Healthcare electives and placements in Africa, Asia and South America

We offer placements in all fields of healthcare to students at any stage of their course as well as qualified professionals. If you’re not sure whether we have a placement that’s right for you, please give us a call or email to discuss your requirements.

It is also worth thinking about whether splitting your placement across two different hospitals would help you achieve your goals. You could spend part of your time in a government hospital and part in a private clinic, or even travel between two of our bases and get a better picture of healthcare within the country or continent that you are based. 

All placements include: Placement organisation, accommodation, all food and UK and overseas support. More about our packages »

Medical Electives

Medical electives »

A wide range of placements from major city hospitals to rural clinics and traditional medicine. Opportunities are available in almost any clinical speciality and it's possible to combine more than one to get the best experience.

 

Physiotherapy Electives

Physiotherapy electives »

That extra bit of practical experience can really set you apart in this competitive profession and our elective placements offer you the chance to work in the physio departments of major hospitals in the developing world.

 

Midwifery Electives

Midwifery electives »

Midwives are in great demand in our destinations. With placement opportunities in busy government hospitals, community clinics and even remote outreach work, a midwifery elective with Work the World is an amazing opportunity to hone your skills.

 

Nursing Electives

Nursing electives »

Available in the same wide range of hospitals and clinics as for medics, these placements are designed specially to suit your needs as a nursing student wanting practical experience, whatever your particular field.

 

Dental Outreach Electives

Dental Outreach electives »

At several times during the year Work the World set up and run projects providing free treatment to villages with no access to dental care. Teams of 8 - 14 students join local dentists to deliver this vital work.

 

Dentistry Electives

Dentistry electives »

As dentists are generally much less common the developing world, the dental units that we work with often serve huge areas and can only focus on treating the most serious cases. We also have opportunities for outreach work in more rural communities.

 

Radiography Electives

Radiography electives »

Your radiography elective is a fantastic opportunity to travel the world, using and developing your skills as you work in an environment completely different to that which you will be experiencing on your clinical placements back home.

 

Pharmacy electives »

Working in an overseas dispensary, joining professionals on ward rounds and discussing patient plans will give you an amazing cultural experience and understanding of the drug limitations faced by developing countries.

Work Experience

Work experience & professional placements »

Gaining experience during the summer holidays of your undergraduate years at university, or working as a professional overseas is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the delivery of healthcare in developing countries

 

Add-on Projects

Add-on projects »

To really make the most of your experience it helps to understand the bigger picture of healthcare in your host country. We have created a selection of Add-on experiences that complement your placement and provide a unique cultural experience.