Electives - Application

In order to apply for an elective, students must submit the following documentation:

1. Application Form 2012 (MS Word 48 kB) ; Application Form in PDF Format (PDF 206 kB) including a Passport size photograph, certified on the back as a true likeness by one of the authorities listed on the application form.
2. Form 1A – Home University Approval (MS Word 15 kB) must be completed, stamped and signed by the Dean (or Associate/Vice-Dean) at your Medical School.
3. Form 1B - Immunization record (MS Word 137 kB) must be completed in full by your doctor or university health centre. Students who do not provide evidence of vaccination against MMR and TB and immunity to Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and chicken pox will not be permitted to undertake an elective. Please note that ALL sections of the form must be completed and laboratory reports must also be attached.
4. Students working in a clinical setting are obliged to undergo police vetting procedures prior to applying for an elective – please contact the police in your home country to obtain a police clearance report.
5. Proof of Clinical Indemnity Insurance Cover by your Medical School (or your own personal public liability cover) that will be in place during your elective.
6. If English is not your first language or if you are not undertaking your medical studies through English, then you must include an IELTS Certificate showing you have achieved the standard of 7.5 or higher. If you are undertaking your medical studies through English, please provide a letter from your university, confirming that the curriculum is taught entirely through English.
7. Brief Curriculum Vitae and a personal statement, outlining why you are applying to take part in the Elective programme and how this elective will contribute to your personal and professional development
8. Original Academic Transcript from your home university. This must be printed on the headed paper of your university and signed and stamped by the university.

Please note that all documentation must be in English or accompanied by certified translations into English.
Applications with supporting documents are to be sent to Claire Doran, Coordinator – International Programmes, School of Medicine. Please scan all original documents and send them as PDF attachments to claire.doran@tcd.ie.

ALL enquiries must be made through Claire Doran, Coordinator - International Programmes. DO NOT contact hospital departments directly.

Applicants will be contacted by email within one month of receipt of the application. Successful applicants will be charged an administrative fee of €75, details of which will be sent by email. This administrative fee is non-refundable unless exceptional circumstances arise.