Baylor College of Medicine Visiting Student Rotations
Houston, Texas · Visiting Student (MD/DO)
Always confirm details on the official institution page before applying. Requirements, fees, and deadlines can change.
About this program
Baylor College of Medicine hosts visiting US senior medical students at its Houston and Temple campuses via the AAMC VSLO platform. Applications for Summer 2026 and the 2026-2027 year opened February 27, 2026 and are reviewed on a rolling basis. Eligibility is restricted to students in the final year of medical school at an LCME-accredited US school or senior students at a COCA-accredited osteopathic school. Core clerkships must be complete and applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1. A $1,000 non-refundable application fee, in place since January 1, 2015, accompanies every submission. Rotations are four weeks long, credit-bearing. Featured departments include Neurosurgery, Urology, OB/GYN, Anesthesiology, Surgery and surgical subspecialties. International eligibility is routed through a separate international office.
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
- INTL physicians eligibleOpen to international medical graduates
- Certificate of completionIssued on successful program completion
Watch for
- VSLO platform requiredYour home medical school must participate in AAMC VSLO
- USMLE Step requiredStep 1 or COMLEX Level 1 pass
- Substantial program fee$1,000 non-refundable VSLO application fee
Fees, duration & what it costs
What's included
- 4 weeks 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
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
MS4 at LCME or senior at COCA school; core clerkships complete; Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1 pass; $1,000 app fee.
USMLE / COMLEX: Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1 pass
Graduation year: Class of 2027
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