Elective
An elective at Craniofacial Centre is an opportunity to travel to Nepal and undertake a placement in a healthcare system completely different from the NHS.
If you decide to do your elective in Nepal, we'll create your elective placement based on your interests.
Go on a once-in-a-lifetime medical and dental elective abroad and you’ll get career-boosting clinical experience in a Nepalese hospital. Then in your free time, you’ll have life-changing travel experiences with new friends.
You are in total control — you tell us what you want to experience and we'll tailor your elective to your specific interests.
WHY GO ON AN ELECTIVE PLACEMENT IN NEPAL?
- Opportunities to see beautiful county but difficult life
- Unique experience that puts you ahead of your peers
- Great destination
- Strengthen your academic profile
- Build a network to tap into during your career
- Gain perspective that reframes your view of the NHS
- Boost confidence by stepping out of your comfort zone
- Get inspiration around where you might specialise
BOOK YOUR PLACEMENT WITH TOTAL CONFIDENCE..
BEFORE YOU TRAVEL:
- SUPPORT WITH UNI PAPERWORK
- SUPPORT WITH FLIGHTS
- VISA ADVICE
- HOSPITAL INFORMATION
- LANGUAGE GUIDES
- PACKING LISTS
- TIPS ON LOCAL CULTURE
- CURRENCY AND PRICING GUIDE
- FUNDRAISING GUIDES
WHILST IN COUNTRY:
- AIRPORT PICKUP AND RETURN IN JANAKPUR
- LIVE IN A FULLY CATERED HOSPITAL GUEST HOUSE
- 24/7 SUPPORTING TEAM
- WIFI
- DETAILED WELCOME BRIEFING
- FULL CITY ORIENTATION
- LANGUAGE LESSONS
- 24/7 INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY TEAM
WHILST ON PLACEMENT:
- TOUR OF PARTNER HOSPITAL
- INTRODUCTION TO DEPARTMENT TEAMS
- IN-HOSPITAL SUPERVISION
- REGULAR DEBRIEFING
- GET A GLIMPSE OF RURAL VILLAGE LIFE
- GUARANTEED COMPLETION OF HOURS
- CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:
- FLIGHTS
- TRAVEL INSURANCE
- VISAS (IF APPLICABLE)
- VACCINATIONS
- INDEMNITY INSURANCE
- SPENDING MONEY
YOU GET:
- A 5-day clinical placement in a rural healthcare setting
- Opportunity for cultural trips and activities in the afternoons
- A dedicated village guides
- Transport to and from the village
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