UNIVERSITY of GLASGOW

 MEDICAL ELECTIVE-OVERSEAS 

To apply for an elective at a University of Glasgow teaching hospital the enclosed application form must be completed and returned, at least four months, but not more than 12 months prior to the proposedelective date to:-

 Mrs Sheila Le Vin , Medical School, Wolfson Medical School Building, University of Glasgow,Glasgow, G12 8QQ, Scotland, UK,

Tel: 0141-330-8072 (UK callers) +44-141-330-8072 (International callers)Fax: 0141-330-2776 (UK callers) +44-141-330-2776 (International callers)

 E-mail: smlv1h@clinmed.gla.ac.uk 

All questions must be answered.

A non-refundable administration fee of £100 must accompany this form or it cannot be processed.Please note: this fee applies to all non-University of Glasgow students. Payment will be accepted inthe form of a cheque made out to the University of Glasgow as follows:

1. a sterling cheque made out to the University of Glasgow and drawn on a British bank.2. a US dollar cheque made out to the University of Glasgow and drawn on a US bank to the

equivalent of £100.00.3. a cheque made out in Euros to the University of Glasgow and drawn on a European bank 

to the equivalent of £100.00.

4. The general guidelines concerning the Visiting Elective Programme in this Faculty are asfollows:-

5. Students are permitted one elective only at this University. Students are permitted one elective inone department. Students should note that the dates of an elective can only be altered inexceptional circumstances.

6. Students must be registered in their penultimate or final year of medical school.

7. Electives are offered for a maximum of 6 weeks .

8. ACCOMMODATION CANNOT BE ARRANGED BY THIS OFFICE - advice onobtaining accommodation will be provided with your placement.

A photocopy of your passport must be included with your application. This must beverified on the back as a true likeness by the Dean/Head of your University.

 

9. Students should note that the hospital to which they have been admitted will scrutinisedocumentary evidence of immunisation against Tetanus, Polio, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B,Mumps/Measles/Rubella and Diphtheria. In the case of Hepatitis B the document shouldgive a level of antibody measured in international units/l and should indicate whether or notthe student has immunity. In the absence of immunisation against Tuberculosis, a negativeMantoux test within one year of commencement of the placement is required. In somehospitals, serological evidence of immunity to VZ is also required. Photocopies of thedocuments must be submitted with the application form. When you arrive, you should presentyourself at the Occupational Health Department of the hospital concerned with the originals of your documents. Where applicable, an English translation of these documents should be

 provided.

10. Students requesting electives in an exposure prone area (i.e. surgery, ophthalmology, cardiactheatre labs, midwifery) also require evidence of Hepatitis C.

DUE TO NEW HEALTH CLEARANCE GUIDELINES FROM THE SCOTTISHGOVERNMENT, OVERSEAS MEDICAL ELECTIVE STUDENTS CANNOTPERFORM EPP ACTIVITIES. THEY ARE THEREFORE HERE IN ANOBSERVATONAL CAPACITY ONLY.

11. Applicants should provide a validated report or letter from their respective country’spolice stating that he/she has no criminal convictions. Please note that an original documentis required. Photocopies will not be accepted. If an applicant has at any time resided inthe UK a Disclosure Scotland form should also be completed. If an applicant has notresided in the UK at any time, there is no need to complete the Disclosure Scotland form.

12. Considerable public anxiety has been aroused by suggestions that doctors who are themselvessuffering from AIDS or who are HIV positive might endanger their patients. The risk of adoctor transmitting the virus to a patient is regarded as extremely small. However it isimperative, both in the public interests and on ethical grounds that, before accepting anelective, you inform the supervisor allocated to you so that he/she can decide whether the

 particular placement offered is appropriate. When you receive an offer of an elective, pleasesign the form indicating that you have read and understood this statement and return it withyour acceptance.

13. Electives offer no remuneration, nor is financial aid available from the Faculty.

14. It is a condition of acceptance of students for an elective that they have sufficient command of English to benefit from training in a UK University.

15. Please note that applications will not be processed without the required documentation.

16. PLEASE APPLY FOR A VISA AS SOON AS YOU RECEIVE AN OFFER OF APLACEMENT.

Wolfson Medical School Building, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ Mrs. S. Le Vin Tel : 0141 330 8023 E-mail Sheila.LeVin@glasgow.ac.uk 

Fax : 0141 330 2776