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  • Can I request the doctor I would like to see?
    Yes. You are welcome to request specific doctors. Unfortunately, we are not able to guarantee that an appointment will be available in a timely manner. In these cases, we will match you with another MSK specialist who works alongside the doctor you have requested and whose expertise matches your exact condition.
  • How long does it take to get an appointment?
    We will do everything we can to assist you in scheduling an appointment as quickly as possible. Your appointment date will depend on the availability of your doctor as well as your own needs and preferences. Our best advice to international patients seeking care in the United States is to have your medical records translated into English as soon as possible. Speak with your guest services assistant to learn more about document translation.
  • Is it possible to get a discount?
    Unfortunately, we are not able to offer discounts. We understand how important it is for our international patients to plan their expenses up front. We are committed to providing you with the most precise estimate possible so that you do not have unexpected costs later on.
  • Can I stay in a private room while I am in the hospital?
    We offer semiprivate and private rooms for patients staying overnight at Memorial Hospital. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the availability of a private room unless it is medically necessary. Please speak with your guest services coordinator for more information on private rooms.
  • Do I need a referral?
    No referral is needed. Anyone with cancer can request an appointment or a second opinion from one of our doctors.
  • What will happen after I submit my application?
    In case you submit all the required documents, your application will be processed by two committees, and you will be informed of our decision in a period of 8-20 weeks. In case there are missing documents in your application, our colleagues will contact you and ask for the missing documents.
  • Who should sign my Letters of Recommendation?
    Letters of Recommendation should are highly significant documents in the application process, and you should invest in them as they can be quite influential in your admission. Individuals who have a good deal of knowledge regarding your abilities, personality, achievements and potentials, and with whom you have had a high level of interaction during your previous academic or professional career, can be suitable for writing and signing your letters of recommendation. These individuals include previous professors and instructors, thesis/dissertation supervisors, dean of school/faculty etc.
  • Who is eligible to apply?
    With the exception of the following two groups, anyone who has at least finished high school and meets our admission requirements can apply to TUMS: - Native Iranians: Individuals who possess an Iranian passport - Iranians with Dual Citizenships: Iranians who possess dual citizenship, i.e. they have an Iranian passport as well as that of another country Iranian applicants who possess an Iranian passport must take the Nation-Wide University Entrance Examination (known as Konkoor) and achieve the necessary ranking in order to be eligible for being admitted to TUMS.
  • When to apply?
    TUMS enjoys a rolling application system. Students are able to apply at any time. Our fall semester starts late September, and our spring semester starts late January.
  • What are the requirements for admission?
    You can find all admission requirements in the following webpages: Undergraduate Requirements Graduate Requirements.
  • Can I request the doctor I would like to see?
    Yes. You are welcome to request specific doctors. Unfortunately, we are not able to guarantee that an appointment will be available in a timely manner. In these cases, we will match you with another MSK specialist who works alongside the doctor you have requested and whose expertise matches your exact condition.
  • How long does it take to get an appointment?
    We will do everything we can to assist you in scheduling an appointment as quickly as possible. Your appointment date will depend on the availability of your doctor as well as your own needs and preferences. Our best advice to international patients seeking care in the United States is to have your medical records translated into English as soon as possible. Speak with your guest services assistant to learn more about document translation.
  • Is it possible to get a discount?
    Unfortunately, we are not able to offer discounts. We understand how important it is for our international patients to plan their expenses up front. We are committed to providing you with the most precise estimate possible so that you do not have unexpected costs later on.
  • Can I stay in a private room while I am in the hospital?
    We offer semiprivate and private rooms for patients staying overnight at Memorial Hospital. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the availability of a private room unless it is medically necessary. Please speak with your guest services coordinator for more information on private rooms.
  • Do I need a referral?
    No referral is needed. Anyone with cancer can request an appointment or a second opinion from one of our doctors.
  • What will happen after I submit my application?
    In case you submit all the required documents, your application will be processed by two committees, and you will be informed of our decision in a period of 8-20 weeks. In case there are missing documents in your application, our colleagues will contact you and ask for the missing documents.
  • Who should sign my Letters of Recommendation?
    Letters of Recommendation should are highly significant documents in the application process, and you should invest in them as they can be quite influential in your admission. Individuals who have a good deal of knowledge regarding your abilities, personality, achievements and potentials, and with whom you have had a high level of interaction during your previous academic or professional career, can be suitable for writing and signing your letters of recommendation. These individuals include previous professors and instructors, thesis/dissertation supervisors, dean of school/faculty etc.
  • Who is eligible to apply?
    With the exception of the following two groups, anyone who has at least finished high school and meets our admission requirements can apply to TUMS: - Native Iranians: Individuals who possess an Iranian passport - Iranians with Dual Citizenships: Iranians who possess dual citizenship, i.e. they have an Iranian passport as well as that of another country Iranian applicants who possess an Iranian passport must take the Nation-Wide University Entrance Examination (known as Konkoor) and achieve the necessary ranking in order to be eligible for being admitted to TUMS.
  • When to apply?
    TUMS enjoys a rolling application system. Students are able to apply at any time. Our fall semester starts late September, and our spring semester starts late January.
  • What are the requirements for admission?
    You can find all admission requirements in the following webpages: Undergraduate Requirements Graduate Requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions for Students
Frequently Asked Questions for Students
Frequently Asked Questions for Patients
Frequently Asked Questions for Patients
  • Can I request the doctor I would like to see?
    Yes. You are welcome to request specific doctors. Unfortunately, we are not able to guarantee that an appointment will be available in a timely manner. In these cases, we will match you with another MSK specialist who works alongside the doctor you have requested and whose expertise matches your exact condition.
  • How long does it take to get an appointment?
    We will do everything we can to assist you in scheduling an appointment as quickly as possible. Your appointment date will depend on the availability of your doctor as well as your own needs and preferences. Our best advice to international patients seeking care in the United States is to have your medical records translated into English as soon as possible. Speak with your guest services assistant to learn more about document translation.
  • Is it possible to get a discount?
    Unfortunately, we are not able to offer discounts. We understand how important it is for our international patients to plan their expenses up front. We are committed to providing you with the most precise estimate possible so that you do not have unexpected costs later on.
  • Can I stay in a private room while I am in the hospital?
    We offer semiprivate and private rooms for patients staying overnight at Memorial Hospital. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the availability of a private room unless it is medically necessary. Please speak with your guest services coordinator for more information on private rooms.
  • Do I need a referral?
    No referral is needed. Anyone with cancer can request an appointment or a second opinion from one of our doctors.
  • What will happen after I submit my application?
    In case you submit all the required documents, your application will be processed by two committees, and you will be informed of our decision in a period of 8-20 weeks. In case there are missing documents in your application, our colleagues will contact you and ask for the missing documents.
  • Who should sign my Letters of Recommendation?
    Letters of Recommendation should are highly significant documents in the application process, and you should invest in them as they can be quite influential in your admission. Individuals who have a good deal of knowledge regarding your abilities, personality, achievements and potentials, and with whom you have had a high level of interaction during your previous academic or professional career, can be suitable for writing and signing your letters of recommendation. These individuals include previous professors and instructors, thesis/dissertation supervisors, dean of school/faculty etc.
  • Who is eligible to apply?
    With the exception of the following two groups, anyone who has at least finished high school and meets our admission requirements can apply to TUMS: - Native Iranians: Individuals who possess an Iranian passport - Iranians with Dual Citizenships: Iranians who possess dual citizenship, i.e. they have an Iranian passport as well as that of another country Iranian applicants who possess an Iranian passport must take the Nation-Wide University Entrance Examination (known as Konkoor) and achieve the necessary ranking in order to be eligible for being admitted to TUMS.
  • When to apply?
    TUMS enjoys a rolling application system. Students are able to apply at any time. Our fall semester starts late September, and our spring semester starts late January.
  • What are the requirements for admission?
    You can find all admission requirements in the following webpages: Undergraduate Requirements Graduate Requirements.
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