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Ethical, fair trade medical electives co-designed with hospitals, supporting students & communities

14/09/2026

Join us for on Thursday September 17th for an online session about what we offer here at FTE - ethical, host-led placements across Africa and Asia, built with local teams tackling real challenges 🌎

Come find out what sets FTE apart and get your questions answered!

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10/09/2026

Elective Spotlight: Peradeniya, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

Join a medical elective at Peradeniya, a ~1,000-bed teaching hospital linked to the University of Peradeniya, one of Sri Lanka’s leading medical schools. Get hands-on with ward rounds, clinics, and teaching sessions alongside local students - spanning specialties from Emergency Medicine to Tropical Medicine, O&G to Paediatrics 🏥

Set near historic Kandy, the campus sits among tea plantations and tropical forest, often called one of the most beautiful in Asia. Beyond the wards, explore the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, or the scenic train to Ella 🌿✨

It’s medicine and culture, all in one elective! Visit our website in our bio to learn more 🔗

04/08/2026

If you’re interested in doing your elective at Bwindi Community Hospital then you should definitely check this out ⬇️

24/06/2026

We work closely with our hospital partners to create meaningful experiences - and we’re always listening to make them better!

Here’s what our students say ⬇️

26/05/2026

Curious about doing your elective somewhere exciting, where you can also contribute whilst working with local teams facing complex challenges?

Join us for an online session to learn about Fair Trade Electives more ethical, host-led placement opportunities across Africa and Asia!

✅ Get your questions answered
✅ Find out what sets FTE apart
✅ Open to all medical students at UK universities

🔗 Register here: 4a898482-54b3-4d78-8b91-23f4933b4274@8f3cbbe9-438c-44e7-b7d2-d991579b7531" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4a898482-54b3-4d78-8b91-23f4933b4274@8f3cbbe9-438c-44e7-b7d2-d991579b7531

17/05/2026

Brilliant to see Global Youth Forum
We hope it goes really well!

28/04/2026

Your placement is just the beginning 🌍

One of the best things about going on an elective with us is the opportunity to explore everything beyond the hospital doors - the local culture, food, landscapes, and experiences that make your time truly unforgettable ✨

If this sounds like something you’re interested in... visit our website to find out more!

21/04/2026

Meet Eloise - a final-year medical student at King's College London who just ran the Paris Half Marathon to raise funds for Western Regional Hospital in Pokhara, Nepal 🇳🇵

She's already raised over £1,500, with every single penny going directly to the hospital! But there's still time to help her go further 🎉

"Any last-minute donations, no matter how small, make a difference and are greatly appreciated."

If you want to support Eloise, please donate at gofund.me/9432a575d 💙

14/04/2026

Introducing this year’s FTE-funded elective recipient - Rebecca Shorter 🎉

Rebecca is a medical student at who will be heading to St Francis’ Hospital in Zambia (pictured here) this summer for a fully funded elective placement with Fair Trade Electives. We couldn’t be more excited for her 🏥✨

Stay tuned - we’ll be sharing updates from her time in Zambia 👀

08/04/2026

Big updates you don’t want to miss 👀

We've made changes to our:
📍booking fee
📍discounts
📍general guidance

Visit our website to learn more: https://ften.co.uk/money-matters

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