Information for Sub-internship:
- VSLO is tentatively scheduled to start accepting applications Mid-March
- Please use this link to access the application or further information: Visiting Students | School of Medicine Office of Student Affairs | University of Pittsburgh
- All questions application related should be directed to visiting@medschool.pitt.edu.
- Please reach out to Vascular Surgery Program Manager Whitney Silveira silveiraw@upmc.edu for further inquiries.
Information for Domestic Medical Students:
- Students who have completed their core clinical training and will be in the fourth year of medical education at their LCME- or AOA- accredited home institution in North America may apply for an elective experience at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine through the VSLO.
- If you have any questions, please contact us at visiting@medschool.pitt.edu. Due to the high volume of applicants, we request that you do not phone our office. We can most efficiently route your questions and assist you via the email box. Thank you.
- Visiting Elective Opportunities For 4th Year Students Under-Represented in Medicine (URiM)
Information for International Medical Students:
- Currently, University of Pittsburgh does not offer vascular electives in conjunction with UPMC’s vascular surgery department. Please see website below for other electives offered.
- International Visiting Student Program | Medical Student Research and International Studies
- If you wish to pursue a 4 week, no hands on, Observership please reach out to Whitney Silveira Fellowship Program Manager at silveiraw@upmc.edu
Information for International Medical Graduates:
- We do not have a minimum USMLE score requirement, but all scores must be passing. There is no requirement regarding length of time since medical school graduation, and prior United States clinical experience is not required.
The preferred visa for training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Medical Education Program is the J-1 visa sponsored through the ECFMG for residency/fellowship training. - All IMG’s must hold a current and valid ECFMG certificate in order for their application to be considered complete, including the clinical skills assessment which must also be current and valid. Each applicant must have taken and passed both Steps I and II of the USMLE, and their English qualifying examination must be current and valid.
If you have any questions regarding visas, or obtaining a graduate license for training in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, please contact the Graduate Medical Education Office at 412 647-5815. For information regarding ECFMG certification, visit the ECFMG website.