Visiting Student Program
West Virginia University School of Medicine

Following the guidelines set forth in the LCME memo of July 1989, a limited number of clinical electives are available for students from LCME approved medical schools who have completed their clinical curriculum (Medicine, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Surgery, and Family Medicine). Visiting students are limited to a maximum of two (2) 4 week electives. Our students have first priority in selecting rotations and consequently we cannot always accommodate visiting students at the time or in the discipline requested.

Visiting students must have current student status in an accredited LCME medical school or AOA Osteopathic medical school. Students are required to provide a Dean’s letter with written verification of professional liability coverage and verification of current immunizations (see form below) and TITERS RESULTS (copy of original lab report for the following titers:  Rubella, Rubeola, Mumps, HepB, and Varicella must be included with visiting student immunization form). 

Students are, also, required to show proof of health insurance and current OSHA training. Students who rotate through the WVU Medical School from LCME-accredited medical schools or AOA Osteopathic medical schools are required to show current and satisfactory completion of their school's HIPAA training and a background check.  For ease of identification upon arrival we request that a recent photo be sent with your application.

We will begin processing visiting student applications May 2.  Completed applications received before this date will be held on file and processed on a first come first serve basis. Arrangements may never be made solely with the elective supervisor.  A fee of $25.00 payable to University Health Associates is required of all non-West Virginia residents.  After the application is processed, the Visiting Student will be notified by e-mail as to whether or not he/she has been accepted.

Visiting students must make their own arrangements for housing and parking.  When you are accepted a list of motel/hotels will be sent as an attachment to your e-mail acceptance letter.

To apply to our Visiting Student program please print off and complete the applications below. 
Attach the necessary documents (fee, photo, copy of titer lab results, copy of health insurance card) and mail to:

Application Form for Visiting Student Rotations

Immunization/Titer Verification Form for Visiting Students