Radiography elective placements in Nepal, South Asia

In Nepal you need to be proactive with the language as communication can be difficult. Many supervisors speak English, but most patients do not. Nepalese lessons are provided at the Work the World house to assist with this and a small amount of effort goes a long way.

Government hospital - Our placements are based in the largest Government subsidised institution in the area, facilitating basic x-rays and ultrasound for patients referred from outpatients, Emergency and the wards.

Private hospitals - We work with a number of medium to large private hospitals that offer increased patient care and treatment for those Nepalese that can afford to pay the costs involved. The hospitals are still under resourced, but the level of English is generally better than in the public hospital. Many private hospitals also function as teaching centres, so there are some excellent learning opportunities for students who want to assist with x-ray machines, CT scanners and an MRI scanner - the only one in the region. It is also possible for you to get involved in the provision of radiotherapy as well.

Don't forget - if your preferred speciality is not listed, give us a call as we can usually accommodate most requests. You could also think about other opportunities to make more of your elective:

Split placements - If you have four weeks or more it is definitely worthwhile thinking about splitting an elective in Nepal. The social system really does affect the level of care patients can receive and spending time in both Government and private hospitals will give you a better understanding of Nepalese healthcare as a whole.

Village Healthcare Experience - To compliment your city placement, we offer a fantastic opportunity to travel to a rural village in the mountains where you will spend a week working at a local health post helping to deliver primary healthcare to the community. You will learn about village life, living with a family and spending afternoons with your guide getting involved in traditional ways of life. Read more on our Nepal Village Healthcare Experience page.