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BPAS offers week-long externships for medical students and trainees interested in learning about abortion care. Applicants must have completed at least the first year and have a good understanding of the importance of confidentiality and medical ethics. Externs observe the patient care pathway, including pregnancy options counselling, medical assessment and consent, medical and surgical abortions up to 24 weeks' gestation, aftercare, STI testing and treatment, and contraception counselling and fitting. They may also perform scanning procedures and assist with theatre preparation. Externs are attached to a local mentor at locations including London, Bournemouth, Portsmouth, Merseyside and Chester. Locations and dates are allocated on a first come first served basis. Travel and accommodation funding may be available through Medical Students for Choice.