Baukje Terpstra
- University of Groningen 2025
- Medical, The Philippines - Iloilo
"You’re going to meet amazing friends, see great places and learn a lot about yourself"
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Medical Elective Placement Reviews
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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.
Nathan White
- Cardiff University 2025
- Medical, Vietnam Hue
"There’s great support from the team in a friendly, comfortable and safe house."
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Katie Hodnett
- James Cook University 2025
- Medical, Ghana Takoradi
"Travelling to Ghana and having this experience is something I will forever cherish"
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Melissa Critchley
- University of Sheffield 2025
- Dentistry, The Philippines - Iloilo
"I saw a patient who had developed a brain abscess from a long-standing tooth infection. This was very memorable, as cases are often not presented this late in the UK".
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Alex Russell
- Griffith University 2025
- Medical, Nepal Kathmandu
"Living with other healthcare students has been a fantastic way to share placement experiences."
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