DGSOM UCLA Visiting Student Program
Los Angeles, California · Visiting Student (MD/DO)
Always confirm details on the official institution page before applying. Requirements, fees, and deadlines can change.
About this program
The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (DGSOM) accepts visiting fourth-year medical students for clinical elective rotations via the AAMC Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO) program.
Eligibility (DGSOM source page): "Students in their fourth year at a U.S. medical school. VSLO applicants must be in good academic standing and actively progressing toward a Doctor of Medicine degree at an affiliated LCME-accredited institution, or a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at an affiliated COCA-accredited AACOM Member Institution."
International eligibility is narrow: "Due to limited course availability, our international VSLO elective program is now only open to pre-selected students from schools with which we have established reciprocal exchange agreements." Open-access IMG applicants are NOT eligible — UCLA's separate IMG pathway is the UCLA Health International Physician Observership (hosted by UCLA Health, not DGSOM).
Applications go through the AAMC VSLO portal. UCLA's source page does not publish a specific application fee, duration cap, contact email, or application deadline — applicants should consult the VSLO catalog and contact the DGSOM Office of MD Education for specifics.
Location: Geffen Hall, 885 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095.
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
- LOR eligibilityLetter of recommendation possible at attending discretion
Watch for
- INTL not eligibleProgram is US LCME/COCA only — no IMG pathway
- VSLO platform requiredYour home medical school must participate in AAMC VSLO
Fees, duration & what it costs
What's included
- Not published; see VSLO catalog of structured clinical experience
- Placement in Multiple Specialties
- Direct supervision by attending faculty
- Rounds, case discussions, and bedside teaching participation
- Letter of recommendation eligibility (attending discretion)
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 LCME MD M4 + AOA COCA DO M4 in good academic standing. International applicants RESTRICTED to pre-selected reciprocal-exchange schools only.
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