FAQs

1. How can I book my accommodation ?

Please book your accommodation on the application form (available on electives.mmsa.org.mt) and send your total length of stay to electives@mmsa.org.mt and finance@mmsa.org.mt once you have the dates available. Payment details will be sent to you upon approval of application.

2. How can I find out more about the health form ?

Email the Medical Electives Office on medicalelective.ms@um.edu.mt if needing more information regarding the Health Form.

3. What do I need to bring with me?

A stethoscope and a white coat. You do not need to bring linen and towels if you book accommodation with the MMSA. Do bring your swim wear and beach towel if planning to go to the beach.

4. Will someone pick me up from the airport?

Yes. Please send your flight details at your earliest convenience so we can organise your pickup. A medical student will be waiting for you at the airport.

5. Do I have internet access?

Yes, if you book your accommodation with the MMSA you will have free unlimited wifi access in your apartment. You will also be given an account to access internet from the libraries and wifi internet on Medical School and the University of Malta grounds.

6. What are my hospital hours?

Most of the time, you are required to be at hospital from 0800hrs till around 1400hrs from Monday to Friday. This varies with consultants so please ask your consultant on your first day.

7. Is Malta safe?

Malta is a very safe country but do be on your guard. Do not trust people blindly, do not leave property unattended when you go to the beach and do not take lifts from strangers. Basically use your common sense.

8. What about electricity supply?

The voltage is 240 volts and three-pin square British style plugs are used.

9. What are the means of public transport available?

There are public buses, which run mostly from 0530hrs  till 2300hrs and very irregularly during night time. The average cost  of each trip is  EUR 0.47 and you can access most of Malta with them. They are bright orange buses, which you surely can’t miss. Click here for more information, connections and schedules.

It is always an adventure riding our Maltese buses so I suggest you try it. There are also special double-decker tourist buses which go around the places of interest in Malta and you can hop on-and-off.

Taxis are also available but they are more expensive so use sparingly. Make sure you agree on a price before boarding a taxi.

10. What is the currency used?

Euro.

11. Can I exchange money?

Yes, you can exchange the major foreign currencies at all bank branches. There are two on the University of Malta premises, next to Mater Dei Hospital. ATMs are available so if you have a VISA bank card, you will be able to withdraw money.

12. What is the weather like?

The winters are mildly cold (around 10 to 16 degrees Celsius). Getting a light jacket would be enough during this season.

The summers are very hot and humid with temperatures rising up to 35 degrees.  Do get sun block cream, hats, seek shade and keep hydrated during this season.

13. What do I need to wear for hospital?

At all times, please keep in mind that you are in a hospital and you must be respectfully and decently dressed.

Women: no short skirts or low-lying neck lines. Jeans are not allowed either. Please dress smart.