Dermatology Visiting Student Scholarship

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Experience the Training Environment at UW Medicine in Seattle

The Dermatology Vising Student Scholarship provides funding for medical students interested in dermatology to experience the outstanding training programs at the University of Washington. This scholarship seeks to support fourth year medical students, who due to financial barriers, would otherwise be prevented from participating. This opportunity is open to all eligible persons regardless of race, sex or other identity.

The 4-week elective dermatology rotation connects visiting students with current UW Dermatology faculty, students, and trainees for clinical and research exposure, at one of several UW Medicine locations and provides opportunities for mentorship and collaboration. Students may attend didactics, UW conferences, and site-specific educational rotations while also taking part in department-wide and residency-centered events. Scholars will be able to meet and socialize with UW medical students, residents, and faculty, explore the UW community, and get a taste of life in Seattle.

The University of Washington Department of Dermatology is committed to supporting medical students who bring meaningful life experiences, perseverance, and a sense of purpose to their work in medicine. We welcome applicants who have overcome challenges, contributed to their communities, or bring experiences that broaden understanding of patient care.

Ideal candidates demonstrate intellectual curiosity, compassion, integrity, and teamwork. They are motivated not only to advance the field of dermatology through clinical excellence and inquiry, but also to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of patients and communities.

Application Details

The visiting student rotation is a 4-week elective. Accepted students will receive a travel stipend up to $2,000 to cover application costs, housing, transportation, and other living expenses.

APPLICATION INFO

Below is the application timeline for visiting students applying to a dermatology elective at the University of Washington. Applicants must be fourth‑year medical students in good standing and have successfully completed eight weeks of required internal medicine rotations by the start of their rotation. All applications must be submitted through VSLO by March 16, 2026.

Required Application Materials

All of the following materials must be uploaded to VSLO:

The UW Dermatology Supplemental Visiting Student Application is required for consideration and can be accessed in VSLO when applying to DERM 604. Instructions for applying to the Dermatology Visiting Student Scholarship will be included in the supplemental application.
Recent medical school transcript
Recent curriculum vitae (CV)

Application Timeline

February 2, 2026
VSLO Elective Catalog becomes visible to visiting students.
March 2, 2026
VSLO Elective Catalog becomes active, and visiting students may begin submitting applications. Applications must include supplemental application, recent medical school transcript, and recent CV.
March 16, 2026
Application deadline.
April 2026
Selected applicants will be notified.

For questions, please contact drmedstu@uw.edu.