VerifiedVisiting Student (MD/DO)INTL students · U.S. M4
Memorial Hermann Hospital / UTHealth
Houston, Texas · Visiting Student (MD/DO)
Always confirm details on the official institution page before applying. Requirements, fees, and deadlines can change.
About this program
UTHealth's primary teaching hospital in Texas Medical Center. Level 1 trauma center with Red Duke Trauma Institute. Strong neurosurgery and trauma programs.
VSLO
AAMC VSLO platform
Applications submitted through your home medical school's Dean's office.
McGovern Medical School Visiting Student Course Catalog (2026-2027). Memorial Hermann is the primary teaching site. VSLO-based, final year, max 2 electives, 30-day deadline. Apr 1 application opens; Mar 1 catalog visible. Replaces med.uth.edu/gme/ landing. One-by-one packet #43.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
- 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
Program fee
~$200-400
Duration
2-4 weeks
Lead time
3-4 monthsbefore start
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
MD/MBBS, USMLE Step 1, health clearance | Visa: B1/B2
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