Obstetrics & Gynecology

Visiting Student Scholar

UCLA Visiting Student Scholarship in Obstetrics and Gynecology for Outstanding Final Year Medical Students

Purpose

Our goal in the UCLA Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is to ensure opportunity is open to all individuals to pursue a career in women’s healthcare, specifically OB/GYN. The UCLA Visiting Student Scholarship Program is intended to provide financial support for two senior-level U.S. medical students on an OB/GYN elective at the UCLA main campus location. These students must demonstrate an interest in fostering inclusive excellence in healthcare professions. 

Award

  • Two awards are available as a $2000 stipend (taxable) to offset some costs such as the elective fee, travel, and lodging to Los Angeles
  • The Student Scholar will complete a 3-week sub-internship in one of our five electives available.
  • You will be assigned to a faculty mentor (course director) during your time at UCLA
  • You will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with the OBGYN Program Director, Dr. Kiran Kavipurapu

Eligibility

  • Students must be in their MS4 year and applying into OBGYN during the 2026-2027 application cycle
  • Students must be in good academic standing at a U.S. medical school
  • A complete VSLO application must be submitted for the elective(s)
  • Students must select a rotation date between July - October 2026
  • Students who are actively involved in promoting activities in Inclusive Excellence

Application Cycle

  • Application Cycle Opens Monday March 9, 2026
  • Application deadline is Monday, April 20, 2026

How to Apply

These items will be reviewed by department faculty members. Early submissions are highly encouraged.

Contact

General Administrative questions regarding VSLO: [email protected]

Questions regarding the electives: OBGYN Medical Education Team, [email protected]

Questions regarding the scholarship: Dr. Lisa Nicholas, Vice Chair for Inclusive Excellence for UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology, [email protected]