IVS Program - How To Apply

Click the button below (Go to secure application form) to begin your online application. You can save your online application and access it any time up until you are ready to submit. Note that SlideRoom will request that you submit the non-refundable $300 application fee when you are ready to submit your application.

The online application via SlideRoom provides all the information required for department reviewers to evaluate your application. There are specific links within the portal which allow you to inform your recommenders to submit their letters of recommendation on your behalf.

Please note:

  • Submitting an application does not guarantee that you will participate in the IVS Program
  • Applications reviewed and approved by the clerkship to participate in an elective does not guarantee that there will be available rotation spots to be scheduled into by the School of Medicine Registrar's Office
  • Incomplete online applications will not be reviewed

Online application link for the Spring 2024 Quarter (April 1, 2024 through June 23, 2024) will be available October 13, 2023.

Application deadline for the Spring 2024 Quarter is November 10, 2023.

Required Materials

All required materials are built into the online application portal. This list is provided for your information only:

  • Completed online application
  • Dean's Statement Form
  • Personal Statement (succinctly detail your motivations and goal objectives)
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official medical school transcript


 IVS application submittals and reviews are performed online. Do not mail a hard copy.

2024 Spring Elective Clerkship Dates

Spring Clerkship Quarter in 2024:

  • Online Application opens via SlideRoom: October 13 to November 10, 2023
  • Deadline to submit for the Spring 2024 Quarter is November 10, 2023
  • Spring 2024 Quarter Visiting students are notified by February 2, 2024

Period 10
April 1 - April 28, 2024

  • Period 10A  April 1 - April 14, 2024
  • Period 10B  April 15 - April 28, 2024

Period 11
April 29 - May 26, 2024

  • Period 11A  April 29 - May 12, 2024
  • Period 11B  May 13 - May 26, 2024

Period 12
May 27 - June 23, 2024

  • Period 12A  May 27 - June 9, 2024
  • Period 12B  Jue 10 - June 23, 2024