CIS Australia Hospital Placements

European Hospital Placements offers eligible Flinders Medicine students the opportunity to undertake an international hospital elective through CIS Australia, a Flinders University-approved third-party provider.

Students can gain valuable international clinical exposure while experiencing a different healthcare system and culture. Placements are currently available in:

• Hospital Placement in Athens, Greece
• Hospital Placement in Barcelona, Spain
• Hospital Placement in Turin, Italy

Placements are organised directly through CIS Australia and are undertaken as part of the Medicine elective approval process.

To explore placement options and program details, visit the CIS Australia Hospital Placements website.

Participation in a European Hospital Elective Placement is subject to approval through the College of Medicine and Public Health (CMPH) and the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) team at Flinders University.

European Hospital Placements offered by CIS Australia are designed as structured international clinical experiences that include observational hospital-based learning and clinical shadowing opportunities.

These placements may be suitable for Flinders Medicine students seeking to undertake an approved international elective experience. Academic approval and recognition of the placement are determined solely by Flinders University and are subject to College and WIL requirements.

Students should discuss their plans with the CMPH and WIL team before submitting an application.

Important Information for Flinders Medicine Students

Only placement opportunities that fall within approved MD term dates will be considered by the College of Medicine and Public Health.

Based on the current MD timetable, students interested in a European Hospital Placement should focus on opportunities that align with Term 4 (21 June to 30 July 2027). Placement opportunities that occur outside approved MD teaching periods, including January placement options, will not be considered at this stage.

Students should review the MD teaching calendar carefully before applying and ensure their proposed placement dates align with the approved teaching periods.

Students who complete the Flinders Global Experience workflow will receive an official Flinders University confirmation letter that may be used to support:

• Funding applications
• Flinders travel insurance arrangements
• Centrelink requirements
• Other mobility-related documentation

Travel Scholarships and Funding Available:

• RA Simpson International Scholarship AUD $1,000 (subject to meeting eligibility requirements for Flinders students).
• OS-HELP up to AUD $8,442 (if you will not be studying in Asia).

Funding opportunities may be available for eligible students. Availability, eligibility criteria and funding amounts may vary.

Flinders University Travel and Insurance

All Flinders students participating in this program will be covered by the university’s travel insurance. Please note, this cover is limited, and it is advised that you read the Flinders University Travel and Insurance schedule of benefits before you go, to know what is covered and what is not covered.

Insurance Registration required.

Students are responsible for all costs associated with the placement, including:

• Program fees charged by CIS Australia
• Flights
• Accommodation
• Personal expenses
• Visa costs (where applicable)

For information about placement locations, program fees, accommodation, eligibility and application dates, please visit CIS Australia Hospital Placements website.

For further questions, please contact the College of Medicine and Public Health - WIL Placement Team at cmph.placements@flinders.edu.au or call 7221 8390.