Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota · Visiting Student (MD/DO)
Always confirm details on the official institution page before applying. Requirements, fees, and deadlines can change.
About this program
Mayo Clinic's Visiting Medical Student Clerkship Program offers students a broad array of elective clinical rotations that foster the growth of medical knowledge through direct patient care experiences. The program provides elective clinical rotations for over 600 participating medical students each year. Visiting students receive diverse hands-on experiences in our program.
3 locations · #5 Top Hospitals and Health Systems for Fairness · 107 electives to choose from" "Mayo Clinic has hosted visiting medical student clerkships since 1915.
AAMC VSLO platform
Applications submitted through your home medical school's Dean's office.
runner-validatedVerbatim from source page · audited 2026-05-25
Quick highlights
Strong points
- Verified direct sourceAudited URL — no platform middleman, no scraped data
- No tuition feeProgram does not charge a per-elective fee
- INTL physicians eligibleOpen to international medical graduates
Watch for
- 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 All major specialties
- 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
Each year, the Visiting Medical Student Clerkship Program at Mayo Clinic receives more applications than it has educational opportunities. Selection is determined by the clinical departments and based on medical school transcript grades, successful completion of USMLE/COMLEX Step 1, space availability, and competitiveness for a Mayo Clinic residency.
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