Medical electives overseas

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 eight weeks at the assigned centre, with extra time for travelling at either end.

Qualities needed:

• Applicants are expected to be personally committed Christians, with a real interest in working in the mission overseas after training.  Applicants should be in agreement with The Leprosy Mission’s vision and values. 
• 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 be provide board and lodging during the placement. 
• Applicants are required to raise funds for own return air fare, insurance and medical costs.
• Applications should be submitted six months prior to elective dates.

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For further information, please contact our international office.

we look forward to hearing from you . . .