Applications
IU School of Medicine offers elective experiences which allow students to visit and train at participating state-wide residency programs. All medical students must use the AAMC Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO) program to apply for electives at Indiana University School of Medicine.
IU School of Medicine accepts applications from qualified students in their final year of training at:
- LCME (MD) schools in the U.S. and Puerto Rico
- COCA accredited AACOM member (DO) colleges
IU School of Medicine currently does not accept international students for elective training.
Guest Elective Calendar
2025-26 VSLO Dates
- Catalog browse date — April 15, 2025
- Application acceptance begins — April 18, 2025
- Application decisions begin — May 1, 2025
- Visitations begin July 30, 2025 and end March 1, 2026
Guest students must follow 2025-26 Phase 3 (4th Year) rotation block dates. Not all courses will be available for all dates. All dates subject to change.
| Rotation 3 | June 30-July 27 | June 30-July 13 (3A) July 14-27 (3B) |
| Rotation 4 | July 28-Aug. 24 | July 28-Aug. 10 (4A) Aug. 11-24 (4B) |
| Rotation 5 | Aug. 25-Sept. 21 | Aug. 25-Sept. 7 (5A) Sept. 8-21 (5B) |
| Rotation 6 | Sept. 22-Oct. 19 | Sept. 22-Oct. 5 (6A) Oct. 6-19 (6B) |
| Rotation 7 | Oct. 20-Nov. 16 | Oct. 20-Nov. 2 (7A) Nov. 3-16 (7B) |
| Rotation 8 | Nov. 17-Dec. 21 | Nov. 17-Dec. 7 (8A) Dec. 8-21 (8B) |
| Rotation 9 | Jan. 5-Feb. 1 | Jan. 5-18 (9A) Jan. 19-Feb. 1 (9B) |
| Rotation 10 | Feb. 2-March 1 | Feb. 2-15 (10A) Feb. 16-March 1 (10B) |
Contact
Please contact the Registrar Office at medguest@iu.edu for information regarding the application process.
John Keller
Assistant Registrar
Medical Student Education
Indiana University School of Medicine
635 Barnhill Drive, MS 160
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-274-2264
medguest@iu.edu