South Texas Environmental Education and Research



How to apply - MS-4s

Most medical students enrolled in their fourth year at a U.S. medical school are eligible for the STEER elective. The school must be accredited by the LCME, Liaison Committee on Medical Education. Here is its list of schools. Now, follow these application steps:

  1. Complete the Environmental Medicine/Border Health Application for Elective.
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  2. Complete the Visiting Student Immunization Record.
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  3. Complete the Biographical Information form.
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  4. Request and complete an MS-4 Application for Elective. The form may not be downloaded. Request a form by sending your name and postal address by e-mail to steer@uthscsa.edu, calling the STEER office at 210-567-7407, or mailing a request to:

    STEER
    Department of Family and Community Medicine
    The University of Texas Health Science Center
    7703 Floyd Curl Drive
    San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900

  5. Provide proof you have passed Step 1 of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.

  6. Send us the documents along with a check or money order for $25 for registration. Make it payable to UTHSCSA."