Medical Education
Medical Student Electives and Externships
Medical student electives and externships in the Department of Emergency Medicine are coordinated through the University of Virginia Office of Student Affairs. Pending availability, students may register for electives in adult or pediatric emergency medicine (or both) and medical toxicology. Not all electives count within the 12-week cap of Emergency Medicine electives.
Away students may apply using the Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO).
Elective Opportunities
The Department of Emergency Medicine offers many exciting elective opportunities; some in the Emergency Department itself and some in the Charlottesville area. All students are welcome to apply. Click on each one below for a brief “snapshot.”