The Blog

Work the World housemate Lianne talks about her four week physical therapy elective in Takoradi as she gets ready for her fifth and final week on the Village Healthcare Experience.

Every year we head out to rural Nepal to set up mobile dental clinics, administering much needed dental care and treatment to people who have no other access to healthcare. We get to meet people living in some of the world’s most isolated communities, high up in the Himalayas; often without roads or any other means to travel. It always proves to be one of the most memorable programs we offer and we’re gearing up this year’s trips now.

In the continuing tales of our intrepid medical student in the Philippines, Rob has completed the second week of his placement. Combining Internal Medicine, melodious ER staff, dubious local delicacies and yet more barbecues, follow his progress here.

Ezekiel our Program Representative in Ghana tells us how student donations, however big or small, really do benefit the communities we work in.

As well as the comprehensive pre-departure and in-country support Work the World offer to every participant, we know how important it is to speak to you on your return and listen to your feedback.

Assistant Program Manager Dolly gives us an update from our program in Nepal.

Every morning students get up early in the morning and go straight to the terrace to see the snowcapped mountains and different kinds of flower which can be seen in this season.

Medical student Rob has completed his first full week in the hospital in Iloilo. Follow his continuing adventures here - the highs & lows of a medical elective in the Philippines.

Rob, a medical student currently in the Philippines undertaking his elective with Work the World, discusses his first day in the hospital in Iloilo.

There’s probably no feeling quite like stepping off the plane to start your programme in Argentina, the Philippines, Ghana, or wherever you’re spending your elective. Unfortunately though, getting there often involves a dreaded long haul flight. Not most people’s idea of a good time.

To help get you through the tedious travel that stands between you and the start of your adventure abroad we’ve put together a few essential tips for long haul flights. The upshot is stay comfy, keep busy and be healthy.

The first participant on the Work the World program in the Philippines has arrived! Rob, a 5th year medical student from Barts & The London, Queen Mary's School of Medicine & Dentistry, talks here about the journey, his initial thoughts on Iloilo and the Work the World experience so far.