UW Medicine Seattle Visiting Students Program
Seattle, Washington · Visiting Student (MD/DO)
Always confirm details on the official institution page before applying. Requirements, fees, and deadlines can change.
About this program
The University of Washington School of Medicine runs one of the larger visiting programs on the West Coast, admitting senior US and Canadian medical students for up to twelve weeks of clinical electives. Scheduling for Summer, Autumn, and Winter Quarters opens April 1, 2026, and Spring Quarter scheduling opens March 2026. Departments accepting visitors include Anesthesiology (via the funded Anesthesiology Visiting Scholars Program, open March 2 through April 2, 2026), Dermatology (visiting-student scholarship, VSLO deadline March 16, 2026), Internal Medicine (Visiting Scholars Program covers funded travel and lodging), Orthopaedic Surgery (visiting-student scholarship of $1,500 to up to four students), Ophthalmology, and Neurology. Rotations are four weeks each, credit-bearing, and require immunization, background check, and respirator fit-test. Funded scholarship tracks specifically support students from underrepresented backgrounds.
AAMC VSLO platform
Applications submitted through your home medical school's Dean's office.
Quick highlights
Strong points
- 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 requiredStep 1/COMLEX pass (department-dependent)
Fees, duration & what it costs
What's included
- 4 weeks per rotation, maximum 12 weeks total 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
US/Canadian M4 at LCME/COCA school; core clerkships complete.
USMLE / COMLEX: Step 1/COMLEX pass (department-dependent)
Graduation year: Class of 2027
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