University of Kentucky Medical Center
Lexington, Kentucky · Visiting Student (MD/DO)
Always confirm details on the official institution page before applying. Requirements, fees, and deadlines can change.
About this program
If you are enrolled as a fourth-year medical student at a school that is accredited by the United States Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), we invite you to apply for an elective at the College of Medicine-Lexington Campus through VSLO.
All students must apply by the deadline date for each elective enrollment period, as published on the VSLO website. Applications are only accepted through the VSLO system. If you miss the deadline, you are not eligible for an elective at the UK College of Medicine. All students must follow established guidelines and procedures (no exceptions).
AAMC VSLO platform
Applications submitted through your home medical school's Dean's office.
University of Kentucky College of Medicine — Lexington Campus Visiting Students canonical page. US LCME/AOA M4 only via AAMC VSLO (M3+M4 accepted but M4 prioritized). Mandatory affiliation agreement between UK COM and home school (cancellation if not finalized by rotation date). $75 one-time placemeVerbatim from source page · audited 2026-05-25
Quick highlights
Strong points
- Verified direct sourceAudited URL — no platform middleman, no scraped data
Watch for
- INTL not eligibleProgram is US LCME/COCA only — no IMG pathway
- VSLO platform requiredYour home medical school must participate in AAMC VSLO
- Affiliation agreement requiredHome school must have an existing agreement (6-8 weeks to execute)
Fees, duration & what it costs
What's included
- 2-4 weeks of structured clinical experience
- Placement in Multi-department M4 electives at UK COM Lexington Campus; M3 considered but M4...
- 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
If you are enrolled as a fourth-year medical student at a school that is accredited by the United States Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), we invite you to apply for an elective at the College of Medicine-Lexington Campus through VSLO.
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