A description of clinical programs offered at the University of Louisville School of Medicine may be obtained by contacting the:

University of Louisville School of Medicine
Student Affairs Office
404 Abell Administration Center
323 E. Chestnut Street
Louisville, KY 40202-3866
Phone (502) 852-5192
Fax: (502) 852-0302
Email the Medical Student Affairs Office

The University of Louisville School of Medicine welcomes requests for Clinical Programs from American students enrolled in LCME-accredited American medical school and foreign medical students enrolled in major foreign medical schools.  Note: Priority in scheduling rotations is given to University of Louisville medical students. 

VISITING STUDENTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

1. All visiting students must submit a completed application. This application must be typed or printed legibly. If application is not legible, you may be asked to resubmit your application
2. All visiting students must be covered by personal health insurance. You will be required to submit proof of personal healthcare coverage with your application. Our school does not provide coverage for visiting students. As a visiting student, you will, however, have access to Student Health Services at the School of Medicine. 
3. In accordance with University of Louisville School of Medicine Policy, all visiting students must provide evidence of meeting all immunization requirements. Enclosed is an immunization compliance form. Please complete this form and return it with your visiting student application.
4. You must submit a letter of good standing from the medical school you are currently attending. 
5. Proof of liability insurance.
6. Abitur- score in the range of 1.0-1.8 
7. Physikum- at least 15% above the national average. 
8. Erstes Staatsexamen- at least 10% above the national average.
9. Scores on national examinations showing you to be well above your national average. 
10. TOEFL-Test of English as a Foreign Language Exam with a score of 600 or above.
11. If our school is asked to furnish information for a visa document, we will need an official or certified statement indicating the source of financial responsibility while you are a visiting student at our school. The statement should specify the amount and duration of the support and be accompanied by financial statements. It is necessary that we have this information before we can complete the necessary required forms that are then forwarded for your use to apply for a J1 visa.

Policy and Eligability Guidleines

1. All visiting students must be in their final year of medical school.
2. There are no salaries, housing, meals, name badges, uniforms or ID cards provided by the University Of Louisville School Of Medicine.  Tuition will not be charged.  If you have a name badge and/or picture ID by our school, please bring it with you.  You will be asked to show a form of identification when you report for your rotation.
3. Medical students wear short white coats (with shirt and tie required for men and appropriate attire for women.
4. Applications must be received by the Student Affairs Office at least four months prior to beginning requested rotation.
5. Clinical elective rotations that say “FOR U OF L STUDENTS ONLY” cannot be approved for visiting students.
6. If you are accepted for a clinical rotation, you are expected to honor that commitment. If conditions beyond you control prevent you from coming, please notify the clinical department and the Student Affairs Office in writing immediately. Four weeks notice is required for cancellation in order to be eligible to reschedule your rotation. Exceptions may be made to this rule at the discretion of the University. Once you begin your first rotation, you will not be permitted to make any changes to your schedul
7. If you are a U.S. citizen attending a major foreign medical school, please include a letter with your application indicating why you chose to attend a medical school outside of the United States. The Student Affairs Office will notify you by mail when your application has been processed. 
8. We reserve the right to terminate a student’s rotation at U of L if he/she does not comply with the policies and procedures, or if there is an issue with misconduct.
9. The University of Louisville receives many requests for clinical courses from potential foreign visiting students. Only a limited number of these can be approved. Much of the decision is based upon the student’s academic credentials. 
10. Our school does not accept application for advanced standing from foreign medical students nor are we able to support enrollment for ECFMG examination. If further information is required, please contact the Student Affairs Office.