Columbia University, New York City, (USA)
Outgoing University of Sydney elective students to Columbia (Dec 2007-Feb 2008)
Four University of Sydney students have been nominated for the elective exchange program in 2007-2008 (Alison Freimund, Emily Gregory-Roberts, Paul Praser & Daniel Sumpton).
The next round of placements for December 2008-February 2009 will be advertised early in 2008 via a bulletin. It will be open to all students regardless of clinical school and country of origin.
Sydney students should not contact course coordinators at Columbia University or they risk jeopardising the exchange agreement. Information about available electives at Columbia can be found on their website.
The Sydney-Columbia exchange agreement allows for a maximum of four students to complete 8 to 12 weeks of clinical or research placements. Tuition fees are waived under the agreement and some subsidised dormitory accommodation may be available between November - April. Travel and living expenses must be borne by students. Students will be required to provide evidence of BCG status and MMR vaccination, along with health insurance. Due to the popularity of Columbia University, no additional students will be accepted (even if tuition fees are offered).
USyd student enquiries: Dr Lyndal Trevena – Sub-Dean (International)
Email:
Incoming Columbia students to University of Sydney in 2008
The University of Sydney’s Medical School is one of 23 schools participating in the Columbia Exchange Program. A maximum of four students will be accepted in each calendar year to undertake 8-12 weeks of clinical or research placements in their final year of study.
Columbia students who wish to apply for an elective placement at the University of Sydney should contact Jessica Ash in the Office of Student Affairs, Columbia University via email
Students interested in a particular sub-speciality should indicate their preferences via their application to the Columbia Office of Student Affairs and every attempt will be made to accommodate these. If a particular hospital or location is preferred this should be indicated and we will try to find a placement to suit your needs. It is suggested that interested students from Columbia should browse through the following websites to gain some idea of possible elective placement opportunities.
University of Sydney Main Campus:
Major teaching hospital locations:
- Central Clinical School (Royal Prince Alfred Hospital)
- Northern Clinical School (Royal North Shore Hospital)
- Western Clinical School (Westmead Hospital)
- Concord Clinical School (Concord Hospital)
- Nepean Clinical School (Nepean Hospital)
- New Children’s Hospital Westmead
Rural teaching hospital (limited places only)
- Rural Clinical School Dubbo
- University Department of Rural Health, Broken Hill
- University Department of Rural Health, Northern Rivers
Columbia student enquiries:
Jessica Ash, Office of Student Affairs
Email: