Visiting Student Program

COVID-19 Changes

4/13/22 UPDATE:

For the 2023 academic year, the Visiting Student Program will also accept applicants from International Exchange Affiliated Schools and Sackler School of Medicine. Additional updates about this can be found on this website around October 2022.

2/24/22 UPDATE:

For the 2022 academic year, the Visiting Student Program will accept applicants from LCME, Osteopathic, and Ben Gurion University school categories only. All interested applicants should make sure to review the latest changes to the Visiting Student Program.

Ben Gurion Students: Applications will open on March 1, 2022. BGU applicants will be able to apply for July-December 2022 rotations only.

**Students from other categories (International Exchange Affiliated Schools and Sackler School of Medicine) should continue to watch this space for updates. We thank you for your interest and continued patience during this time.**

Applicant Eligibility

Visiting students are eligible for electives at CUIMC if they meet all the following criteria:

Currently enrolled in their final year of medical school at one of the following:
1. Ben Gurion University,
2. International Exchange Affiliation (must be pre-approved by home school),
3. LCME-accredited school in the US/Canada,
4. Osteopathic school, or
5. Sackler School of Medicine New York Program.
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).

Eligibility for specific electives is denoted in the OASIS catalog for Visiting Students.

Elective Application Instructions

All eligible visiting students will use OASIS to submit their application. Please register and follow the instructions within the application portal here. Note that requirements vary slightly depending on student level.

Part A: Confirmation of Eligibility
- Register with OASIS based on your student group, and complete Steps 1-4.
Part B: Institutional Review*
*More information about Part B will be sent out to students after placement in an elective. Applicants should focus on submitting their Part A application by their desired elective deadline.
- Required application documents include, but are not limited to: your signed Part A and Immunization form, CV, Official Transcript, Photo, and etc.
- Decisions will be made around 4-6 weeks prior to start of desired elective month(s).

CUIMC Visiting Student Program Application & Decision Timelines
Desired Month	Opening Date	Part A Submission Deadline	Decisions Made (Estimate)
Application & Decision Timelines
January 2022	11/3/21	11/15/21	Last week of Nov 2021
*February 2022*	*Closed for 2022*	*Closed for 2022*	*Closed for 2022*
*March 2022*	*Not available to visiting students.*
*April 2022*	*Not available to visiting students.*
May 2022	2/7/22	3/7/22	mid-March 2022
June 2022	2/7/22	4/4/22	mid-April 2022
July 2022	2/7/22	5/2/22	mid-May 2022
August 2022	2/7/22	6/6/22	mid-June 2022
September 2022	2/7/22	7/5/22	mid-July 2022
October 2022	2/7/22	8/1/22	mid-August 2022
November 2022	7/1/22	9/6/22	mid-September 2022
December 2022	7/1/22	10/3/22	mid-October 2022

VP&S Electives Schedule

Please review our UserVoice article on scheduling and start dates.

Visiting Student Catalog

Explore the Visiting Student Course Catalog on Oasis.

Visiting Student FAQ

For additional information, explore the Visiting Student Program FAQ section on Knowledge Base.

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.