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Student & Resident Electives

SHN offers elective opportunities for medical residents and students.

SHN offers elective opportunities for medical residents and students.

Important Information

  • Only one learner placement is available at a time
  • Applications should be submitted 3–6 months in advance
  • Electives are not available during July and August

McMaster University medical students should apply through MedSIS.

Learners from other universities may apply using the elective request form below.

Elective Request Form

    Your Name (required)

    Your Email (required)

    What university do you currently attend? (required)
    McMasterOther:

    What type of elective are you applying for? (required)

    Please select your current educational status. (required)

    Please provide, in order of preference, 3 timespans you would prefer for your elective (required)

    i.e., 1st Choice – January 6, 2024 to January 20, 2024;
    2nd Choice – March 2, 2024 to March, 2024 etc.

    ***Please note that for medical students and residents we accommodate block electives for a maximum of two weeks and horizontal electives for a minimum of 4 weeks and maximum of 6 weeks.

    1st choice: Beginning — Ending

    2nd choice: Beginning — Ending

    3rd choice: Beginning — Ending

    If you would like to do a horizontal elective, please indicate your availability (select all that apply).

    What will your educational level be at the time that you indicated as your first choice for your elective? (required)Pre Clerk (1st year medical student – any time prior to starting your formal clerkship)Clerk (2nd year medical student – from start of clerkship until June of your second year)Clerk (3rd year medical student)PGY1 Family Medicine ResidentPGY2 Family Medicine ResidentIMG ObserverOther:

    Why do you want to do an elective with SHN? (required)

    What are your learning objectives from this elective? (required)

    If you are an IMG, have you passed your MCCEE?
    (Please note that you will be requested to submit proof of passing MCCEE)     YesNoN/A

    Do you have any other comments you would like to make regarding your request?

    If you are a resident, please indicate when your half day backs are.
    If you are a medical student and have a PPI scheduled during the elective, please indicate when it is.

    Questions ?

    If you have any questions about elective opportunities, please contact our administrative team.

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