Elective Placements at WUTH

In UK medical schools, an elective placement is a short-term, self-arranged clinical placement, usually undertaken by students in their final or penultimate year. Students can choose a specialty, location (either in the UK or abroad), and the type of experience, such as a specific clinical area or research. The goal is to gain hands-on experience in a different healthcare setting, develop skills, and explore career interests. 

Placements typically last between 6 and 12 weeks, but the exact duration and timing depend on the individual medical school. 

It is a flexible part of the medical curriculum, allowing students to tailor their learning, however there is often a set of learning outcomes or requirements to be met.

Students are responsible for finding and organizing their elective placement, though their medical school may provide guidance and support. 

If you would be interested in a placement at WUTH please return the completed application form to wih-tr.undergraduatecentre@nhs.net for review and further detail.

Student Doctors studying at Non-Uk Universities

The application window for 2026 placements will be open from 1st December 2025 – 31st March 2026.

We will only be able to consider placements that take place throughout July and August 2026.

At present our placement fees are under review, however you would need to cover the £56 cost of a DBS check.

If you would be interested in a placement please return the completed application form to wih-tr.undergraduatecentre@nhs.net  within the application timeframe.