VSLO Registration Request Form
Student VSLO Registration Request
If you are interested in pursuing an elective through AAMC VSLO (Visiting Student Learning Opportunities), please review the policy requirements below in full before submitting your request.
Eligibility & Invitation Process
Mandatory Student Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for a VSLO elective, you must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be a currently enrolled student.
- Be in good academic standing.
- Have completed all core clerkships[view list ▾]
- Internal Medicine
- Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN)
- Pediatrics
- Psychiatry
- Surgery
⚠️ Applications submitted by ineligible students will not be processed.
- Your student eligibility must first be formally confirmed with the Office of the Registrar.
- You will only receive an official email invitation to VSLO after all requested information is submitted and eligibility is confirmed.
⏱️ Processing Time: Formal eligibility verification by the Registrar is required and can take up to 45 business days, depending on the time of year. Please note that requests will not be processed during University holiday periods.
1. Mandatory Policies, Fees & Student Responsibility ▾
Financial Responsibility
- All costs are out-of-pocket: Any fee, payment, certification cost, or additional requirement needed for VSLO registration and elective submission must be paid directly by the student at the time required by the system.
- Payment Releases Information: The VSLO platform will not release your uploaded profile or application materials until all required payments are cleared.
Timeline & Submission Rules
- Apply Early: VSLO is time- and money-intensive. Do not assume you can submit at the last minute; complete the process early with significant personal effort.
- Strict Compliance: If materials or payments are missing or delayed, your application will not be processed under any circumstances.
2. Application Steps ▾
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Complete this form fully and accurately.
- Provide all requested information and wait for Registrar eligibility confirmation.
- Upon confirmation, receive your official email invite to access VSLO.
- Follow all VSLO instructions exactly (names, dates, document formats).
- Upload required documentation and complete mandatory platform fees.
Required Documents & Language Rules
- CV/Resume (standard required format) & Statement of Intent / Letter of Interest
- Official Transcripts & valid passport photo page (plus visa page if applicable)
- Proof of immunizations, lab updates (AAMC standard), and clinical certifications (BLS/ACLS)
- Background check and elective-specific recommendation letters
- Language & Naming: All documents must be in English and adhere strictly to specified file-naming rules.
International spots are highly competitive. Missing, incomplete, or incorrectly formatted files will cause immediate denial of processing.
3. Communication Rules & Pre-Submission Checklist ▾
Email Communication Guidelines
- All email correspondence regarding electives must be written in English.
- Your email subject line must strictly follow this format:
Example Subject: John Smith – VSLO Elective Application
Before You Submit (Quick Checklist)
- Form completed fully and accurately with legal details
- All required upload files prepared in readable, correct formats
- Full understanding that all VSLO fees are paid out-of-pocket by the student
