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Register Now — It's FreeWhat the Programme Includes
- Clinical placement at an NHS hospital in London
- Supervised by senior doctors (consultants and registrars)
- Exposure to ward rounds, clinics, theatre, and teaching
- Personalised letter of recommendation from your supervising consultant
- Certificate of completion
- Pre-arrival orientation pack and ongoing support
- Visa guidance and documentation support
A Typical Week
MondayWard rounds, clinical observation, teaching sessions
TuesdayOutpatient clinics, case discussions
WednesdayTheatre / procedures (specialty dependent)
ThursdayWard work, multidisciplinary team meetings
FridayTeaching, portfolio review, reflection
Testimonials
Your help made what could have been a complicated process feel smooth and straightforward. This has been an unforgettable experience, both professionally and personally. I will certainly recommend UK Medical Electives to my friends and colleagues who are planning to complete electives abroad.
Ayah Al-Muwallad
4 week Elective in Obstetrics
Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia
Today was a very interesting and eye opening first day, and I learned a great deal. I’m also very grateful for arranging this opportunity and giving me the chance to learn in such a valuable clinical environment. Thank you again for all your help and support, I really appreciate it.
Enola Wan Chin Yeh (葉苑蓁)
4 week Elective in Vascular & Aortic Surgery
University of Debrecen, Hungary
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