MBChB Final Year International Elective
Participation in a medical elective overseas, the overall aim of which is to gain insight into how international healthcare settings operate, and to benefit from the opportunity to develop as a medical professional within a contrasting environment.
Issued on 27 Jul 2026 by
University of Leicester
Issuer
University of Leicester
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A leading research-intensive university providing an inspiring education and student experience, and delivering world-changing research that improves people’s lives.
Criteria
The objectives of this placement are to:
- Gain a broader experience of a range of illness patterns or approaches to health and wellbeing in a contrasting environment.
- Recognise that health care systems are structured and function differently across the globe and within different parts of society.
- Show understanding that culture is important and may influence behaviour.
- Reflect on skills learned and knowledge gained and how these contribute to a future career.
- Demonstrate your professional approach to arranging, completing and reporting on a self-directed period of study. This includes developing an electives proposal with learning objectives tailored to the setting and includes a range of clinical and professional competences.
- Demonstrate improved professional communication, interpersonal and networking skills.
- Carry out an individualised and adequately robust risk assessment of your placement to ensure you remain safe and well throughout your Elective.
Outcomes are demonstrated through:
- The creation of a formal electives proposal
- A post-elective assessment
- The creation of a poster about the experience
