Other Learners

Current University of Minnesota medical students who are interested in doing research with our department can find more information on our medical students page or by emailing [email protected]. Unfortunately, we do not accept outside applicants to our research projects at this time.

Shadowing provides the opportunity to observe an anesthesiologist in order to better understand the specialty. Current University of Minnesota medical students who are interested in the field of anesthesiology may place a shadowing request by emailing [email protected]. Please note that our shadowing availability is extremely limited and requestors will be placed on a waiting list with no guarantee of a shadowing experience. We are unable to accept non-University of Minnesota shadowing requests.

Visiting medical students from domestic LCME-accredited medical schools and COCA-accredited medical schools ONLY may apply for selected elective rotations at the University of Minnesota Medical School.

International medical students are not accepted unless a formal agreement exists between their medical school and the University of Minnesota. For a list of medical schools with whom the University of Minnesota has formal agreements, please visit the website for the Global Medical Education & Research Program.

The University of Minnesota Medical School uses the AAMC's Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO) to receive visiting student applications. Our institution information is available at AAMC's list of VSLO host institutions.

To apply to our institution, you will need to complete an application in VSLO. Do not send elective requests directly to our office or to course personnel. For more information, please visit the University of Minnesota Medical School's "Visiting Students" site.