Doing an Elective in the Department of Urology & Renal Transplantation

The Department of Urology regularly gets students from all over the world for doing their electives. In the past, these have included medical, nursing and health management students from England, France, Germany and Sweden.

Interested students are adviced to write to us in advance to make sure that they can get their placements to avoid disappointments. We normally only take a maximum of 2 to 3 student at any given time.

Sri Ramachandra University Campus:

The 200 acres campus has Medical, Dental, Nursing, Allied health Science, Physiotherapy and Health management colleges. About 2000 students and doctors stay within the campus hence it is fully self sufficient. It has many restaurants, shops, Banks, post-office, cyber-cafes and an ATM machine. Electricity and water are available 24 hours. It also has an excellent centrally air-conditioned library with latest books and journals. The campus has excellent sports facilities that includes a Basketball court, Cricket grounds, Tennis courts and a well equipped gymnasium.

The campus is well maintained and has a lot of greenery. Porur town is within a kilometer. A small lake is next to the hospital. The main city center is about 12 Kms from the campus. It is very well linked with transport that is available almost round the clock.

Accommodation :

This is available within the sprawling 200 acres campus of the hospital. Both single and shared accommodation is available. Additional charges will have to be made if you require accommodation during your stay.

Period of Elective: usually we advice you to spend a minimum of two and a maximum of four weeks in urology. If you are wanting to do an elective in another department also we advice you to combine Urology with either Casualty or general Surgery if necessary.

What are you expected to learn during your elective period ? :

Besides learning how to take history and examining the patients,  you will also learn catheterization techniques, Urodynamic evaluation procedure, Assisting during surgery, Learning and observing Endoscopic procedures, kidney transplant surgery, giving injections, setting up and administering intra-venous fluids, doing dressings, how to read X-rays, Learning how to perform ultra-sound scans and ESWL procedures. The department emphasis the importance of imparting practical training. A small study to compare the Indian population to your countries population can also be undertaken for example - The type of kidney stones found in our region to the ones found in your country.

Coming to Chennai (India) from Abroad

• If you are coming from abroad please check with the Indian High commission office regarding visa requirements (Check Indian High commission address- hyperlink with india4u) to travelling to India




• Air-India & British Airways have direct flights to Chennai or Madras from London. Other airlines touching Chennai include- Lufthansa, Emirates, Singapore, Malaysian and Mauritius airlines.




• If you intimate the department in advance an Airport pick-up can be arranged.




• The hospital is about 10 kms from the Airport. A taxi should cost you a maximum of Rs.200.00 (Approx. US$ 5)




• If you are arriving by train, the railway station is about 15 kms from the hospital. You can take a three wheeler auto from the station. It will cost you again about Rs.200.00. You may have to bargain with the auto driver.




• On arrival at the Hospital ask for SRMC Annexe building. Normally the accommodation is arranged in this building. If you have problems contact the hospital PRO (Ms.Sashikala) or contact Corporate Relation department in the first floor of the hospital block for further assistance.




• Follow instructions regarding taking vaccines if coming from abroad




• You are advised to use bottled mineral water. If you are coming in the summer months you should drink adequately to avoid dehydration. Avoid eating salads and uncooked food items. Fruits are very safe.




• Chennai is a relatively safe city however if you are coming late in the night please use public transport.

Applying for an Elective

1. Write an official letter by Post or send an E-mail addressed to:
    The Dean of Faculties,
    Sri Ramachandra University,
    No.1 Ramachandra Nagar,
    Porur, Chennai - 600116,
    India.

2. Send a copy of the letter by Post or E-mail to
    Dr. Sunil Shroff,
    Department of Urology & Renal Transplantation,
    Sri Ramachandra Medical Center,
    No.1 Ramachandra Nagar,
    Porur, Chennai - 600116,
    India.

E-mail: srmcurology@gmail.com

3. Enclose a brief copy of your resume or CV along with the letter.