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Electives

Electives are one of the most exciting parts of the medical curriculum.  But how do you go about finding an elective to suit you, and really getting the most out of it?

Top 5 Tips

  1. Just Do It - Electives take time and effort to organise, so it is important to set your mind on it early and make a start.
  2. Think about Why - There are hundreds of interesting and exciting electives to choose, but what do you really want out of it?
  3. All about Attitude - Noone can be 100% prepared, the crucial thing is to enter your elective with openess, flexibility and humility.
  4. Relationships - You have skills to offer, but there's no need for a 'hero'.  Focus on learning and serving as it is the relationships formed that ultimately count. 
  5. Bring It Home - Your Elective experience need not stop when you return to Oz.  By sharing your experiences others will also reap the benefits.

Download the AMSA IHN Electives Survival Guide

Electives Databases

Check out these websites for loads of Electives opportunities.  If you have been on an Elective already - please post up your experiences as a resource for others.

 

Beyond Borders
McGraw-Hill's Guide to Health Placements
Hamish Graham

This practical, pocket-sized book is an indispensable beginner's manual for health students, health workers and volunteers planning an intercultural health placement.  Written by Ignite's own Hamish Graham, Beyond Borders is packed full of practical tips, case studies and comprehensive advice.

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"Beyond Borders is undoubtedly an excellent resource for health workers seeking intercultural placement.  This user-friendly book represents an extraordinary achievement by a medical student who has undertaken meticulous research of the subject.  Medical students and all other health workers will find it an invaluable placement planner and pocket reference book." 
Professor John Murtagh, AM
Adjunct Professor of General Practice,
Monash University, Melbourne
Available online, at university and large general bookshops.  For enquiries regarding discount purchases, contact Ignite or McGraw-Hill Australia.

AARTG (Australian Aid Resource & Training Guide) is available on the ACFID - www.acfid.asn.au and Australian Development Gateway - www.developmentgateway.com.au websites.  This is the key aid-related resource document used by Australian aid practitioners and contains a great list of resources and training opportunities.

ELECTIVE GRANTS

There are numerous grants out there one of which is run through MIGA: http://www.miga.com.au/Content.aspx?p=57 

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