How My Nursing Elective in Ghana Inspired Me to Become a Doctor
- By Joe Jamieson
- Where Are They Now?
"I’ve now got a much better idea of where I want my career to go and what I want out of it."
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Welcome to the Work the World blog — here you'll find articles to help you make a more informed decision about your overseas healthcare placement. You'll learn about things like how a placement can boost your career, how you can spread the cost of your trip, the benefits of travelling overseas versus staying at home, why a Work the World placement presents such great value, and more.
Get stuck in below to find out what your once-in-a-lifetime Work the World trip has in store.
My Midwifery Placement in Tanzania Set Me on a New Path
- By Joe Jamieson
- Where Are They Now?
"I can trace so much of where I am today back to my elective experience in Tanzania."
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Exclusive Catered Accommodation vs Homestays - Which is better?
- By Joe Jamieson
- Accommodation
This post explains why you should choose a provider offering private, catered accommodation instead of a homestay. Some of the reasons are surprising, so dive in to find out.
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How My Overseas Placement in Nepal Influenced My Medical Career
- By Carol Bolger
- Where Are They Now?
Navin travelled to Nepal in 2016 where he spent 6 weeks. He is now a Registrar in Emergency Medicine at Leicester Royal Infirmary. We caught up with Navin in early 2023 to reflect on his overseas medical elective.
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Why Interprofessional Learning Matters on Your Overseas Placement
- By Joe Jamieson
- Accommodation
It’s one thing to read what we have to say about the benefits of interprofessional learning, but it’s another to hear it from the people living the experience. We caught up with a group of our students in Nepal to find out more.
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