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VUSM Student Opportunities

Below is a collection of ongoing national and international opportunities for medical students. Additional opportunities are compiled in the AAMC repository, which can be found on their website under Careers in Medicine. If you have any questions or would like to pass on any opportunity relevant to VUSM students, please contact one of your AAMC OSR Representatives.

 

LSU-New Orleans Visiting Diversity Clerkship in Pediatrics Scholarship Program

Apr. 24, 2019—  Application and Additional Information: LSU Visiting Diversity Clerkship Application PDF: LSU Visiting Diversity Clerkship in Pediatrics Scholarship Program App As a joint venture between the Office of Diversity & Community Engagement, LSU Department of Pediatrics, and Children’s Hospital of New Orleans, we are pleased to sponsor a fourth-year senior medical student who plans a...

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UAB School of Medicine Underrepresented in Medicine Senior Scholarship Program for Pediatrics

Apr. 24, 2019—The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is eager to announce that applications are being accepted for the Underrepresented in Medicine Senior Scholarship Program for Pediatrics. The DOP feels strongly that promotion of cultural diversity and equal opportunity enhances learning opportunities and leads to improved patient care. The Underrepresented in Medicine...

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Minority Senior Scholarship Program at Children’s National

Apr. 11, 2019—The Minority Senior Scholarship Program (MSSP) is accepting applications for the 2019 cohort. The MSSP is an opportunity for fourth-year medical students applying to pediatrics to rotate at Children’s National in Washington DC, and gain exposure to academic pediatrics at a large, free standing children’s hospital. Scholars receive supplemental mentorship, networking opportunities with current residents,...

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Samuel Graham Scholarship for Minority Students in Surgery

Apr. 10, 2019—Download the flyer as a PDF

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Health Equity Visiting Clerkship at Michigan Medicine (University of Michigan)

Apr. 10, 2019—The University of Michigan Medical School is currently accepting applications for the 5th year of our Health Equity Visiting Clerkship. The Health Equity Visiting Clerkship is a 4-week clerkship sponsored by the Office for Health Equity and Inclusion (OHEI) at Michigan Medicine. The aim is to promote the development of medical students interested in health...

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URM Visiting Student Funded Program Chicago Lurie Children’s

Apr. 5, 2019—  Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine / Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Underrepresented in Medicine Visiting Medical Student Scholarship Program Physician diversity is a key component to addressing racial and ethnic child health disparities, enhancing cultural sensitivity of all providers and driving institutional and academic excellence. Unfortunately, the racial and...

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Nationwide Children’s URM Pediatric Visiting Student Elective Scholarship Program

Apr. 4, 2019—  Applications are now open for Nationwide Children’s URM Pediatric Visiting Student Elective Scholarship Program. Benefits of the program include subinternship on an inpatient ward, stipend, housing, mentorship, and interview with NCH’s residency program during the experience. Please see https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/for-medical-professionals/residency–fellowship/urm-pediatric-elective for more details. Interested rising fourth year students can apply through this link. Deadline is...

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David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital Visiting Elective Scholarship Program

Mar. 19, 2019—The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital are excited to announce a Visiting Elective Scholarship Program (VESP) that provides financial support to senior U.S. medical students who are traditionally underrepresented in medicine, and who are interested in applying to UCLA for a senior clinical elective. The UCLA Department of...

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University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children’s Underrepresented in Medicine Visiting Clerkship Program

Mar. 18, 2019—The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center has a commitment to diversity and inclusion among our students, residents, and faculty. One of our diversity goals is to increase racial and ethnic diversity reflecting the population of the Cincinnati and surrounding community that we serve. To that end, the Office...

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Stanford Pediatrics Underrepresented in Medicine Funded Visiting Pediatrics Clerkship

Mar. 13, 2019—Diversity is a core value at Stanford School of Medicine. Our goal is to draw from people with a variety of backgrounds and life experiences to reach a new level of innovation in teaching, research and caring for patients. Innovative programs ensure diversity is reflected in our programs, culture and leadership. Program Description In partnership...

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University of Washington/Seattle Children’s Hospital Visiting Rotation

Mar. 11, 2019—The University of Washington (UW)/Seattle Children’s Hospital is pleased to offer funded fourth year medical student rotations in Pediatrics from July 2019 through December 2019 for qualified applicants from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in medicine. Funding includes up to $2500 for reimbursement of travel, housing, meals, and application fees. We have offered this program for over...

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University of Rochester Residency Showcase and Visiting Clerkship Program

Mar. 11, 2019—Download the University of Rochester Residency Showcase and Visiting Clerkship Program flyer for more information.

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CDC Epidemiology Elective Program

Mar. 7, 2019—The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recruiting medical and veterinary students for elective rotations in the Epidemiology Elective Program.

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Inova Children’s Hospital Visiting Elective for Students Underrepresented in Medicine

Mar. 5, 2019—Program Description Inova Children’s Hospital values diversity and inclusion not only in our patients but also in our students, residents, and faculty. We are committed to expanding racial and ethnic diversity amongst our providers to reflect the broader community we serve. In order to reach this commitment, we are pleased to announce the Inova Children’s...

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Oregon Health and Science University Diversity Stipend Award Program for 2019

Mar. 4, 2019—Please download the OHSU Diversity Program for Visiting Students flyer and Oregon Health Diversity Application 2019 for more information. Deadline to apply is May 15, 2019. For more information about the OHSU Diversity Program for Visiting Students or to receive an application, please contact: GME Diversity Program, Andrew Justicia at gme@ohsu.edu (503) 494-8652.

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