Student Selected Component (SSC) and summer vacation projects, funding and information for visiting medical students. Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) The Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) programme is the first step in training to become a surgeon. Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) programme Considering a career in surgery? What makes a good surgeon, and how to begin preparing now. Considering a career in surgery? Women in surgery It is a myth that women and trainees with young families are unlikely to succeed in surgery. Women in surgery Projects It is advisable to do a Student Selected Component Four (SSC4) project or Summer Vacation Project related to surgery. Projects Funding Eligible students may apply for several funds that finance vacation study. Funding Visiting students Students from all over the world come to Edinburgh to take elective attachments. Please contact our Medical Electives team on the below information. Medical Electives Office Contact details Website: Medical Electives Programme Web Work: 0131 242 6651 Email: electives@ed.ac.uk Web: Medical Electives Programme Web This article was published on 2024-02-06