A medical elective in Sri Lanka will give you the opportunity to work in a number of departments like oncology, ICU, OBG, general medicine and general surgery, the low resource environment making for an excellent learning opportunity. There are also plenty of chances for adventure during your time off. Discover UNESCO World Heritage sites, go on elephant safaris through the jungles, and visit ancient temples - one of which is said to hold the Buddha's tooth! Read what our students think below.
Gent University 2024
"I undertook ward rounds with the consultant and assisted with examining patients. I spent time in the scanning room with one of the registrars, who explained a lot to me".
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Barts & The London School of Medicine & Dentistry 2022
"Doctors are so revered in Sri Lankan culture that patients rarely speak against them or challenge them."
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Universiteit Gent 2022
"My time in the hospital was really interesting. The saying ‘you only get out of it what you put into it’ could not be more accurate. I had the four best weeks of my life."
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Manchester Metropolitan University 2019
"There were stark differences when it came to confidentiality, privacy and dignity."
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James Cook University 2019
"Patients shared bays and materials like defibrillator pads and oxygen masks were being reused."
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University of Wollongong 2018
"I saw both routine surgeries and those that were unique and challenging."
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St George's, University of London 2018
"The whole experience surpassed my expectations."
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King's College London 2018
"The Ayurvedic Week was an experience unlike any available anywhere. This alone more than justified my choice of Sri Lanka for a placement."
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Cardiff University 2017
"I loved experiencing a new and vibrant culture in a beautiful country that is so different to mine and meeting so many wonderful people".
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