Dental, nursing, physiotherapy, midwifery and medical 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.
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 combines more than one to get the best experience.
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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.
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Midwifery electives
Midwives are in great demand in Africa & India. With placement opportunities in busy government hospitals, community clinics and even remote outreach work, a midwifery elective with us is an amazing opportunity to hone your skills.
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Physio 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.
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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.
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Dental outreach projects
These projects provides free dental care to villages that don't have a dentist. Your team of 6-8 dental elective students will work with an experienced dentist to set up temporary clinics and provide dental care.
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Non-elective placements
We arrange rewarding, challenging experiences specifically tailored for pre-elective undergraduate students or qualified professionals. With our extensive network of placements, joining Work the World is the perfect way to combine work travel and fun.
Photo Gallery
On tour in the north of Ghana
Work the World Students launch the dental outreach programme in India
Walking to work with the Maasai