The student will become an active member of at least two Orthopaedic subspecialty services during their one-month rotation and will share the responsibility for the pre and post-operative care of patients, outpatient clinic visits, as well as assisting in surgery. The student will participate in morning rounds, conferences, and medical student specific conferences while on this Orthopaedic rotation. Students will also participate in day- and night-call to round-out their clinical experience. Students will interact with residents and faculty as a functioning member of the patient care team. This course, named ORTH 35000: Advanced Orthopaedic Surgery, is for fourth year students who choose Orthopaedics as a career.
How to Apply
All application materials for the Pritzker School of Medicine Visiting Student Program are processed through Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO). Click here to apply through the VSLO system.
For more information about eligibility, visiting student qualifications and the application cycle and process, please visit the Visiting Students page on the Pritzker School of Medicine website.
Application Requirements
- VSAS Application
- Orthopaedic Surgery Supplemental Application (to be uploaded with VSLO application)
- 1 Letter of Recommendation (Orthopaedic Surgery mentor preferred)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Medical School Transcript
- USMLE Transcript
- Photograph
Applications for July 1 through November 30 are processed beginning May 1 of the current academic year.
2023-24 Rotation Dates
Fourth year electives are scheduled as month-long rotations. Rotation dates are fixed with a scheduled orientation taking place on the first day of each rotation.
- July 3 to July 31
- August 1 to August 31
- September 1 to September 29
- October 2 to October 31
Visiting Student Program Contact:
Any questions or concerns regarding the Pritzker School of Medicine Visiting Student Program should be directed to visiting.pritzker@bsd.uchicago.edu.
Program Contacts:
Annie Detrick, Education Administrator
Office: 773-834-2858
adetrick@bsd.uchicago.edu
Oluwafemi Afolabi, Administrative Specialist
Office: 773-702-6254
oluwafemi.afolabi@bsd.uchicago.edu