University of Arizona Tucson Visiting Medical Students
Tucson, Arizona · 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 Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson accepts visiting fourth-year medical students from LCME- and COCA-accredited US programs through the AAMC VSLO platform. The 2026-2027 catalog opens in April 2026 and offers are extended no more than eight weeks before the start date of each elective. Rotations are typically four weeks long and are offered by departments including Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics-Gynecology, Surgery, and Psychiatry. U Arizona requires Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1 pass, core clerkship completion, BLS, immunization verification, and background check. The program sits within Banner – University Medical Center Tucson, a tertiary academic medical center with Level-1 trauma designation, offering a distinctive case mix including border-health populations. Rotations are credit-bearing and integrate students into resident teams.
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 pass
Fees, duration & what it costs
What's included
- 4 weeks typical 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
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
M4 at LCME/COCA school; Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1 pass; core clerkships complete; BLS current.
USMLE / COMLEX: Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1 pass
Graduation year: Class of 2027
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