• U.S. and Canadian Medical Students

• International Medical Students

Many UCSF School of Medicine electives are available to visiting students who are currently registered in their final year at an accredited medical or osteopathic school in the U.S. or Canada. When space is available, U.S., Canadian and osteopathic visiting students may apply to participate in our electives. There is no remuneration for these electives and neither room nor board is provided.

U.S. Students -- VSAS application

Beginning in 2009-2010, UCSF will only be accepting applications submitted on-line through the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Visiting Student Application Service (VSAS), www.aamc.org/programs/vsas/students/start.htm This service should be available by April 6.


Canadian Osteopathic Students -- UCSF application*

Canadian and osteopathic visiting students (we do not accept international students) may apply to participate in our electives using the following forms:

• Application Form
• Health Form

International Medical Students*

Openings for international students are limited and are available only in the department of:

• Radiology

The maximum amount of elective time for visiting students is 3-months. The processing fee for international medical students is $500.00* per four-week elective (Canadian students pay $150.00* per four-week elective). UCSF and visiting students from the United States and Canada are given preference.

*NOTE:
Due to the new Department of Homeland Security regulations, there will be a $300 processing fee for international students (including Canadian students) covering Services to International Students and Scholars. International students who apply to two or more departments must clearly state this on the application and inform the department. If visa documents are delivered by courier, applicants should expect to pay $25 for this service.

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