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The Women's Visiting Gynaecological Club Prize, generously supported by the Women's Visiting Gynaecological Club, provides financial assistance to medical students in the UK and Republic of Ireland. The prize offers £500 to support an overseas elective in obstetrics and gynaecology, helping to broaden clinical exposure and enhance understanding of global health practices within the specialty. Applications are assessed based on programme details, objectives, and anticipated benefits to the applicant's clinical training and professional growth. Award recipients must complete their travel within 12 months of receiving the award and submit a short report within six weeks of completing the visit.

The RCOG, with the kind and generous support of the Lindsay Stewart Foundation, is pleased to offer up to £500 of funding to support two medical students' electives in obstetrics and gynaecology. This award helps support medical students who wish to gain valuable clinical experience in the specialty. It provides an opportunity for medical students to develop their clinical skills and gain insights into a career in the specialty. Mr. Lindsay Stewart, OBE, FRCS Ed (Hon), FRCOG (Hon) maintained a life-long association with the RCOG. He was an advocate for continuous quality improvement in healthcare services, he funded the establishment of Lindsay Stewart R&D Centre to promote quality improvement tools aimed at advancing standards of care in women's health. Winners are required to submit a short report within six months of completing their elective. The report should describe their experiences, key learnings, and how the placement has influenced their future career aspirations.

The Ethicon Student Elective Award provides up to £500 to support medical students undertaking an approved elective in obstetrics and gynaecology. This award, offered with the support of Ethicon, aims to encourage students considering a career in the specialty, particularly those undertaking placements in low-resource settings. The award supports medical students by helping to fund elective placements in obstetrics and gynaecology. It is designed to foster interest in the specialty and provide financial assistance, especially for students choosing to undertake electives in low income countries (Band C). Winners are required to submit a short report within six months of completing their elective. The report should describe their experiences, key learnings and how the placement has influenced their future career aspirations.