The exchange program offers the students a unique educational and cultural experience in addition to the regular medical curriculum. It also helps to broaden the students understanding of medical and social conditions in different countries. A Clinical Clerkship is defined as the stay in a clinical department of a hospital or clinic, or attached to a general practitioner. The duration of a clerkship is four weeks, but it is possible to extend the duration upon special agreement. Clerkships are given in English and in the language of the country.
Academic recognition is available for clerkships varying from country to country.
In addition to the hospital duties, there are often social and cultural programs available in which the student may participate.