The Long School of Medicine is currently not accepting students from non-accredited medical schools. A limited number of international medical students may participate through pre-established, reciprocal institutional agreements between the Long School of Medicine and partner medical schools. These students are identified by designated program leaders at both institutions who confirm students’ educational preparation and prior experiences are comparable before approval by the Long School of Medicine. Students from Allopathic (LCME) and Osteopathic (COCA) medical schools are eligible to apply. We accept USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1.
Policies & Procedures
The Long School of Medicine Office for Undergraduate Medical Education reviews visiting student applications through VSLO and forwards complete applications 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.
To be eligible to take a Long School of Medicine elective, visiting students must:
- Be in good standing;
- Have completed current OSHA, BLS and/or ACLS, and HIPAA training; as appropriate/relevant
- Have the required liability coverage;
- Have personal health insurance;
- Have completed a criminal background check, including the date of the most recent check;
- Have met immunization requirements, the AAMC Standardized Form can be used for this purpose;
- Have passed USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1; and
- Have completed the required core clerkships (department discretion).
Application Process
Clinical medical student from accredited medical school
- Log into VSLO and search for available electives (Institution Filter: UT HSC San Antonio Long SOM)
- Allopathic (LCME) and Osteopathic (COCA) medical schools are eligible to apply. We accept USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1.
- Students from non-accredited or international medical schools. The Long School of Medicine is currently not accepting students from non-accredited medical schools. Only students from international medical schools with existing reciprocal institutional agreements are eligible for consideration for acceptance.
Important information for visiting students
We are certain visiting students will enjoy their time working and learning in the vibrant clinical departments at LSOM. Please review our Visiting Student Welcome Letter for more information.
- The Long School of Medicine is committed to a learning environment built on mutual respect, collegiality, fairness and trust, for visiting students as well as our own. Review the Long School of Medicine Learning Environment and Student Mistreatment Policy to learn what mistreatment includes and how to report it, or visit our learning environment webpage for more information.
- If you experience a needlestick or body fluid exposure, immediately follow the steps listed in the Student Needlestick Policy.
More information about LSOM is available on our medical student resources page.
| Visiting Student Block Schedule (AY26-27) | |
|---|---|
| Block 1 | Jul 6 - 31 (2026) |
| Block 2 | Aug 3 - 28 (2026) |
| Block 3 | Aug 31 - Sept 25 (2026) |
| Block 4 | Sept 28 - Oct 23 (2026) |
| Block 5 | Oct 26 - Nov 20 (2026) |
| Block 6 | Nov 23 - Dec 18 (2026) |
| Block 7 | Jan 4 - 29 (2027) |
| Block 8 | Feb 1 - 26 (2027) |
| Block 9 | Mar 1 - 26 (2027) |
| Block 10 | Mar 29 - Apr 23 (2027) |
| Block 11 | Apr 26 - May 21 (2027) |
| Block 12 | May 24 - Jun 18 (2027) |
Other types of visiting students and experiences
- Shadowing Experiences. Individuals seeking shadowing experiences, should apply through the institution's visiting student application. Shadowing experiences are coordinated by the sponsoring department. More information can be found here.
- Clinical Rotations. Individuals in other health profession programs should apply through the institution's visiting student application. An affiliation agreement should be in place between programs. These rotations are coordinated by the sponsoring department.
- Students from Non-Accredited or International Medical Schools. The Long School of Medicine is currently not accepting students from Non-Accredited or International Medical Schools.