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AAMC 2008 Annual Meeting

VSAS at OSR Poster Session
October 31, 6:30–8 p.m.

VSAS Booth
November 2, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. and 3:30–5:30 p.m.
November 3, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Online Tutorials

View our online tutorials to learn more about the VSAS application process.

Questions?

Please contact VSAS at vsas@aamc.org or 202-478-9878.

Pilot year launched April 2008!

The Visiting Student Application Service (VSAS) is a brand-new AAMC application designed to streamline the application process for senior "away" electives at other U.S. LCME medical schools. This service requires students to submit just one application for all schools, effectively reducing paperwork, miscommunication, and time. VSAS also provides a centralized location for managing offers and tracking decisions. It was created at the request of two GSA committees: Committee on Student Records (COSR) and Committee on Student Affairs (COSA).

When can I use VSAS?

VSAS opened for student use on April 15, 2008, and will remain open indefinitely. You may log in to VSAS once your home school issues you authorizations.

Do I need to use VSAS?

You will only use VSAS if you are enrolled at a U.S. LCME medical school and are applying for senior away electives at any of the following 10 host schools:

  • Boston University School of Medicine
  • Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
  • Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine
  • University of California, Irvine, College of Medicine
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
  • University of Michigan Medical School
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
  • University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio
  • Wake Forest University School of Medicine

If you are not applying to one of these 10 schools, please use the Extramural Electives Compendium (EEC) for visiting student application information.

International and Osteopathic Students

VSAS is not yet available for international and osteopathic student use. Please use the Extramural Electives Compendium (EEC) for visiting student application information.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cancel/withdraw a submitted application?
Do the host schools have additional application requirements outside of VSAS?
How do I log in to VSAS?
How do I get started using the software?
What are the VSAS application requirements?
Can international and osteopathic students use VSAS?
Do you offer online tutorials?
What is an "authorization"?

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Questions or Concerns?

Please contact VSAS at vsas@aamc.org or 202-478-9878, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. ET.

 

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