Eliza Gumbley
- University of Plymouth 2025
- Occupational Therapy, Tanzania Dar es Salaam
"You’ll see things and have discussions that can’t be replicated or taught in a classroom"
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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.
Georgina Jolliffe
- University of Exeter 2025
- Medical, Sri Lanka Kandy
"We went snorkelling on Pigeon Island, where we saw sharks and turtles!"
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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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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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Marissa Hussein
- Charles Sturt University 2025
- Midwifery, Tanzania Dar es Salaam
"Delivering two babies in 30 minutes is an experience on placement that will stay with me forever"
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