Information on Applying for Medical Electives in Sydney, New South Wales

There at 2 universities based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.  Both the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and the University of Sydney (USyd) each have specific hospitals affiliated to it.

University of New South Wales Address and Contact Information:

University of New South Wales (UNSW)

Faculty of Medicine

Anzac Parade, Sydney, New South Wales

2052

UNSW Faculty of Medicine Telephone Number: +61 2 9385 2454 (If you’re calling from North America – US and Canada, please remember to dial 011 then the country code (61), then the area code (2), and finally the number (9385 2454).

Official UNSW Website

University of New South Wales uses the following hospitals:

St. Vincent’s

St. George’s

Prince of Wales Hospital

Sydney Children’s Hospital

Women’s Hospital

Liverpool Hospital

University of Sydney Address and Contact Information:

The Secretary, Faculty of Medicine

Edward Ford Building (A27), University of Sydney, NSW

2006

University of Sydney Faculty of Medicine Telephone Number: +61 2 9351 6645

Official USyd Website

University of Sydney uses the following hospitals:

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Royal North Shore Hospital

Concord Hospital

Westmead Hospital

Nepean Hospital

Children’s Hospital at Westmead

Canberra Hospital

To do a medical elective at any of the above hospitals you have to write to the affiliated clinical school.  Most schools have downloadable forms and links can be found from http://www.medfac.usyd.edu.au/