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Visiting Students

Thank you for your interest in applying for a clinical elective as a 4th-year visiting student at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU). We welcome you to apply for a visiting rotation with us to expand your learning experiences, but we do not guarantee an invitation for a residency interview based upon acceptance and/or completion of a visiting rotation.

Three students walking down a CMSRU hallwayCooper Medical School of Rowan University uses the Visiting Student Learning Opportunities Program (VSLO) for all visiting student 4th year senior elective applications. Electives are only offered to 4th-year medical students enrolled in a U.S. or Canadian LCME-accredited medical school or a school of osteopathic medicine accredited by the COCA.

Application submission begins April 1, 2026, and acceptance begins May 29, 2026. Please view our catalog of elective offerings and block schedule via VSLO for available electives and rotation dates.

VSLO Application Requirements:


  1. Application
  2. Photograph
  3. CV
  4. Transcript
  5. Visiting Student Attestation Form
  6. AAMC Standardized Immunization Form and applicable supporting documentation
  7. Federal/National Background Check (dated January 1, 2026 or newer)
  8. Home Institution Verification:
    1. Confirmation of current BLS
    2. Current Medical Liability and/or Malpractice Insurance - Aggregate 3 million, Per Instance 1 million
    3. Confirmation student passed USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX-USA Level 1
    4. Confirmation of good Academic Standing
    5. Confirmation of OSHA, mask fit test, and HIPAA
    6. Completion of 3rd year core clerkships/required rotations
  9. Fourth-year Student Acknowledgement
  10. Copy of Current/Valid BLS
  11. Proof of COVID vaccination

Please complete the following:

  1. Infectious and Environmental Hazards, Needlesticks and Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Policy
  2. Visiting Student Information Letter
  3. Technical Standards Policy
  4. Professional Appearance Policy
  5. Student Mistreatment Policy
  6. Visiting Student Attestation Form
  7. AAMC Standardized Immunization Form
  8. Criminal Background Check

Criminal Background Checks will be completed directly through Certiphi (Certiphi website information will be updated). You will be billed directly for this service. If a Criminal Background Check has been completed by your school within one (1) year of the current academic term, you may upload a copy of the results to your VSLO application.

  • Post-decision requirements and other applicable application materials must be submitted no later than two weeks from date of conditional offer.
  • Processing fee must be received no later than six weeks prior to the start of the rotation.

Additional Information

For additional information about the Visiting Student Learning Opportunities Program (VSLO) or problems with your VSLO account, contact the AAMC at: vsas@aamc.org or via phone: (202) 478-9878.