Mass General Brigham Emergency Medicine Clerkship (HMS)
Boston, Massachusetts · Visiting Student (MD/DO)
Always confirm details on the official institution page before applying. Requirements, fees, and deadlines can change.
About this program
The MGB EM Clerkship is a combined emergency medicine rotation that places visiting 4th-year medical students in clinical shifts at both Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital — two of Harvard's highest-volume emergency departments. Co-directed by faculty at each site, it is one of the most sought-after EM aways on the East Coast for students applying into emergency medicine residency. Applications are processed via AAMC VSLO through the HMS Registrar; materials are due at least three months before the desired start date and reviews begin in mid-March for summer and fall placements. Rotation dates run January through October, aligning with Harvard's block schedule. Currently the program accepts students only from US medical schools. Visiting students can access housing guidance through the HMS Housing and Transportation page. The program is widely regarded as a residency audition for Harvard EM.
AAMC VSLO platform
Applications submitted through your home medical school's Dean's office.
Quick highlights
Strong points
- Verified direct sourceAudited URL — no platform middleman, no scraped data
- Certificate of completionIssued on successful program completion
Watch for
- INTL not eligibleProgram is US LCME/COCA only — no IMG pathway
- VSLO platform requiredYour home medical school must participate in AAMC VSLO
- USMLE Step requiredUSMLE Step 1 passing score
Fees, duration & what it costs
What's included
- 4 weeks; January – October of structured clinical experience
- Placement in Emergency Medicine
- Direct supervision by attending faculty
- Rounds, case discussions, and bedside teaching participation
- Certificate of completion at end of program
Required clerkships completed
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
4th-year students at US medical schools; core clerkships complete; submit 3 months in advance via HMS VSLO.
USMLE / COMLEX: USMLE Step 1 passing score
Graduation year: Class of 2027
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