The UK’s leading provider of elective placements
Our healthcare placements in Africa and Asia
The team at Work the World
Work the World is a British company that organises placements for student medics, nurses, dentists and physiotherapists to gain experience working in Africa and Asia. Although we focus in particular on electives, placements are available to students at any stage of their course and to those wanting to broaden their experience after graduation.
By focussing on healthcare placements, we provide high quality programmes that are designed specifically to meet the needs of our customers. We also enjoy strong partnerships with a large number of hospitals, clinics, government authorities and NGOs overseas, giving us the freedom to organise placements quickly and efficiently.
Having a well-organised work placement is crucial, but it isn’t the only thing that most students want from their elective or summer placement. Our programmes are also about the social experience, travelling off the beaten track, getting involved in community work and – perhaps most importantly – having fun!
Case Notes:
Natalie Stebbing (India 2007)
UWE nursing student Natalie joined us for her elecitve in India in the Autumn of 2007. Working in a small community hospital in the centre of Trivandrum proved an eye opening experience.
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Introducing Ayurvedic medicine
While you’re on a medical placement in India, why not learn about traditional Ayurvedic medicine?
Help in the setting up of temporary clinics to provide free and necessary dental care to rural communities.