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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 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.

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Discover the Best of Ghana: From Forest Adventures to Blissful Beaches

By Joe Jamieson
Travel Experiences

Ghana is a captivating cultural tapestry that offers both adventure and relaxation, from pristine beaches to treetop canopy walks.

Clinical Placements in Asia - Travel opportunities outside of placement

By Carol
Travel Experiences

Asia boasts some of the world’s finest beaches, paradise islands, modern cities and delectable cuisines. We have some incredible countries for you to choose from...

Clinical Placements in Africa - Travel opportunities outside of placement

By Carol
Travel Experiences

Africa is a large continent and we have some incredible countries for you to choose from for your clinical placement or medical elective in Africa. Get to know our Work the World African programs...

The Ultimate Guide to Medical Elective Grants and Bursaries

By Work the World
Funding your trip

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.

Ayurveda – is it an alternative to modern medicine?

By Joe Jamieson
Clinical Experience, Travel Experiences

In Asia, Ayurvedic treatment is often used instead of modern medicine. With such strong beliefs in its power on one side of the world, why do Westerners continue to believe it is just a massage treatment? Are we missing something?