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The first in our brand new series, we catch up with past Work the World travellers to see where they are now, and what part their overseas elective played. First up is Hugh, a GP Registrar in Orange, NSW, Australia.

Are medical electives overseas still the optional add-on they have been for years - or are they evolving into a necessity?

Student Midwife Ellenia went to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for her placement before starting a job in London. We caught up with her to talk comfort zones, confidence, and fundraising.

For many of us in the western world, the word ‘Ayurveda’ roughly translates to spa treatments, aromatic oils, and maybe some panpipe music. Is there more we can learn from the practice than massages alone? You better believe it, says Hannah Peck.

Good question. In the 10 years we've spent sending healthcare students abroad, we've amassed some good answers...