Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Torrance, California · Visiting Student (MD/DO)
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About this program
Sub-Internships and Advanced Clerkships Elective clerkships for fourth-year medical students are offered by the Department of Medicine and the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. UCLA students have first priority for these clerkships. However, Harbor-UCLA encourages students in good standing at other medical schools to apply. To begin the application process contact the course coordinators identified below or visit http://www.medstudent.ucla.edu/visitingstudents/.
Harbor-UCLA IM Sub-Internships and Advanced Clerkships. Visiting students apply via VSLO 75+ days prior. LCME/COCA US students only. UCLA David Geffen SOM affiliate. Replaces dhs.lacounty.gov/harbor-ucla/ generic page. One-by-one packet #19.Verbatim from source page · audited 2026-05-25
Quick highlights
Strong points
- Verified direct sourceAudited URL — no platform middleman, no scraped data
- No tuition feeProgram does not charge a per-elective fee
Watch for
- INTL not eligibleProgram is US LCME/COCA only — no IMG pathway
Fees, duration & what it costs
What's included
- 2-4 weeks of structured clinical experience
- Placement in Internal Medicine — Sub-Internships and Advanced Clerkships (IM department at H...
- Direct supervision by attending faculty
- Rounds, case discussions, and bedside teaching participation
How to apply
- Identify a faculty host or coordinator at the program.Many IMG observerships require a faculty sponsor BEFORE you can apply. Use the contact email in the sidebar.
- Submit your application packet directly to the program.Typical packet: CV, USMLE scores or ECFMG certificate, letter of intent, proof of funding, immunizations, and (for INTL) translated medical license.
- Pay any required application or program fee.Many programs charge a non-refundable application fee + per-rotation program fee. See the cost tile above for this program's specific amounts.
- Complete pre-arrival paperwork and visa coordination.Most IMG observerships do not sponsor educational visas — applicants travel on B-1/B-2 visitor status. Confirm before booking travel.
Available specialties
Eligibility requirements
MD/MBBS, health clearance | Visa: B1/B2
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