Student Engagement in the local community, in extracurricular activities, and in service delivery 

4.1 Students engage with the local community (for example, through student run projects) and have opportunities to participate in student-generated extracurricular activities. 

Examples

Local community projects are those that exist in the local area which provide support and services for the local population. Students may become involved on a voluntary basis, be required to participate as part of their studies (for example, as required service learning), or act as employees. Such projects may or may not relate to their professional programme. Evidence should be provided of students’ involvement in community activities, for example, in a community health promotion initiative, and of the information provided by the school/programme and the resources available to support students’ activities in this area. The delivery of health care services in the community should be discussed in 4.2.

Extracurricular activities are chosen or designed by the student or student groups to meet their interests and support their wellbeing. They may include a wide range of activities (e.g., student sports teams, clubs, music groups). Note the types of extracurricular activities that are available, how students are supported in creating these activities, if the school/programme supplies resources to support activities, and the level of student participation. 

4.2 Students engage in healthcare delivery locally and/or internationally during volunteer activities or electives. 

Examples

Describe opportunities for students to participate in the local delivery of healthcare services, for example, in voluntary health promotion activities, community drop-in clinics, first aid stations. This does not include participation in required clinical experiences as part of the curriculum. Students may also participate in regional, national, or international healthcare delivery experiences as electives. For each example, include how students learn about the volunteer or elective opportunities and/or are supported developing new electives and the number of students participating. Note if participation in student-selected healthcare electives in a curriculum requirement.

These examples are provided by reviewers and are intended to be indicative rather than exhaustive. You may have other evidence that would be equally important and which support your case for excellence.