The M4 Away-Rotation Scholarship Program
The Emory Eye Center's M4 Away-Rotation program underwrites some of the expense that makes away-electives too costly for many medical students. This program is currently on pause for the 2025 year.
What is the M4 Away Rotation program?
The M4 Away Rotation program is a financially supported ophthalmology rotation at the Emory Eye Center that is open to medical students (MS4s) who are considering an application to an ophthalmology residency program. The accepted student will receive a $3,000 stipend to offset expenses. Participation in the program is limited to one student each year.
Who should apply for M4 Away Rotation?
The program provides an 'away elective' to medical students.The successful candidate must be accepted as an away rotator at Emory through the Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO) as well as to the Emory M4 Away Rotation program.
What should an M4 Away Rotation candidate expect?
This rotation exposes students to a thriving academic eye center and helps them to explore a possible career in ophthalmology. Accepted student will receive:
- A resident mentor
- Broad exposure to ophthalmology through two-week rotations at Grady Eye Center and the Atlanta VA
- Exposure to educational activities at Emory in the Department of Ophthalmology
- In-person exposure to clinical sites at Emory
- An opportunity to meet with residency leaders in the Emory Eye Center
- A $3000 stipend upon successful completion of the experience
What are the application requirements?- This program is currently on pause for the 2025 academic year and not accepting applications.
Candidates should meet the following criteria for the next (2026) internship:
- Current enrollment at an accredited US medical school
- Anticipated graduation of spring 2027
- Completion of attached application
- Letter of support / recommendation
- Current curriculum vitae
What is the application process?
This program is currently on pause for the 2025 academic year and not accepting applications.