The University of Sheffield
Sheffield Medical Electives Programme

What Our Placement Students Say


Marjolein Venselaar, Netherlands

"Sheffield is a very green and lively city. Although it might not be known for its city highlights, there are a lot of things you can visit.

If you have the chance, try to take part in the fresher's fever, it's the best way of getting to know people. A good alternative are the many activities in the Student's Union.

Within the Neurology department are a lot of super specialties like epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and MS. Visiting one of the clinics is a good way of learning more about any of these subjects."

Maria Sol Cabrera, Argentina

"My experience in Sheffield was a surprise... The people were very kind, always willing to help me. In the hospital all the doctors and registrars that I knew taught me all that they were able to... I am always going to keep the memory of that amazing month in Sheffield; it is an experience that I recommend. It made me grow a lot."

Carmen Reusch, Germany

"I did a clinical elective in several fields of surgery in Sheffield. I liked the British system because I learned a lot from the consultants - from their teaching as well as from observing them dealing with patients, doing procedures etc. If I had the choice I would definitely do it again!"

Videos

Our students describe the Sheffield experience in their own words: the city, shops, nightlife, sport and social life.To watch a video, click the thumbnail. Click again to watch any video on the University of Sheffield YouTube Channel. You can also scroll through the selection of videos using the video players below.