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AMSA Electives and Exchange

For your upcoming clinical elective there are many options available. AMSA can help you organize an elective through IFMSA, and can provide you with information to help you organize your own exchange.

IFMSA Exchanges

IFMSA stands for International Federation of Medical Student Associations. AMSA is lucky to be part of the IFMSA exchange program that coordinates 8000+ exchanges every year. The electives are usually bilateral. This means your medical school welcomes a student just as you are looked after overseas. The IFMSA electives are 4 weeks long. By participating you will be supporting global health equality through the bilateral nature of the exchange. Please click here for more information.

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Do It Yourself

Most students organize their own elective through personal contacts. Your medical faculty may have a database of previous elective placements. Please talk to your local medical society or university electives officer for advice.

Some companies organize elective programs. These are generally costly. For some ideas about how to organize your own elective click here.

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MDA National "The Electives Network (TEN)"

If you're thinking of planning your own overseas elective don't forget to check out MDA National's electives database to get an idea of which countries would suit you and contact details for hundreds of hospitals around the globe. Click here to be taken to the electives network.

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