Make the most of your elective
Do you want a safe, structured healthcare elective placement in Africa, Asia or South America?
Work the World organise elective placements and projects overseas for medics, nurses, midwives, dentists and physiotherapists. We work with you to design a placement that matches your interest, take away all the hassle of organising it and make sure you feel 100% prepared and supported throughout.
Our elective placements include…
Where we go…
click destinations to zoom in
Work the World community
My trip to Tanzania
Deliviring numerous babies and attending ward rounds kept Nicola busy all month.
» Read medical student Nicola's story...
» Check out more trip feedback
![]()
If you're thinking about a Work the World placement, and want to hear from the people who have already “been there, done that” (and bought the t-shirt) – then check out our facebook groups:
Dental Outreach in Zanzibar is growing by 300% in 2010
Dental Outreach in Zanzibar grows by up to 300% allowing Work the World students to treat more rural communities for free.
Rosie joins the Pokhara party and gets covered in paints!
Rosie enjoys the Holi festival in Nepal and gets covered in paints!
Who we are…
Work the World is the UK’s leading provider of healthcare electives in Africa, Asia and South America for UK and international students.
We have a knowledgeable team in the UK as well as in each of our overseas destinations, and enjoy strong partnerships with a large number of hospitals, clinics, government authorities and NGOs.
We will efficiently organise a safe, structured placement that matches your interests as well as provide you with the support required to make the most of your experience.


