The UK experience can be a wonderful opportunity for both students and SO's. Hospital training can be superb, and cultural experiences are a great way to expand your horizons. Although it is not recommended spending the majority of your time in England (due to difficulty obtaining a competitive residency) it can be a great experience. You may also be able to save a lot of money because housing and transportation can be very inexpensive (at least outside London). This allows even tight budgets to do some travelling on the main continent!

If you think you have any interest in going to the UK at any point in your clinical years, go to DES in St. Vincent for details and surveys about each hospital- these give a "real life picture" of the area and what to expect.

If you are looking for night life, museums, or cultural events, the London area is the place to be. There is so much to do in London itself, you could spend every day of your clinical months there doing something different.

Home of some of the world's most famous museums, extraordinary shows, theater, and historical attractions, London is in the center of it all.

If you prefer to live somewhere quieter, but with the convenience of being close to London, choose a hospital located 30 minutes or so from London center.

North Middlesex University Hospital / St. Ann's Hospital (Clinical Center)
Location: London, England
Rotations offered: Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, OB/GYN, Psychiatry
Addutional Info: This hospital is located about 10 miles from central London. There is excellent transportation between the hospital area and London attractions.Close to restaurants and shops. This area may not be good for those with children.

Watford General Hospital (Clinical Center)
Location: Watford, England
Rotations offered: Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, OB/GYN, Psychiatry
Additional Info: Watford was a market town in the Medieval Ages, also famous for breweries and silk factories in ancient times. Today, Watford is a small town, but with most big city conveniences. Everything in town is within walking distance. London is 20 minutes away by train.

Barnet General Hospital
Location: Barnet, England
Rotations offered: Psychiatry
Additional Info: This hospital is located 30 minutes by Underground from London Center. It's population is a rich ethnic mix and one fifth of the population are between 24 and 34 years old. It has numerous parks and conservation areas.

Luton & Dunstable Hospital
Location: Luton, England
Rotations offered: Psychiatry
Additional Info: Located 30 miles north of London (or 40 minutes by train). Luton has its own airport with unbelievably cheap flights to all over Europe. Great downtown stores, mall, and restaurants.

Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Location: Aylesbury, England
Rotations offered: Medicine, Surgery
Additional Info: Located in the beautiful countryside of Buckinghamshire, near the River Thames, wodded trails, paths, and walks. London is one hour away by train.

University Hospital Lewisham
Location: Lewisham, England
Rotations offered: Surgery, OB/GYN
Additional Info: Located to the southeast of London, near Greenwich and the River Thames. Greenwich is home of a famous observatory and the National Maritime Museum. Lewsiham Hospital is in the inner-city area, and not full-heartedly recommended to those with kids.

Students can buy a student pass, which allows them to get train tickets for half price. It is a great deal if you plan to travel a lot.

Keep in mind that travelling to Europe can oftentimes be cheaper by plane. A couple of smaller budget companies, such as easyjet, offer dirt cheap flights to all over Europe.