Peter Newell
- Queen's University Belfast 2024
- Medical, Nepal Kathmandu
"I have had an amazing placement in Nepal, which has given me a real insight into how healthcare is practised here. I will take many lessons away from this experience."
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Browse reviews from students who have chosen Work the World to organise their Medical elective placements abroad. Read honest, first-hand accounts of life on placement and find out what to expect.
Louisa Hulls
- University of Liverpool 2024
- Physiotherapy, The Philippines - Iloilo
"The hospital and physiotherapy department were a stark contrast to what I am used to at home. Patients in Iloilo depended on FES, TENS and ultrasound machines".
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Charlotte Eastick
- University of Sunderland 2024
- Occupational Therapy, Tanzania Dar es Salaam
"On placement, I learned how thermoplastic splints were made - they melted and moulded down PVC material to make splints which I thought was such an innovative idea".
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Hannah Kelly
- University of Liverpool 2024
- Physiotherapy, Nepal Kathmandu
"The use of modalities such as electric shock therapy, TENS and passive movements are used on every patient, in conjunction with exercise prescription".
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Finn Roser
- Monash University 2024
- Pharmacy, Nepal Kathmandu
"I booked only six weeks before my departure. The team was excellent in organising my placement so quickly, and it helped that they communicated with me so well".
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