The Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at WashU Medicine is pleased to offer a Medical Student Scholarship for fourth-year visiting students with a strong interest in high-risk obstetrics, academic medicine, and health equity. This scholarship is designed to support talented medical students who wish to complete a four-week clinical elective in Maternal–Fetal Medicine at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Through immersive clinical exposure, close mentorship, and participation in academic conferences, visiting students gain firsthand experience in a nationally recognized MFM program.
This opportunity provides funding and networking opportunities while fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment. Applications from students who have faced significant personal and financial challenges in their medical school journey are encouraged, though we welcome applications from students with varied backgrounds. Students interested in the St. Louis region and our Ob/Gyn residency program are encouraged to apply for this opportunity.
The Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine is dedicated to providing exceptional care for pregnant patients with a wide range of complex medical, surgical, and obstetric conditions. It serves a diverse patient population from the Greater St. Louis region and surrounding areas. The division receives referrals from across Missouri and neighboring states, including southern Illinois, ensuring access to advanced maternal and fetal care for those who need it most. The team is committed to supporting patients through all stages of high-risk pregnancy, with a focus on health equity and evidence-based clinical practice.
Program Overview
This rotation is designed to support the development of clinical reasoning, professional communication, and foundational procedural exposure in inpatient obstetric care. Students engage in supervised clinical activities involving pregnant and postpartum patients while functioning as acting interns within a multidisciplinary care team.
The rotation includes experiences on the Labor & Delivery and Antepartum services. Specific information regarding clinical responsibilities, daily workflow, procedural skills, conferences, schedules, locations, and assessment requirements is outlined in the MFM Inpatient ACR Orientation Learning Module, which serves as the primary source of operational guidance for the rotation and is shared with students accepted into the program.
Students are fully integrated into the clinical team and work closely with MFM faculty, fellows, residents, and advanced practice providers.
Scholarship Support
The Visiting Medical Student Scholarship provides financial support to help offset the costs of housing and travel during the elective rotation. The goal of the scholarship is to reduce financial barriers and to encourage students from varied backgrounds and experiences to explore careers in Maternal–Fetal Medicine and academic obstetrics.
Two scholarships are available each year.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be a medical student in good standing at an LCME or COCA U.S. medical school
- Be eligible to complete a visiting student rotation through the AAMC Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO) program
- Demonstrate a strong interest in Maternal–Fetal Medicine, obstetrics, or academic medicine
Students who have experienced financial challenges and have a demonstrated commitment to serving underserved, high-risk populations are especially encouraged to apply.
Application Process
Submit the following materials via DocuSign.
- CV
- Transcript including OBGYN clerkship performance
- USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 score reports
- Clerkship Director or Assistant Clerkship Director Letter of Recommendation, including the following information:
- Final Clerkship Grade
- OBGYN Shelf Performance or final medical knowledge exam proxy score
- Share summative narratives from all rotations on the clerkship
- Share specifically why you feel this student would be a good candidate for our scholarship i. Refer to our website for a greater sense of our program.
- A portion of our mission statement: “We strive to provide a team-oriented environment in which our residents can build upon their strengths, developing into future leaders in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. As a graduate of the program, we hope your training will allow you to be comfortable in a variety of settings, whether it be providing evidence-based clinical care, educating the next generation of learners, or contributing to scientific discovery in the field.”
- Please complete and upload to the student’s application this document of competency domains to accurately describe the level of the student. Consider including summative quotes from prior OBGYN rotations done so far to date.
5. Student Narrative (limited to a single page)
- Tell us why this opportunity should be awarded to you
- Share specifically why you feel this rotation and/or program is in alignment with your goals
- If relevant, explain how your pathway in medicine has been complicated by substantial personal and/or financial struggles.
We will offer two scholarships in 2026, one for each of the following rotation dates:
· August 3 – August 30, 2026
· August 31 – September 27, 2026
Submit your application via the link above by May 1, 2026, to be considered.
All applications will be reviewed by a faculty member within the Division. Strong candidates may be contacted for a virtual interview with the course director as part of the review process. Applicants will receive notification of the final decision within four weeks of the application deadline. The number of enrollment slots is limited, and early application is encouraged.
Accepted students must also submit an application via VSLO after receiving pre-approval from our department.
DETAILS:
Applicants will receive a $2500 stipend for travel, housing, and living expenses incurred during the rotation.
Any questions?
Email obgyn.visitingstudent@wustl.edu