SORG Karl Leibinger Observership Grant

• The SORG Karl Leibinger observership grant supports fully trained junior international OMF surgeons / practicing specialists / residents in the final stage before graduation.
• The length of the program is 2 – 4 weeks.
• Applications must be submitted 8 – 12  months prior to the desired internship.
• The board will decide no later than 6 months before the internship. No reasons will be given for rejection of the application. The legal process is categorically precluded.
• Applicants will be asked to confirm the SORG associated hospital of their choice. Hospitals not directly linked to SORG are not excluded on principle and can be considered with adequate supporting information.

The Karl Leibinger observership grant is not designed for international medical graduates (IMG) residing in the United States or abroad, who are currently not employed and intend to apply for residency or fellowship in the U.S. These applications will not be considered for this program.

* When choosing a possible hospital, please consider the local rules on entry and visa issuance. SORG does not assume any responsibility for this.

* Visitors entering the U.S. with the following visa types are eligible to participate: B1, B2, F2, H4, J2, L2, O3 or ESTA.

* Please inquire before applying for the grant.

Application policies:

• Each applicant is responsible for ensuring their application is complete.
• The SORG review committee will not consider any additional changes once an application has been submitted for review.
• Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all information and supporting documents provided are authentic and accurate.
• We reserve the right to request additional information or verification of information and documents submitted. If an applicant is unable to do so, we reserve the right to withdraw consideration of the application.
• Applicants assume all costs associated with authenticating, retrieving, and submitting documents and material in support of their application and fulfillment of observership.
• Applicants must possess competent English-language skills for a professional healthcare environment.
• Depending on the location and the duration of the observership, SORG will define the total amount of financial support by allowing for a flat-rate payment.
• All arrangements regarding visa, traveling, and living conditions are the individual responsibility of the applicant.
• The Karl Leibinger observership grant is paid in two installments. The first payment will be made approximately 1 month prior to the start of the observership. The second installment will be arranged after the completion of the observership and after receipt of an observership report about the outcome for the applicant within 4 weeks after the completion of the observership.

Documents required:

• Up-to-date CV / eesume 
• Personal statement – one page addressing your interest in this program and the reasons for application, incl. the expected outcome.
• If applicable, list of publications.
• Letter of recommendation from a SORG member would be beneficial. Further introduced physicians or the dean of your current medical school can also attest the academic and other relevant experience. It needs to be printed on the physician's or dean's office letterhead with appropriate signatures and should be issued in the past 6 months.
• Employment or medical school enrollment verification letter.
• Letter of acceptance from host hospital. 
• Picture of you.
• Health certificate (list of vaccinations).

All documents submitted must be in:

• English
• PDF, DOC, or DOCX format