We are following AAMC guidelines for the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 academic years.
- After April 15, learners may begin applying for and scheduling in-person away rotations with a start date of August 1, 2021, or later.
- Programs hosting learners for away rotations are encouraged to adhere to May 1 as the date to begin processing away rotation applications that begin on or after August 1.
- Washington University School of Medicine will be opening applications via the AAMC’s Visiting Student Application Service (VSAS) site for the 2021-22 academic year on Monday, May 10th to medical students. If you have questions or concerns, please email wusmelectives@wustl.edu.
How to Apply
Please visit the Office of Medical Student Education website for information regarding the application process.
About the Plastic Surgery Externship
Students rotate at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Barnes West County Hospital. Services include Microsurgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Hand, Cosmetic, Craniofacial, Peripheral Nerve and Breast Surgery. Multiple world-renowned faculty members provide exposure to the full breadth of our program and our residents.
Externship dates are flexible based on the student’s home institution academic calendar and we offer two- or four-week blocks.
Students are encouraged to apply for the 2021 DIVERSITY SUB-INTERNSHIP PROGRAM to help offset the cost of travel, housing, fees, and incidental expenses.