Clinical Electives | Shifa International Hospital

Overview

Shifa International Hospital's Clinical Electives Program offers undergraduate and postgraduate medical students a structured opportunity to observe patient care across a wide range of medical and surgical disciplines. Given the high volume of applications compared to the limited number of slots, placements are competitive, and not all applicants may be accommodated.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled in institutions recognized by the PM&DC
International students must be enrolled in equivalent program in their respective country of residence

Year-wise Eligibility

Year 3 Students

General Surgery
Internal Medicine
Pediatrics
Gynecology/Obstetrics

Year 4 Students

ENT
Eye
Orthopedics
Radiology
ER
Plus all Year 3 specialties

Year 5 Students

Any specialty of their interest

Application Process

Fee Structure

Student Type	Fee
National applicants	PKR 40,000
International applicants	USD 200

These fees do not apply to CPSP-enrolled trainees.

No Fee is Required at the time of Application Submission.

This fee is non-refundable

Payment must be made electronically or via bank deposit.

Upload proof of payment (screenshot or paid challan) with the application form.

Fees do not cover travel, lodging, meals, or personal expenses.

All fees are subject to periodic reviews

Application Information

How to Apply

Complete the online application form through the link below:

Online Application Form

Required Documents

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1 Letter of Recommendation or Enrollment (Guidance) ▶

• Preferably mentioning current enrollment status and institutional approval for the intended elective dates.
2 Medical School Transcripts or Results ▶

• Submit the most recent medical school results or all previous results.
3 Medical Fitness Certificate Required ▶

• Medical fitness certificate duly signed and stamped by a doctor holding FCPS or an equivalent or higher qualification.
• Must include Hepatitis B and C status and Tuberculosis screening, supported by relevant laboratory and/or radiological reports.
• All medical documents must be merged into a single PDF prior to upload.
4 CNIC: Front and Back ▶

• Clear scanned copies of both front and back sides.
5 Profile Picture: Passport size (For Temporary Hospital ID) ▶

• Recent passport-size photograph with white or light background.
6 For International Students: Visa / Approved travel document ▶

• Valid visa or approved travel documentation must be uploaded.
7 Proof of Fee payments When requested ▶

• Submit only after official request – you will be notified via email

Important updates and notifications regarding your electives will be communicated through your account portal. To stay informed and ensure timely action, please regularly check your electives account for pertinent information and updates.

All documents must be uploaded in the required format.

Elective Scheduling

Elective rotations generally commence on the 1st or the 15th of each month. Applicants are therefore advised to select one of these dates as their preferred start date when applying.

Application Timeline

Tasks	Timeline
These are tentative timelines. Actual Processing times may vary.
Application Submission deadline	Applications must be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to the intended start date. Applications submitted with less than 4 weeks’ processing time will not be processed.
Processing and approval after Application submission - from concerned Departments and Electives Office	Up to 3 weeks following application submission
Applicant notified	Local applicants: within 2 weeks before start date International Applicants: within 4 weeks before start date
Submission of Electives Logbooks duly signed	Within 24 hrs. after completion of electives rotation
Certificate of Completion and/or Letter of recommendation	Within 2 Weeks after submission of logbook

Contact Us

Electives Office

Email

electives@shifa.com.pk

Address

Medical Staff Affairs
Shifa International Hospitals, Limited
Islamabad