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2027 FPHC Student Elective Programme

The Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care are delighted to again be offering the opportunity for Medical Students to undertake elective placements immersed within the field of Pre-Hospital Care.

Please find below key dates and information related to the application process:

•        Monday 31st August 2026 at 17:00 – Elective Applications OPEN
•        Monday 28th September 2026 at 17:00 – Elective Applications DEADLINE
•        Monday 19th October 2026 – Interview Offers Sent Out
•        Monday 16th November 2026 – Elective Placement Offers Sent Out

Placement Information:

Please find below links to information specific to both the HEMS and Facilitated PHEM elective placements available for the 2027 Elective Programme. Please note that you can apply to one or both types of placements.

2027 HEMS Elective Placement Information - click here

2027 Facilitated PHEM Elective Placement Information - click here

Eligibility Criteria:

•        UK Medical Student
•        Within clinical years of Medical School
•        Permitted to complete an elective placement by university

Please have the following information / evidence prepared for your application:

•        Your university-approved elective placement dates
•        Evidence of UK Medical Student status and eligibility to undertake the elective

How to apply:
Please complete the following application form and email to FPHC@rcsed.ac.uk before the advertised deadline. Please indicate on your application the elective placement/s you are applying for. You can apply to both types of elective placement, but if successful, you will only be allocated to undertake one.

FPHC Student Elective Programme Application Form: click here

Submit to FPHC@rcsed.ac.uk by Monday 28^th September at 17:00

Applications submitted after the advertised deadline will not be accepted.