VSAS for Host Schools
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Resources for Host Schools
Online Resources
The Resources section contains
VSAS documentation and online tutorials.
VSAS Listserve
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Questions?
Please contact VSAS at vsas@aamc.org
or 202-478-9878.
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Pilot year launches in 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).
Launch Dates
VSAS launched for U.S. LCME schools on April 1, 2008.
VSAS launched for students at U.S. LCME schools on April
15, 2008.
After launching, VSAS will remain open indefinitely.
Pilot Host Schools
The following 10 schools are VSAS host schools during the pilot
year (2008-2009) and will accept visiting student applications through
this software. Students (and their home school) will only use VSAS
if they are enrolled at a U.S. LCME medical school and are applying
to any of the following:
- 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 students are not applying to one of these 10 schools,
they should 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. Those students should use the Extramural
Electives Compendium (EEC) for visiting student application
information
VSAS benefits for Host Schools
VSAS provides host schools the ability to:
- collect applications electronically
- approve the eligibility of applicants to attend your School
- assign (or deny) electives to applicants
- notify applicants of their application’s status, through
all stages of process
- manage notifications
- track elective enrollments
- upload and publish searchable elective catalog
VSAS Fees
VSAS will not assess host school fees during the pilot year
(2008-2009). After the pilot, host schools will pay a $500 annual
fee to accept visiting student applications through VSAS.
Data Policy
The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and the Visiting
Student Application Service (VSAS) recognize the importance of responsibly
collecting and guarding the information we receive from our users.
The AAMC has developed data
policy guidelines to prevent the exposure of personal data without
prior permission of the individual.
Browser Requirements
When using VSAS, the preferred browser for both PC and Mac users
is Firefox 2.0.
For PC Users, VSAS supports the following browser versions:
- Internet Explorer 7.0
- Internet Explorer 6.0
- Firefox 2.0
- Firefox 1.5
For Mac users, VSAS supports the following browser versions:
- Firefox 2.0
- Firefox 1.5
- Safari 3.0
Failure to use supported browsers may result in application delays,
lost data or other technical problems while using the software.
Applicants can obtain a correct browser version of Internet Explorer
at www.microsoft.com, Firefox
at www.firefox.com or Safari
at www.apple.com/safari.
Questions or Concerns?
Review our Frequently Asked Questions and
Online Tutorials for additional information.
You may also contact VSAS at vsas@aamc.org
or 202-478-9878, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET.
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