UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas · Visiting Student (MD/DO)
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About this program
UT Southwestern Medical School's Visiting Medical Students Program (Dallas, TX) serves senior electives at UT Southwestern Medical School and UT Southwestern University Hospital, with Parkland Hospital (Dallas County's public safety-net hospital) as a major teaching affiliate. The program offers TWO distinct application pathways. (1) US LCME/COCA M4 students apply through the AAMC Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO) platform. (2) International medical students must apply via a SEPARATE paper application — full details at medschool.utsouthwestern.edu/admissions/visiting/international.html. The INTL pathway also covers US citizens currently attending medical schools outside the United States. Maximum visit: 2 four-week electives per visiting student career. After acceptance, students must pay a rotation fee, either purchase or provide proof of malpractice insurance coverage, complete BLS/ACLS certification within 12 months of rotation, and clear a Castle Branch background check. Eligibility verification: 'Good Standing' status confirmed via VSLO. NOTE: Two data.js entries with this name historically resolved to this canonical page; the duplicate row (#220 with the legacy GME landing URL) has been HIDDEN as part of this G0 audit consolidation.
AAMC VSLO platform
Applications submitted through your home medical school's Dean's office.
UT Southwestern Medical School Visiting Medical Students canonical page (replaces old utsouthwestern.edu/education/medical-school/admissions/visiting/ → 301 redirect). US LCME/COCA M4 via AAMC VSLO; INTL via separate VMS pathway at medschool.utsouthwestern.edu/admissions/visiting/international.htmlVerbatim from source page · audited 2026-05-25
Quick highlights
Strong points
- Verified direct sourceAudited URL — no platform middleman, no scraped data
- 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
What's included
- Max 2 four-week electives per student (8 weeks total) of structured clinical experience
- Placement in Multi-department M4 senior electives at UTSW + UTSW University Hospital + Parkl...
- 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, strong CV, health clearance | Visa: B1/B2
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