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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The goal of the Visiting Elective Program is to enhance the exposure of the Washington University Medical Center to students considering careers in academic medicine, while promoting cultural diversity on the medical school campus. Students who are members of groups under represented in medicine or are socioeconomically disadvantaged are strongly encouraged to apply to the program.
Applicants must be fourth year medical students in good standing at their respective LCME accredited schools. They are eligible to participate in one or two four-week electives. In addition, applicants must have a demonstrated background in enhancing service to disadvantaged groups and current experience in activities related to providing care to the under served.
Office of Diversity Programs (ODP) Visiting Elective Specifics
· Washington University School of Medicine’s Visiting Medical Student Program application fee will be waived
· Accepted students will receive a stipend of up to $2000 to cover travel, housing and other living expenses
· The program will provide networking opportunities with residents and fellows as well as fourth year Washington University medical students
· Visiting students will have access to student facilities including the Bernard Becker Library
Application Requirements
· Washington University School of Medicine’s Visiting Medical Student Program Application and accompanying forms
· ODP Visiting Elective supplemental application
· Official medical school transcript
· Curriculum vitae
· One letter of recommendation from a faculty member who has supervised the applicant during a third year clerkship
Acceptance into the ODP Visiting Elective Program confers acceptance into Washington University School of Medicine’s Visiting Medical Student Program.
Deadlines
Applications must be submitted not less than four to six weeks prior to the desired date of the elective.
To access the Visiting Medical Student Program forms and the electives’ catalog, please visit Washington University School of Medicine’s Visiting Medical Student Program web site. The link to the ODP Visiting Elective supplemental application can be found at the bottom of this page.
For questions, contact the Office of Diversity Programs:
(314) 362-6854
diversity@msnotes.wustl.edu.
 ODP Visiting Elective Supplemental Application Form
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