Medical Volunteer Activities
Volunteer activities involving the participation of trainees in providing medical care, health education, or other health-related services require pre-approval from the Program Director and the GME Office. These activities are distinguished from moonlighting activities. Examples of volunteer activities that require pre-approval include, but are not limited to:
- participation in community service projects,
- the provision of screening and referral services at health fairs,
- teaching health-related classes and seminars,
- the diagnosis and treatment of athletes at school-related sports events or marathons, and
- international healthcare missions outside the program curriculum
Medical Volunteer Activity Policy (revised 11/10/22)
Request Forms
- Medical Volunteer Activity Request Form (for individual requests)
- Group Medical Volunteer Activity Request Form (to be used for multiple trainees in the same program completing the same medical volunteer activity)
Foreign Professional Liability Coverage
The University of Washington’s professional liability insurance program extends worldwide to cover approved sites of practice. However, other countries’ insurance regulations may require local insurance coverage as well as imposing temporary license requirements. Information and resources regarding foreign professional liability coverage are available through UW Risk Services.