Due to a distinct lack of resources, your medical elective placement in Takoradi will teach you to learn new skills and adapt to the fast-paced environment. You'll also have the choice of working across a whole range of departments including NICU, orthopaedics, emergency and OBG. Adventurers are sure to consider Ghana a paradise, with forest canopy walks, expansive national parks, and beautiful waterfalls in the Volta region. Read what our students think below!
Reviews
Rosanna Varden
Newcastle University 2012
I was a little bit apprehensive initially about travelling with a company such as Work the World as it would limit my independence, but in fact it served to enhance my experience.
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Newcastle University 2010
In my third week there I was lucky as a surgical team from a charitable organisation, Operation Hernia, were visiting and were down one surgeon. I was asked to assist and got to play a large role in week of surgery.
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Queen's University Belfast 2011
Regardless of what stage you're at in your studies, whether first year or final year, don't hesitate to arrange a placement abroad. You'll apply what you know already and learn a lot more in the process.
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Keele University 2012
I rotated around the general medical, paediatric and accident & emergency departments. This gave me the opportunity to see diseases that you seldom see, or have only ever heard about.
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