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

University of Mississippi Medical Center

Jackson, Mississippi · Visiting Student (MD/DO)

Jackson, Mississippi2-4 weeksVSLOU.S. M4

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

About this program

Senior medical students who are enrolled in good standing in an LCME-accredited school, or an American Osteopathic Association (AOA)-accredited school, in the U.S. or Canada and who are formally approved by their parent school can be offered a senior elective in UMMC's School of Medicine. The AAMC's Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO) is used to manage the application process.

VSLO

AAMC VSLO platform

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

Learn about VSLO

University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine Transfer and Visiting Students canonical page (Jackson). Senior M4 from LCME-accredited US + Canadian schools, or AOA-accredited osteopathic schools — INTL NOT explicitly listed. AAMC VSLO management. Applications open ~March 20 (department
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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

$200-400

Duration

2-4 weeks

Lead time

Rolling Admissionsbefore start

What's included

2-4 weeks of structured clinical experience
Placement in Multi-department M4 senior electives at UMMC SOM; notable: M4 Emergency Medicin...
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 senior electives at UMMC SOM; notable: M4 Emergency Medicine elective (Mississippi's only Level 1 trauma center)

Eligibility requirements

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

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