CU Anschutz Extern Visiting Student Program
Aurora, Colorado · 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 Colorado School of Medicine's Extern/Visiting Student Program opens its VSLO catalog and application for the 2026-2027 academic year on March 2, 2026. Rotation blocks are four weeks long, with a single three-week block September 21 to October 11, and run May through early November. VSLO is available to final-year medical students from LCME-accredited US schools and COCA-accredited osteopathic schools. Completed applications must be on file at least eight weeks before the course start date. International visiting students are handled through a separate pathway and limited to one four-week rotation; the international fee is $4,000 per four-week elective plus a $150 application processing fee. Participating departments include Pediatrics, Orthopaedics, Emergency Medicine, IM, and multiple surgical and medical subspecialties. Credit-bearing, integrates students into clinical teams at University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado.
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 (5+)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 pass typical
- Substantial program fee$150 processing fee domestic; $4,000 + $150 per rotation for international
Fees, duration & what it costs
What's included
- 4 weeks (select 3-week Sep block) of structured clinical experience
- Placement in your chosen specialty across 5 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
Final-year MD/DO at LCME/COCA US school; international: final-year with affiliation agreement, $4,000 per rotation.
USMLE / COMLEX: Step 1 or COMLEX pass typical
Graduation year: Class of 2027
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