Due to the high levels of sugar consumption in the typical Filipino diet, you’ll see a number of hypertension and cardiac arrest cases, even in young people, while on your medical elective in Iloilo. There is also a fascinating two-week programme in anaesthesiology should you choose to take part. During your stay you'll find The Philippines rich in experiences; being ‘cooked alive’ in a Kawa hot bath or going whale-watching off Cebu's coast are musts. Read what our students think below!
Reviews
Lucia Dunlop
Queen's University, Belfast 2019
"Most days the list included numerous amputations and motorcycle traumas."
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University of Nottingham 2019
"I met people from all over the world, and learnt about a system entirely different from home."
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University of Nottingham 2018
"One of the highlights for me was completing a 24-hour duty shift. It was eye-opening."
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University of Nottingham 2018
"I was shocked to see such young patients presenting with strokes."
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Dundee University 2018
"Once you’re past the door, the hospital environment is immediately different."
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University of Manchester 2018
"The hospital was underfunded and overcrowded, and the doctors regularly worked 36-hour shifts."
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Dundee University 2018
"The Philippines is, without a doubt, my favourite country..."
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University of New England 2015
an unbelievably life-changing cultural experience
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National University of Singapore 2015
Lessons learned over the past two weeks will remain close to my heart for a long time.
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