Department of Surgery

Sub-I‘s, Domestic and International Med Student information

Information for Vascular Surgery Sub-internship:

Information for Domestic Medical Students:

  • Students who have completed their core clinical training and will be in the fourth year of medical education at their LCME- or AOA- accredited home institution in North America may apply for an elective experience at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine through the VSLO.
  • If you have any questions, please contact us at visiting@medschool.pitt.edu. Due to the high volume of applicants, we request that you do not phone our office. We can most efficiently route your questions and assist you via the email box. Thank you.
  • Visiting Elective Opportunities For 4th Year Students Under-Represented in Medicine (URiM)
  • For any other Shadowing questions please visit the link here https:// www.upmc.com/healthcare-professionals/education/shadowing-touring for more information 

Information for International Medical Students:

Information for International Medical Graduates:

  • We do not have a minimum USMLE score requirement, but all scores must be passing. There is no requirement regarding length of time since medical school graduation, and prior United States clinical experience is not required.

    The preferred visa for training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Medical Education Program is the J-1 visa sponsored through the ECFMG for residency/fellowship training.
  • All IMG’s must hold a current and valid ECFMG certificate in order for their application to be considered complete, including the clinical skills assessment which must also be current and valid. Each applicant must have taken and passed both Steps I and II of the USMLE, and their English qualifying examination must be current and valid.

If you have any questions regarding visas, or obtaining a graduate license for training in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, please contact the Graduate Medical Education Office at 412 647-5815. For information regarding ECFMG certification, visit the ECFMG website.