Welcome & Greetings
The Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University is delighted to invite you to join our outgoing student exchange initiative. At ASU, we take immense pride in being part of the VSLO (Visiting Student Learning Opportunities) network, established by the Association of American Medical Colleges. This network opens doors to numerous clinical opportunities in various countries, providing invaluable experiences for those aspiring to work abroad and expanding their knowledge of medical practices across different fields.
We strongly recommend that you embark on a journey of clinical experiences abroad, as it can greatly enrich your future career as a doctor. Whether you are an undergraduate or in your internship (Emtyaz) year, you are welcome to apply for access to the VSLO until the final day of your internship.This program is available for both mainstream and EMP students.
To initiate the application process and gain access to the VSLO, please send us an email with the subject line “VSLO Access.
kindly attach the following documents:
- A copy of your passport
- The official ASU Faculty of Medicine ID card (current)
- The anticipated completion date of your internship (Emtyaz) years
- The email address through which you wish to be contacted officially by the VSLO (please ensure you check it regularly)
Upon receipt of your application, you will receive an access link from the website to complete your registration. This will enable you to apply to universities partnered with the VSLO. Rest assured,
Alternatively, you may also explore the option of directly contacting your preferred institution’s website and requesting a training opportunity. Once you receive acceptance, kindly forward your correspondence to us, and we will do our utmost to assist you in obtaining the necessary documents.
Regarding any potential missed courses, it is entirely optional and dependent on your preferred opportunities that align with your timeline. However, spending an entire semester at a different university is generally discouraged due to variations in syllabi and graduation requirements across institutions.
Please note that during your internship year, you are permitted to undertake 1-2 months of training abroad, which will count towards your mandatory 12 months of internship.
To be eligible:
1- you must have already completed a minimum of 6 months at an ASU hospital: The elective program abroad can be completed within the remaining 6 months of training, at any other hospital affiliated with the Ministry of Health.
2- you will need to provide evidence of its equivalence to the training at ASU.
Otherwise, You may choose to postpone this training and complete it upon your return, in which case, there are no specific conditions regarding the location of your training, as it will not substitute the compulsory training at ASU.
Please send us the following:
- The invitation/acceptance letter you received from the host hospital, including: the department, dates, duration, training/host professors/doctors
- Accurate contact information for both the hospital and the doctor.
-We will review the information provided and send a support email to Prof. Dr. Mohamed Nazmy, Director of Hospitals’ Technical Affairs, seeking approval for this training to substitute one or two months of training outside Eldemerdash Hospital.
– For any further necessary approvals or paperwork to manage your internship situation, please contact Mrs. Hameeda at the Doctors and Interns Affairs Office
– Please feel free to reach out to us with any additional inquiries, and keep us updated by copying us (Cced) on any official invitation, acceptance letters, and applications via the following email address only: ” Studentexchange@med.asu.edu.eg “