Why voluntary work overseas is a must
BMJ 2002; 325 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/sbmj.0208301 (Published 01 August 2002) Cite this as: BMJ 2002;325:0208301
- Edwina Lawson, third year medical student1
- 1Guys, Kings College, and St Thomass Hospitals Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, London
As a fresher at Guys, Kings, and St Thomass medical school in 1998 I never thought Id be looking for any additional challenges. Studying intensively for five years in one of the most expensive cities in Europe is something that you (and your parents) want to get over and done with as soon as possible. But three years down the line, I chose to put aside the intricacies of gallbladder pathology for a year to see a bit more of the wider world.
An occupational therapist treats a young child in Papua New Guinea during his VSO placement
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So here I am, in a tiny village in north Wales for three months, living with a Nigerian girl and an English couple. After that, Ill be off to Nigeria for three …
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