Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine has an established program for medical students interested in applying for electives.<\/p>\n
International Medical Students:<\/strong> Domestic Medical Students:<\/strong> Eligibility:<\/strong> Application Fee:<\/strong> Electives:<\/strong><\/p>\n All electives are 4 weeks long and are subject to availability. Rotation dates are firm and cannot be modified.<\/span>\u00a0 Boston University students have priority for elective placements. Visiting students are limited to one 4-week rotation. Once assigned to an elective, the placement is final.<\/p>\n Insurance Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n Immunization Requirements:<\/strong> Training Requirements: Background Check Requirement: <\/strong>Boston Medical Center reserves the right to conduct a CORI background check on all visiting students.\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n Housing & Parking:<\/strong> Policies & Procedures:<\/strong> Emergency Contacts:<\/strong> Needle Stick Exposure Procedure:<\/strong> Appropriate Treatment in Medicine (ATM) Initiative:<\/strong>
\nBoston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine does not currently accept international medical students.<\/p>\n
\nAll domestic medical students must apply through the Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO)<\/a> system. The first block available for visiting students in the current academic year begins on June 8, 2026.<\/p>\n
\nStudents must be in good academic standing and in their final year at a Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accredited medical school, or an osteopathic college of medicine accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA). Applications are processed through the VSLO platform.<\/p>\n
\nThe fee for accepted applicants is $150.00, non-refundable.<\/p>\n\n
\nVisiting students must meet the BMC Immunization Requirements<\/a> for VSLO students, including submitting COVID-19 vaccination documentation and a TB Risk Assessment Form<\/a>\u00a0as part of the application process.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>OSHA<\/span> and<\/span> <\/span>BLS (or ACLS) <\/span>–<\/span> need to be current for your <\/span>desired <\/span>rotation<\/span>(s)<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\nThe School does not provide housing or parking privileges for visiting students.<\/p>\n
\nVisiting students are required to follow all policies and regulations of the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Violation of any school policy will result in immediate withdrawal from the elective. Relevant policies can be accessed at: Medical Education Policies<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nIn the event of an emergency, visiting students should contact the Office of Student Affairs Dean on Duty:<\/p>\n\n
\nNeedle Stick Exposure Procedure<\/a><\/p>\n
\nATM Initiative<\/a><\/p>\n