Recommendations from the Coalition for Physician Accountability
In April 2021, the Coalition for Physician Accountability issued recommendations that limit away rotations to one rotation opportunity per specialty per student. Are these guidelines still in place for the upcoming 2022 away rotations/electives?
The AAMC is not recommending restrictions for 2022 away rotations. This is in alignment with decisions by other organizations in the Coalition.
Information for Home Institutions
Currently, students are able to pursue away rotations with limited restrictions. However, due to the uncertainty of the virus, posted here are job aids to support you if circumstances affecting student mobility change.
View VSLO Job Aids for Home institutions:
1. Marking an Application "Not to be Released"
Home institutions may want or need to mark student applications that should not be released to a Host institution. This may be a temporary step or may be the final home decision. In most instances, applications that are marked "Not to be Released" can still be released by the Home institution.
2. Limiting Students' Ability to Apply to Electives Abroad
In case of a disruption in operations, Home institutions may temporarily restrict the ability of their students to access and apply for elective opportunities abroad.
Information for Host Institutions
Currently, students are able to pursue away rotations with limited restrictions. However, due to the uncertainty of the virus, posted here are job aids to support you if circumstances affecting student mobility change.
View Key Guidance and VSLO Jobs Aids for Host institutions:
1. COVID-19/VSLO Key Updates and Guidance
This document provides an overview of important information that should be reviewed and updated.
2. Close Catalogs and Close or Cancel Electives
In case of a disruption in operations, Host institutions may need to close/cancel electives or close a catalog for visiting students.
This job aid provides guidance to Host institutions on how to close catalogs, and clarifies the difference between closing and canceling electives and preventing visiting students from applying to the electives.
3. Editing Decisions
This job aid provides instructions on how to edit a decision in the VSLO software, including changing the decision, changing the scheduled dates, revoking an offer, and dropping an offer.
4. Bulk Denying Applications
This job aid provides instructions on how to bulk deny applications in the VSLO software. This includes denying applications that need to be scheduled or applicants who have not had an eligibility review completed, and notifying applicants of the decision.
5. Elective Instruction Type
This job aid provides an overview and guidance on how an institution can indicate the Instruction Type for the elective offerings.
VSLO COVID-19 FAQs
For reference, here are links to the VSLO COVID-19 frequently asked questions for institutions and students.
For Institutions: VSLO Program Coronavirus FAQs | AAMC
For Students: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and The VSLO® Program (aamc.org)
AAMC COVID-19 Resources: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Hub
Questions? Contact Us.
Please contact the VSLO Client Technical Support Team or call 202-478-9878 if you have any questions. Representatives are available Monday - Friday, from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. ET.