Fourth Year Medical Students

Eligibility for Elective Rotations

Electives are either two or four weeks in length, depending on department requirements and always begin on a Monday, with holiday exceptions.   Some departments may require additional documents (transcripts and/or statements of interest, etc.) in addition to the requirements below.  To be eligible for a fourth year medical student elective rotation, students must …
 
1.  currently be in their 4th year of an LCME or AOA accredited medical school in the US, Puerto Rico, or Canada. 
 
2.  be in good academic standing at the time of the elective and provide written documentation of same, submitted in writing by the medical school (also see elective application requiring school seal).

3.  be fully covered by liability or malpractice insurance through their medical school.

4.  be covered by personal health insurance.
 
5.  provide documentation of current immunizations including PPD and flu vaccine for the current flu season and health either by completing LVHN’s Health Certification Form or by providing comparable documentation from the medical school.  

6.  have personal transportation.
 
7.  apply through the Visiting Student Application Service (VSAS).  Students will receive a VSAS email notification with the department’s decision to approve or deny a request.

Please note:  Housing at no cost will be provided to medical students when available.  Confirmation of housing, housing details and orientation details will be emailed to confirmed students on the Wednesday prior to the start of the rotation.  Please call 610.402.2554 if you do not receive this email by the Thursday prior to the start of the rotation.