The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery invites visiting medical students to participate in our Medical Student Away Rotation at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Our elective rotations offer students the opportunity to receive a robust educational experience from our fellowship-trained academic orthopaedic faculty, many of whom are considered world experts in their respective subspecialties.
Our goal is to provide students with a general understanding of the various types of orthopaedic conditions and procedures and the principles behind the evaluation and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal conditions. Students will gain exposure and experience in the operating room and in various other clinical settings. Medical students from throughout the United States rotate in our four-week elective and gain experience in the following areas:
- medical histories and physical exams for patients with musculoskeletal conditions
- musculoskeletal imaging
- basic splinting and casting techniques
- diagnosis and treatment approaches
- operative treatment of common orthopedic conditions
- orthopedic care in an acute setting
- patient safety and quality in the orthopedic setting
How to Apply for a Visiting Student Rotation:
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is a VSLO® (Visiting Student Learning Opportunities™) participating host institution. Students who are from participating institutions in the VSLO program are able to search and apply for opportunities at UAMS in the Visiting Student Learning Opportunities program using the VSLO Application Service.
All medical students interested in participating in a UAMS Orthopaedic Surgery Away Rotation must apply through VSLO.®
You must be invited by your Home institution before you may access the VSLO application service. If you have used other AAMC services (AMCAS, MCAT, etc.), you will then sign into the VSLO application service using your AAMC Account username and password. Otherwise, you will be able to create an AAMC account. You can then submit your application through the VSLO Visiting Student Application Service.
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Phone: 202-478-9878
Underrepresented in Medicine Student Rotation Scholarships
The Department of Orthopedic Surgery welcomes visiting medical students who are planning careers in Orthopaedic Surgery and are from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine (URiM) to apply for a 4-week rotation. Through the generosity of Jack Vander Schilden, M.D., the scholarship program aims to encourage the active participation of URiM students within our department and patient community. The department and institution share a mission to promote inclusive excellence by recruiting and supporting a wide array of physicians who can serve a diverse patient population and enable our local community to thrive.
We are currently accepting applications for the 2023-2024 academic year. For more information and how to apply:
URiM Visiting Medical Student Rotation Scholarships.
Additional Information
If you have questions or need additional information about our visiting student away rotations, please contact: Carey Smith, Orthopaedic Residency and Student Clerkship Coordinator at CSmith9@uams.edu or 501-686-5259.