VerifiedVisiting Student (MD/DO)U.S. M4

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)

Galveston, Texas · Visiting Student (MD/DO)

Galveston, Texas2-4 weeksVSLOU.S. M4

Always confirm details on the official institution page before applying. Requirements, fees, and deadlines can change.

About this program

Visiting Medical Students Medical students from other U.S. institutions in their final year of medical school may apply to take an elective at UTMB through the VSLO Application Service (VSLO). Access to VSLO is granted by your home school.

The UTMB Office of Enrollment Services does not offer or coordinate observerships. Currently, we do not have opportunities for international medical students to complete observerships.

VSLO

AAMC VSLO platform

Applications submitted through your home medical school's Dean's office.

Learn about VSLO

UTMB Office of Enrollment Services Visiting Medical Students canonical page (Galveston). US medical schools final-year M4 via AAMC VSLO; non-US students ONLY if home school has active affiliation + incoming program agreement with UTMB. Applications open mid-April or early May. $100 processing fee pe
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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

Fees, duration & what it costs

Program fee

$100 processing fee per course (due 10 days after accepta...

Duration

2-4 weeks

Lead time

Rolling Admissionsbefore start

Malpractice

Requiredactive coverage

What's included

2-4 weeks of structured clinical experience
Placement in Multi-department M4 final-year electives at UTMB Galveston; NO observerships of...
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

Multi-department M4 final-year electives at UTMB Galveston; NO observerships offered; NO off-block rotations

Eligibility requirements

MD/MBBS, health clearance | Visa: B1/B2

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