Anesthesiology Visiting Scholars Program (AVSP)
The Anesthesiology Visiting Scholars Program (AVSP) is a funded program designed to provide a month-long educational experience for outstanding fourth year medical students interested in Anesthesiology.
The AVSP is our only visiting student opportunity in 2024.
To be considered for this funded clerkship elective opportunity please apply through the Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO) Program (www.aamc.org/vslo). Please contact Jade Vance, APM Clerkship Coordinator, at anesstu@uw.edu with any questions.
Program
Students will spend four weeks at either the UW Medical Center or Harborview Medical Center participating in the care of patients in the general operating rooms. Other subspecialty services may be considered based on availability and interest. Students will care for a variety of patients undergoing both elective and emergent procedures at these tertiary care centers (including a Level I trauma center and the state’s largest Safety Net hospital). Medical students are introduced to the principles of anesthetic management, pharmacology of anesthetic agents, and physiologic response to anesthetic administration.
In addition to providing an enriching educational experience, students interact closely with residents, fellows and faculty, which lends itself to the unique opportunity to experience what it would be like to live in Seattle as a resident in our program.
A scholarship amount of $2,500 will be awarded to students accepted into our AVSP to help cover the costs of travel, housing, meals and application fees.
Eligibility
The program is open to all applicants interested in anesthesiology, especially those who do not have anesthesiology programs in their home institutions or who want to further their anesthesiology exposure. We encourage applicants who come from a broad range of those who are currently underrepresented in medicine.
Application
Please apply through the Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO) Program (www.aamc.org/vslo) to be considered for this funded clerkship elective. We are accepting applications beginning on March 1, 2024. Applications are due on April 1, 2024.
Applications will be reviewed by members of the Residency Program and Diversity Council. Information on visiting student requirements can be found here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scholarship award amount?
Funding up to $2,500 is available for each student accepted into a rotation with our visiting scholars’ program. Details on the delivery of this scholarship will be discussed after receiving and accepting our visiting scholar rotation offer in VSAS.
What sites are available for visiting scholars for the clerkship?
There are two sites that are offered for the visiting medical student clerkship. Those sites are the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake and Harborview Medical Center.
How will I be evaluated during the clerkship?
Performance in the four-week clerkship will be graded either “High Pass,” “Pass,” or “Fail.” The option to pursue an “Honors” grade is available for those who meet performance expectations during a brief oral examination at the conclusion of the clerkship. A faculty member will complete your institution’s evaluation form based on feedback received during your rotation if that is required by your home institution.
When is the application deadline?
Applications will be open from March 1, 2024 – April 1, 2024. Please note that we will only accept applications submitted during this window.
What options are available for housing for visiting students?
Housing will need to be arranged by the student. If accepted for a clerkship, the Clerkship Coordinator can provide a list of Seattle residents who offer housing to visiting medical students.
Questions?
Contact our offices at anesstu@uw.edu