Visiting Clerkship and HMS Exchange Clerkship

Visiting Clerkship Program

The Visiting Clerkship Program (VCP), sponsored by the Minority Faculty Development Program at Harvard Medical School (HMS), provides support for third- and fourth-year medical students to participate in a one-month clerkship at Mass General or another HMS-affiliated hospital. VCP aims to increase awareness of academic medicine career pathways and encourage consideration of residency and internship opportunities.

Learn more and apply via the Harvard Medical School VCP page.

Harvard Medical School Exchange Clerkship Program

The Exchange Clerkship Program at Harvard Medical School (HMS) provides eligible final-year medical students with the opportunity to complete a visiting clerkship at one of the Harvard-affiliated teaching hospitals.

As one of the largest visiting student programs in the country, the Exchange Clerkship Program offers students access to advanced clinical experiences across a wide range of specialties. Placement is based on availability and is intended for students who meet the eligibility requirements for participation.

Learn more and apply via the HMS Exchange Clerkship Program page.