UT Health Memphis / Regional One Health
Memphis, Tennessee · Visiting Student (MD/DO)
Always confirm details on the official institution page before applying. Requirements, fees, and deadlines can change.
About this program
Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO) is an AAMC application service designed to streamline the application process for senior 'away' electives at other U.S. LCME medical schools. Please use the Extramural Electives Compendium (EEC) for visiting student application information. U.S. LCME medical students, please complete a VSLO application for your preferred electives and dates.
The University of Tennessee, College of Medicine has elective opportunities available at its sites in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Nashville/Murfreesboro, and Jackson for students from other medical schools.
AAMC VSLO platform
Applications submitted through your home medical school's Dean's office.
UT Health Science Center Memphis College of Medicine Visiting Students canonical page (Regional One Health is UTHSC primary public hospital affiliate). Elective opportunities across Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Nashville/Murfreesboro, Jackson. US LCME M4 via VSLO; D.O. accepted (must be 'candidaVerbatim from source page · audited 2026-05-25
Quick highlights
Strong points
- FREE — no fee charged by UTHSCNo program fee. Applicants only pay VSLO platform fee and supply own malpractice
- INTL via VSLO opennessSome INTL schools eligible — broader than the typical 'US LCME only' US M4 program (similar to UNM)
- 5 UT campus sitesMemphis + Knoxville + Chattanooga + Nashville/Murfreesboro + Jackson — geographic flexibility
- Tier-A featuredG0 walk: 'US LCME + INTL via VSLO openness' rare combo
Watch for
- Affiliation agreement nuanceINTL needs home-school VSLO membership OR institutional exchange with UT
- 8-week career-wide capMaximum 8 weeks total across the UT system career-wide. No exceeding by stacking
- 7 core clerkships requiredMust have completed Family Med, IM, Neurology, Peds, Surgery, Psychiatry, OB-GYN at home institution
- Can be bumped 30 days pre-startVisiting students scheduled AFTER UT students. Can lose offer if UT students backfill
Fees, duration & what it costs
What's included
- Max 8 weeks total across UT system career-wide (typical 4-w... of structured clinical experience
- Placement in Multi-department M4 electives across 5 UT campus sites (Memphis + Knoxville + C...
- Direct supervision by attending faculty
- Rounds, case discussions, and bedside teaching participation
Required clerkships completed
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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