RMCAANA
Observership Program
About the Program
The RMCAANA Observership Program is designed to support graduates of Rawalpindi Medical College in gaining valuable clinical exposure in the United States. Through this initiative, RMCAANA members across multiple specialties offer observership and clinical rotation opportunities to help young physicians understand the U.S. healthcare system, enhance their clinical skills, and strengthen their residency applications.
In addition to clinical training, the program connects applicants with experienced mentors who can provide guidance on visa preparation, interview readiness, and residency application strategies—serving as a vital bridge between medical education in Pakistan and postgraduate training opportunities in North America.
How It Works
RMCAANA is developing a dedicated Observership Application Portal to streamline the application and matching process.
Step 01
Submit a centralized online application through the portal
Step 02
Get reviewed & matched with mentors based on profile
Step 03
Receive official selection & placement instructions
⚠ Some physicians prefer to manage observership placements independently. For these opportunities, applicants must contact the physician directly using their provided contact details below.
Portal Participating Physicians
The following physicians participate through the upcoming RMCAANA Observership Portal (subject to availability):
Gastroenterology (GI)
Dr. Muhammad Amir
Internal Medicine (IM)
Dr. Mubashir Abbas Zaidi Atlanta
Dr. Raja ArshadAtlanta
Dr. Iftikhar ChaudhryOklahoma
Dr. Ahmed Iftikhar
Neurology
Dr. Shahid Rafique
Dr. Umar Suhaib
Pulmonology & ID
Dr. Fawad Chaudhry Pulmonology
Dr. FarhatID
Dr. Shariq RaufHouston (ID)
Direct Application Opportunities
Contact these supervising physicians directly via email to request placement:
Dr. Umer Farooq
Internal Medicine (IM)
mdfarookma@gmail.com
Facilitates accommodation & visa letters (consideration for students in need).
Dr. Shahla Ali
Psychiatry
doc@allenpsychiatry.com
Direct email application for clinical rotation.
Dr. Attiya Haroon
Dermatology
attiya.haroon9@gmail.com
Direct application to supervising physician.
Dr. Faiz Anwar
Hematology / Oncology
Apply via Cleveland Clinic Elective Program
Dr. Tahir Farooq
Infectious Diseases
Tfarooq@consultid.net
Important Program Notes
Contact these supervising physicians directly via email to request placement:
- RMCAANA provides a transparent, merit-based matching process through its portal.
- No Application Fee: There is no RMCAANA application fee at this time.
- Individual physicians or hospital systems may have their own administrative charges or requirements.
- Travel, accommodation, visa processing, and personal expenses are the sole responsibility of the applicant.
- Visa support letters may be provided at the discretion of the supervising physician.
Portal In Development
Application Portal Coming Soon!
We are actively building our centralized portal. Check back regularly
for updates and portal launch announcements.
Project Details
Invitation letters to support US visa applications upon acceptance.
Hands-on exposure to U.S. clinical practices and healthcare systems.
Mentorship opportunities to strengthen residency application profiles.
Program Disclaimer
RMCAANA facilitates the observership process through its portal but does not guarantee placement. Final selection, expectations, and arrangements are strictly determined by the supervising physician.