The UKME Elective Programme
A structured 4-week clinical elective at an NHS hospital in London, designed for medical students.
What the Elective Includes
- 4-week clinical placement at an NHS hospital in London
- Supervised by senior doctors (consultants and registrars)
- Exposure to ward rounds, clinics, theatre, and teaching
- Personalised letter of recommendation from your supervising consultant
- Certificate of completion
- Pre-arrival orientation pack and ongoing support
- Visa guidance and documentation support
Our Partner NHS Hospitals
Kingston Hospital
St George's Hospital
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
The Royal Brompton Hospital
The Royal Free Hospital
St Thomas' Hospital
A Typical Week
MondayWard rounds, clinical observation, teaching sessions
TuesdayOutpatient clinics, case discussions
WednesdayTheatre / procedures (specialty dependent)
ThursdayWard work, multidisciplinary team meetings
FridayTeaching, portfolio review, reflection
Available Specialties
Choose from a wide range of medical and surgical specialties. Availability may vary by hospital and rotation period.
General Surgery
Internal Medicine
Cardiology
Orthopaedics
Paediatrics
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Emergency Medicine
Dermatology
Neurology
Psychiatry
Radiology
Anaesthetics
Ready to Start Your Elective?
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