Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS), School of Medicine, invited 4th Year medical students to apply for elective rotations abroad under established student exchange partnerships.
Advert for Electives abroad (Oc…
The elective programme offered students the opportunity to undertake observational clinical rotations in international healthcare systems, enabling exposure to Global Health practice and diverse models of care. Upon completion of the electives, students were required to return to Makerere University to complete their studies leading to the award of the Bachelor’s Degrees in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB).
Eligibility Criteria
Students who met the following requirements were encouraged to apply:
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A minimum CGPA of 3.6 on normal academic progress (no retakes)
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Academic reference
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A current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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A personal statement
Available Institutions, Funding, and Student Contribution
Elective opportunities were available at the following partner institutions:
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University of Cambridge, UK – Fully funded (Student contribution: N/A)
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Magna University, Italy – Fully funded (Student contribution: N/A)
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Des Moines University, USA – Partial funding (Student contribution: Airticket)
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Northwestern University, USA – Fully funded (Student contribution: N/A)
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University of Minnesota, USA – Partial funding (Student contribution: Airticket)
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Yale University School of Medicine, USA – Partial funding (Student contribution: Vaccinations)
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Karolinska Institutet, Sweden – Fully funded (Student contribution: N/A)
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Medical University of Graz, Austria – Fully funded (Student contribution: N/A)
Application Procedure
Expressions of interest were submitted to the International Coordination Office, College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) either in person or via email.
Email: internationaloffice.chs@mak.ac.ug
Deadline: 18th October 2024 at 4:00 PM
For further information, students were advised to contact the International Coordination Office, College of Health Sciences.
