Visiting Elective Scholarship

About the Visiting Elective Scholarship Program 

The UCLA Department of Emergency Medicine is committed to fostering a healthcare workforce capable of effectively serving our diverse patient populations, providing culturally responsive care, and addressing healthcare inequities. The UCLA Emergency Medicine Visiting Elective Scholarship Program provides financial support to fourth-year U.S. medical students who demonstrate a clear commitment to advancing health equity and who wish to complete a UCLA Emergency Medicine Sub-Internship (EM 320.01). The program aims to encourage students to apply to the UCLA Emergency Medicine Residency Program by introducing them to our vibrant clinical and academic environment.

Eligibility: All fourth-year U.S. medical students dedicated to advancing health equity are encouraged to apply. Candidates who have demonstrated experience in or commitment to addressing healthcare inequities and providing care to under-resourced communities are particularly encouraged.

Our clinical emergency medicine clerkship at UCLA includes rotations at both our University medical center (Ronald Reagan-UCLA) and our County hospital (Olive View-UCLA). We offer a 4-week elective designed for fourth-year medical students pursuing careers in emergency medicine.

The clerkship offers a rigorous and enriching clinical experience at a prestigious academic medical center and an active county hospital. Participants will have the opportunity to serve as primary providers for acutely ill patients, actively engage in trauma care and resuscitations at our Level 1 trauma center, perform various procedures, and participate in weekly educational conferences.

Who should apply?

Applicants must:

  • Be a fourth year medical student.
  • Plan to match into Emergency Medicine.
  • Be in good academic standing at an accredited US medical school.
  • Meet all standard VSLO application requirements for the EM320.01 elective.
  • Be able to rotate at UCLA between April 2026 – October 2026.

EM320.01 rotation offerings to visiting students:

  • 4/20/26-5/15/26
  • 6/15/26-7/10/26
  • 7/13/26-8/7/26
  • 8/10/26-9/4/26
  • 9/7/26-10/2/26
  • 10/5/26-10/30/26

Application Deadline

  • Deadline to apply is March 15th, 2026. Please note we review applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to submit as soon as possible.
  • Application materials are required on VSLO at least 60 days prior to the desired rotation start dates.

Application Process

  • Please review UCLA eligibility requirements. If you can submit all required documents, then please send your CV, unofficial transcripts, step scores, indicate which months you would like to rotate, and write a 1 page personal essay indicating why you are applying for this scholarship and why you are interested in rotating at UCLA Ronald Reagan | Olive View (300 words or less). Please send via email to Clerkship Coordinator, Leila Park, at SohPark@mednet.ucla.edu.
  • If accepted, you must complete the VSLO application for the UCLA Ronald Reagan/Olive View Emergency Medicine Clerkship.

Participation in this program guarantees an interview for our residency program, but does not guarantee a position.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact Clerkship Coordinator, Leila Park, at SohPark@mednet.ucla.edu.