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    VSLO® Program Updates

    We are committed to providing regular VSLO program updates through the VSLO listserv, email and on this page. Please visit this page regularly and if you have any questions, email the VSLO team at: visitingstudents@aamc.org.

    Last Updated: March 21, 2024

    Message from the VSLO Team

    Dear VSLO Colleagues,

    Congratulations on the conclusion of #Match2024! We know that Match Week was an incredibly busy and exciting time for institutions and students alike. We are here to support you and your colleagues as we head into the most active weeks of the away rotation season.

    We are very excited to introduce VSLO Office Hours starting in early April. During these one-hour sessions, institutional users can engage directly with AAMC VSLO staff to address any questions on application procedures or other related concerns. Sign up to join us on our Demonstrations and Trainings page and bring your questions!

    Additionally, the AAMC Standardized Immunization Form has been reviewed and updated for 2024. The form is reviewed annually to ensure it reflects current guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Immunization Schedules. There were minor clarifying edits to the explanatory language in the TB section and updates to the COVID vaccine guidance. The accompanying FAQ documents have also been reviewed and updated. The immunization form and the FAQ documents are available from the AAMC Group on Student Affairs (GSA).

    It was wonderful to connect with attendees at the ACGME Annual Conference. The VSLO team will also be attending the AAMC’s 2024 GSA-Careers in Medicine®-Organization of Student Representatives National Meeting and the AACOM Annual Conference. We look forward to seeing you both in person and virtually soon!

    Thank you,
    The AAMC VSLO Team


    VSLO Program Updates

    Annual Invoices Coming in April

    Institutions will be receiving their annual invoice in early April. The FY25 invoice will be sent to the individual listed under the Billing Contact section on your institution’s Contact Information page in the VSLO application service. Please take a moment to review the contact details to ensure we have accurate information in our system. The invoice will be sent from Workday AAMC (No Reply) (aamc@myworkday.com) with the following subject line: Invoice # 100***** from the AAMC. If you have any questions or have not received your invoice by Monday, April 15, please contact the AAMC Support Center.


    The VSLO Advisory Committee Welcomes New Member

    We are excited to welcome Allison Macerollo, MD, to the VSLO Advisory Committee. Dr. Macerollo is an associate professor in the department of family and community medicine at the Wexner Medical Center of The Ohio State University. Her current role as vice chair of education in her department allows her to oversee educational activities related to undergraduate medical education and graduate medical education as well as provide professional development and mentorship for faculty in the department. Dr. Macerollo will be joining fellow Advisory Committee members for the Committee’s upcoming July meeting at the AAMC headquarters in Washington, DC.


    VSLO Refresher Trainings

    Have you signed up to join the next VSLO system refresher training for new and existing users at Home and Host institutions? Our one-hour training sessions offer a refresher on key VSLO activities that Home and Host institution users complete, and an opportunity to ask questions. You can view the schedule of upcoming training sessions and register to attend on the VSLO Demonstrations and Training page.


    AAMC Resources for Medical Educators

    New AAMC data snapshot examines long-term trends in U.S. medical school tuition

    A new AAMC data snapshot examines tuition and fees revenues at U.S. medical schools. As of fiscal year (FY) 2022, tuition and fees revenues represent around 3% of total revenue for U.S. MD-granting medical education programs with full Liaison Committee on Medical Education accreditation. While a relatively small proportion of total revenue, tuition and fees serve as a direct revenue source that supports essential operational and educational functions and can be critical to maintaining financial sustainability. The research provides key insights that underscore the complex financial forces shaping the affordability and accessibility of medical education. The authors suggest that further monitoring of these trends can aid in learning how the support of other revenue sources will play a role in influencing the cost of medical education.

    Fostering Wonder Through the Arts and Humanities: Using Visual Thinking Strategies in Medical Education

    In this Academic Medicine article, the authors explore how one of the most widely used and studied arts-based learning activities in medical education, Visual Thinking Strategies, can help develop a capacity for wonder among physicians. They illustrate how Visual Thinking Strategies support the central elements of wonder-based pedagogy (i.e., exploration, improvisation, imagination, personal interest, and the ethos of educators) previously developed in education theory.

    Upcoming Events

    2024 AAMC Virtual Specialty Forum

    The AAMC Careers in Medicine program is hosting the annual AAMC Virtual Specialty Forum on March 28 from 1-4 p.m. ET to provide equitable access to specialty exposure. Participating medical students (starting in Year 1) can view resources, chat with residents, representatives from 29 specialties, and AAMC staff, and attend a live presentation with Q&A with physicians about their specialty choice.

    2024 GSA-CiM-OSR National Meeting

    Join the VSLO team and your colleagues for the AAMC 2024 Group on Student Affairs (GSA), Careers in Medicine (CiM), Organization of Student Representatives (OSR) National Meeting in San Francisco from April 18-20. This collaborative event will bring together academic leaders, professional staff, and learners who represent medical student needs and are shaping the future of medicine.

    The event will revolve around critical topics shaping the future of academic medicine, including transition to residency, student wellness, cultural competencies, diversifying the health care workforce, and more. Attendees will actively engage in actionable conversations and address the pressing issues that directly influence the future of physicians and the next generation of medical leaders. Many sessions will dive into the strategic, operational, and administrative issues facing our learners, faculty, advisors, and administrators.

    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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    Contact VSLO Support

    We encourage VSLO users to subscribe to our listservs for timely updates and more. Please send us a blank email to join our Global or U.S. Network Listservs.

    We appreciate your candid feedback as it helps us identify and prioritize any resource or system enhancements. Please contact the AAMC Support Center or call 202-478-9878 if you have any questions. Representatives are available Monday - Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET.