Open Calls Coming Up: Join Us in December & January

Following the official launch of Fair Trade Electives, we are delighted to be able to invite all clinical medical students and UK University elective leads to join a series of short online Open Calls this December and January.

To mark our launch, we are also introducing a 2026 Funded Elective Award, offering up to £1,500 towards elective fees, open to all students booking before January 31st 2026!

Join us for an Open Call

Each session provides an overview of Fair Trade Electives and our fair trade model, introduces our partner hospitals and placement options for 2026, explains how we prepare and support students, and outlines the 2026 Funded Elective Award, offering up to £1,500 towards elective fees. We would love to see you there.

Upcoming Open Call Dates

Who Date Time
Elective Leads Monday 15 December 5–6pm
Students Wednesday 17 December 6–7pm
Students Monday 29 December 5–6pm
Students Monday 19 January 6–7pm
Elective Leads Wednesday 21 January 5–6pm

How to join

All sessions take place online via Microsoft Teams.
There’s no need to register — simply join at the session time.

? View full details and joining links here:
? https://ften.co.uk/news/open-calls-to-learn-more-about-fte-and-the-2026-funded-elective-award

Why Fair Trade Electives?

Fair Trade Electives offers a structured, ethical and academically aligned approach to medical electives, developed in long-term partnership with hospitals across Africa and Asia.

Our model prioritises local leadership, student preparation and transparency, supporting both universities and students to engage responsibly in global health learning.



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To find out more about all of our elective destinations and opportunities, please visit our website at www.ften.co.uk.
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