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It's tough deciding what to do and where to go for your elective placement. The sheer number of options can be overwhelming. We've laid out the benefits of an elective at home vs. an elective overseas to help make the decision that little bit easier.

Part III in our series of fundraising guides has landed. This week we dig into the best ways to find yourself a corporate sponsor to help you pay for your elective. From finding the right company to drafting a letter, we explain the process, start to finish.

Booking your elective is a huge step in the right direction. It takes courage to take yourself halfway around the world to work in a developing country. But if you consider yourself a true adventurer there's something else you can do to take an extra step into the unknown!

Raising the money for your overseas placement can be a serious worry. But don't be put off - we've put together an easy to follow guide to help point you in the right direction. Raising money is absolutely possible for everybody, even if you're starting form zero!

In an interview with Macmillan GP Adviser Dr Charles Campion Smith, we discuss the reality of palliative care in Africa. Having recently from a trip to introduce palliative care in a northern region of Tanzania, Dr Campion Smith shares his insight into the needs and current provision of this vital service in the context of East Africa.