Responsible Electives was established with a set of core values within five categories. These were established 20 years ago and are currently under review.
Ethical
- Transfer of resources and man-power to host sites
- Sustainable programme
- Discourage medical brain drain
- Cultural respect
Educational
- Active student participation
- Risk managed
- Support local health care education
- As part of Global Health curricula
Evaluated
- Educationally quality assured;Impact assessed
Environmental
- Encourage appropriate resource use;Carbon footprint aware
Social
- Promote partnerships and cultural exchange