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Introduction

What is a Medical Elective?

Aims and Objectives

Structure of Year 5

Expectations and Behaviours

FAQ

Planning

Elective Handbook

How do I Organise my Elective?

Suggested Method in Planning an Elective - Selecting a Topic and Location

Sources of Information & Guidance

Local and Host Supervisors

* Elective Ideas

Notes on Completion of the Electives Outline Form

Electives Proposals

What should I take with me?

Health Risks

Ethical considerations

Insurance

IT Advice & Gathering Data

Check List for Elective

Changing Elective Plans

Administration

* Year Timetable

Plagiarism Guidelines

* Download your Dean's letter here!

* Elective Outline Form

Previous Electives

* Previous Elective Reports

Funding

Funding Your Medical Elective

* Quick Guide to CV writing

* Prizes and Bursaries

* Elective Budget Planner

Your Elective

Emergency situations or if it all goes wrong!

Writing the report

Most Common Problems with Elective Reports

* Marking scheme for elective reports

* Penalty for Unauthorised Late Submission of Elective Report and Reflection Piece

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