American University
School of Medicine Aruba

Office of the Registrar · Office of Clinical Education

Clinical Rotations
Updated July 2026

Clinical Rotation Requirements

All documentation below must be received by the Registrar’s Office before any rotation can be scheduled. Send everything to OfficeoftheRegistrar@ausoma.org at least four weeks prior to your rotation being scheduled.

Validity rule — read first. Every document must be valid for the full duration of your scheduled rotation. Background checks and immunizations must be no more than one (1) year old from the end date of your scheduled rotation. Check your dates before you submit.

Your progress 0 of 18 complete

All 18 items complete — you're ready to submit your packet to the Registrar's Office.

Academic & Identity

USMLE Step 1 examination results — with date and result. AUSOMA must receive your official report directly from the USMLE program. Curriculum Vitaevalid 1 year Verification of citizenship statusUS citizens: indicate US citizenship. Non-US citizens: provide your current visa status in the U.S. Copy of unexpired passportIf your US passport is expired: provide a copy of the expired passport plus a copy of your current driver’s license. Passport-size photo — taken within the last 12 months

Background & Health

Original police background check≤ 6 months old COVID-19 vaccination record or a current COVID-19 negative test result 10-panel drug test resultsvalid 1 yearRequest a chain-of-custody test. Physical examinationvalid 1 year Record of immunizationsvalid 1 yearVaricella, Hepatitis B, Mumps, Measles and Rubella (MMR), and annual PPD. If your PPD is positive, provide an official reading of a negative chest x-ray. Flu vaccinerequired during flu season Health certificate Proof of health insurance — copy of both sides of your health insurance card

Certifications

HIPAA and OSHA certification BLS or ACLS certification

Contact Information

Emergency contact information — name and telephone number

Request from the Registrar’s Office

These two documents are issued by the school — you don’t produce them yourself. Email OfficeoftheRegistrar@ausoma.org to request them.

Letter in Good Standing Copy of the Medical School’s Liability Insurance for Medical Students

Submitting your packet

Send all documentation to OfficeoftheRegistrar@ausoma.org at least four weeks before your clinical rotation is scheduled. This may be done after you sit for Step 1.

Questions about scheduling or site placement go to clinicals@ausoma.org.

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