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). Generally, this would include “shadowing” of the Resident/Registrar, attendance at unit activities (ward rounds, outpatient appointments and unit meetings) and hospital educational activities.
Electives are offered for four or six-week rotations.
How to Apply
The Expression of Interest (EOI) process for 2025 Medical Student Elective places at Peter Mac HAS NOW CLOSED.
We will now be considering all eligible EOIs and will invite successful applicants via email to the next step in our application process.
Queries from Australian and NZ medical students can be directed to
The elective application process includes the following steps:
- Submission of an Expression of Interest form.
- Invitation to submit an application form. Note: There is a non-refundable administration fee of $200 if you accept the invitation to complete the application process
- Successful applicants will be required to complete an 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
Please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions for further information.
Medical student education contact information
Medical Electives are coordinated by the Office of Cancer Education.
- Email:
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