---
title: "ABSMC Internal Medicine Clerkship at Sutter Health"
description: "The Sutter Health Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program prides itself on teaching and involving medical students in patient care."
url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/medical-school-clerkships/absmc-internal-medicine-clerkship"
---

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# ABSMC Internal Medicine Clerkship

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The Sutter Health Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program prides itself on teaching and involving medical students in patient care. Students are exposed to a variety of patients and procedures in the inpatient setting at one of the largest hospitals (ABSMC, Oakland) in the Bay Area.  We strive to create an experience where the learner wishes to return to our residency program for training in internal medicine. For more information, please read the descriptions below or contact us at [imrp@sutterhealth.org](mailto:imrp@sutterhealth.org).

| Apply In | Rotation Periods |
| --- | --- |
| March - May | July - December |
| October - November | January - May |

Medical Students apply to Sutter Health ABSMC Clerkships through the AAMC VSLO system.

-   Our elective offerings are detailed below.
-   Apply only once per academic year. No direct applications emails please.
-   Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents have been received.
-   Please note that we do not accept international medical students.

![medical-student-and-doctor](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/medical-doctors/medical-student-and-doctor2.jpg?h=1286&iar=0&w=2057)

## URIM Medical Student Clerkship Scholarship 

The program offers up to $3,000 per month (prorated) for 4th-year U.S. medical students from underrepresented backgrounds in Internal Medicine. Students complete a 4-week subinternship at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, working with residents and caring for 12-16 patients.

[Learn More](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/scholarships#im-urim)

[Apply Now](https://vslo.aamc.org/vslo/#/elective-details?returnUrl=elective-search&electiveId=252583&instId=10839)

## Apply for the ABSMC Internal Medicine Clerkship 

[Apply Now](https://vslo.aamc.org/vslo/#/elective-details?returnUrl=elective-search&electiveId=252583&instId=10839)

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