Founding Ethos

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