The Long School of Medicine (LSOM) accepts visiting students to complete fourth year elective rotations in San Antonio. Generally, these rotations are four weeks in length and are considered advanced electives. The Long School of Medicine is currently not accepting students from Non-Accredited or International Medical Schools. Allopathic (LCME) and Osteopathic (COCA) medical schools are eligible to apply. We accept USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1.
| Visiting Student Block Schedule (AY25-26) | |
|---|---|
| Block 1 | Jul 7 - Aug 1 (2025) |
| Block 2 | Aug 8 - 29 (2025) |
| Block 3 | Sept 1 - 26 (2025) |
| Block 4 | Sept 29 - Oct 24 (2025) |
| Block 5 | Oct 27 - Nov 21 (2025) |
| Block 6 | Nov 24 - Dec 19 (2025) |
| Block 7 | Jan 5 - 30 (2026) |
| Block 8 | Feb 2 - 27 (2026) |
| Block 9 | Mar 2 - 27 (2026) |
| Block 10 | Mar 30 - Apr 24 (2026) |
| Block 11 | Apr 27 - May 22 (2026) |
| Block 12 | May 25 - Jun 19 (2026) |
Policies & Procedures
LSOM Office for Undergraduate Medical Education will review visiting student applications through VSLO and forward only those that meet stated qualifications to clinical departments for academic review and processing. Communication about acceptance and additional details will come from the department where the elective is being offered. Department selections should be finalized four weeks prior to the start of an elective.
Students must complete proper immunizations prior to arrival at 91PORN - the AAMC Standardized Form can be used.
Application Process
Clinical medical student from accredited medical school
- and search for available electives (Institution Filter: UT HSC San Antonio Long SOM)
- Allopathic (LCME) and Osteopathic (COCA) medical schools are eligible to apply. We accept USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1.
- Requires an affiliation agreement between institutions
Other types of visiting students and experiences
- Shadowing Experiences. Individuals seeking shadowing experiences, should apply through the institution's . Shadowing experiences are coordinated by the sponsoring department. More information can be found .
- Clinical Rotations. Individuals in other health profession programs should apply through the institution's . An affiliation agreement should be in place between programs. These rotations are coordinated by the sponsoring department.
- Students from Non-Accredited or International Medical Schools. The Long School of Medicine is currently not accepting students from Non-Accredited or International Medical Schools.
Resources
Helpful links and services you might need during your elective in San Antonio: