Visiting Student Information

Applications for 2025-2026 are accepted beginning April 1, and students will be notified as departments determine availability.

Please review our latest information for visiting students:

We are only accepting visiting students from U.S. accredited LCME and COCA medical schools.
- Students must have completed the third-year core clerkships before their visiting rotation begins.
We are not accepting international student applications.
We do not accept visiting students in required third-year clerkships.
We prefer students follow our block schedule; however, the following departments will allow variable start and end dates based on current enrollment and staffing:
- Anesthesiology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Physical Medicine and Rehab
  - Block dates can be found on the academic calendar our student resources page.
We do not provide student housing.

Visiting student application process

The University of Missouri uses VSLO, the Visiting Student Learning Opportunities Program, to receive all visiting student applications. For more information, please contact VSAS at vsas@aamc.org or 202-478-9878.

To apply to our school, complete an application on VSLO for your preferred electives and dates. Incomplete applications WILL NOT be accepted.

Required documentation

Visiting students are required to submit to mandatory background check and a seven-panel drug screen.

We require the following documentation:

University of Missouri Mandatory Human Resources Form
- We use Clinician Nexus to vet visiting medical students. You will need the following tests completed:
  - Nationwide Criminal Background Check
  - OIG
  - SAM.GOV
  - State of MO Caregiver Screen
  - 7-Panel Drug Screen
The AAMC Standardized Immunization Form (see more about immunization below)
- Please be sure to follow the instructions on the AAMC form, including information about staying current on your TB tests.
The Access and Confidentiality Agreement
Proof of BLS or ACLS certification
Passing of STEP or COMPLEX score
Official transcript
CV
Professional photo on a white or neutral background
Affiliation Agreements are required for all visiting medical students attending the University of Missouri.

After you are made a conditional offer, we require the following documentation:

Malpractice insurance of at least $3 million aggregate and $1 million per instance OR confirmation you will purchase supplemental insurance if your institution does not provide enough
Completed infection control, HIPPA, code of conduct, and PowerChart training modules.
If rotating between Oct. 1 and April 30, you will need to provide proof of a current flu shot

Some departments may require additional documentation such as a statement of interest.

Immunization requirements

We accept the AAMC Standardized Immunization Form, and we have the following additional requirements:

If you rotate between Oct. 1 and April 30, you will be required to get a flu shot. You will need to provide proof of an updated flu shot to VSLO.
Please follow the guideline on TB Testing on the AAMC Standardized Immunization form. You will not be allowed to rotate if you do not meet this protocol.

Application decision

Each department maintains its own course rosters and reviews visiting student applications. The department will determine the status of your application based on faculty and staff availability. The departmental student coordinator will contact you once a decision has been made. (See a list of student coordinators.)

Questions?

Contact Bryan Corum for general application questions. However, keep in mind she cannot answer questions about block availability, the length of the application process, or the status of your application.