The UCSF Visiting Elective Program (VESP) will resume for the 2025 - 2026 cycle as applications are accepted via the AAMC VSLO program.

For timely consideration of funding, we encourage you to complete this application after submitting your application via the AAMC VSLO site.

ALL are welcome to apply!

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If you are applying for an elective in Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Radiology, or Urology, DO NOT APPLY HERE. Please refer to the separate scholarship programs using the links provided below:

Emergency Medicine:

https://emergency.ucsf.edu/visiting-elective-scholarship-program

General Surgery:

https://surgery.ucsf.edu/haile-t-debas-diversity-fellowship

Orthopedic Surgery:

https://orthosurgery.ucsf.edu/education/medical-students

Radiology:

https://radiology.ucsf.edu/about/diversity/REDR-program

Urology:

https://urology.ucsf.edu/education/residency/sub-internship-information

Please continue with your VESP application if you are applying for an elective in a specialty not listed above.

Additional Info:

• VESP is only available for electives at UCSF-affiliated campuses in San Francisco.
• We DO NOT offer scholarships for VSLO electives at BCH-Oakland, Highland Hospital, or UCSF Fresno.
• You cannot apply for VESP if you have already started your VSLO elective.