Why apply for elective protection
MPS members have access to FREE elective protection. Here are a few reasons why you should apply for this protection:
1. While you are in the Caribbean it is highly unlikely you will be subject to a claim for clinical negligence arising from your training. However, the situation may be very different in another country so you will need to arrange indemnity.
2. It is likely that the institution hosting your visit will ask for evidence that you have some form of indemnity or malpractice cover.
3. Access telephone advice to help you through any medicolegal or ethical dilemmas you may encounter whilst you are away.
Please note if you are planning to travel to Australia for your elective you must get in touch with us to ensure you have the correct protection.
Contacts
- International Membership HelplineMPSPhone +44 113 243 6436
Useful Links
- Medics Travel
Lists thousands of hospitals, non-governmental organisations and recruitment agencies as well as having a translation service.
- Work the World
Provides high quality, supported placements for medical and heathcare students to gain practical experience overseas.
- Nepal Elective
Written by a medical student for medical students who are concidering going to Nepal and other developing countries in Asia.
- Yoracle
Yoracle's elective page has loads of information on planning your trip, advice on what to bring with you, elective reports from medics and more.