MEDICAL ELECTIVES

If you are a medical or health care student then we may be able to assist you with a placement for your medical elective at one of our centres in India or Nepal.

The elective period will include a minimum of six - eight weeks at the assigned centre, with extra time for travelling at either end.

Qualities:

• Applicants are expected to have empathy with our Christian ethos, with a real interest in working in the mission overseas after training. Applicants should be in agreement with our Mission Statement
• You should be physically and emotionally fit and able to cope with working in a developing country
• Good at working alongside others and able to cope with different cultures and ideas
• Adaptable and resourceful and able to use own initiative and determination 
• Students should also be fluent in English

Cost:

• The Leprosy Mission will arrange board and lodging during the placement, however individuals will be required to fund this
• Applications should be submitted six months prior to elective dates

For further information, please contact Human Resources in  Peterborough.