Externship Program: Orthopaedic Surgery Clinical Elective (M96-815)

Washington University's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery offers in-person sub-internship rotations (also called externships) for fourth-year medical students.

Interested applicants must first apply to the department. Students should email a CV, an unofficial medical school transcript, and a photo to Tracy Line, Education Coordinator. Only accepted students will submit their application to VSLO. Applications submitted without prior approval from the department will be denied. 

The rotation dates for 2025 are:

May 26 – June 22, 2025
July 7 – August 3, 2025
August 4 – August 31, 2025
September 1 – September 28, 2025
September 29 – October 26, 2025
October 27 – November 23, 2025

Medical students will rotate at satellite locations in the St. Louis area and will be required to have access to their own transportation. 

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Learn more about clinical training programs at Washington University Orthopedics, including our orthopaedic surgery residency (#3 program in the country), physical medicine and rehabilitation residency and fellowship programs.