We are pleased to be able to offer medical elective placements of up to 6 weeks in duration (from May to Aug every year) to both UK and overseas students.
Please note that it is a requirement that all medical students have medical indemnity insurance to cover and protect them sufficiently whilst they undertake an elective with us. If a patient suffers any harm as a result of a doctor or medical student’s negligence, it is important that they have adequate insurance in place to compensate the patient in the event that a claim is made against them or the hospital that they are working in. If you are unable to obtain medical indemnity cover, then we will not be able to accept your elective request. We are unable to recommend medical indemnity companies for you to obtain your insurance from but if you do a general internet search or speak to your medical school / university they should be able to help or direct you.
To find out more about the placement opportunities at SASH, please visit this form to apply for an elective. A member of the team will then be in contact with you, within 10 working days (during busy periods, response times may be slightly longer), to discuss your application further.
Applications for Spring 2026 placement are now closed. Autumn applications will open on the 1st of September.