GENEESKUNDE STAGE En The Philippines - Iloilo Reviews

"It gives you the opportunity to meet some amazing people and see cases you wouldn’t typically see at home."

"Work the World offered all the support I needed to plan my elective solo"

"I will never forget the Village Healthcare Week. It was very interesting to see the district hospitals, and a highlight was assisting in several surgeries".

"I have grown a greater appreciation for the importance of clinical signs compared to reliance on investigations."

"In paediatrics, I observed so many cases of congenital heart disease, birth defects, baby cannulations, and a PDA cannulation. It was fascinating."

"Finally, I believe the main benefit of undertaking my placement overseas was the privilege of seeing procedures I have never seen in Australia, like open-heart surgery and brain surgery".

"I am so happy I came to The Philippines for my medical elective. If you’re considering it - go for it”.

"You’ll make memories that will last a lifetime — I know that I’ll fondly look back on my own memories of the experience".

"A male patient underwent open heart surgery to remove an atrial myxoma, which is super rare!"

"We had plenty of autonomy. There was lots of help available, but it was never overbearing and we were free to explore our independence."