Medical student elective rotations
Peter Mac Medical Student Elective placements are available in Surgical Oncology, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Cancer Imaging, Palliative Care, Psychiatry/Psycho-Oncology and Haematology.
An Elective placement will involve joining the activities of the Unit, as deemed appropriate by the Head of each Unit. This may include “shadowing” of the Resident/Registrar, attendance at ward rounds, outpatient appointments, surgery, unit meetings and hospital educational activities.
Electives are offered for four or six-week rotations.
Please refer to our Medical student elective program FAQs for further information.
How to Apply for a place in 2026
Eligible medical students from Australian and international universities are invited to complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) for a place on the 2026 Peter Mac Medical Student Elective Program.
Peter Mac Medical Elective Expression of Interest form
The EOI portal will remain open until 30 June 2025.
The Peter Mac Medical Student Elective Program application process includes the following steps:
- Complete an Expression of Interest (EOI)
- Shortlisted applicants will be invited to provide further information via our Medical Elective Placement Application course. There is a non-refundable administration fee of $200 if you accept the invitation to complete the application process
- Successful applicants will be invited to complete our Medical Elective Placement Onboarding process, including payment of a non-refundable elective fee of $800 for a 4-week placement or $1200 for a 6-week placement. This fee must be paid before the elective placement can commence
Medical student education contact information
Medical Electives are coordinated by the Office of Cancer Education.
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