University of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland · Visiting Student (MD/DO)
Always confirm details on the official institution page before applying. Requirements, fees, and deadlines can change.
About this program
Welcome! Below are common questions about applying for electives through VSLO at UMSOM. Please review these details carefully before submitting your application. For housing, compliance requirements, and other resources, see the links provided in each FAQ. Only 4th year applicants in good standing from an allopathic or osteopathic medical school located within the United States and accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) will be accepted, no exceptions.
Visiting student applicants can begin browsing the 26-27 electives catalog on VSLO on Friday, March 13th, and the portal will open for submission of applications on Monday, March 30th.
AAMC VSLO platform
Applications submitted through your home medical school's Dean's office.
UMSOM Office of Student Affairs visiting students. LCME/COCA 4th-year only. Critical Care/Trauma has separate observer program. 26-27 catalog opens Mar 13.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 M4 electives at UMSOM; block-scheduled monthly rotations July...
- 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
Welcome! Below are common questions about applying for electives through VSLO at UMSOM. Please review these details carefully before submitting your application. For housing, compliance requirements, and other resources, see the links provided in each FAQ. Only 4th year applicants in good standing from an allopathic or osteopathic medical school located within the United States and accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) will be accepted, no exceptions.
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