Temple University Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Visiting Student (MD/DO)
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About this program
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (Philadelphia, PA) runs a Visiting Students Program for M4 students from US LCME/COCA accredited medical schools. Eligibility requires completion of all required clerkships at the home institution, BLS or ACLS certification, and a criminal background check completed within 12 months of the rotation start date. Applications are submitted via the AAMC Visiting Student Application Service (VSAS, now VSLO). LKSOM's annual elective catalog opens in the spring AFTER Temple's own students have finalized their fourth-year schedules — allocations are on a space-available basis. Direct contact [email protected] for catalog access and questions. Temple University Hospital is the principal teaching site (Level 1 trauma center in North Philadelphia).
AAMC VSLO platform
Applications submitted through your home medical school's Dean's office.
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University Visiting Students canonical page. M4 from accredited medical schools, all required clerkships completed at home institution. BLS or ACLS + criminal background check (within 12 months) required. Application via AAMC VSAS; LKSOM annual elective cataloVerbatim 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
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
- 4-8 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, immunizations | Visa: B1/B2
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