University of New Mexico Hospital
Albuquerque, New Mexico · Visiting Student (MD/DO)
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About this program
The University of New Mexico School of Medicine welcomes final-year visiting medical students to participate in four-week elective clerkships for credit. Clerkships are coordinated through the Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO) program by the Office of Medical Student Affairs. ALL visiting applicants must apply through the AAMC web-based VSLO application system. No exceptions can be made.
The School of Medicine requires all visiting students to meet the same standards expected of our own students. Per the Student Guidelines outlined in the UNM VSLO Course Catalog, visiting students may not seek clerkship 'pre-approval' from any UNM department.
AAMC VSLO platform
Applications submitted through your home medical school's Dean's office.
UNM School of Medicine Visiting Medical Students canonical page. US LCME/COCA + INTL (if home school participates in VSLO) M4 final-year. AAMC VSLO ONLY — direct faculty contact prohibited. 4-week elective clerkships for credit. NO observerships, shadowing, research electives, or pre-clinical experiVerbatim 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
- Affiliation agreement requiredHome school must have an existing agreement (6-8 weeks to execute)
Fees, duration & what it costs
What's included
- 4 weeks only (no 2-week, no observership/shadowing/research... of structured clinical experience
- Placement in Multi-department M4 elective clerkships at UNM Hospital ONLY (no outside clinic...
- 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
Only final-year medical students may apply. Applications are open only to institutions within the VSLO system. Course availability varies by department. All visiting students must apply for UNM electives and be eligible in VSLO. Please do not contact faculty or department administration directly to attempt to arrange rotations for credit.
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