Join Our Open Calls This December & January
Fair Trade Electives is delighted to host a series of Open Calls for both university elective leads and clinical medical students planning their 2026 electives.
These short, online sessions offer a chance to learn more about our ethical, community-led placements, how we work in partnership with hospitals across Africa and Asia, and details of our new 2026 Funded Elective Award, offering up to £1,500 towards elective fees.
Each session includes a short presentation followed by time for questions.
For Elective Leads
These sessions provide elective leads with an overview of Fair Trade Electives, our model, and how we support universities and students through structured, ethical elective placements.
| Date | Time | Join the Session |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 15 December | 5–6pm | Join the meeting now |
| Wednesday 21 January | 5–6pm | Join the meeting now |
These sessions are designed for academic teams, global health educators and elective coordinators.
For Students
These sessions help students explore 2026 placement options, understand what makes an elective “fair trade,” and learn how the 2026 Funded Elective Award works.
| Date | Time | Join the Session |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 17 December | 6–7pm | Join the meeting now |
| Monday 29 December | 5–6pm | Join the meeting now |
| Monday 19 January | 6–7pm | Join the meeting now |
All students planning a 2026 and 2027 elective are welcome.
How to Join
All Open Calls take place via Microsoft Teams.
Simply click the link in the table above at the session time.
We look forward to meeting you
These sessions are a great opportunity to ask questions, understand our fair trade model, and explore placements across Malawi, Rwanda, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Nepal, India, Zambia and Uganda.
If you have any questions in advance, please contact us at info@ften.co.uk.