Hartford Hospital
Hartford, Connecticut · Visiting Student (MD/DO)
Always confirm details on the official institution page before applying. Requirements, fees, and deadlines can change.
About this program
Visiting Medical Students (UConn School of Medicine) "Thank you for your interest in enrolling as a visiting student at the University of Connecticut, School of Medicine. We currently accept visiting students enrolled in U.S. (LCME-approved) medical and osteopathic [schools]...
AAMC VSLO platform
Applications submitted through your home medical school's Dean's office.
Hartford Hospital is a UConn School of Medicine teaching affiliate; M4 visiting electives flow through UConn's central VSLO pathway (medicine.uconn.edu/visiting-students/). US LCME + AOA only; INTL explicitly NOT accepted. Applications open April–mid-July. Background check $75 if needed via UConn PuVerbatim 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
- Rolling applicationsApply year-round, not tied to a single yearly window
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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