Visiting Student Program
Applicant Eligibility
Visiting students are eligible for electives at CUIMC if they meet the following criteria:
- Currently enrolled in their final year of medical school at one of the following:
- Domestic: LCME-accredited school in the US/Canada, Osteopathic school
- International: International Exchange Affiliation (must be pre-approved by home school)
- Completed at least 4-6 core clerkships in Internal Medicine, Surgery, and 2 other specialties (including the elective specialty in which they are applying, where available).
Elective Application Instructions
Eligible domestic visiting students must use VSLO to submit their applications. Eligible international visiting students should contact their school for approval and instructions on how to apply (also see: International Exchange Affiliation).
- To prevent delays in the onboarding process, please be prepared to submit the required information from the Student Health office once accepted.
- Every effort will be made for decision notifications to be made 6-8 weeks prior to the start of the desired elective month(s).
Note that some electives have their own application and decision timelines, including: DR02P, NS01P, OP04P, OR01P, RH01P, UR01P, and UR91P
Application & Decision Timelines |
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| Desired Month | Application Open | Submission Deadline | Decisions Made (Estimate) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Not available to visiting students. | ||
| February | Not available to visiting students. | ||
| March | Not available to visiting students. | ||
| April | Not available to visiting students. | ||
| May | 2/1/25 | 3/1/25 | March 2025 |
| June | 2/1/25 | 3/1/25 | March 2025 |
| July | 3/1/25 | 4/1/25 | April-May 2025 |
| August | 3/1/25 | 4/1/25 | May 2025 |
| September | 3/1/25 | 4/1/25 | May 2025 |
| October | 3/1/25 | 4/1/25 | May 2025 |
| November | 4/1/25 | 7/1/25 | August 2025 |
| December | 4/1/25 | 7/1/25 | August 2025 |
VP&S Electives Schedule
Please review our UserVoice article on scheduling and start dates.
Visiting Student Catalog
Explore the Visiting Student Electives Catalog on VSLO. See above for when applications will open in VSLO.
Electives can also be viewed in the OASIS course catalog.
Visiting Student FAQ
For additional information, explore our Visiting Student Program FAQ on UserVoice.
Housing at CUIMC
During the busy summer months, visiting students can review housing options on or near campus using Rotating Room. Housing may also be available on-campus from October through April of each year through the CUIMC Housing Office.
Contact Information
You may submit a ticket if you need additional support.