2 Scholarship(s)
available for One Off Payment
Outline
The purpose of the award is to support Phase 3 BMed/MD to undertake a 4-week clinical elective placement in Radiology (Diagnostic) at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
The award will provide $10,000 USD to cover the costs of the clinical elective and some travel costs.
Dates available for travel in 2025 include:
- 21 July - 15 August, 2025 (falls within TP3).
- 15 September - 10 October, 2025 (falls within TP4).
Flexible dates are available applicants who have completed a radiology clerkship in the area of Diagnostic Radiology. This will be arranged on an individual basis with the successful recipient.
Adjustments for Phase 3 sequence will be made for the successful recipients to accommodate the four-week elective placement at John Hopkins. This is to ensure no delay to the expected Phase 3 completion at the end of 2026.
For more information regarding John Hopkins University Diagnostic Radiology elective program, see Medical Student Elective.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must:- Be currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Medicine (BMed) and completing an Independent Learning Project (ILP) in the field of radiology; or
- Be currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science (Medicine) Honours in the field of radiology.
Please note: Successful recipients will be required to submit a Visiting Medical Student Program application via the JH VisMed Portal, and be accepted by John Hopkins University.
Selection
Each applicant will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate:
- Academic Merit.
- Leadership skills (school, workplace or community).
- Extra-curricular activities (sporting, cultural activities, volunteer/work experience).
In addition, applicants are to submit an outline of their ILP or Honours project and include:
- How the elective program will benefit your area of study.
- An example of your aptitude and commitment to studies in the area of radiology.
- Future interest in this area (1000 word limit).
