Portuguese 6th-year medical student looking for European clinical elective experiences

[u/OutrageousLemon9102]

Hi everyone! I'm a 6th-year medical student from Portugal looking to complete a few clinical rotations abroad starting  in July/August 2027, ideally through an Erasmus+ Traineeship.

I'm trying to find universities or hospitals that accept visiting medical students without requiring a pre-existing bilateral agreement, preferably with no placement fee or only a small administrative fee.

If you've done something similar, I'd love to hear about your experience!

• Which country, university or hospital did you go to?
• Which specialty and for how long?
• Did you arrange the placement by contacting the department directly?
• Did you need a bilateral agreement?
• Was there an application or placement fee?
• Was it hands-on clinical training or mainly observational?
• Would you recommend the hospital, and do you have any advice for applying?

Thank you so much for any recommendations!