
Tuberculosis on a Medical Elective: How to Stay Safe
Tuberculosis is the main occupational risk on a clinical elective in a high burden country. Real WHO numbers, ward precautions and post-travel screening.

MUDr. Amandeep Grewal
18. September 2026

About Amandeep – Doctor, Co-Founder & Visionary at travel4med
Hello and welcome! I’m Amandeep, a doctor and co-founder of travel4med. Medicine has been a part of my life for half my life—just like my passion for innovative ideas and entrepreneurial projects.
At travel4med, I work primarily with Nils to develop new and exciting locations. Whether it’s India, Japan, or other destinations, my goal is to give you—as a medical student—the chance to gain unique experiences abroad and broaden your horizons.
In addition to location development, I also regularly share my knowledge in blog posts—offering honest insights into everyday medical practice and the differences between healthcare systems around the world.
I’d be delighted to accompany you on part of your journey and hope that with travel4med, you’ll learn and experience just as much as I have on my travels and throughout my career.

Tuberculosis is the main occupational risk on a clinical elective in a high burden country. Real WHO numbers, ward precautions and post-travel screening.

MUDr. Amandeep Grewal
18. September 2026

Dashain 2026 closes Nepal from 19 to 22 October, Tihar in November. See which days your hospital shuts, how the wards change, and plan your elective around it.

MUDr. Amandeep Grewal
16. September 2026

A needlestick injury on a medical elective abroad needs a plan you already know by heart: first aid, the 72 hour PEP window, who to tell, and what to do next.

MUDr. Amandeep Grewal
9. September 2026

The MRCP exam runs in three parts. Get the 2026 and 2027 exam dates, the new fees from 1 July 2026, the published pass rates and the six-attempt limit.

MUDr. Amandeep Grewal
8. September 2026

USMLE Step 3 explained for international medical graduates: who is eligible, the 2026 fee, the two-day format, pass rates and how to register with FSMB.

MUDr. Amandeep Grewal
4. September 2026

Do you need a J-1 visa for a US medical elective, or a B-1 visa? Compare both routes, the DS-2019 and patient-care rules, the real fees and the timing.

MUDr. Amandeep Grewal
24. August 2026

The OET exam is the English test the GMC and ECFMG accept from doctors. Here are the four sub-tests, the scores each body wants and how to prepare for it.

MUDr. Amandeep Grewal
21. August 2026

Travellers diarrhoea hits up to 70% of travellers in two weeks. Learn how to prevent it, treat it fast and avoid losing ward days on your elective abroad.

MUDr. Amandeep Grewal
19. August 2026

NRMP registration for the 2027 Match opens 15 September 2026. Get every deadline, fee and ECFMG rule that IMGs must meet, and plan your Match sign-up early.

MUDr. Amandeep Grewal
17. August 2026