George Washington University Hospital
Washington, Washington DC · Visiting Student (MD/DO)
Always confirm details on the official institution page before applying. Requirements, fees, and deadlines can change.
About this program
Visiting Students (GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences)
Students who take an elective must be enrolled in their senior year of medical school at a U.S. LCME medical school or COCA accredited AACOM member colleges. They must be in good academic standing after completing their core rotations.
Requirements: Transcript · AAMC Standardized Immunization Form · Malpractice Coverage · Personal Health Insurance · CV/Resume · HIPAA/OSHA training · ACLS/BLS · Malpractice $1M/$3M.
AAMC VSLO platform
Applications submitted through your home medical school's Dean's office.
GW SMHS Visiting Students canonical page. **Visiting-student elective / clerkship pathway (NOT observership)** — US LCME/COCA senior-year M4 via VSLO. Original GW Observer Training Program at imp.smhs.gwu.edu/observer-training-program-not-accepting-applications is CLOSED ('IMP is no longer acceptingVerbatim from source page · audited 2026-05-25
Quick highlights
Strong points
- Verified direct sourceAudited URL — no platform middleman, no scraped data
- Multi-specialty (3+)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 3 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 | Visa: B1/B2
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