NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia
New York, New York · Visiting Student (MD/DO)
Always confirm details on the official institution page before applying. Requirements, fees, and deadlines can change.
About this program
- Applicant Eligibility
- Visiting students are eligible for electives at CUIMC if they meet the following criteria:
- Currently enrolled in their final year of medical school at one of the following:
- Domestic: LCME-accredited school in the US/Canada, Osteopathic school
- International: International Exchange Affiliation (must be pre-approved by home school)
- Completed at least 4-6 core clerkships in Internal Medicine, Surgery, and 2 other specialties (including the elective specialty in which they are applying, where available).
Eligible domestic visiting students must use VSLO to submit their applications. Eligible international visiting students should contact their school for approval and instructions on how to apply (also see: International Exchange Affiliation).
AAMC VSLO platform
Applications submitted through your home medical school's Dean's office.
Columbia VP&S Visiting Student Program (canonical). VSLO for LCME/COCA; OASIS for INTL via /international-visiting-students subpath. Replaces nyp.org/ homepage. One-by-one packet #51.Verbatim from source page · audited 2026-05-25
Quick highlights
Strong points
- Verified direct sourceAudited URL — no platform middleman, no scraped data
- Multi-specialty (4+)Placement available across multiple clinical departments
- INTL physicians eligibleOpen to international medical graduates
Watch for
- VSLO platform requiredYour home medical school must participate in AAMC VSLO
Fees, duration & what it costs
What's included
- 2-4 weeks of structured clinical experience
- Placement in your chosen specialty across 4 departments
- Direct supervision by attending faculty
- Rounds, case discussions, and bedside teaching participation
Required clerkships completed
How to apply
- Confirm eligibility with your home Dean's office.Verify your school participates in VSLO and that you have completed any required core clerkships.
- Open the program's official Visiting Students page.Review the current elective catalog, available specialties, and any program-specific forms.
- Submit your application through the AAMC VSLO platform.Your home Dean's office handles the submission. Include the Dean's letter of permission and any required documentation.
- Wait for the program to assign your rotation.Lead time varies by demand. Programs review on a rolling or cohort schedule (see Lead time tile above).
- Complete pre-arrival onboarding.Health clearance, malpractice attestation, immunization documentation, and orientation are coordinated by the program before your start date.
Available specialties
Eligibility requirements
MD/MBBS, ECFMG certification, USMLE scores, faculty sponsor, health clearance | Visa: B1/B2
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