If you fulfill the eligibility criteria you can apply for an elective at Shifa College of Medicine.
Before applying please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulation in place for elective students.
You can apply to more than one elective program; however each program will have duration of 4 weeks.
The Application Process:
- Timing:
Electives are available throughout the year. You should apply at-least 4 weeks before you intend to begin your electives (at least 8 weeks before for summer electives). You should base your elective on your climate preference as well. Please visit the ‘Introducing Islamabad’ page to familiarize yourself with the city’s weather. You should pack appropriately (depending on which part of the year you want to begin your electives).
Once you submit your application it will not be possible for the College to change the intended dates of your start of your program. Please make sure that you are available during the time period you have selected for your electives.
- Pre-requisite documents:
A letter of recommendation from your Principal or Dean must accompany your application.
- Accommodation:
You must specify on your application if you would require accommodation during your electives. A separate fee is applicable for accommodation which is dependent on the duration of your elective. The College cannot guarantee that every applicant can be provided with accommodation. If accommodation is provided then you will be responsible for your food and medical needs (if any arise).
- Filling out your application form:
The application form can be downloaded from here. Once the form is downloaded you can fill it by hand or on a computer. The form must be filled in full. Incomplete application forms will not be entertained. You should indicate your choice of elective(s) and at-least 2 alternatives on the application form. We will try our best to place you in a program of your choice. However if this is not possible you will be accommodated in the alternative programs you mention on your application form.
- Electives fee:
The current fee for a 4 weeks program for Pakistani students is Rupees 5000. For international students the fee is US$ 200. The fee must accompany your application. The fee is payable via a bank draft drawn on a bank in Islamabad in favor of Shifa College of Medicine.