University of Limerick Graduate Entry Medical School

University of Limerick - Graduate Entry Medical School (GEMS)

Location: Limerick, Ireland
Website: https://www.ul.ie/gems

Programs:

• Graduate Entry Medicine (4 years)

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Electives Office

Electives Contact: Graduate Entry Medical School
Email: gems@ul.ie
Phone: +353 61 234 850
Website: https://www.ul.ie/gems

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University of Limerick Medical Student Electives in Canada and the United States

Frequency of Students Coming to Canada: COMMON
Frequency of Students Coming to USA: COMMON
Decision Influence Level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

The University of Limerick Graduate Entry Medical School enrolls international students, including Canadian and U.S. citizens, who complete senior clinical electives in Canada and the United States as part of residency preparation.

Common Canadian elective destinations include:

• Toronto, Ontario

• Hamilton, Ontario

• Ottawa, Ontario

• Vancouver, British Columbia

• Calgary, Alberta

Common United States elective destinations include:

• Boston, Massachusetts

• New York, New York

• Chicago, Illinois

• Cleveland, Ohio

• Houston, Texas

Students frequently pursue residency pathways through CaRMS and ERAS/NRMP.

There is consistent annual elective travel to North America.

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Housing for University of Limerick Students in Canada and the United States

Students typically require:

• Short-term furnished rentals (4-8 weeks)

• Accommodation near teaching hospitals

• Flexible lease terms

• Reliable high-speed internet for interviews

Peak search periods include:

• 4-8 months prior to electives

• January-March residency match season

• Summer elective rotations

Because many students return to Canada and the United States for electives and residency applications, there is predictable annual housing demand near hospitals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do University of Limerick students complete electives in Canada?
Yes. Students frequently complete clinical electives in Canadian teaching hospitals.

Do they complete electives in the United States?
Yes. Many pursue U.S. visiting rotations during ERAS preparation.

Do they apply for residency in Canada or the USA?
Yes. Students commonly apply through CaRMS and ERAS/NRMP pathways.

When do students begin searching for housing?
Most begin searching several months before elective rotations and during residency interview season.

University of Limerick School of Medicine
Castletroy, Limerick
Limerick

- Ireland