On your medical internship in Kandy, you'll have the chance to spend time in oncology, ICU, OBG, general medicine, and general surgery among others. You’ll gain a unique insight into the challenges and resourceful nature of staff in a low-resource, developing country. During your time off you can explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, go on elephant safaris, and visit ancient sites of civilization. Read what our students think below!
Testimonials
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Meg Naylor
Hull York Medical School (HYMS) 2025
"The placement was so well organised, and everyone was so friendly - I would really recommend it!"
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Natalie Bird
Hull York Medical School 2024
"Booking my overseas placement with Work the World was the best decision I could have ever made."
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Iris Tournoy
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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Daisy Tudball
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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Michiel Notelaers
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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Jennifer Pilling
Manchester Metropolitan University 2019
"There were stark differences when it came to confidentiality, privacy and dignity."
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Samuel Jennings
University of Wollongong 2018
"I saw both routine surgeries and those that were unique and challenging."
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Syreeta Williams
St George's, University of London 2018
"The whole experience surpassed my expectations."
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John Wilkinson
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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