University Hospitals Cleveland Visiting Medical Student Program
Cleveland, Ohio · Visiting Student (MD/DO)
Always confirm details on the official institution page before applying. Requirements, fees, and deadlines can change.
About this program
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center hosts visiting medical students across its flagship campus and three specialty hospitals: UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, UH Seidman Cancer Center, and UH MacDonald Women's Hospital. The program accepts domestic medical students who have completed their core clinical training and will be in the fourth year of medical education at their LCME- or AOA-accredited medical school. Applications must be submitted through AAMC VSLO with 'University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center' as host; Case Western Reserve students register through the CWRU Registrar instead. On-service responsibilities include patient histories and physicals, procedures with supervision, didactics, and department conferences. UHCMC also runs the David Satcher Clerkship for 4-8 US-citizen students from July to October. CWRU School of Medicine does not directly accept visiting students; UHCMC, Cleveland Clinic, VA Northeast Ohio, and MetroHealth collectively handle all Cleveland-area visiting applications.
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
- Multi-specialty (4+)Placement available across multiple clinical departments
- 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 requiredStep 1 or COMLEX Level 1 required by most departments
Fees, duration & what it costs
What's included
- 4 weeks of structured clinical experience
- Placement in your chosen specialty across 4 departments
- Direct supervision by attending faculty
- Rounds, case discussions, and bedside teaching participation
- Certificate of completion at end of program
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 medical students at LCME/AOA-accredited US schools; affiliation agreement required.
USMLE / COMLEX: Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1 required by most departments
Graduation year: Class of 2027
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