NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell
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
Domestic Students: The June 2026-May 2027 catalog will be viewable on February 23, 2026. VSLO applications will open March 2, 2026.
International Students: International MD students may apply through VSLO. The 2026-2027 catalog will tentatively open sometime between mid-March and mid-April.
AAMC VSLO platform
Applications submitted through your home medical school's Dean's office.
Weill Cornell Medicine Visiting Student Electives (canonical). VSLO for US MD/DO. INTL via WCM Global Health Education (international.weill.cornell.edu/visiting-international-students). No observerships — only clinical electives. Replaces weill.cornell.edu/ root. One-by-one packet #52.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
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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