For Electives at Shifa ( Electives in Shifa )
01. Students need to apply to the Office of Student Affairs (Electives), at least 4 weeks in advance specifying time frame of the electives. Students in fourth year (for students with 4 year curriculum) and fifth year of MBBS can be considered. Other cases may also be entertained at SCM’s discretion.

02. Students would require a letter of recommendation from their College Dean/Principal to support their application.

03. Students would indicate their choice of subjects and any alternatives on the application form from amongst the clinical rotations already completed.

04. The duration of each elective would be four weeks.

05. Students would indicate whether accommodation is desired. If hostel accommodation is used; a pre-determined fee would be paid in advance (depends on availability). A separate application should be submitted for hostel accommodation. The college does not guarantee a place. Students would be responsible for their own food and medical coverage.

06. Students will be evaluated on a standard evaluation form and a record kept in file at the college. A copy would be mailed to the parent institution directly, if desired by the applicant.

07. Each elective would preferably begin on the 1st of a given solar month.

08. Students on elective at Shifa College/Hospital would be required to wear a white coat and display the College ID card at all times to identify them as a “visiting student”. Without a card, the security personnel could challenge and stop you from entering the premises, or any part of the premises. Please obtain a card from the Student Affairs Office on arrival.

09. Students will follow all the rules and regulations of Shifa College of Medicine and Shifa International Hospital specially the dress code. Although every effort would be made to make the elective an enjoyable experience, the Shifa College of Medicine and Shifa International Hospital would not be held liable for any mishap, experience and events that may directly or indirectly, physically or emotionally harm the “candidate” on or off the college, hostel, or hospital premises during the course of the elective.

10. Sudden changes in the dates of electives or change of discipline will not be in order.

11. Please report to the Student Affairs Office on arrival and at the end of the elective.

12. Application fee for external students is Rs. 4,000.

Click Here to download the Electives Forms from the Shifa College of Medicine download section.

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