Elective Information for non-Boston University School of Medicine students

PLEASE NOTE: STUDENTS ENROLLED IN FOREIGN MEDICAL SCHOOLS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR ELECTIVES AT BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

All visiting students must have completed a criminal background check within 12 months of their requested elective start date.

Elective Application Process for Students Enrolled in LCME Accredited Medical Schools:

The elective application process to Boston University School of Medicine for students enrolled in LCME accredited medical schools for the academic year 2011-2012 will open on the AAMC VSAS system May 9, 2011.  For more information on VSAS, please see www.aamc.org/vsas or contact vsas@aamc.org or (202) 478-9878.

Note: Due to the high volume of requests we cannot accept telephone or e-mail inquiries regarding the status of applications.

You will be notified via VSAS e-mail regarding the status of your application and or scheduling of electives.

2011-2012 Elective Application Process for Students Enrolled in Canadian and Osteopathic Medical Schools:

Elective Application and Instructions

Required Immunization Form


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