How a placement can prepare you for the workplace
by Work the WorldWe spoke to qualified Midwife Nada Majid about her elective in Ghana, and how it prepared her for the culturally diverse wards of Leeds.
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Kaitlin’s Survival Guide for Physiotherapy Students
by Work the WorldPhysiotherapist Kaitlin lists her top tips for students, having experienced the field both at home and overseas.
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Placement Pitfalls: What They Didn't Tell You About Organising Your Elective
by Work the WorldMedical, Nursing, Dentistry, Midwifery, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Radiography, Pharmacy, Village Healthcare Experiences, Clinical Features, Guides
We took a closer look at the social and ethical challenges of organising your elective independently.
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How to make the most of your elective
by Work the WorldMedical, Nursing, Dentistry, Midwifery, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Radiography, Pharmacy, Village Healthcare Experiences, Clinical Features, Guides
You know how to prepare for the sun, sea, and sights, but do you really know how to make the most of your hospital placement?
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Witch-Doctors in Tanzania: Who They Are and What They Do
by Work the WorldMedical, Nursing, Dentistry, Midwifery, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Radiography, Pharmacy, Village Healthcare Experiences, Tanzania Dar es Salaam, Destination Features, Village Healthcare Experience
Professional herbalists, village healers, and soothsayers alike tend to be collectively identified under the controversial title of ‘Witch-Doctor’ in Africa, and are a major part of African healthcare. In this post we take a closer look at the differences between them, and why they are a popular alternative to Western medicine.
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