Long School of Medicine

Visiting Students

Undergraduate Medical Education

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

The Long School of Medicine (LSOM) accepts visiting students to complete fourth year elective rotations in San Antonio. Generally, these rotations are four weeks in length and are considered advanced electives. The Long School of Medicine is currently not accepting students from Non-Accredited or International Medical Schools. Allopathic (LCME) and Osteopathic (COCA) medical schools are eligible to apply. We accept USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1.  

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Visiting Student Block Schedule (AY 24-25) 
Block 1Jul 8 - Aug 2 (2024)
Block 2Aug 5 - Aug 30 (2024)
Block 3Sept 2 - Sept 27 (2024)
Block 4Sept 30 - Oct 25 (2024)
Block 5Oct 28 - Nov 22 (2024)
Block 6Nov 25 - Dec 20 (2024)
Block 7Jan 6 - Jan 31 (2025)
Block 8Feb 3 - Feb 28 (2025)
Block 9Mar 3 - Mar 28 (2025)
Block 10Mar 31 - Apr 25 (2025)
Block 11Apr 28 - May 23 (2025)
Block 12May 26 - Jun 20 (2025)

Policies & Procedures

LSOM Office for Undergraduate Medical Education will review visiting student applications through VSLO and forward only those that meet stated qualifications to clinical departments for academic review and processing. Communication about acceptance and additional details will come from the department where the elective is being offered. Department selections should be finalized four weeks prior to the start of an elective.

Students must complete proper immunizations prior to arrival at UT Health San Antonio - the AAMC Standardized Form can be used.

Application Process

Students from LCME accredited medical schools

Students attending schools accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) should apply through the AAMC Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO) program.

  1. Log into VSLO
  2. Search for Electives through VSLO   
  3. Use Institution Filter: UT HSC San Antonio Long SOM

Students from non-LCME accredited schools OR international schools

The Long School of Medicine is currently not accepting students from Non-Accredited or International Medical Schools.

Allopathic (LCME) and Osteopathic (COCA) medical schools are eligible to apply. We accept USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1.  

Resources

Helpful links and services you might need during your elective in San Antonio: