Program structure
What will your observership actually look like
A typical IKS observership runs 4–12 weeks at an accredited center, with a designated supervisor and a structured weekly rhythm of clinic, OR time, and didactics.
A sample week
How a typical week is structured
Schedules vary by host center; this is a representative pattern.
Monday
- Morning clinic
- Lunch lecture
- Afternoon OR
Tuesday
- Imaging review
- Diagnostic clinic
- Fitting session
Wednesday
- CXL clinic
- Case conference
- Journal club
Thursday
- OR day
- Post-op rounds
- Mentor session
Friday
- Outpatient clinic
- Grand rounds
- Research time
Inclusions
What's covered, and what isn't
Included
The program covers these directly.
- Placement coordination + matching
- Mentor pairing at the host center
- Visa support letters
- Completion certificate
- Free IKS membership for the year
Not included
You're responsible for these.
- International airfare
- Accommodation in-country
- Medical / travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Per-diem expenses
Sounds like a fit?