Continuing Noble Traditions

Abstract

Long gone are the days when a map of the British Empire would be brought before a throng of medical students with the proclamation: “Half of this red area contains medical services established by Edinburgh men!” Nowadays Edinburgh students, who still have one of the longest elective periods, can extend their influence to all four corners of the globe, where they can experience medical practice often far different to that carried out back home. For many, this will be the only time they can work abroad without requiring extra qualifications such as the USMLE.