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For any medical student, electives abroad provide the best chance to gain experience by working with a range of cases.

The first in our brand new series, we catch up with past Work the World travellers to see where they are now, and what part their overseas elective played. First up is Hugh, a GP Registrar in Orange, NSW, Australia.

For many of us in the western world, the word ‘Ayurveda’ roughly translates to spa treatments, aromatic oils, and maybe some panpipe music. Is there more we can learn from the practice than massages alone? You better believe it, says Hannah Peck.

Good question. In the 10 years we've spent sending healthcare students abroad, we've amassed some good answers...

If you plan on choosing your elective destination on the beaches alone, you’re doing it wrong.