How it works
Find out how our service works, step by step. Discover what happens after you first get in touch, right through to the moment you get on the plane home.
Our Service
What can you expect from us?
Your overseas elective is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. So you want to be sure everything is in place to make sure your trip goes off without a hitch. Use the sections below to find out how undertaking your tailored healthcare elective placement abroad elective with Work the World puts you in a position to have the experience of a lifetime.
Accommodation
You get a premium, specialised experience in a Work the World house. You’ll live in safety and comfort, and the house will feel like your home away from home.
Partner Hospital
You'll get access to story-worthy clinical experiences through our long-standing, in-person relationships with local hospitals.
Flexible Booking
Once you’ve secured your space, you can make changes to your travel dates up to 90 days before departure with no administration fees.
Placements for Graduates
Whether you're newly qualified or you’ve been practicing for a few years, you can still go on a once-in-a-lifetime overseas placement.
Last Minute Electives
You may be in a position where you have a shorter-than-expected window to get your overseas placement sorted. Don’t worry - we can still organise a placement.
In-Country Safety
Your safety and security while in our destinations is something we take very seriously. Find out the steps we take to ensure your peace of mind.
In-Country Support
You can rest assured knowing that we've been building placements since 2005 - we know exactly what kinds of support you'll benefit from and when.
Village Healthcare Weeks
You can spend an unforgettable week living with a local family in a rural village once your city-based placement has finished.
Fundraising
Raising the funds for your overseas placement has never been easier. We've pulled together an enormous guide to help get you started, whichever approach you take.
BLOG
Dive into our blog and read about things you can expect to experience overseas. We've got articles on global health, eye-opening clinical experiences, travel stories...
FAQS
Still have questions? Browse our FAQs to learn everything from how we help you with visa applications to how your placement will be supervised.
