The UK’s leading provider of elective placements
Our healthcare placements in Africa and Asia
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Not sure where to start? Give us a call on 01273 573863 or drop us an email and we’ll be more than happy to help you decide which of our destinations is right for you.
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!
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Case Notes: Grant and Vishal (Ghana 2007)
Grant and Vishal were part of our dental outreach team in July 2007. Working with dentists from the University of Ghana Dental School (UGDS) they set up a free clinic in an area with no access to dental care
Experiences of a lifetime
Experience traditional village life
See the realities of rural healthcare delivery in West Africa by living in a village for part of your placement
Our Tanzanian placements give you the chance to learn about Maasai traditional medicine experience (and climb Mt. Kilimanjaro).
Introducing Ayurvedic medicine
While you’re on a medical placement in India, why not learn about traditional Ayurvedic medicine?