Affiliated Partner Electives
Rich reciprocal elective experiences
Global health electives in Ireland, Israel, Japan, Poland, and Sweden
DGSOM has established affiliations with medical schools around the world, which facilitate bilateral exchanges and rich reciprocal elective experiences in diverse settings.
You can learn more about the specific course offerings at affiliate partner sites below:
General information and links
University College Dublin website
Note: UCD is not accepting applications for 2023.
Documents needed for applications
- CV
- Letter of Good Standing
- Letter of Recommendation
- Personal Statement
- Immunizations
- Proof of Insurance
Instructions for applying to electives
1. Complete the online application.
2. Submit additional required documents listed above to UCD. Use the Away Elective Checklist to request SAO documents from Alia Bakr (such as a Letter of Good Standing). Alia can also send any of the additional documents to UCD on your behalf.
3. Once you have been accepted to the elective, please complete a Special Elective Request Form and submit the form to Alia will add the elective to your schedule—it will appear as an “away” elective.
4. Please be sure to complete the DGSOM Global Health Program Participation Requirements.
Any other questions? Contact Alia Bakr at 310-206-2707 or abakr@mednet.ucla.edu.
General information and links
MSIH at Ben-Gurion University website
General information & elective offerings
Note: Applications must be submitted at least 3 months in advance.
Documents needed for application
- BGU Immunization Form (in folder)
- Letter of Good Standing/Enrollment Verification approving you to participate in the elective (can be requested from Alia Bakr at the SAO)
- Background Check Letter (can be requested from Alia)
- Copy of first page of passport
- Copy of traveler’s insurance
- Copy of health insurance
Instructions for applying to electives
1. Complete the BGU Immunization form and have it signed by your physician.
2. Complete the Away Elective Checklist to request a Background Check Letter and Letter of Good Standing/Enrollment Verification and send it to Alia.
3. Alia will prepare these documents and send them back to you.
4. Complete the online application form and upload the appropriate materials.
5. Once you have been accepted to the elective, please complete a Special Elective Request Form and submit the form to Alia. Alia will add the elective to your schedule—it will appear as an “away” elective.
6. Please be sure to complete the DGSOM Global Health Program Participation Requirements.
Any other questions? Contact Alia Bakr at 310-206-2707 or abakr@mednet.ucla.edu.
General information and links
Hadassah Medical School website
Hadassah Medical Exchange Program website
Note: Application should be sent at least three months before the start of the elective.
Documents needed for application
- Immunization Form (see form in folder)
- Letter of Good Standing (can be downloaded from the MyDGSOM portal)
- CV
- Copy of passport
Instructions for applying to electives
1. Submit payment for the number of weeks you wish to apply to (45 Euros per week of electives via PayPal only).
2. Submit the online application and required documents.
3. Once you have been accepted to the elective, please complete a Special Elective Request Form and submit the form to Alia Bakr at the SAO. Alia will add the elective to your schedule—it will appear as an “away” elective.
4. Please be sure to complete the DGSOM Global Health Program Participation Requirements.
Any other questions? Contact Alia Bakr at 310-206-2707 or abakr@mednet.ucla.edu.
General information and links
Note: Applications are accepted no more than six months before the start of the elective.
Documents/items needed for application
- Immunization Form (after submitting application)
- 140 Euros per week of electives, in one payment upon acceptance, using the TAU Payment Form
Instructions for applying to electives
1. Complete the online application listed on their website. The Immunization Form is supplied to after applying.
2. Should you need any other documents or signatures from the SAO, please complete an Away Elective Checklist to request these items from Alia Bakr in the SAO. Alia can submit any of these items to the Sackler International Coordinator on your behalf.
3. Upon acceptance, you will need to submit the payment.
4. Once you have been accepted to the elective, please complete a Special Elective Request Form and submit the form to Alia will add the elective to your schedule—it will appear as an “away” elective.
5. Please be sure to complete the DGSOM Global Health Program Participation Requirements.
Any other questions? Contact Alia Bakr at 310-206-2707 or abakr@mednet.ucla.edu.
General information and links
Elective offerings, general information and application
Documents needed for application
- Application Form
- Immunization Form
- Enrollment certificate (known as a Letter of Enrollment Verification at DGSOM, can be requested from Alia Bakr in the SAO)
- Recommendation letter from a Dean (will need to be emailed directly to Jikei from the Dean)
- Copy of passport
Instructions for applying to electives
1. Complete the Application Form and Parts 1, 2 and 3 of the Immunization Form (Part 4 of the Immunization Form can be completed later, no later than 1 month prior to arrival in Japan).
2. Request a Recommendation letter from Dr. Miller, who will need to email the letter directly to Jikei (elective@jikei.ac.jp) from Dr. Miller's email address.
3. Complete the Away Elective Checklist to request an Enrollment Certificate/Letter of Enrollment Verification, and send it to Alia along with your Application Form, Immunization Forms, and copy of your passport.
4. Alia will prepare your items and can send these items to the Jikei International Coordinator on your behalf.
5. Once you have been accepted to the elective, please complete a Special Elective Request Form and submit the form to Alia will add the elective to your schedule—it will appear as an “away” elective.
6. Please be sure to complete the DGSOM Global Health Program Participation Requirements.
Any other questions? Contact Alia Bakr at 310-206-2707 or abakr@mednet.ucla.edu.
General information and links
Departments/specialties offered
Please reach out to Dr. Traci Wells and Alia Bakr prior to applying.
Documents needed for application
- Pre-Acceptance
- Visiting Student International Application (see below)
- Recommendation letter from a DGSOM faculty member
- CV
- Academic transcript
- Post-Acceptance
- Visiting Student Health Form (see below)
- Certificate of health insurance
- Certificate of medical malpractice insurance (can request letter from Alia Bakr in the SAO)
- Copy of passport
- Photo for ID card (taken within the last 3 months; JPEG format; full face and shoulders, without headwear and background unless for religious purposes)
- Flight schedule
- DGSOM evaluation form (can request from Katy)
Instructions for applying to electives
1. Complete the Visiting Student International Application (File 1).
2. Complete an Away Elective Checklist to request your transcript, and submit the Checklist to Alia, along with your completed Application form, Recommendation letter and CV.
3. Alia will prepare your transcript and send your application materials to the International Coordinator.
4. Once you have been accepted to the elective, please complete a Special Elective Request Form and submit the form to Alia. Alia will add the elective to your schedule—it will appear as an “away” elective.
5. Be sure to submit any of the post-acceptance documents to Showa in a timely manner.
6. Please be sure to complete the DGSOM Global Health Program Participation Requirements.
Any other questions? Contact Alia Bakr at 310-206-2707 or abakr@mednet.ucla.edu.
General information and links
Jagiellonian University website
Dr. Joanne T. Witkowski: joanne.t.witkowski@kp.org
Instructions for applying to electives
1. The application process for Jagiellonian is individualized per student/specialty. To get more information on electives offered and/or to get started on applying, you’ll want to contact Dr. Joanne T. Witkowski. Be sure to include the specialties you are interested in and the time period you are looking to attend.
2. If you need any documents from the SAO to support your application process, please complete an Away Elective Checklist to request those items from Alia Bakr in the SAO.
3. Once you have been accepted to the elective, please complete a Special Elective Request Form and submit the form to Alia will add the elective to your schedule—it will appear as an “away” elective.
4. Please be sure to complete the DGSOM Global Health Program Participation Requirements.
Any other questions? Contact Alia Bakr at 310-206-2707 or abakr@mednet.ucla.edu.
General information and links
Note: the application deadline for Spring 2024 is October 15th.
Documents needed for application
- Academic transcript
- Verified copy of your passport (send a copy/photo of your passport to Alia Bakr at the SAO to verify)
- Application Submission Confirmation page (to be signed by Alia)
Instructions for applying to electives
1. Complete the online application listed on their website.
2. Print your application submission confirmation.
3. Complete the Away Elective Checklist to request a transcript, and send it to Alia along with a copy of your passport and your application submission confirmation.
4. Alia will prepare your items and can send these items to the Karolinska International Coordinator on your behalf.
5. Once you have been accepted to the elective, please complete a Special Elective Request Form and submit the form to Alia will add the elective to your schedule—it will appear as an “away” elective.
6. Please be sure to complete the DGSOM Global Health Program Participation Requirements.
Any other questions? Contact Alia Bakr at 310-206-2707 or abakr@mednet.ucla.edu.
Students who wish to pursue these electives should review the options available at each medical school, and discuss with Dr. Traci Wells at TWells@mednet.ucla.edu and Dr. Lee Miller at LTMiller@mednet.ucla.edu.
To apply for these electives, please submit a special request form to Alia Bakr, Student Affairs Officer, at ABakr@mednet.ucla.edu
The Global Health Program offers a limited number of scholarships (up to $500 per student) to help offset costs related to participation in these electives.
While the Global Health Program does not provide coordination or logistical support for these electives, students participating in these electives are encouraged to attend the Global Health Program's annual pre-departure orientation program in January/February. Students participating in these electives also have access to our 24/7 emergency phone line. For more information about the orientation program and the 24/7 emergency line, please reach out to Dr. Traci Wells at TWells@mednet.ucla.edu.
Participation requirements
After an affiliated partner elective is approved, students will be asked to complete the following additional participation requirements:
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