Welcome to the Work the World blog — here you'll find articles to help you make a more informed decision about your overseas healthcare placement. You'll learn about things like how a placement can boost your career, how you can spread the cost of your trip, the benefits of travelling overseas versus staying at home, why a Work the World placement presents such great value, and more.
Get stuck in below to find out what your once-in-a-lifetime Work the World trip has in store.
Navin travelled to Nepal in 2016 where he spent 6 weeks. He is now a Registrar in Emergency Medicine at Leicester Royal Infirmary. We caught up with Navin in early 2023 to reflect on his overseas medical elective.
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Many Work the World travellers have managed to raise thousands towards their trips. Some particularly creative students have raised more than the entire cost of their placement. You can, too, with the tips and tricks laid out in this guide.
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However you plan on choosing, the decision comes down to more than just cost. We took a closer look things you need to take into account when deciding, from ethics to safety and security.
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Like the idea of seeing a wild lion from a few feet away? How about getting into the water with a whale shark? Those are just for starters - check out more wildlife adventures in this post.
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Read about the two main benefits you'll miss if you register late...
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