How My Nursing Placement in Ghana Inspired Me to Become a Doctor
- By Joe Jamieson
- Where Are They Now?
"I’ve now got a much better idea of where I want my career to go and what I want out of it."
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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.
Mica Raised $4350 towards her placement. Here's How —
- By Joe Jamieson
- Funding your trip
"You’ll be surprised how quickly the $10 and $20 donations add up!"
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How My Overseas Placement in Nepal Influenced My Medical Career
- By Carol
- Where Are They Now?
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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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.
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How My Placement in Vietnam Helped Develop My Confidence and Independence
- By Joe Jamieson
- Where Are They Now?
"I learnt so many skills and had experiences I wouldn’t have had if I had stayed in the UK"
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