Memorial Healthcare System
Hollywood, Florida · Visiting Student (MD/DO)
Always confirm details on the official institution page before applying. Requirements, fees, and deadlines can change.
About this program
Memorial Healthcare System (Hollywood, Florida) hosts visiting medical students through its Office of Academic Affairs at Memorial Regional Hospital and affiliated campuses, including Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, Memorial Hospital West, and Memorial Hospital Miramar.
Application path: Most US LCME/COCA M4 students apply via VSLO. EXCEPTION: medical students from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and Florida International University (FIU) — the two FL schools with primary affiliation agreements — must contact Memorial directly to schedule all rotations and should NOT apply through VSLO.
Requirements: $1M / $3M malpractice/liability insurance, current BLS certification, HIPAA training documentation, current immunizations including PPD.
Contact: Office of Academic Affairs, 954-265-4463. International students should contact directly to inquire about availability — no centralized INTL pathway documented.
AAMC VSLO platform
Applications submitted through your home medical school's Dean's office.
Memorial Healthcare System (Hollywood, Florida) Requirements for Visiting Students. VSLO-based. $1M/$3M liability + BLS + HIPAA. Office of Academic Affairs 954-265-4463. Replaces mhs.net/ homepage. One-by-one packet #42.Verbatim from source page · audited 2026-05-25
Quick highlights
Strong points
- Verified direct sourceAudited URL — no platform middleman, no scraped data
- Multi-specialty (4+)Placement available across multiple clinical departments
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 4 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, health clearance | Visa: B1/B2
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