Stanford Visiting Clerkship Program
Stanford, California · Visiting Student (MD/DO)
Always confirm details on the official institution page before applying. Requirements, fees, and deadlines can change.
About this program
Stanford Medicine's Visiting Clerkship Program migrated entirely to the AAMC VSLO platform beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year. Summer-quarter applications opened February 13, 2026; later quarters open on a staggered schedule through the year. Visiting MD and DO students can apply for a single four-week rotation in a department participating in that quarter, and Stanford strictly caps visitors at one four-week block. Complete applications must include a personal statement, letters of recommendation, a CV, and an official medical-school transcript. After a rotation offer is extended, students must complete post-decision requirements including proof of health insurance, a criminal background check within two years of the rotation end date, and an N95 respirator mask fit-test within twelve months. Stanford does not guarantee housing. The Stanford Clinical Opportunity for Residency Experience (SCORE) Program runs as a parallel pathway providing additional mentorship and financial support.
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 (6+)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 requiredDept-specific; Step 1 pass typically required
Fees, duration & what it costs
What's included
- Maximum 4 weeks (one rotation only) of structured clinical experience
- Placement in your chosen specialty across 6 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
MD/DO student in final year at LCME or COCA school; full application through VSLO.
USMLE / COMLEX: Dept-specific; Step 1 pass typically required
Graduation year: Class of 2027
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