Working in oncology, ICU, OBG, general medicine and general surgery are all possible on placement in Kandy. You’ll gain 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 civilisation. Read what our students think below!
University of Queensland 2016
"Sri Lanka presented the opportunity for a different kind of cultural and educational immersion".
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University of Leeds 2015
"Spending time in the hospital has really improved my communication skills."
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2015
"I definitely broadened my horizons and had the trip of a lifetime doing so".
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University of Wollongong 2015
With an open mind your elective will be one of the most memorable experiences.
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Santa Barbara City College 2015
One of the best parts about this trip on a social level is all the people you get to meet from all over the world
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University of Newcastle 2015
We sipped tea amongst endless plantations, got amazing views from Little Adam’s Peak in Ella, snorkelled and enjoyed the sunshine in Trincomalee
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University of Nottingham 2015
The healthcare system is broadly the same as the NHS, which makes it easy to understand what is going on, however, the cultural differences are vast, making it an extraordinarily interesting experience.
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Charles University 2015
What shocked me most was how late people would present with very serious illnesses and injuries and then perhaps be too late for curative treatment.
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University of St Andrews 2012
The hospital experience was invaluable, and the time outside was just as memorable
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Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas 2014
I watched one surgery after the other, the registrars literally don't sleep at all!
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