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Steps to take in order to arrange an elective at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University of the West Indies:

Find the courses you would like to take. See the list of undergrad courses offered on this site (opens in new window) . Look under the the “Phase II” headline for the clinical rotations.

• Email the elective-secretary and ask if you there is room on the desired course/rotation in the weeks that suit you.  Her name is Pamela Alleyne and her email is palleyne@uwichill.edu.bb
  UPDATE – N.B.! You now need to send along your CV showing that you have or will have experience in the medical fields you apply for.
• Receive an acceptance letter, immunization record, and information document via email.
• Pay the intuition fee of 50 USD by sending an international check (ask your bank to make one) along with your immunization record.
  The university must receive this at least 3 months before you start the elective.
  For the immunization record you need test results and your doctors signature proving the following (also listed in the email you receive):
  • HEPATITIS B: Students should be immune to Hepatitis B, either as a result of vaccination or following natural infection.
  • MRSA Screen (must be done 4 weeks before your elective commences) with a copy of Nasal, Axilla and Groin Swab results.
  • RUBELLA: Students must be immune to rubella
  • VARICELLA (Chickenpox): Students must know their immune status
  • RECENT TETANUS (Within last 10 years)
  • Not have/have had any of the following: Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis
• Receive confirmation email.
• Arrange accommodation.
• Get on the jet!

In order to get the ECTS-points transferred to your home medical school, you will probably need descriptions of the courses. They can be found in the “Syllabus and Course Outlines on the MBBS Programme” pdf.

Good luck!