Washington University School of Medicine participates in the AAMC Visiting Student Learning Opportunities™ (VSLO®) program, which enables medical and public health students to pursue short-term learning opportunities in locations away from their Home institutions.
The Visiting Student Programs at Washington University School of Medicine provide funding and networking opportunities to fourth year medical students interested in our residency training programs. These programs enhance the exposure of students considering careers in academic medicine to the Washington University Medical Campus, while promoting cultural diversity on the medical school campus.
All applicants who are fourth year medical students in good standing at their respective schools in the United States are welcome to apply. Students who are members of groups underrepresented or inadequately supported in medical training or who are socioeconomically disadvantaged are particularly encouraged to apply. Program support for participants includes funding to help offset the cost of travel, housing, fees, and other eligible expenses.
WashU Medicine departments and divisions currently offer the following programs:
- Emergency Medicine Leadership in Emergency Medicine Diversity Scholarship (WUEM LEaD)
- Neurology Visiting Medical Student Elective: The Groff Diversity Scholars Program
- Obstetrics & Gynecology: Gynecologic Oncology
- Office of Diversity Programs Visiting Elective Program
- Oncology Visiting Elective Program
- Orthopaedic Surgery Externship Program
- Otolaryngology URiM Sub-Internship Program
- Pathology Experience Award for Students in Medicine
- Surgery Visiting Student Scholarship Program
Please note that there is a separate application process for each program.