The visiting medical student program is intended for fourth-year students considering a career in Urology. Students function in a sub-intern role with residents and faculty on the urology service and participate in all educational activities of the UPMC urology program.
Description of visiting rotation
This rotation is intended for fourth-year students considering a career in urology. Students function in a sub-intern role with residents and faculty on the urology service and participate in all educational activities of the UPMC Urology Program. Students can expect to observe and participate in the management of a wide variety of adult and pediatric urological disorders in an outpatient, inpatient, and operative setting. Students will be exposed to the full range of urologic subspecialties, including urologic oncology, male infertility, stone disease, and male reconstructive urology. Students will spend 1 week at UPMC Presbyterian, 1 week at UPMC Shadyside, 1 week at UPMC Mercy, and 1 week at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Students will give a presentation at the weekly departmental Grand Rounds at the end of the rotation. View a full list of visiting rotation dates »
Requirements to apply
If you do not meet these requirements, you are NOT eligible for a visiting student rotation at UPMC. Third year students are not accepted. Learn more about requirements to apply »
Requirements upon acceptance
An affiliation agreement between UPMC/University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the student’s home school must be in place prior to the start of the scheduled rotation. Upon acceptance, a representative from the student’s home school must contact thompsonkl2@upmc.edu to initiate the affiliation agreement process as soon as possible. Learn more about requirements upon acceptance »
Frequently asked questions
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Scholarship Opportunities
There are four $1,000 scholarships available which may be used for reimbursement of travel and lodging expenses. Scholarship details and the application will be sent to each applicant upon receipt of their application in VSLO. The deadline for submitting Sub-I Scholarship Applications is May 15, 2026.