Undergraduates

Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is a specialist children's hospital providing state-of-the-art management and research in paediatric conditions.

With an emphasis on serious and rare disorders, the hospital is a great choice for students looking for a specialist paediatric experience. Some departments follow patients into adulthood, but the majority see children aged up to 18.

The Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) Team are working to deliver and develop undergraduate programmes for all medical students interested in Paediatrics at GOSH. Our dedicated team our committed to delivering excellence in the education and training offering we provide.

We welcome applications from those wishing to undertake an elective or SSC and would appreciate your feedback post placement.

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Medical Student Ambassador (MSA) Applications now open

This unique initiative is designed for students passionate about paediatrics and offers opportunities to learn, lead, and connect.

Apply now to become part of our MSA 2027 cohort.

Find out more and apply to become a Medical Student Ambassador

Undergraduate programmes

Elective Placement 2027

Applications for Winter 2027 Vacancy - Opens 8th June 2026 - 30th June 2026 (accepting placements from 1st January 2027 - 31st March 2027)

Applications for Spring 2027 Vacancy - Opens 8th June 2026 - 30th August 2026 (accepting placements from 1st April 2027 - 30th June 2027)

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the vacancy early.

Contact information

For all medical student queries:

Email: glaplacementprogrammes@gosh.nhs.uk

Phone: 02074059200 ext. 1702 or 0066

PGME

Dr Pradeepa Venkatesan

Education Lead for Undergraduate Education

Phone: 02074059200 ext. 34706
Email: Pradeepa.Venkatesan@gosh.nhs.uk