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What the Programme 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
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NHS Hospitals in London

We connect students with teaching hospitals across London. Placement availability and fees are set by each hospital.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Barts Health NHS Trust
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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

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