Undergraduate Medical Education
Our training provides unique clinical experiences that mix rigor, collaboration, and compassionate care.
Virtua Health’s Office of Undergraduate Medical Education is committed to supporting our students in the advancement of their education by providing meaningful clinical experiences. We are fully committed to excellence and leadership in education while keeping service to our community at the forefront of everything we do.
About Undergraduate Medical Education at Virtua Health
Virtua Health consists of 5 hospitals and hundreds of outpatient offices that serve as the living and breathing “books” for our students. Each hospital offers a unique patient population and perspective. Intermixed with these are our residency programs where students get to work and learn alongside residents, nurses and other allied health professionals. Learning at Virtua gives the best of both worlds – the feeling of a community hospital which feels like family but also a large academic health system with topnotch clinicians, research opportunities and access to higher level of care.
The clinical experience is intended to assist in the transition from the role of a student to that of a practitioner. We offer experiences varying from rigorous third- and fourth-year medical school clinical rotations to robust clinical training for physician assistant, podiatry, midwifery, pharmacy and pharmacy technician students.
Virtua serves as the largest clinical hub-site for Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine students. We also host students from local schools such as Drexel University College of Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, St. Joseph’s University and students from as far as Chicago.
Where We Work
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital has been the training site for residents and fellows for over 40 years, providing comprehensive general medical/surgical capabilities and advanced programs in cardiovascular care, critical care, transplantation, and neuroscience. The hospital is the only facility in southern New Jersey performing kidney, liver and pancreas transplants, and it services a highly diverse patient population. Its campus provides an exceptional setting for training medical residents and preparing students for careers in medicine, offering an extensive range of services and rotations from general medical/surgical care to high-level tertiary and quaternary care programs.
Virtua Voorhees Hospital
Virtua Voorhees Hospital is a full-service, award-winning medical center in Voorhees, NJ. It has been recognized by the US News & World Report for its quality pregnancy care, state-of-the-art surgical services, and wide range of amenities focused on patient comfort. Virtua Voorhees provides all our residents and students with opportunities to learn with expert faculty, experience a broad range of specialties, and gain exposure to a diverse set of patient needs.
Virtua Marlton Hospital
Virtua Marlton Hospital is a regional medical center in Marlton, NJ that offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. It specializes in advanced surgical procedures, ranging from the common to the most complex, as well as cardiovascular diagnoses and treatments. This high-volume facility offers residents and students the opportunity to observe a high standard of cardiovascular care, emergency care, advanced surgical technology, and more.
Virtua Mount Holly Hospital
Virtua Mount Holly Hospital is the only full-service acute care medical-surgical hospital in Burlington County, NJ—the largest county in the state. It is also the only full-service hospital with obstetrics and maternity care in Burlington County. Renowned for its expertise in a wide range of specialties, it is an optimal environment for residents and students to experience quality care under the guidance of seasoned faculty.
Virtua Willingboro Hospital
Virtua Willingboro specializes in orthopedic, vascular, general, colorectal and urologic surgery. The hospital is well-regarded for behavioral health, gastroenterology and wound care. Its emergency department excels at providing high-quality, 24/7 care, providing residents and students alike the experience needed to grow in their respective specialties.
Why Choose Virtua Undergraduate Medical Education?
Close-Knit Academic Community
Virtua Health provides the unique opportunity to experience the best of both worlds – the resources and clinical exposure of a health system with the close academic mentorship of dedicated attendings. As a medical student, you will gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment that values collaboration and learning.
Close-Knit Academic Community
Virtua Health provides the unique opportunity to experience the best of both worlds – the resources and clinical exposure of a health system with the close academic mentorship of dedicated attendings. As a medical student, you will gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment that values collaboration and learning.
Early Exposure to Residency Life
With a robust set of residency programs in various specialties, you will be able to work closely alongside residents, participate in job shadowing, and see firsthand what it takes to succeed in residency. We consider mentorship and exposure as vital parts of your development in the clinical field, ensuring that you benefit from a head start on your postgraduate training.
Early Exposure to Residency Life
With a robust set of residency programs in various specialties, you will be able to work closely alongside residents, participate in job shadowing, and see firsthand what it takes to succeed in residency. We consider mentorship and exposure as vital parts of your development in the clinical field, ensuring that you benefit from a head start on your postgraduate training.
Exposure to Multiple Specialties
From primary care to surgical subspecialties, we offer a wide variety of departments for you to rotate through, giving you the exposure you need to choose your next steps.
Exposure to Multiple Specialties
From primary care to surgical subspecialties, we offer a wide variety of departments for you to rotate through, giving you the exposure you need to choose your next steps.
Serving Diverse & Underserved Populations
We’re champions of humanity – meaning we care for the whole person in the communities we serve. When you work with us, you’ll have opportunities to make a difference in areas that need compassionate and accessible care.
Serving Diverse & Underserved Populations
We’re champions of humanity – meaning we care for the whole person in the communities we serve. When you work with us, you’ll have opportunities to make a difference in areas that need compassionate and accessible care.
Research-Focused
Research and innovation constantly drive us to pursue excellence. When you’re here, you’ll be collaborating with Virtua physicians and residents to contribute to real-world studies and advance healthcare knowledge.
Research-Focused
Research and innovation constantly drive us to pursue excellence. When you’re here, you’ll be collaborating with Virtua physicians and residents to contribute to real-world studies and advance healthcare knowledge.
Additional Information
Virtua provides comprehensive training in a diverse set of clinical specialties. Please refer to the following chart to view available specialties for residencies, rotations, electives, and sub-internships.
| Specialty | Residency Program | Core Rotations | Fourth-Year Elective | Sub-Internships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiology | ✔* | ✔** | ||
| Emergency Medicine | ✔ | |||
| Endocrinology | ✔ | |||
| Family Medicine | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Gastroenterology | ✔ | |||
| General Surgery | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| ICU | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Infectious Disease | ✔ | |||
| Internal Medicine | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Neurology | ✔ | |||
| NICU | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Pathology | ✔ | |||
| Pediatrics | ✔ | |||
| Psychiatry | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| OB/GYN | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Orthopedics | ✔ |
*Fellowship program
**3rd year elective only
For a full PDF of our residencies and rotations, click here.
Third year core rotations are currently reserved for pre-assigned hub-site Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medical (RVSOM) Students ONLY.
| Virtua Rotations | Type | Location(s) | Length |
| Cardiology | Selective | Mt. Holly, Voorhees/Marlton, or VOLOL | 4 weeks |
| Emergency Medicine | Core (4th year) | Marlton, Mt. Holly, VOLOL, Voorhees, or Willingboro | 4 weeks |
| Family Medicine | Core | Variable – multiple outpatient offices available | 8 weeks |
| General Surgery | Core | Mt. Holly, VOLOL, Voorhees/Marlton, or Willingboro | 6 weeks |
| ICU | Core (4th year) | Mt. Holly, VOLOL, or Voorhees | 2/4 weeks |
| Internal Medicine | Core | Marlton, Mt. Holly, VOLOL, Voorhees, or Willingboro | 8 weeks |
| Obstetrics-Gynecology | Core | Mt. Holly, VOLOL, or Voorhees | 4 weeks |
| Pediatrics | Core | Mt. Holly, VOLOL, or Voorhees | 4 weeks |
| Psychiatry | Core | Mt. Holly, VOLOL, or Willingboro | 4 weeks |
Fourth year elective rotations are currently reserved for pre-assigned hub-site Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medical Students. Certain rotations are reserved for Sidney Kimmel Medical College of TJU and Drexel COM students only. These electives are currently not open to non-affiliated medical schools. If you are unsure whether your school has an affiliation with Virtua Health, please contact your school to find out.
| Virtua 4th year Electives | Location(s) | Length |
| Gastroenterology | VOLOL | 2 / 4 weeks |
| Infectious Disease | Voorhees | 2 / 4 weeks |
| Pathology | Voorhees/Mt. Holly (split evenly between sites) | 2 / 4 weeks |
| Endocrinology | Mt. Laurel Outpatient Office | 2 / 4 weeks |
| Orthopedics | Mt. Holly | 2 / 4 weeks |
| Neurology | Voorhees/Marlton Office (split evenly between sites) | 2 / 4 weeks |
| NICU | Voorhees | 2 / 4 weeks |
| ICU | VOLOL/ Voorhees/ Mount Holly | 2 / 4 weeks |
| Peds Em. Med | Voorhees | 2 / 4 weeks |
Please e-mail Christina Conners at cconners@virtua.org for more details.
Virtua Health offers sub-internships (also known as audition rotations or acting internship) for 4th year medical students. Prerequisites for doing any sub-internship at Virtua are successful completion of your third year rotations. Priority is given to students from currently affiliated medical schools and remaining spots will be offered to others on a competitive basis. If you are uncertain if your school has a formal affiliation with Virtua Health, check with a school official before inquiring or submitting an application. If you are extremely interested in a sub-internship at Virtua and do NOT have an affiliation, please contact us with 4-6 month lead time. Do not fill out an application before contacting us with an inquiry. Note, this option is not available to foreign medical graduates or students who have already graduated from medical school even if within the U.S.
| Virtua Sub-Internships | Location(s) | Length |
| Internal Medicine | VOLOL | 4 weeks |
| Family Medicine | Tatem Brown Outpatient Office in Voorhees | 4 weeks |
| Psychiatry | Willingboro, VOLOL, Mt. Holly, Marlton/CASTLE | 2 or 4 weeks |
| Obstetrics-Gynecology | Mt. Holly and Virtua Voorhees (split evenly between sites) and outpatient offices | 4 weeks, 2 weeks at each site |
| General Surgery | VOLOL, Willingboro, Voorhees | 4 weeks |
Please e-mail Melissa McIntosh at mmcintosh@virtua.org for more details.
Physician Assistant Student - Core Rotation
Core rotations spots for PA students are currently reserved only for students from schools with established affiliation agreements. If you are not sure about your school’s affiliation agreement with Virtua Health, please check with your school first.
Pharmacy Student - Core Rotation
Student pharmacists complete introductory pharmacy practice experiences and advanced pharmacy practice experiences at Virtua. The purpose of these experiences is to allow the student to gain a greater understanding and appreciation for the profession of pharmacy as practiced in the hospital setting. It will also allow the student to develop professional skills and work ethic. Students will learn key concepts to develop and demonstrate patient care in the hospital setting. Rotation offerings can vary in length from 4 to 6 weeks or once weekly for a few months depending on the affiliated school. Virtua Health is affiliated with the following pharmacy schools: Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, Temple University School of Pharmacy, Jefferson College of Pharmacy, and Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy.
Please contact Melissa McIntosh at mmcintosh@virtua.org for more details.
The Observership Program at Virtua Health is committed to providing a meaningful learning experience for aspiring healthcare professionals. Our goal is to expose aspiring students to the vast array of healthcare fields and opportunities and ultimately inspire them to invest in a lifelong journey of medical education and service to our community.
Prior to applying for an observership at Virtua Health, please note the following requirements:
- Observers must be a student interested in pursuing a career in graduate medicine, specifically as an MD/DO or PA. Types of students accepted:
- Medical Student(s), M.D. or D.O.
- Physician Assistant (PA) Student(s) or potential PA Student(s)
- College Student(s)
- High School student(s) (age 16+)
- If you are a medical student, you must be actively enrolled in a medical school in the United States.
- For potential PA students seeking shadowing opportunities, observation hours are limited to a maximum of 30 days. These 30 days can be spread out over multiple months or across a year, but cannot exceed a total of 30 days.
Note: If you are 16-17 years old, you must fill out a Minor Liability Waiver in addition to the Observership Application. Click here to access the waiver.
To apply for our Observership Program, please complete the following steps:
- Secure a preceptor clinician, and send confirmation of clinician agreement to the UME office via e-mail. Please note that the UME office does not participate in pairing observers and clinicians. See Observership Information and Requirements document for further instructions.
- Download and complete the Observership Application document. If you meet all application criteria, please submit your completed application to UME@virtua.org and copy Melissa McIntosh at MMcIntosh@virtua.org, using the subject line “[First initial], [Last name] Observership Application” (e.g. “J Smith Observership Application”).
- Complete the non-employee confidentiality form and waiver sent from Virtua’s IT department. These documents can only be sent once the previous two steps have been completed.
Can I contact a preceptor myself to set up a rotation?
No. Core, elective and subinternship rotations MUST be set up through the office of UME only. Students are only allowed to contact preceptors for observerships (as long as they meet the criteria to observe – please see above.)
I am a FMG/IMG, how do I apply for a rotation?
Currently, Virtua is committed to their current affiliated programs and is not open to IMG/FMGs. We encourage you to check back in the future for any updates.
Does Virtua provide housing for students?
No, Virtua Health does not provide student housing at this time.
I’m having trouble accessing the Virtua Learning System to complete the required trainings. How do I gain access?
Please contact the Virtua IT Help Desk at 856-355-1234. If for some reason you are still unsure, you may reach out to your UME Coordinator.
Do I have to complete the VLS trainings if I completed them last year?
The Bloodborne Pathogen Training and the Compliance Training (AMOC) are required annually. The others only need to be completed once.
Do I have to complete the EPIC training even if I completed it previously at my institution or another hospital?
YES. The EPIC training is required for any student completing a rotation at a Virtua facility. This excludes observers. Completing this training is the only way IT can grant you access to EPIC.
Do I have to complete the Bloodborne Pathogen training even though I already completed at my institution?
Yes. The Bloodborne Pathogen training is required for ALL students and observers entering a Virtua facility.
How do I gain Epic Access?
Please make sure all requirements have been submitted to your UME Coordinator as well as the EPIC training module on the Virtua Learning System. Then, if you are not able to log into EPIC please contact IT at 856-355-1234.
I need to obtain a Virtua badge. Where can I get one?
Your coordinator will be responsible for having your badge printed and will inform you of pick-up time and location. Please reach out to your UME Coordinator if a badge is needed or misplaced.
I don’t have access to a specific area in the facility that I am currently working in. How do I obtain badge access?
Please contact the appropriate coordinator and provide your Virtua badge number listed on the back bottom right-hand corner.
Is the covid vaccine/booster required for a rotation/observership?
No, however if you’ve received it, please list it with your vaccinations for our documentation.
Where do I park on the first day?
Please reach out to your UME Coordinator who will provide you with that information.
How do I obtain scrubs from the ScrubEx machine?
ScrubEx access is provided for OBGYN and Surgery rotations. If you are on one of these rotations and are experiencing any issues, please contact the appropriate representative:
Cullen, Paul (Manager/OLOL) -- PCullen2@virtua.org
Williams, Erika (Marlton) -- EWILLI15@virtua.org
Fox, Glenda (Mt. Holly) -- GFox@virtua.org
Carmona, Kenialy (Voorhees) -- KCarmona@virtua.org
If scrub access is needed for another rotation (NICU, Cardio), please contact your UME Coordinator, providing your badge number and scrub size (XS-3XL).
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