28 th October, 2010 MacNeill Theatre, Hamilton Building

Electives - Introduction Requirement: 8 weeks prior to 5 th Med Summer after 3 rd Med and 4 th Med Minimum 2 weeks in each summer Students must return on time for new academic year Can I do an elective after 2 nd Med? Yes, but not for credit Yes, but not covered by TCD insurance

Definition College calendar: Clinical experience in July or August of the 3 rd and 4 th Medical years obtained in one of the following: A general hospital in this country or abroad An overseas medical centre A laboratory (either service or routine) A clinical research unit A general practice

Procedure I Students make contact with hospital/clinic Make own arrangements re: dates, travel, content of elective etc. elective details to (date, location, specialty, supervisor) to ensure For elective recommendation letters, insurance letter etc.,

Procedure II Return elective evaluation form by end August This is necessary to rise to the next year and for medical council registration For electives at SJH or AMNCH, make direct contact with the department The college reserves the right to refuse applications if they are deemed inappropriate or if students are not in good standing

Procedure III US affiliates Columbia, Georgetown, Johns Hopkins, Pennsylvania, Michigan (in planning phase) Electives take place in summer after 4 th Med New selection procedure in place (see ) Work ongoing to set up new affiliations Joly O’Morchoe Scholarship University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Details by shortly

Helpful Hints Talk to previous students Check out the website for previous locations, student reports etc. (under construction) Consider health and safety abroad Travel and additional health insurance Be clear about your level of skills and what others can expect from you

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