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Last Updated: August 15, 2024
Message from the VSLO Team
Dear VSLO Colleagues,
As the new academic year begins, we are updating the opportunities listed in the Visiting Scholars Database so students and advisors can start to build away rotation strategies with current offerings in mind. If your institution plans to update information about your currently listed opportunities, or if you have additional offerings of academic, professional, and/or financial support, you can use this form to submit that information.
We look forward to sharing updates about the VSLO program’s priorities and resources – including progress on our platform modernization and much more – during our presentation at Learn Serve Lead 2024: The AAMC Annual Meeting, taking place in Atlanta from Nov. 8-12. We hope you will join us for the VSLO program update on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 7:15 a.m. ET (see registration information below).
Wishing everyone a smooth start to the new academic year!
Thank you,
The VSLO Team
VSLO Program Updates
Connect with the VSLO Team During Office Hours
As your teams continue planning for the new academic year, we are eager to continue our conversations. We invite you to join us for VSLO office hours by registering for an upcoming session on our Demonstrations and Trainings page. Please bring questions or topics of interest that your teams would like to discuss in preparation for the academic year.
AAMC Resources for Medical Educators
Academic Medicine: Roles, Responsibilities, and Expectations of Medical Students on Surgical Subinternships: A Modified Delphi Consensus Study
Surgical subinternships are important rotations for students preparing for a career in general surgery; however, these rotations often vary by institution and service. This modified Delphi study was conducted to reach a consensus set of roles, responsibilities, and expectations of fourth-year medical students on their surgical subinternships.
Additional Items of Interest
Important USMLE Update: Change in Process for Requesting Transcripts for International Medical Students and Graduates
Effective Aug. 21, 2024, the processing of all United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) transcript requests from international medical students and international medical graduates (IMGs) will transition from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) to the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB). ECFMG will process complete transcript requests received through Aug. 20, 2024. IMGs who wish to request USMLE transcripts after this date must follow the instructions on FSMB.org to submit their requests and payment.
Upcoming Events
Submit Your Proposal for 2025 Emerging Technologies for Teaching and Learning: Digital Demonstrations Virtual Conference
The AAMC will host a webinar on July 24 from 2-3 p.m. ET, Navigating Critical Junctures: USMLE Exams, that will focus on creating readiness pathways, developing individualized plans for students, addressing well-being challenges, and more. The interactive session aims to foster collaboration between student affairs and educational affairs professionals and is open to all. This event is part of a yearlong series on holistic student support.
AAMC Webinar: Navigating Residency Explorer™ Data and Enhancements: A Guide for Advisors and Applicants - Aug. 22
Join us on Aug. 22 for a webinar designed for both advisors and applicants, featuring a blend of demonstrations and expert guidance on interpreting the new Residency Explorer data. This session will highlight the key features of the tool, offer strategies for effective data interpretation, and outline important considerations for applicants and advisors. By the end of this webinar, participants will feel confident in utilizing the Residency Explorer tool and understanding the valuable insights it provides. Register now.
NRMP® Transition to Residency Conference: Conversations Across the Medical Education Continuum
The National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) is hosting its stakeholder conference on Oct. 3-5 in Louisville, KY. The theme of this year’s in-person meeting is Expanding the Conversation: Ways to Strengthen the Transition to Residency, Fellowship, and Practice. Please visit the conference website for more information.
Save the Date! Fall Careers in Medicine® (CiM) Workshop: Oct. 24-25
The 2024 Fall CiM workshop will be held on Oct. 24-25 in Washington, D.C. This two-day training is for all faculty and staff engaged in career advising or managing a career advising program at their medical school for medical students. Registration will open later this month. Add this event to your calendar to save the date. Visit the CiM website (advisor sign-in required) for more information.
Registration now open for Learn Serve Lead 2024: The AAMC Annual Meeting
Registration is open for Learn Serve Lead 2024: The AAMC Annual Meeting, taking place in Atlanta from Nov. 8-12. This annual event draws thousands of attendees from across the academic medicine community to connect with thought leaders and spark conversation on critical issues impacting medical education and patient care, and encourage collaborations that influence the future of health. Register now.
About the VSLO Program
The AAMC Visiting Student Learning Opportunities™ (VSLO®) program enables medical and public health students to pursue short-term learning opportunities in locations away from their Home institutions.
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