Preparing for your Medical Elective - in a resource poor country
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Should I go with a friend or spouse?
With a friend: Be aware that you may end up living together in very close quarters and you could fall out in times of stress! On the other hand you may feel happier (and safer) being with someone you know than being on your own in a strange land. It is certainly helpful to have someone with whom you can talk over the experiences of the day. You might feel less isolated and lonely and it's always good to have a friendly shoulder to cry on when the need arises!
With a non medical spouse: then it will be important to consider what he/she is going to do during your stay. Most institutions will probably be glad to use his/her expertise but enquire before you go.
Encourage your friends back home to text/email you regularly whether they have anything significant to say or not. News from a far country is like water to a thirsty soul and such contact can be the highlight of your week. Try and find 2 or 3 people who will pray for you while you are away and give them a list of prayer points before you go (and update them regularly if you can).
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Fifth edition with appendices – January 2007
© 2007 Christian Medical Fellowship, London.
First Edition 1997 – Amended April 1999 & November 2000
Second Edition September 2002
Third Edition November 2003
Fourth Edition August 2004
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
My thanks are due to Mark Pickering (CMF Student Secretary), Avril Stirzaker (Chairperson, CMF National Students Committee) and Laura Risdale (PA, Overseas Department) for their comments and suggestions during the preparation of this fifth edition.
DISCLAIMER
Christian Medical Fellowship cannot be held responsible for the information contained in this booklet. Students should confirm the information with individual institutions and missions agencies, including the conditions for undertaking electives and the precautions advised to reduce health and transport risks.
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