Application process

To be considered for a visiting student rotation, students must complete an application through AAMC’s Visiting Student Learning Opportunities Program (VSLO). Applications are submitted through VSLO and managed by the School of Medicine's (SoM) Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) MD Program.

SoM-approved applications are forwarded to the Department of Pediatrics for review; offers are extended based on the merit of each candidate. Competitive applicants will provide a robust personal statement (approximately 1 page, single-spaced) describing why they are interested in pediatrics, OHSU, and the elective(s) of their choice.

Pediatric rotations offered

For the 2025–2026 academic year, the following pediatric rotations will be offered to visiting students. Availability is subject to change.

Sub-internships

• PEDI 709A Sub-I Pediatric Inpatient
• PEDI 709B Sub-I Neonatal Medicine
• PEDI 709D Sub-I Pediatric Critical Care
• PEDI 709J Sub-I Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Sub-specialty electives

• PEDI 709F Pediatric Cardiology
• PEDI 709G Pediatric Pulmonology
• PEDI 709H Pediatric Endocrinology
• PEDI 709I Pediatric Infectious Disease
• PEDI 709K Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
• PEDI 709L Pediatric Neurology
• PEDI 709P Pediatric Gastroenterology
• PEDI 709S Pediatric Nephrology

Diverse Student Visiting Experience in Pediatrics

OHSU is dedicated to being an organization diverse in people and ideas. We recognize the importance of a diverse workforce to maximize our potential for quality patient care, educational excellence, creativity, innovation, and outstanding service. In support of our commitment to recruit trainees who reflect the population we serve, the OHSU Pediatric Residency Program is delighted to offer a funded visiting rotation experience to medical students based on the criteria listed under “How to Apply.”

Program benefits

• A 4-week visiting rotation at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital
• $3,000 stipend for travel, housing, and application expenses
• An assigned faculty mentor
• A resident or fellow near-peer mentor
• A personal meeting with the Residency Program Director
• An offer to interview for a position in our pediatric residency program

How to apply

Criteria: Persons who have experienced significant disadvantage or adversity (i.e., a first-generation college graduate; a recipient of social service resources while in elementary or secondary school, enhanced education or other programs for diverse populations; or by experience of economic, cultural, educational, or family adversity).

• Visit the OHSU MD program site for visiting students; applicants must meet all listed requirements.
• Review the rotation options above.
• Submit an application for an OHSU pediatric visiting rotation through VSLO.
• Complete an application, through Qualtrics, for the OHSU Diverse Visiting Student Experience in Pediatrics.

We welcome and consider a wide range of life experiences as part of diversity.

Priority deadline:  April 7
Applications received by this date will be given priority review. Subsequent applications will be reviewed until the program is filled.

Decisions communicated to applicants:  Week of April 14
Offers will go out the week of April 14 and will include the specific pediatrics rotation being offered. Subsequent applications will be reviewed until the program is filled.