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A reference letter for a medical elective abroad is written by someone else, not you: who to ask, what hosts expect, the dean's letter, and when to request it.
Nils-Andre Stritt
10. August 2026
Plan an ethical medical elective abroad: how to avoid exceeding your competence, respect host patients and share benefits fairly. Learn to prepare responsibly.
MUDr. Amandeep Grewal
10. August 2026
A self-organized medical elective abroad or an agency placement? Compare time, hospital-vetting risk and cost, then choose the right route for your elective.
Nils-Andre Stritt
10. August 2026
AAMC VSLO's Free Mover pathway for international medical students ends in August 2026. Check who's eligible, what changes, and how to apply for a US elective.
MUDr. Amandeep Grewal
10. August 2026
Master ECFMG certification for IMGs: the 2027 Pathways, USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK, OET Medicine and the 31 January 2027 deadline. Plan your 2027 Match now.
MUDr. Andreas Zehetner
10. August 2026
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