Reading Hospital — Tower Health
Reading, Pennsylvania · Visiting Student (MD/DO)
Always confirm details on the official institution page before applying. Requirements, fees, and deadlines can change.
About this program
Reading Hospital is part of Tower Health and a Drexel University College of Medicine partnership site. The page covers M4 visiting electives at Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
Application paths: - Reading Hospital: VSLO for most departments (some still use a separate online application; transition to VSLO underway) - Phoenixville and St. Christopher's: through Drexel University College of Medicine VSLO catalog - Students from non-affiliate schools should first contact Academic Affairs at [email protected] or the respective clinical department
**EXPLICIT EXCLUSION:** Tower Health does NOT offer observerships for IMG graduates or other applicants. Page evidence: 'Regrettably, at this time, our institution does not facilitate observership programs. Consequently, we are unable to accommodate these requests.'
Standard $75 fee, max 12 weeks. Per P102: Drexel COM partnership.
AAMC VSLO platform
Applications submitted through your home medical school's Dean's office.
Tower Health Academic Affairs Medical Student Rotations (Reading Hospital + Phoenixville + St Christopher's). Drexel COM partnership site. VSLO + Drexel-specific application process. $75 fee, max 12 weeks. Replaces towerhealth.org/ homepage. One-by-one packet #60.Verbatim from source page · audited 2026-05-25
Quick highlights
Strong points
- Verified direct sourceAudited URL — no platform middleman, no scraped data
- Multi-specialty (3+)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 3 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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