VSAS for Home Schools

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. medical schools. This service requires students to submit just one application for all schools, effectively reducing paperwork, miscommunication and time for students and school staff.  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 school use on April 1, 2008, and will remain open indefinitely. If you are not the VSAS Primary Contact at your institution, you may log in to VSAS once the Primary Contact adds you as a user.

Is my school a VSAS home school?

Potentially, yes. Any U.S. medical school whose students apply to electives at one of the 10 pilot host schools below is a VSAS home school.

Which host schools will use VSAS during the pilot year?

The following 10 schools will be receiving visiting student applications through VSAS:

• 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When do my students use VSAS?
What is a "home school"?
Can international and osteopathic students use VSAS?
Do you offer online tutorials?
What is a VSAS primary contact?
How do I log in to VSAS?

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Questions?

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