Clinical Electives

About the Programme

We offer a range of application routes dependant on your current student status. 

 Please follow the relevant links below for further information and to submit an application; 

1. Current NUI Galway student (seeking an Elective in Galway University Hospitals)
2. Current NUI Galway student (seeking an Elective in a GEMx Partner School)
3. Current NUI Galway student (seeking an Elective in a VSLO Participating School)
4. Current student at a GEMx Partner School (seeking an Elective in Galway University Hospitals)
5. Current student at an international Medical School (seeking an Elective in Galway University Hospitals)
   

 Submission of an application does not guarantee a placement on our Programme. Places are limited and very competitive, and selection depends on a number of criteria including; dates available and availability of Consultants.

Queries: If you have any queries on the Programme,  please contact SoMelectives@nuigalway.ie including Summer Clinical Elective Programme in the subject line of your email. 

 1. Current NUI Galway Student (seeking an Elective in Galway University Hospitals)

 NUI Galway students are offered priority places on our Clinical Elective Programme at Galway University Hospitals.

Eligibility:  students in 4MB3 seeking a clincial elective during summer 2018

Dates: June, July & August 2018

Duration:  minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 weeks

Specialities available: Medical & Surgical

Successful applicants are required to commence their Elective on the following dates; 

4 week options 2018:

• Option 1: Tuesday, 5th June - Friday, 29th June (inclusive). (Mon 4th - Bank holiday)
• Option 2: Monday, 3rd July - Friday, 28th July  (inclusive)
• Option 3: Tuesday, 7th August - Friday, 31st August. (Mon 6th - Bank holiday)

8 week options 2018:

• Option 4: Tuesday, 5th June - Friday, 28th July (inclusive) (Mon 4th - Bank holiday)
• Option 5: Monday, 3rd July - Friday, 24th August (inclusive)

Application Timeline:

• Applications open:  30th November, 2017
• Applications close: 28th February, 2018
• Application Outcomes: 13th April, 2018
• Accept/Reject Offer: 8th May, 2018

Applications will not be reviewed until after the closing date.

Click here to submit an applicaton.  

 2. Current NUI Galway student (seeking an Elective in a GEMx Partner School)

 NUI Galway students can apply for international clinical elective in international GEMx Partner Schools. 

GEMx provides you with the ability to explore international elective exchange opportunities in medicine and the health professions on-line and apply directly for those opportunities that fit your career goals and international interests.

Please register with GEMx.

The School of Medicine, NUI Galway will approve your registration enabling you to apply directly to your chosen Institution. You will need to check with each Institution indvidually for availability of electives, applications procedures, documentation requirements (e.g. Health  Screening, Insurance,  Police Clearance) and dates available,  as these will vary per institution but will be clearly outlined in the GEMx portal. 

3. Current NUI Galway student (seeking an elective in a VSLO Participating School)

NUI Galway students can apply for international clinical electives in international VSLO participating schools in the US and abroad.

Students who wish to register with VSLO should email SOMelectives@nuigalway.ie in the first instance to request access.  Upon approval, the School of Medicine will issue you with a VSLO invitation which will enable you commence your student registration. 

You will need to check with each Institution indvidually for availability of electives, applications procedures, documentation requirements (e.g. Health  Screening, Insurance,  Police Clearance) and dates available,  as these will vary per institution but will be clearly outlined in the VSLO portal. 

4. Current student at a GEMx Partner School (applying to NUI Galway, School of Medicine)

GEMx provides you with the ability to explore international elective exchange opportunities in medicine and the health professions on-line and apply directly for those opportunities that fit your career goals and international interests.

Each year, we offer a limited number of clinical elective placements in Medicine and Surgery to students entering in their final year of studies at GEMx partner institutions.  

Please visit GEMx to check if your Medical School participates in the GEMx Programme and submit your application.

Dates: June, July & August 2018

Duration:  minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 weeks

Specialities available: Medical & Surgical

Successful applicants are required to commence their Elective on the following dates; 

4 week options 2018:

• Option 1: Tuesday, 5th June - Friday, 29th June (inclusive). (Mon 4th - Bank holiday)
• Option 2: Monday, 3rd July - Friday, 28th July  (inclusive)
• Option 3: Tuesday, 7th August - Friday, 31st August. (Mon 6th - Bank holiday)

8 week options 2018:

• Option 4: Tuesday, 5th June - Friday 28th July (inclusive) (Mon 4th - Bank holiday)
• Option 5: Monday, 3rd July - Friday, 24th August (inclusive)

 Application Timeline:

• Applications open:  30th November, 2017
• Applications close: 28th February, 2018
• Application Outcomes: 13th April, 2018
• Accept/Reject Offer: 8th May, 2018

Applications will not be reviewed until after the closing date.

  5. Current student from an international Medical School (non-GEMx) seeking an Elective in Galway University Hospitals

We offer a limited number of clinical elective placements in Medicine and Surgery to students entering their final year of studies from international Medical Schools. Please  note places are very limited, with first place preferences offered to current NUI  Galway students, and students from institutions with whom we have an affiliation agreement. Submission of an application, does not guarantee a place on our Programme. 

Successful applicants are required to commence their Elective on the following dates; 

4 week options 2018:

• Option 1: Tuesday, 5th June - Friday, 29th June (inclusive). (Mon 4th - Bank holiday)
• Option 2: Monday, 3rd July - Friday, 28th July  (inclusive)
• Option 3: Tuesday, 7th August - Friday, 31st August. (Mon 6th - Bank holiday)

8 week options 2018:

• Option 4: Tuesday, 5th June - Friday 28th July (inclusive) (Mon 4th - Bank holiday)
• Option 5: Monday, 3rd July - Friday, 24th August (inclusive)

 Application Timeline:

• Applications open:  30th November, 2017
• Applications close: 28th February, 2018
• Application Outcomes: 13th April, 2018
• Accept/Reject Offer: 8th May, 2018

Applications will not be reviewed until after the closing date.

Submit your application here.

English language requirements: The English language proficiency required by NUI Galway medical students is 6.5 IETLS (92 TOEFL). If successful, you will be required to submit certification of IELTS or TOEFL results. If you are fluent in the English language, but have not completed one of the examinations referred to above, we will require a letter from your School of Medicine, stating that you are satisfactorily proficient in the English language, to successfully complete a clinical attachment.

Contact us

Please contact us at SoMelectives@nuigalway.ie if you have any queries.