UT Southwestern Emergency Medicine Visiting Elective Program
The UT Southwestern Visiting Elective Program reflects our commitment to creating a workforce that will work to alleviate health disparities and ensure exceptional health care to an ever-evolving patient population.
The Department of Emergency Medicine offers the Emergency Medicine Visiting Elective Program. The program provides support for fourth-year medical students who are interested in serving an underserved patient population and completing their graduate medical education in emergency medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Application deadline: May 15
What Scholars Receive
- $2000 to cover reimbursement of travel costs to and from Dallas, UT Southwestern rotation fees, and housing for the rotation
- Unique networking opportunities
Eligibility
Eligible participants are full-time, current third-year/rising fourth-year medical students (MS4 at the time of program participation/rotation) in good standing at accredited U.S. medical schools, who are interested in serving an underserved patient population. Each student must directly apply to the clinical rotation through the American Association of Medical Colleges’ Visiting Student Learning Opportunities™ (VSLO™/VSAS) program prior to applying for the Visiting Elective Program.
Application Process
- Review the UTSW Visiting Medical Student Application Requirements
- Apply for your chosen elective in VSLO at aamc.org/vslo.
- Review additional Department of Emergency Medicine Requirements at Medical Students: Emergency Medicine
- Register for EMED 1901 - Emergency Medicine (Course Number - Course Name) through the Office of Enrollment Services
- Use the Visiting Program Application to apply to the UT Southwestern Emergency Medicine Visiting Elective Program.
The application includes a Letter of Intent (1 page maximum) which should explain your path to medicine and your demonstrated interest in serving underserved communities.
Program Highlights
- Integral Members of the Team
VEP participants will be integral members of the team, proving emergency care for acutely injured or ill patients in the emergency departments (ED). Under the direct supervision of residents and faculty members, students will assess patients, formulate patient care plans, and implement patient care plans. In addition, they will observe, assist, and/or perform procedures as needed to care for their patients. - Weekly Education Sessions
VEP participants will participate in weekly student education sessions and weekly resident education sessions that incorporate multiple modalities and use modern principles of education to maximize learner benefit including small group, case-based, and longitudinal high-yield lectures. - Mentoring
VEP participants will have the opportunity to receive mentoring by multiple UTSW EM faculty, including mentoring sessions with the clerkship faculty, a mentoring session with the Program Director, and a mentoring session with the Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education. - Clubs
VEP participants will have the opportunity to participate in departmental journal club and podcast club.
Student Profiles
"The UT Southwestern Emergency Medicine Visiting Elective Program (VEP) was an unforgettable experience. From the moment I arrived, I enjoyed a warm welcoming atmosphere that truly made me feel like part of the team. The faculty and residents were incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about my learning, making my month at UTSW truly exceptional. In addition, the mentorship I received was invaluable. What I enjoyed most was the chance to work with such a diverse patient population in Dallas at two premier facilities - Parkland and UTSW Clements University Hospital. Being involved in such a wide range of cases, from trauma to critical care, provided a lot of hands-on learning. I'm grateful for my rotation experience and highly recommend it! I appreciated the opportunity to get an inside look at the program at which I ultimately matched."
"My entire visiting away rotation at UT Southwestern was phenomenal and exceeded my expectations. One of the things that I enjoyed the most about the visiting rotation was being welcomed by every Resident and Attending I encountered on shift or in simulation. Most of them already knew who I was and that helped calm my nerves tremendously. In addition, the emphasis placed on teaching during each shift with the Resident and Attending was amazing! Following each shift, I learned something new about a complex disease and its management. Lastly, the camaraderie displayed among the Residents and Attendings was a joy to observe, and it allowed me to see myself thriving in this unique environment as well as being supported by faculty. Overall, my visiting rotation at UT Southwestern was a superb experience and I would do it 100 more times if possible!”
Related Links
- UTSW Emergency Medicine
- Health Equity and Community Outreach: Emergency Medicine - UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas
- Student Empowerment and Engagement: Medical School Support Services – UT Southwestern, Dallas, TX
- Office of Faculty Development - UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas
Questions about the Visiting Elective Program?
Professor
Associate Vice Chair of Outreach and Engagement
Department of Emergency Medicine