December 18, 2024: VSLO® Data Available in Dean’s Office WorkStation Analytics. Medical school faculty and staff who advise students can easily access a wealth of new data resources following an update to the ERAS Dean’s Office WorkStation (DWS) Analytics for Schools. Users who log in to the DWS Analytics dashboard will find new tools that include data from the AAMC Visiting Student Learning Opportunities™ (VSLO®) program that will be especially helpful for those working with M3 students who are preparing for away rotations. Advisors with access to the DWS can view historical and current academic year VSLO away rotation data by month and specialty. You can find resources on the DWS Analytics for Schools webpage.
December 16, 2024: Recording Now Available - VSLO Student Webinar: Application Overview. This one hour webinar provides students with an overview of the VSLO application service, addresses common student questions, and walks through the dashboard and application.
February 2, 2024: Recording Now Available - VSLO Student Webinar: Away Rotations 2024-25. This webinar addresses common questions about the away rotation process. Attendees heard directly from a panel of Host institutions representing three highly requested specialties and gained an understanding of their review and decision-making processes.
January 18, 2024: New VSLO Student Infographic. We created a new resource that provides information to assist students (and advisors guiding students) through the process of developing individual away rotation strategies. The infographic illustrates a range of data points, including specialty data, average time between application submission and elective start dates, cadence of student and Host institution activity in the VSLO application service, and more.
October 4, 2023: Review VSLO's New Student Website. The VSLO team launched our new and improved student website. Students will find resources to inform their decision making at each step of the away rotation application process.
September 7, 2023: Roadmap to Residency Infographic. This infographic is a summary of the pathway from entering medical school to transitioning to residency. Reference the infographic to learn how to best utilize the VSLO program and other AAMC services throughout your medical school journey.
August 14, 2023: Explore the Visiting Scholars Resources Database. Students searching for academic, professional, or financial resources to support their away rotation experience will find various opportunities in VSLO's Visiting Scholars Resources Database. The Database is updated every academic year to ensure relevancy.
May 11, 2023: Webinars for Medical and Graduate Students webpage. This webpage offers several AAMC webinars to help you navigate the transitioning from medical school to residency process. Watch webinars containing resources, guidance, and tips about AAMC services (the VSLO program, FIRST, the ERAS® system) and more.
March 2, 2023: Consider VSLO Specialty Away Rotation Guidance. Students looking for specialty-specific guidance can view details on the guidance and support that specialty societies offer students. Students can access information to inform and support their away rotation decisions.
August 31, 2022: Medical and Graduate Student Calendar. This calendar provides dates and important deadlines for AAMC services and applications. Subscribe to the VSLO calendar using Google Calendar.