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Membership information 1800 932 916
Medicolegal advice 1800 936 077
Planning your elective is an exciting time – you’ll get to apply your skills and knowledge in a new environment, whether you travel abroad or stay in Ireland. Medical Protection provides free support for your elective protection, which is typically required by most institutions in Ireland.

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Apply for elective protection

Check out these pages to help you plan your elective every step of the way:

Am I eligible for elective protection?

To qualify, you must also ensure the following:

  • Your elective must be authorised by the Dean of your university.

  • Your elective work must be supervised by a qualified medical practitioner and must not exceed the level of your own qualifications or competence.

  • You must be a student member of Medical Protection in one of the following countries:

    • UK

    • Ireland

    • South Africa

    • Hong Kong

    • Malaysia

    • New Zealand

    • Singapore

    • Caribbean & Bermuda

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Protection all over the world

We offer global medical defence expertise and support throughout your career including resources to help you choose a destination, information on funding for an elective, and important documents you’ll need.

For electives in Australia, all healthcare practitioners must have insurance coverage. We've partnered with MIPS to provide suitable insurance and free student membership when you apply with your Medical Protection membership number at mips.com.au/membership/students.

FAQs

  • Q
    I’m not a member. Can I still apply for elective protection?
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    You would need to join Medical Protection to apply for our elective protection. Simply click the button below and fill out the application form.

  • Q
    What do I need to show my elective host as proof of elective protection?
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    22 March 2023

    We will provide you with an elective certificate of indemnity.

  • Q
    What information do I need to give you to set up my elective protection?
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    22 March 2023

    All we need is:

    • the dates of your elective
    • the country you will be going to.
  • Q
    Will you provide my classmates with elective protection?
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    22 March 2023

    Yes, as long as they are a Medical Protection member and meet our elective criteria. Each classmate will need to apply individually for their elective protection.

  • Q
    Does the elective protection include travel insurance?
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    22 March 2023

    We can offer 24/7 advice and support, but you will need to arrange appropriate travel insurance separately that provides you with personal injury cover while working in hospital.

  • Q
    How much does elective protection cost?
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    Elective protection from us is completely free.

  • Q
    When do I need to advise you that I’m doing an elective?
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    22 March 2023

    Get in touch as soon as your host has confirmed your elective placement.

  • Q
    Am I eligible for elective protection?
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    22 March 2023
    If you’re a Medical Protection member, then you are already eligible for the best possible professional protection during your elective.

Medical electives in Australia

Am I eligible for elective protection?
If you’re a Medical Protection member then you are already eligible for the best possible professional protection during your elective.
 
How much does elective protection cost?
Elective protection from us is completely free.

Does the elective protection include travel insurance?
We can offer 24/7 advice and support, but you will need to arrange appropriate travel insurance separately that provides you with personal injury cover while working in hospital.

When do I need to advise you that I’m doing an elective?
Get in touch as soon as your host has confirmed your elective placement.

What information do I need to give you to set up my elective protection?
All we need is:
  • the dates of your elective
  • the country you will be going to.
What do I need to show my elective host as proof of elective protection?
We will provide you with an elective certificate of indemnity.

Will you provide my classmates with elective protection?
Yes, as long as they are a Medical Protection member and meet our elective criteria. Each classmate will need to apply individually for their elective protection.

I’m not a member. Can I still apply for elective protection?
You would need to join Medical Protection to apply for our elective protection. Simply click the button below and fill out the application form.