Medicine Clerkship Program (elective)
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Application Period
We have reached our capacity for 2024 and 01 Jan – 30 Jun 2025.Ìý
Applications for placements with start dates within 1 July –Ìý31 December 2025 will open between 9am and 10am onÌýWednesday 13 November 2024. Please be aware that applications open in Sydney, Australia, in the Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) zone. Kindly take note of this for your respective time zone.
For application process visit:ÌýHow to apply for a ClerkshipÌý±è²¹²µ±ð.
Each hospital site has a different start date / duration available, so you must readÌýClerkship areas of study pageÌýto ensure your application start date matches their availability.
We will only accept Clerkship applications with minimum 4 weeks duration and a maximum of 8 weeks duration.
We have limited placements, so acceptance ofÌýNew ApplicationsÌýis stopped once we reach our capacity.ÌýPlease always visit this web page before applying.
Applications are closed
If you have already lodged an application for
- 2024Ìýyour application is considered accepted.
- 1 Jan 2025 – 30 Jun 2025, your application is being reviewed.
Please proceed to attend to the emails on required documentation.
Clerkships Coordinator
Contacts for the Clerkships Coordinator.
ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø Sydney NSW 2052 AUSTRALIA
T:Ìý+61 2 9385 8909
E: clerkships@med.unsw.edu.au
About Medicine Clerkships at ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø
The ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø Medicine Clerkship Program (elective) is a placement program that provides successful applicants the opportunity to develop hands-on skills and practical experience in selected disciplines at one of ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø's clinical teaching hospitals alongside other health professionals.
During a Clerkship, you'll attend clinics, ward rounds and, with permission, record the history and perform physical examinations of patients in the wards.
If the clerkship placement is during a medicine teaching period, lectures and tutorials in the clinical school may also be available.
ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø Clerkships are only offered to non ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø Sydney medical students.
Areas of study
The ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø Medicine ClerkshipÌýProgram offers a comprehensive range of areas of study for which students can apply.ÌýThe full list of clinical schools and the areas of interest that are offered in the ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø Medicine ClerkshipÌýProgram is available on theÌýClerkships areas of study page.
When are Clerkships offered?
Clerkships take place for a duration of minimum four (4) to a maximum of eight (8) weeks.Ìý
Some hospitals only offer clerkships over particular dates and time periods. Please check these dates before lodging an application, by visitingÌýClerkships areas of study page.
When determining a start date for your Clerkship, please keep in view (if overseas) you must arrive in Australia at least 1 week before placement start date. NSW Health advises International Travellers to refrain from visiting high risk areas, such as hospitals, during the first week of arrival.
Eligibility for Clerkships
The clerkship (elective) must be a requirement of completing your medical program and to be eligible you must:Ìý
- be in your final year of a medical degree at the time of your participation in the clerkship
- have at least two years of clinical experience at the time of your participation in the clerkship
- be proficient in both written and spoken English (students applying from non-English speaking medical schools must provide evidence ofÌýEnglish language proficiency)
- You can apply for anÌýEnglish WaiverÌýwhich is a decision by ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø to waive the English language requirements based on life experience and circumstances.
- Please refer to theÌýConditions for an English WaiverÌýsection to check if you meet any of the conditions.
- Clerkships apply for an English Waver by emailing the documents toÌýclerkships@med.unsw.edu.au
- If you hold an Australian Passport, you are Eligible for anÌýEnglish Waiver.
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If you’re an overseas applicant, you should contact your nearest Australian Diplomatic Mission to understand how to comply with visa requirements. Generally, a Visitor Visa is sufficient.
Visitor Visas – the Australian Department of Home Affairs issues two visas for this type of study:
1.Ìý, also called an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). An ETA lets you:
- Enter Australia for up to three months at a time as a tourist or for business visitor purposes.
- You’re also permitted to study in Australia for up to 3 months in some circumstances.
2.Ìý, also called an eVistor. This visa lets you:
- Enter Australia for up to 3 months during each visit during 12 months from the date the eVistor is granted
- Have a holiday or visit family and friends in Australia
- Study in Australia for up to three months in some circumstances
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You are responsible for all travel and living expenses, including accommodation.
Due to high costs in Sydney, start searching early and have accommodation arranged before arrival. We don't have housing for Clerkship students.
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- Students are required to pay a non-refundable AUD$100 administration fee within 48 hours of lodging an application.
- Students are required to pay a AUD 400 placement fee when accepting their placement offer.
- If students withdraw from the program after payment of the AUD 400 Placement Fee, but before that start date of their placement, they are eligible for a refund of 50% of the Placement Fee.
- If students withdraw from the program after payment of the AUD 400 Placement Fee and on or after the start date of their placement, they are not eligible for a refund of the Placement Fee.
- The AUS 400 Placement Fee is fully refundable if the placement is cancelled by the hospital, due to circumstances outside of the students’ control.
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In accepting a clerkship,
- You must accept the offer and pay AUD 400 placement fee within two weeks of receiving the offer or your offer will be withdrawn.
- Upon accepting offer and payment of fees,Ìýyou will be enrolled as a Non-Award ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø student and issued a ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø student ID card.
- You will not be paid or remunerated for a Clerkship.
- You will be required to abide by the guidelines of the NSW Health, ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø, Hospital and your supervisor.
- You must comply with theÌýÌýrequirements and be deemed Compliant.
- If travelling from overseas, you are expected to follow NSW Health advice regardingÌý.Ìý
- We strongly recommend to arrive in Sydney a minimum of 5 working days before your placement start date, to complete university (including collecting your student card from Kensington campus) and hospital administrative requirements, as well as receive the current southern-hemisphere flu vaccine.Ìý
- It is a legal requirement that all medical students who undertake Clerkships in New South Wales are registered with the . Information given on the Clerkship Application Form will be forwarded to the Agency for registration. No other action is required by the student.
- You are responsible for obtaining any travel and health insurance as deemed appropriate.
- You will be responsible for all travel (including visa, insurance and flights) and living costs (including accommodation, food and spending money).
- You are responsible for arranging an appropriate Australian visa to undertake clerkships.
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Please note, clerkships courses do not have any credits or results. You can download a copy of your Academic Statement (showing enrolment in courses) by logging onto with your 7-digit zID and password.
In 'My Student Profile' tab, click View Results / Academic Statement. At bottom of the page, click the 'Here' button to generate your academic statement. Your academic statement will open in a new window. If your statement does not appear, make sure you have allowed pop-ups in your browser and try again.
For login issues, please contact .
You can also order an official Academic Transcript for a fee. Please see details .
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