Tufts Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts · Visiting Student (MD/DO)
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About this program
Tufts University School of Medicine (TUSM) hosts visiting US medical students through its Registrar's Office at Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston. Eligibility is strictly limited to students in good standing at LCME-accredited (US allopathic) or AOA/COCA-accredited (osteopathic) medical schools. INTL (non-US) medical students are NOT eligible for any visiting rotation at TUSM; observership pathways are not offered. Applications are submitted via the AAMC Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO) platform, with TUSM listed as the host institution. For the 2026-27 academic year: applications open April 1, 2026; all applications and required documentation must be submitted by April 5, 2026; offers are issued by the TUSM Registrar's Office no later than May 5, 2026. Typical rotation length is 2-4 weeks per visiting elective.
AAMC VSLO platform
Applications submitted through your home medical school's Dean's office.
TUSM away rotations / visiting students. VSLO-based for LCME/AOA only; INTL not eligible; no observerships.Verbatim from source page · audited 2026-05-25
Quick highlights
Strong points
- Verified direct sourceAudited URL — no platform middleman, no scraped data
Watch for
- INTL not eligibleProgram is US LCME/COCA only — no IMG pathway
- 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 Multi-department electives via TUSM Registrar (Tufts Medical Center is the prin...
- 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, USMLE Step 1, health clearance | Visa: B1/B2
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