Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois · Visiting Student (MD/DO)
Always confirm details on the official institution page before applying. Requirements, fees, and deadlines can change.
About this program
Stritch uses the Visiting Student Application Service (VSLO), to receive visiting student applications. Our VSLO Catalog will be available for viewing late January 2026 for AY2026-2027. The earliest students will be accepted is February 2nd, 2026 for the May 2026 period. There is a rolling acceptance for each subsequent period.
May 4-29, 2026 · June 1-26, 2026 · June 29-July 24, 2026 · August 3-28, 2026 · August 31-September 25, 2026 · September 28-October 23, 2026 · October 26-November 20, 2026 · November 23-December 18, 2026 · January 4-29, 2027 · February 1-26, 2027 · March 1-25, 2027 · April 5-30, 2027
AAMC VSLO platform
Applications submitted through your home medical school's Dean's office.
Loyola Stritch SOM Visiting Students. VSLO-based, 4-week electives, final-year LCME/COCA students; max 12 weeks. INTL students see /visitingstudents/internationalstudents/ (4-week max). The old ssom.luc.edu/gme/ URL returned 404 on 2026-05-16.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
- Rolling applicationsApply year-round, not tied to a single yearly window
Watch for
- VSLO platform requiredYour home medical school must participate in AAMC VSLO
- No visa sponsorshipINTL applicants must self-arrange B-1/B-2 visitor visa
- Substantial program fee$1,500 acceptance fee per elective (payable within 14 days of offer or registration is canceled). Max 12 elective weeks total. Malpractice insurance ($1M/incident, $3M aggregate) is provided by Loyola for accepted international students who are not already covered.
Fees, duration & what it costs
What's included
- 4-week electives; max 12 weeks total 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, USMLE Step 1, health clearance, faculty sponsor | Visa: B1/B2
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