Student FAQ

All hosts are McGovern Medical School alumni.

You may request a host as often as needed. The Office of Alumni Relations will make as many host connections as possible. However, please keep in mind that you are not guaranteed a match.

Yes, some hosts are willing to have students arrive early/stay an extra day in order to take advantage of better travel rates.

We have alumni hosts all over the country. With over 7,700 McGovern Medical School alumni, there may be a host anywhere you want to travel.

Fill out the HOST request form to let us know when and where you will be traveling. The earlier you fill out your request, the more likely we are to find a host who can accommodate you. *Note: Please fill out a form for each trip where you would like to be connected with a host.

After you have submitted your request, we will do our best to find potential connections in your travel city. We will first connect on geographic area and if possible, also by specialty. Once a host connection is made, the Office of Alumni Relations will provide you with contact information and you are responsible for promptly contacting your host; sharing the details of your travel and interview plans; and arranging your stay. We ask that you contact them as we provide you with their information so they can plan accordingly. If plans change, be prompt in letting your host know.

Contact your host as soon as we give you their contact information. If you are matched early, contact your host right away and once again when it gets closer to the date of your travel.

We understand other interviews may arise, and/or you may decide to cancel an interview or a host visit. Please be respectful of the host’s time and schedule and let them know immediately if your plans have changed.

Yes, please follow-up with a thank you to your host and complete the HOST program evaluation.