Medical Students
Clinical Electives for Medical Students at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
The Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital Office of Medical Education invites 4th-year medical students to apply for clinical electives. Our electives offer opportunities to work with pediatric specialists at our Saint Petersburg campus and gain experience in various pediatric subspecialties.
Who Can Apply
We welcome applications from 4th-year medical students who:
- Attend LCME or COCA accredited schools
- Have successfully completed a pediatrics clerkship
- Are U.S. citizens or citizens of U.S. territories
Elective Offerings
We offer 4-week clinical electives (one per academic year) in the following pediatric specialties:
- Cardiology
- Child Neurology
- Critical Care Medicine (PICU)
- Emergency Medicine
- Endocrinology
- Gastroenterology
- Genetics
- Hematology/Oncology
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- Infectious Disease
- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (NICU)
- Pulmonology
- Rheumatology
- Pediatric Surgery
NEW: VSLO Application Process for 2025-2026
Starting with the 2025-2026 academic year, we will accept applications through the Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO) platform.
What is VSLO?
VSLO is the AAMC's centralized application service that simplifies the process for visiting students. Through VSLO, you can:
- View elective descriptions and requirements
- Submit all application materials in one place
- Track your application status
- Receive application notifications
Application Requirements
Among other particulars, you will need to submit the following documents:
- Your CV
- Official transcripts
- A personal statement explaining your interest in completing a rotation at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Priority Consideration
We give priority consideration to students who:
- Need a rotation unavailable at their home institution
- Have connections to the Tampa Bay area
Key Dates
- February 16, 2026: Browse our elective offerings on VSLO
- March 16, 2026: Application portal opens
Questions?
Contact us at [email protected] for questions about the application process or our elective offerings.
We look forward to reviewing applications beginning in March 2026.