This stunning archipelago is synonymous with white-sand beaches that grade into turquoise waters, pristine coral reefs teeming with marine life, and street food that fills the air with sweet and spicy perfumes. That’s not to mention the lush rainforests, indigenous tribes… the list goes on.
The Philippines Highlights
- Hike to hidden Buddhist monasteries
- Party on the island of Boracay’s stunning beaches
- Try some of the world’s most delicious street food
- Take a trip to the vast mango plantations
- Hop around the beautiful and unspoilt Gigantes Islands
The Work the World House
Our Work the World house is your home away from home and the focal point of your experiences in Iloilo. The house will be a hub of activity throughout your clinical placement in The Philippines. You’ll share the house with other healthcare students and graduates from all over the world.
Our house is located in one of the best parts of the city. You’ll be close to the best restaurants, shopping centres, markets, street food vendors, karaoke bars…. The list goes on.
Jump in a jeepney (a sort of Jeep converted into a minibus) and you can head to the port to catch boats to some of the archipelago’s most beautiful beaches. If you’re after a swimming pool, there are plenty of accessible boutique resorts offering full access.
The Work the World house itself is spacious, welcoming, and decorated with traditional crafts, creating an authentic Filipino experience.
In-Country Team
Management team: Based in the house, they oversee your entire clinical placement — 24/7 — from the moment you land to the moment you leave.Catering team: Cook a variety of both local cuisine and familiar home comforts, accommodating all dietary requirementsHousekeeper: Keeps the house clean and tidy from top to bottom, making sure you're comfortableLanguage teacher: Visits the house twice per-week. During their lessons, you’ll learn everyday phrases and clinical terminology to help you get more from your placementSecurity team: Monitor the house 24/7 for your peace of mind
Support in the Hospital
Our Iloilo team will take you to visit your placement hospital before the clinical placement itself begins. You will meet your supervisors and other department staff, as well as taking a tour of the grounds to help you find your way around. Our in-country team will also visit you throughout the course of your placement. They have a presence in the hospital and will stop by to make sure everything is running smoothly.
Before your clinical placement starts, we’ll assign specific members of hospital staff as your official supervisors. It is then up to you to strike up a relationship with them, and they’ll offer insight into unfamiliar conditions and practices that only a local practitioner can.
We’ve got everything covered, offering support all the way through your clinical placement as and when you need it.
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Placements in Iloilo
VILLAGE HEALTHCARE WEEK
In addition to your main placement in Iloilo, you can spend a week living in a rural community. You’ll immerse yourself in village life, learning what living like a local is like. You’ll even meet some of the village elders. Then, in the mornings, you'll be based at a local health clinic or district hospital, learning how to treat all manner of illnesses with extremely limited resources. Your afternoons are free, and you’ll enjoy activities like learning weaving, handicrafts and herbal medicines and playing traditional Filipino games. The barbecue and traditional dancing at the end of your stay are the perfect end to the placement.
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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".
Louisa Hulls, University of Liverpool 2024
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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”.
Freya Bailey, St George’s, University of London 2024
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"You’ll make memories that will last a lifetime — I know that I’ll fondly look back on my own memories of the experience".
Nadil Munasinghe, Monash University 2024
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"A male patient underwent open heart surgery to remove an atrial myxoma, which is super rare!"
Ana Sanz Pena, University College London 2024
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"Looking back on my journey, I can confidently say that it has been the best experience of my life."
Holly Everson-Bullock, University of Gloucestershire 2023
Read moreWHAT HEALTHCARE DISCIPLINES DO WORK THE WORLD CATER FOR?
Work the World organise supervised medical electives and clinical placements for the following disciplines: - 1. Medical 2. Nursing 3. Midwifery 4. Physiotherapy 5. Radiography 6. Pharmacy 7. Dentistry 8. Occupational Therapy 9. Paramedic Science 10. Biomedical Science
WHAT IS THE WORK THE WORLD HOUSE LIKE IN THE PHILIPPINES?
Our house is located centrally in one of the best spots in the city, near to all the best restaurants, shopping centres, outdoor pools, markets, street food vendors and karaoke bars. The house itself is spacious, welcoming, and decorated with traditional Filipino crafts for an authentic experience.
WHAT TRAVELLING OPPORTUNITIES ARE THERE FOR ME WHILST I’M IN THE PHILIPPINES?
This stunning archipelago is synonymous with white-sand beaches that grade into turquoise waters, pristine coral reefs teeming with marine life, and street food that fills the air with sweet and spicy perfumes. That’s not to mention the lush rainforests, indigenous tribes...