Can I bring my child to the U.S. during my AMO rotation?
- When will I be able to see the exact location for my rotation?
- How do I request a background check from AMO if my program requires one?
- How do I sign up for orientation?
- What should I bring with me when crossing the border?
- Where can I find resources and guides for my amo application?
- What is AMO's cancellation policy?
- Where can I find the program details for my application?
- If my program has multiple sites, will there be a schedule for each location weekly?
- Where can I find the expectations for my program?
- Are there any resources I can look at to best prepare myself for my rotation?
- What is the deadline for enrolling?
- What If I need to switch or postpone my clinical experience?
- Where can I get travel tips for my AMO rotation?
Documentation
- What documents are required to complete enrollment?
- Do I need to speak English to participate in an AMO rotation?
- What should my dean's letter include?
- Why can't I press the 'Request Enrollment' button?
- How do I verify my medical education?
- How do I verify my identity?
- Do all of my documents need to be translated to English?
- What file types should I submit my documents in?
- What test for TB can I get if I am BCG vaccinated?
- Where can I find my hospital/additional documents within my application?
- What if my country/area does not offer one of the required immunizations?
- What does it mean if one of my requirements was marked "Requires Resubmission"?
- How do I obtain a BLS certification if this is required by my program?
- Do I need to submit all of my documents at once?
- What if my country does not offer the current flu season shot?
- What immunizations do I need to acquire for an in-person clinical experience?
- What does it mean if my submission was not approved within my AMO application?
- What requirements are needed to complete enrollment for a virtual rotation?
- What is a toxicology report? How is it performed?
- If I only have partial immunizations can I begin my program?
- Will my traveler’s health insurance cover the cost of getting my immunizations when I arrive?
- How should I format dates on my documents?
- Can I submit the same required documents for multiple clinical experiences?
Visa
- Can I enroll for my AMO rotation without my visa?
- What happens if I am denied a visa?
- Can I visit the U.S. on the Visa Waiver Program?
- What is a B1 visa invitation letter? How do I get one?
- Which visa type is supported by AMO?
- What happens if my expedited visa appointment request gets denied?
- Do I need to request a visa invitation letter for each rotation I have scheduled?
- How do I enter my visa meeting date in my AMO application?