Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois · Visiting Student (MD/DO)
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About this program
Rush Medical College offers two options for students interested in completing clerkship rotations at Rush University Medical Center — the Visiting Medical Students Program and the Rush Visiting Scholars Program.
Rush Medical College welcomes applications for visiting medical students from LCME-accredited or COCA-accredited medical schools only, who want to pursue clinical elective rotations at Rush University Medical Center. Applicants must be currently enrolled in medical school, be in good academic standing and have completed all required M3 core rotations prior to the elective time period. Rush Medical College uses the Association of American Medical Colleges' Visiting Student Application Service (VSAS) to receive and process visiting student applications. Electives are available if space permits. Applications for each rotation are due eight weeks before the rotation begins.
AAMC VSLO platform
Applications submitted through your home medical school's Dean's office.
Rush Medical College Visiting Medical Students canonical page. US LCME/COCA M4 only; INTL not accepted via this pathway. Application via AAMC VSAS, due 8 weeks before rotation. M3 cores must be complete and student in good standing. Separate Rush Diversity & Inclusion Visiting Scholars Program offerVerbatim from source page · audited 2026-05-25
Quick highlights
Strong points
- Verified direct sourceAudited URL — no platform middleman, no scraped data
- Stipend-payingReceives a paid stipend (rare for IMG observerships)
- Multi-specialty (4+)Placement available across multiple clinical departments
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 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
Fourth-year students in their final year of medical school who have demonstrated a commitment to health equity... and meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply to the Rush Visiting Scholars Program: Currently pursuing a medical degree at an LCME accredited institution Are in good academic standing Have completed all required M3 core rotations by June 30, 2026 Are a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident or of asylee, refugee or DACA status. (You will be required to provide supporting documentation)
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