| 2026-10-31 | #1 NYU | New York, NY | plastic surgery | research +residents |
Plastic Surgery Research Fellowship Two-year translational or clinical research fellowship for internal and external medical students (who take two years off, typically between 3rd and 4th year) and general surgery residents (two-year commitment); stipend not stated. |
| 2026-11-15 | #1 HSS | New York, NY | orthopedic surgery | research MS3 |
newHSS Leon Root Pediatric Orthopaedic Research Fellowship One-year clinical research year in the HSS Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Service for US medical students taking a year off between third and fourth year; applications run September 1 to November 15 annually, with decisions by January 31. |
| 2026-11-30 | #0 UW | Seattle, WA | plastic surgery | research |
newPEDIATRIC SOFT TISSUE PLASTIC SURGERY RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP Medical students pursuing plastic surgery interested in pediatric to young adult soft tissue reconstruction; 1-year research fellowship in Seattle, WA starting Summer 2027 (exact date flexible); stipend provided. |
| 2026-11-30 | #2 UPMC | Pittsburgh, PA | plastic surgery | research +residents |
Pediatric Craniofacial Research Fellowship Open to medical students or residents for a fully funded dedicated research fellowship year at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh in pediatric plastic, cleft and craniofacial surgery; stipend not stated. |
| 2026-12-01 | #4 UTSW | Dallas, TX | plastic surgery | research +residents |
newResearch Fellowship Program Full-time 1- to 2-year research position in the UT Southwestern Department of Plastic Surgery for medical students and residents (also D.P.M., M.D., or Ph.D. applicants); applications close December 1 for positions starting the following July/August; stipend not stated. |
| 2027-03-01 | #1 MD Anderson | Houston, TX | radiation oncology | away MS4 |
newRadiation Oncology Medical Student Elective Four-week visiting clinical elective (two 2-week blocks) for students at accredited U.S. medical schools, usually in the final year; pre-applications open November 1 and those after March 1 are not considered for the end-of-July rotation; no stipend stated. |
| 2027-06-07 | #3 Hopkins | Baltimore, MD | neurosurgery | away |
newVisiting Medical Student Program Currently enrolled medical students in good standing at other schools may apply for away research electives (4-9 weeks, $750 fee, after first year) or clinical electives (4 weeks, $500 fee for LCME/COCA schools, $5,500 for non-accredited affiliated schools, final year, home-school nomination required); no stipend. Latest application close date listed is June 7, 2027 for the SUM 3 block. |
| 2027-11-30 | #5 Ohio State | Columbus, OH | otolaryngology | research MS3/4 |
newBuckeye Otolaryngology Surgeon-Scientist Training (BOOST) Program Nine-month NIH-funded pre-doctoral research fellowship for two (3 open for 2027-28) US medical students, with stipend and research allowance; 2027-28 applications open on a rolling basis. |
| — | #1 Vanderbilt | Nashville, TN | urology | program MS4 |
newUrology Sub-Internship Month-long Advanced Clinical Experience (ACE) sub-internship for early fourth-year medical students at VUMC, the VA, and Monroe Carell; no stipend stated; apply via Dr. Kristen Scarpato or Dr. Abby Taylor. |
| — | #1 Vanderbilt | Nashville, TN | urology | program MS2 |
newSurgery Clerkship Urology Subspecialty Elective Two-week urology elective during the second-year surgery clerkship; no stipend stated; scheduled through the clerkship coordinator. |
| — | #1 Vanderbilt | Nashville, TN | urology | program MS2/3 |
newIntroduction to Urology Two-week introductory urology subspecialty elective for second- and third-year Vanderbilt medical students; no stipend stated; contact the Medical Student Clerkship Director. |
| — | #1 Vanderbilt | Nashville, TN | urology | research |
newResearch Immersion Research rotation with a Department of Urology faculty mentor for Vanderbilt medical students; duration and stipend not stated; coordinate via vms.research@vanderbilt.edu. |
| — | #1 Vanderbilt | Nashville, TN | urology | program MS4 |
newPediatric Urology Subspecialty Elective Rotation One-month elective on the Pediatric Urology service at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital for students who completed the Urology ACE; no stipend stated. |
| — | #1 Vanderbilt | Nashville, TN | urology | program MS4 |
newReconstructive Urology Subspecialty Elective Rotation One-month elective focused on reconstructive urology for students who completed the Urology ACE; no stipend stated. |
| — | #1 Vanderbilt | Nashville, TN | urology | program MS4 |
newUrologic Oncology Subspecialty Elective Rotation One-month elective in urologic oncology for students who completed the Urology ACE; no stipend stated. |
| — | #1 Vanderbilt | Nashville, TN | urology | program MS4 |
newEndourology and Minimally Invasive Surgery Subspecialty Elective Rotation One-month elective in endourology, stones, and robotic/laparoscopic surgery for students who completed the Urology ACE; no stipend stated. |
| — | #1 Vanderbilt | Nashville, TN | otolaryngology | research MS3 |
newFacial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Medical Student Research Fellowship Medical students between their 3rd and 4th years seeking a research year in otolaryngology; 12-month clinical research fellowship starting annually in July, with a research stipend and benefits for non-VU/Meharry students (amount not stated). Page lists applications due Feb. 2026, which has passed. |
| — | #7 Washington | Seattle, WA | orthopedic surgery | away MS4 |
newVisiting 4th Year Students Visiting fourth-year medical student rotation in UW Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine; the page gives no duration, stipend, or deadline. |
| — | #5 Washington | Seattle, WA | plastic surgery | away MS4 |
newUW Medicine Regional Burn Center Four-week burn surgery elective at Harborview Medical Center for UW and visiting fourth-year medical students; no stipend or application deadline stated on the page. |
| — | #1 Vanderbilt | Nashville, TN | otolaryngology | research MS3 |
newHead and Neck Surgical Oncology Medical Student Research Fellowship 12-month clinical research fellowship (July 1 to June 30) for medical students taking a research year between their third and fourth years; non-VU/Meharry fellows receive a salary with benefits. |
| — | #1 MD Anderson | Houston, TX | radiation oncology | research |
newCATALYST Summer Training Program Summer research internships hosted by MD Anderson departments and programs, each focused on a research topic or career field; eligibility, duration, and stipend not stated on the page. |
| — | #2 MSK | New York, NY | radiation oncology | away MS3/4 |
newMSK Clinical Elective Program Clinical electives for 3rd- and 4th-year medical students from US, Canadian, and international institutions; duration and stipend not stated. |
| — | #2 MSK | New York, NY | radiation oncology | away |
newMSK Ferguson Nazareth Clinical Scholars Program Four-week clinical electives for students from historically underrepresented backgrounds; stipend not stated. |
| — | #2 MSK | New York, NY | radiation oncology | research MS1/2 |
newMSK 2026 Medical Student Summer Research Fellowship Summer research fellowship for first- and second-year medical students exploring oncology and biomedical sciences research; duration and stipend not stated. |
| — | #2 Mayo | Rochester, MN | orthopedic surgery | away MS4 |
newVisiting Medical Student Clerkship Program Final-year medical students (US and eligible international) apply via AAMC VSLO for four-week clerkships, one month max, with a $350 non-refundable application fee; no stipend listed. Current window (Sept. 1-30 for Oct.-Dec. rotations) has closed; next windows are Dec. 1-31 for Apr.-Jun. wait, see note. |
| — | #3 Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | otolaryngology | away |
newClinical Rotations Clinical rotations and subinternships in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery for medical students; duration, stipend and deadline are not stated on the page. |
| — | #2 UCSF | San Francisco, CA | neurosurgery | away |
newClerkships (Sub-Internships) UCSF medical students may apply for a neurosurgery sub-internship working with faculty and current residents across the neurosurgery service; duration and stipend not stated. |
| — | #2 UCSF | San Francisco, CA | neurosurgery | away |
newNeurosurgery 140.01: Advanced Inpatient Clerkship Visiting sub-internship open to students from all U.S. medical schools (apply via AAMC VSAS); about 4 weeks minimum across UCSF, SFGH and VA; no stipend stated; applications open early February on a rolling basis. |
| — | #2 MSK | New York, NY | radiation oncology | away |
newMedical Student Electives Four-week radiation oncology elective at MSKCC for US medical students, applied through the GME office; no stipend or fixed deadline stated. |
| — | #4 UTSW | Dallas, TX | plastic surgery | away |
newMedical Student Elective Rotations Elective rotation in plastic surgery at UTSW's five affiliated facilities for medical students; the page gives no application process, deadline, duration, or stipend. |
| — | #1 Vanderbilt | Nashville, TN | otolaryngology | away MS3/4 |
newAdvanced Clinical Experience Program (VUMC and visiting students) Four-week otolaryngology sub-internship-style elective for third- and fourth-year medical students, including VUMC and visiting students; visiting students apply through VSLO. No deadline or stipend stated. |
| — | #1 Vanderbilt | Nashville, TN | otolaryngology | away |
newVanderbilt Visiting Student Program Visiting rotation for medical students from other institutions (including international students), applied for through VSLO; page only cites outdated 2025-2026 timing (applications open in March). |
| — | #5 Washington | Seattle, WA | plastic surgery | away MS4 |
newPlastic Surgery Visiting Sub-Internship Four-week fourth-year plastic surgery sub-internship (two weeks at Harborview, one week each at UW Medical Center Montlake and Seattle Children's), open to UW and visiting fourth-year medical students; no call required; no stated deadline or stipend. |
| — | #5 Ohio State | Columbus, OH | otolaryngology | scholarship MS4 |
newVisiting Student Scholarship for Medical Students Fourth-year US medical students planning ENT residency; $1,500 travel/lodging scholarship, application deadline June 1 (year not stated on page). |
| — | #5 Ohio State | Columbus, OH | otolaryngology | away MS4 |
newComprehensive Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Sub-Internship Fourth-year sub-internship across all ENT subspecialties, open to OSU and visiting students via VSLO, May-October (visiting students July-October). |
| — | #5 Ohio State | Columbus, OH | otolaryngology | away MS4 |
newAdvanced Pediatric Otolaryngology at Nationwide Children's Hospital Visiting-student rotation open to OSU and visiting students via VSLO, July-October; stipend not stated. |
| — | #2 Mayo | Rochester, MN | orthopedic surgery | away |
newOrthopedics (Minnesota) Visiting medical student clerkship in orthopedic surgery at Mayo Clinic Rochester, usually two weeks (longer rotations possible); no clerkships accepted January-March; no stipend stated. |
| — | #3 NYU | New York, NY | orthopedic surgery | scholarship |
newScholarships Scholarships open to all medical students, preferring those with financial need; apply by sending a letter of recommendation, CV, and letter of interest to Dr. Aggarwal c/o Randie Godette. No deadline or amount stated. |
| — | #1 HSS | New York, NY | orthopedic surgery | research MS2/3 |
newAreas of Concentration Weill Cornell MS2 and MS3 students complete an original scholarly project under a HSS faculty mentor over 6 months to 2 years; interested students email academictraining@hss.edu. |
| — | #1 HSS | New York, NY | orthopedic surgery | away MS4 |
newFourth-Year Medical Student Electives 4-week clinical electives for MS4 students at US LCME or osteopathic schools, applied through AAMC VSLO on a first-come, first-served basis; the 2026-2027 VSLO application portal opened March 1, 2026; electives run through June 2027. |
| — | #2 Mayo | Rochester, MN | orthopedic surgery | away |
newOrthopedics Visiting medical student clerkship elective in orthopedics at Mayo Clinic campuses in Arizona, Florida, and Minnesota; page does not state duration, stipend, or eligibility beyond visiting students. |
| — | #2 Mayo | Rochester, MN | orthopedic surgery | scholarship |
newDepartmental scholarships Senior U.S. medical students (U.S. citizens or permanent residents at U.S. medical schools) selected on interests and performance; $1,000 toward travel and accommodations; requires the departmental scholarship section and additional documentation on the clerkship application. |
| — | #2 Mayo | Rochester, MN | orthopedic surgery | scholarship |
newHepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery Scholarship Fully supported clerkship for medical students interested in hepatobiliary and pancreas surgery and/or surgical oncology in Rochester, Minnesota; may include meal stipends and travel and lodging reimbursement. |
| — | #1 HSS | New York, NY | orthopedic surgery | research |
newMedical Student Summer Research Fellow Summer research fellowship for medical students on HSS orthopaedic projects (the page lists past projects only); duration and stipend not stated, and no residents are mentioned as eligible. |
| — | #3 NYU | New York, NY | orthopedic surgery | research |
newDivision of Adult Reconstructive Surgery Current medical students (one-year) or medical school graduates (two-year) for clinical orthopedic research; stipend not stated. |
| — | #3 NYU | New York, NY | orthopedic surgery | research |
newDivision of Hand Surgery Recent college graduates and medical students for at least one year of orthopedic clinical research; page says all 2026 positions are filled; stipend not stated. |
| — | #3 NYU | New York, NY | orthopedic surgery | research |
newDivision of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery College graduates and medical students for a one- to two-year clinical sciences research position; apply by emailing a cover letter and CV; stipend not stated. |
| — | #3 NYU | New York, NY | orthopedic surgery | research |
newDivision of Spine Surgery Medical students, postgraduates and master's candidates for one-year research (June to June) at the Spine Research Center, plus summer research by special request; stipend not stated. |
| — | #3 NYU | New York, NY | orthopedic surgery | research MS3/4 |
newDivision of Sports Medicine Third- and fourth-year medical students or medical school graduates for a one- or two-year clinical research position; stipend not stated. |
| — | #3 NYU | New York, NY | orthopedic surgery | research |
newDivision of Trauma and Fracture Surgery Recent college graduates and medical students for one year of orthopedic clinical research; contact Kenneth A. Egol, MD; stipend not stated. |
| — | #1 HSS | New York, NY | orthopedic surgery | away MS4 |
newHSS Anesthesia Medical Student Rotation Four-week anesthesia elective at HSS for senior medical students; no stipend or application deadline stated on the page. |
| — | #2 Mayo | Rochester, MN | orthopedic surgery | research |
newMayo Clinic Summer Research Fellowship Summer research fellowship in a basic science lab; a 2022 article describes a first-year medical student from another university taking part. The page gives no stated eligibility window, duration, or stipend. |
| — | #3 NYU | New York, NY | orthopedic surgery | scholarship MS4 |
newJ. Serge and May Parisien Medical Student Scholarship Two $2,000 scholarships for financially needy, eligible US fourth-year medical students (accepted to the one-month senior elective in orthopedic surgery) to offset travel and NYC living costs; application deadline stated as June 1 (no year given). |
| — | #3 NYU | New York, NY | orthopedic surgery | scholarship MS1/2 |
newDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery Summer Externship Grants Yearly department-funded grants supporting participation in the summer externship program for students between their first and second years of medical school; applied for through the department scholarship application, with no deadline stated. |
| — | #3 NYU | New York, NY | orthopedic surgery | away |
newPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Externship for Medical Students One-month clinical externship open on a rolling basis through the academic year; the page says externs come from podiatric medical colleges and applications go through AACPM. No stipend is stated. |
| — | #3 NYU | New York, NY | orthopedic surgery | scholarship |
newScholarships & Grants Diversity scholarships and grants for underrepresented groups in orthopedic surgery; amounts and deadlines not stated on the page. |
| — | #3 NYU | New York, NY | orthopedic surgery | research +residents |
newResearch Opportunities for Medical Students & Trainees Research opportunities open to medical students and trainees; details, duration and deadlines are not given on this page. |
| — | #3 NYU | New York, NY | orthopedic surgery | away MS4 |
newInformation for Visiting MD Students Final-year students at LCME- or COCA-accredited US medical schools may apply for a one four-week clinical elective for credit (with home school permission); $225 registration fee, no stipend; 2026-2027 four-week elective dates are listed but no application deadline is stated. |
| — | #3 Harvard | Boston, MA | dermatology | away MS3/4 |
newHarvard Medical School Visiting Clerkship Program Fourth-year and qualified third-year medical students complete a clinical rotation at Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals; duration and stipend not stated. |
| — | #3 Harvard | Boston, MA | dermatology | research |
newHarvard Medical School Visiting Research Internship Program Eight-week mentored summer research program for students interested in clinical and translational research; stipend not stated. |
| — | #3 Harvard | Boston, MA | dermatology | program |
newBiomedical Sciences Careers Program Biannual conference and mentoring program for students from high school through graduate-level training interested in biomedical and healthcare careers; no stipend stated. |
| — | #7 Mass Eye | Boston, MA | ophthalmology | away |
newElectives in Basic Ophthalmology Open to qualified medical students from any medical school worldwide; one-month elective at Mass Eye and Ear with two faculty mentors (usually taken in the fourth year); no stipend stated. |
| — | #7 Mass Eye | Boston, MA | ophthalmology | research |
newElectives in Clinical or Basic Research Open to qualified medical students from any medical school worldwide; elective under direct guidance of a faculty member/investigator, at least one month (longer encouraged); no stipend stated. |
| — | #7 Mass Eye | Boston, MA | ophthalmology | away MS3/4 |
newExchange Clerkship Program Named as an alternative for M3/M4 students who have started clerkships and are not eligible for the Research Scholars Program; the page gives no duration, stipend, or deadline. |
| — | #7 Mass Eye | Boston, MA | ophthalmology | away MS3/4 |
newVisiting Clerkship Program Named as an alternative for M3/M4 students who have started clerkships and are not eligible for the Research Scholars Program; the page gives no duration, stipend, or deadline. |
| — | #3 Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | plastic surgery | away |
newVisiting Students (VSAS) Visiting medical students can apply for clinical electives on U-M branch-year surgery rotations (general, vascular, plastic, cardiac) through the AAMC VSAS process; no duration or stipend stated. |
| — | #3 Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | plastic surgery | away MS4 |
Plastic Surgery Training for Visiting Medical Students Fourth-year US medical students may apply via VSLO for a 4-week plastic surgery sub-internship (June through November) on the adult, hand, and pediatric/craniofacial teams; no stipend stated. |
| — | #3 Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | plastic surgery | away MS3/4 |
newHealth Equity Visiting Clerkship Four-week clinical visiting clerkship at Michigan Medicine for M3 and M4 students interested in academic medicine and improving care; travel, housing and local expenses are supported for selected students. Applicants must submit both the AAMC VSLO application to a Michigan Medicine clinical department and the HEVC application. |
| — | #3 Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | plastic surgery | away |
newVisiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO) Program Visiting rotations at Michigan Medicine for medical students from other U.S. medical schools; the page gives no duration, stipend, or deadline and points to the VSLO website for the application process. |
| — | #3 Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | plastic surgery | program MS1 |
newSurgery Olympics 14-week SCRUBS program for U-M Medical School M1 students interested in surgery; four M1s are paired with an M4 mentor and faculty advisor for a research project and technical skills training. No deadline or stipend stated. |
| — | #3 Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | plastic surgery | research MS1 |
newResearch Opportunities SCRUBS connects M1 students with U-M surgery faculty running research projects; students are encouraged to contact the SCRUBS leadership team. No deadline or stipend stated. |
| — | #1 Bascom Palmer | Miami, FL | ophthalmology | research |
Singerman and Schwartz Research Scholarship For US citizens or permanent residents who have finished core clinical rotations; 12-month in-person research year (June 1 to May 31) in Miami with a $43,888 annual stipend and up to $2,500 travel allowance. Annual deadline is March 1 (year not stated on the page). |
| — | #1 Bascom Palmer | Miami, FL | ophthalmology | scholarship MS2/3/4 |
Student Outreach and Research Scholarship (SOAR) Medical students after 2nd, 3rd or 4th year (early-career ophthalmologists also named) for a full-time, in-person one-year pediatric eye disease research program; $43,888 annual stipend (external candidates receive a salary), up to $2,500 travel allowance, up to four scholarships awarded annually. |
| — | #3 Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | plastic surgery | away MS4 |
newVisiting Medical Student Program Final-year (M4) US medical students in good standing apply through AAMC VSLO for 4-week clinical electives (maximum 8 weeks); rolling deadline 45 days before elective start, no stipend stated. |
| — | #1 Penn | Philadelphia, PA | dermatology | research |
newPenn Dermatology Pre-Residency Fellowship in Skin of Color Program Medical students interested in dermatology get research and mentorship in Skin of Color dermatology; two year-long fellowships funded by the Department of Dermatology (stipend not stated). |
| — | #2 UCSF | San Francisco, CA | dermatology | away |
newTwo- and Four-Week Electives for Medical Students Two- and four-week elective rotations for medical students; the page gives no stipend or deadline. |
| — | #1 Penn | Philadelphia, PA | dermatology | program |
newDermatopathology Intensive elective course in dermatopathology where students review skin biopsies at a multi-headed microscope with faculty and fellows; preferably taken after a dermatology or surgical pathology elective; no duration or stipend stated. |
| — | #2 UPMC | Pittsburgh, PA | plastic surgery | away MS4 |
newAway Rotations Open to rising MS4 students; 4-week rotations offered May–October at UPMC hospitals, applied through VSLO by March 30 (year not stated) plus a CV email to Dr. Francesco Egro; no stipend stated. |
| — | #1 NYU | New York, NY | plastic surgery | away |
newPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery Advanced Elective Advanced 4-week sub-intern-level elective at NYU (Tisch/Kimmel and Bellevue) for medical students who have completed Surgery and Medicine clerkships; 3 students per block, offered all year; no stipend stated. |
| — | #1 NYU | New York, NY | plastic surgery | away MS3 +residents |
newPlastic Surgery Elective Rotation Elective rotation in general plastic surgery for third-year medical students and second- and third-year residents; duration and stipend not stated, and no deadline given (contact Jenny Castaneda-Nakouzi). |
| — | #2 UCSF | San Francisco, CA | dermatology | research |
newsummer research program Summer research program for medical students; the page gives no duration, stipend, or deadline. |
| — | #1 NYU | New York, NY | plastic surgery | away |
newSubinternship Sub-internship in plastic surgery at NYU Grossman for medical students, covering craniofacial, microsurgery, breast reconstruction and aesthetic surgery; page gives no duration, stipend or deadline. |
| — | #1 NYU | New York, NY | plastic surgery | away |
newElective Rotation Elective rotation for NYU Grossman medical students with conferences and operating room experience across plastic surgery; page gives no duration, stipend or deadline. |
| — | #1 Penn | Philadelphia, PA | dermatology | away MS3/4 |
newClinical Rotation Four-week dermatology clinical rotation for third- and fourth-year medical students; four slots every four weeks, Penn students get priority, outside visiting students request via the Registrar's Office at least three months ahead; no stipend stated. |
| — | #2 UCSF | San Francisco, CA | dermatology | away |
newUCSF Dermatology Visiting Electives Visiting elective for medical students; eligibility, duration, and stipend are not stated in the supplied page text (headings only). |
| — | #3 Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | plastic surgery | away |
Dr. Arthur W. Fleming Diversity Leadership Surgical Sub-Internship Visiting medical students who meet VSLO requirements and have interest in general surgery and diversity leadership; 4-week sub-internship, rotations in June or July, with a $3,500 scholarship for travel and living expenses. |
| — | #2 Wills Eye | Philadelphia, PA | ophthalmology | research |
newMEDICAL STUDENT PLACEMENT Short- or long-term research experiences for students at accredited US or foreign medical schools: part-time 2-6 hrs/week for 1-6 months, or full-time for 6-8 week summer or 10-12 month gap-year placements; no stipend stated. Apply via the Research Volunteer Application with a CV/resume. |
| — | #1 Penn | Philadelphia, PA | dermatology | research |
Research Fellowship Predoctoral fellowships are for medical students; postdoctoral fellowships require an MD or PhD and a commitment of at least two years. Two-year program with 1-6 positions per year, applications accepted at any time, no stipend stated. |
| — | #1 NYU | New York, NY | plastic surgery | away MS4 |
Plastic Surgery Subinternship for Medical Students Fourth-year US medical students (NYU and other US schools) apply via VSLO/VSAS for a four-week elective subinternship; applications open February 1 to March 2 (year not stated); no stipend mentioned. |
| — | #2 Wills Eye | Philadelphia, PA | ophthalmology | away MS4 |
Visiting Medical Student Clinical Electives Final-year students from LCME-approved US and Canadian medical schools (plus affiliated international schools) may apply for a clinical elective at Wills Eye; applications go through VSAS; duration and stipend not stated. |
| — | #3 Iowa | Iowa City, IA | ophthalmology | away MS4 |
Visiting Medical Students Fourth-year visiting students at LCME-accredited medical schools apply for competitive 4-week ophthalmology electives (Cornea and the Anterior Segment, Neuro-ophthalmology) in July–October; 2026 blocks run 7/6, 8/3, 8/31, and 9/28; no stipend stated. |
| — | #3 Iowa | Iowa City, IA | ophthalmology | away MS4 |
Visiting Student Scholars in Medicine Program Four-week visiting elective for full-time senior medical students in good standing (offered July through October); rolling applications open from April 1, 2026, at least 6 weeks before the elective; stipend of up to $2,500 for travel, housing and living expenses. |
| — | #1 Penn | Philadelphia, PA | dermatology | research MS3 |
Research Fellowship in Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Open to US medical students between their third and fourth years at accredited medical schools; seeks 1-3 fellows for 12 months starting July 1, 2026; no stipend stated. |
| — | #3 Harvard | Boston, MA | dermatology | research |
Medical Student Research Fellowships Open to smart, driven medical students who want to join the Mostaghimi Lab's collaborative research on health disparities, resource utilization, and costs of care in medical dermatology; interested students contact the lab. Duration and stipend not stated. |
| — | #2 UPMC | Pittsburgh, PA | plastic surgery | research +residents |
Head & Neck Microsurgery and Craniofacial Trauma Research Fellowship Predominantly clinical research fellowship open to senior medical students, surgical residents and trained plastic surgeons; no deadline, duration or stipend stated. |
| 2025-11-30 | #1 HSS | New York, NY | orthopedic surgery | research MS3/4 |
newSports Medicine Medical Student Mentorship and Research Program For US medical students who have completed three years at an accredited US medical school and are taking a research year between 3rd and 4th year; 1-year program (July 2026-July 2027) with a $15,000 stipend. |
| 2026-01-09 | #1 HSS | New York, NY | orthopedic surgery | research MS2 |
newMedical Student Summer Research Fellowship (MSSRF) US MD or COCA-accredited DO students who have completed their first year; 8-week mentored summer research, June 15 to August 7, 2026; $5,000 stipend ($2,000 travel for non-Cornell students); 19 fellowships; the 2026 deadline has passed. |
| 2026-01-31 | #3 Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | otolaryngology | research MS3 |
newMedical Student Clinical Research Fellowship Open to U.S.-based medical students in good academic standing between their third and fourth year; 9-month research position starting July 1 with a stipend (funded through the MORE R25 Pre-Doctoral Fellowship). |
| 2026-02-02 | #3 NYU | New York, NY | orthopedic surgery | program MS1 |
newOrthopedic Surgery Summer Externship Program Six-week summer externship (anticipated June 8 to July 17, 2026) for first-year medical students, with faculty preceptor mentorship and a required scholarly project; no stipend stated. Applications were due February 2, 2026, so the current window is closed. |
| 2026-02-13 | #3 Hopkins | Baltimore, MD | neurosurgery | away |
newMedical Student Electives in Neurosurgery US medical students planning to enter neurosurgery match (and international students from affiliated schools) may apply for 4-week visiting sub-internship rotations at Johns Hopkins; no application fee; stipend not stated. Applications for the 2026 program closed February 13, 2026. |
| 2026-02-13 | #7 Mass Eye | Boston, MA | ophthalmology | research MS1/2 |
newResearch Scholars Program Open to MS1 and MS2 students at US medical schools (not M3/M4 students who have started clerkships); 8-week full-time summer research in the lab with mentors, with a stipend for travel, food, and housing. |
| 2026-02-15 | #1 Vanderbilt | Nashville, TN | otolaryngology | research |
newV-TOPS (Vanderbilt Training of Otolaryngology Physician Scientists) Medical students at any stage who are US citizens or permanent residents; 12-month otolaryngology research fellowship with a stipend and allowance for research expenses and conference travel. Application deadline is February 15 each year (most recent stated: 2026-02-15, now closed). |
| 2026-02-15 | #1 NYU | New York, NY | plastic surgery | research |
newPlastic Surgery Summer Research Program Eight-week summer basic science, clinical research, or bioethics program for medical students at NYU Grossman and outside medical schools (mid-June to August); all admitted students receive a stipend, and work-study eligibility is not required. |
| 2026-02-15 | #1 Bascom Palmer | Miami, FL | ophthalmology | research MS2/3/4 |
newTeleophthalmology Research Fellowship Open to medical students after their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year (also ophthalmologists and optometrists); 12-month in-person research year at Bascom Palmer in Miami starting in June, with a $43,888 annual stipend and up to $2,500 travel allowance; one scholar selected per year. |
| 2026-03-01 | #3 Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | otolaryngology | away MS3 |
newSubinternship Four-week visiting subinternship for US medical students (U-M and non-U-M) on July-October rotations, applied for through VSLO by March 1, 2026; stipend not stated. |
| 2026-03-09 | #2 UCSF | San Francisco, CA | dermatology | research |
newUCSF Dermatology Medical Student Summer Research Fellowship US medical students matriculated at a US medical school; 8-week summer research with a UCSF Dermatology faculty mentor; $4,500 award ($5,500 for non-UCSF students). Current window closed; the most recent stated deadline was March 9, 2026. |
| 2026-03-20 | #1 Vanderbilt | Nashville, TN | urology | away |
newVisiting Medical Student Rotations Visiting US medical students may apply via VSLO for a four-week elective in Vanderbilt Urology (five students per month, July–October 2026); personal statement required, recommendation letters optional; no stipend stated. |
| 2026-03-25 | #2 UPMC | Pittsburgh, PA | plastic surgery | scholarship MS4 |
newMedical Student Educational Scholarship Four $500 scholarships for rising MS4s interested in plastic surgery (2 awards) and under-represented minorities (2 awards) to cover housing, travel and meals during a 4-week plastic surgery sub-internship at UPMC; the page gives March 25 without a year, so 2026-03-25 is inferred from the 2025/26 match context. |
| 2026-03-27 | #3 Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | plastic surgery | program |
newStudent Surgery Leadership Weekend Open to University of Michigan and other U.S. medical students applying for a 2027 Match in general, cardiothoracic, plastic, or vascular surgery; selection is competitive; selected participants get hotel room included and a $200 travel stipend. Recurring event; the 2026 application window (Feb 2 to Mar 27, 2026) has closed. |
| 2026-03-31 | #1 Barrow | Phoenix, AZ | neurosurgery | away |
newAY 2026 Barrow Neurological Surgery Sub-Internship Program Visiting neurosurgery sub-internship at Barrow Neurological Institute; applications opened Feb 5, 2026 and closed Mar 31, 2026 (12:00 PM MST); duration and stipend not stated. |
| 2026-04-13 | #2 UCSF | San Francisco, CA | dermatology | away MS4 |
Visiting Student Program US 4th-year medical students planning dermatology residency can apply via AAMC VSLO for the 4-week elective 140.11 (2026-2027 cycle); no stipend, and no room or board provided. |
| 2026-04-20 | #3 NYU | New York, NY | orthopedic surgery | away MS4 |
newOrthopedic Surgery Senior Medical Student Elective Fourth-year visiting MD students (after core medicine and surgery clerkships) apply for a 4-week orthopedic surgery rotation (June to November, 18 slots per rotation); stipend not stated. Application is the Orthopedic Surgery Advanced Elective; the Sept-Oct deadline was April 20, 2026. |
| 2026-06-01 | #3 NYU | New York, NY | orthopedic surgery | scholarship |
newScholarship Opportunities Funded by the J. Serge and May Parisien scholarships, open to all medical students to cover travel and lodging for a one-month rotation in NYC; preference given to those with financial need; requires a recommendation letter, CV, and letter of interest. |
| 2026-09-30 | #2 UPMC | Pittsburgh, PA | plastic surgery | research MS2/3 |
Remote Research Opportunities Second- or third-year medical students at schools without access to plastic surgery research; fully remote, unpaid clinical research for 5–10 hours per week, with 3 positions per year. The 2027 application window (September 1–30, 2026) has closed. |
| 2026-10-01 | #2 UPMC | Pittsburgh, PA | plastic surgery | research MS2/3 |
Remote Clinical Outcomes Research Scholarship Unpaid remote plastic surgery clinical research for second- or third-year medical students from schools without plastic surgery research access; 2027 program period, 3 positions, 2026 window closed. |
| 2026-10-02 | #7 Washington | Seattle, WA | orthopedic surgery | scholarship |
newVisiting Student Scholarship Program Currently enrolled U.S. medical students who have been offered (or will be offered) a VSLO visiting rotation; funds a four-week orthopaedic rotation at UW-affiliated sites. Scholarship amount not stated; most recent cycle closed 10/2/26. |
| 2026-10-16 | #3 Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | plastic surgery | scholarship MS2/3/4 |
newCSTAR Research Scholarship Current U.S. M2–M4 medical students with dedicated research time; 4–8 week on-campus surgical education research experience at U-M Ann Arbor between Jan 4 and May 28, 2027; $5,000 stipend. Application window closed Oct 16, 2026. |