Application Process

MD or DO students who will be enrolled in their fourth or final year at a school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education or Education Department of the American Osteopathic Association are welcome to apply for participation in a Stanford University School of Medicine elective clerkship.

Visiting students can only apply for a maximum of 4-week elective rotation/clerkship at Stanford Medicine

Steps for Students Interested in Applying:

Clerkship Schedule

Clerkship Descriptions

Review available elective clerkships prior to submitting your application. Elective clerkship descriptions are also available via the VSLO platform.

How to Apply

See the How to Apply steps here and submit your application via the VSLO platform.

Post-Decision Requirements

Review Post-Decision Requirements to complete for your final approval offer. 

Eligibility Requirements

Review all requirements which need to be met prior to the start of the elective clerkship. Note that eligiblity requirements are subject to change without notice.

Contact visiting-MD-students@stanford.edu for any questions.