There are a number of methods normally employed by students in the planning of their elective. In many instances this is led by what your main priority is, for example, if you definitely want to undertake your elective in Australia but are not so focused on the topic or if you definitely want to do your elective in cardiology but do not mind where.
The section on previous electives allows you to search by either or both of these options and may help give you ideas.
Make a list of interesting subjects, thinking as widely as possible about previous experiences and influential people and events. Subjects that have only briefly been encountered or possibly only figured in reading or the media but that trigger imagination or questions can usefully be considered too. The only limits to what might be considered are common sense, practicality as to what is possible in the time available and funding.
The section on selecting a topic will provide you on guidance on how to go about this.
Once you have an idea of what you would like to do it will assist you in the selection of a local supervisor. See the section on the local supervisor.
Many students choose to travel abroad to carry out their electives. However, many excellent Eeective projects have been undertaken in Aberdeen and the North of Scotland. Students are given an almost free rein on where to undertake their elective, however, we will strongly recommend against travelling to areas of unrest.
The section on selecting a location will provide you with guidance on the sort of things you should be considering.