Alison Lirios
- University of Queensland 2025
- Medical, The Philippines - Iloilo
"I have grown a greater appreciation for the importance of clinical signs compared to reliance on investigations."
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Browse reviews from students who have chosen Work the World to organise their healthcare elective placements in The Philippines - Iloilo. Read honest accounts from real students and find out what to expect from a placement there.
"I have grown a greater appreciation for the importance of clinical signs compared to reliance on investigations."
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"In paediatrics, I observed so many cases of congenital heart disease, birth defects, baby cannulations, and a PDA cannulation. It was fascinating."
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"Finally, I believe the main benefit of undertaking my placement overseas was the privilege of seeing procedures I have never seen in Australia, like open-heart surgery and brain surgery".
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"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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"I am so happy I came to The Philippines for my medical elective. If you’re considering it - go for it”.
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