Visiting medical students rotate within our department, affording them and us the
opportunity to evaluate whether they are a “good fit” for our residency program. Visiting
rotations (VRs) are an integral part of medical school curricula and dermatology application
processes. These rotators clearly have an advantage over those who do not spend a
month with us, as they are afforded the opportunity to get to know faculty and work
with them on various projects. VRs are expensive, however, with students spending
thousands of dollars on travel, housing, and institutional fees.
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VR (Visiting Rotation), VSLO (Visiting Student Learning Opportunities), AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges), URiM (Underrepresented in medicine), COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019), NA (Not applicable)To read this article in full you will need to make a payment
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