Bangladesh, Paraguay, Nepal, India - just some of the places you can go for your medical elective with BMS. Whether you are a training to be a doctor, nurse, dentist, physio or OT we will try to find a placement for you.
Learn alongside student nurses in Bangladesh
Work on the wards in a rural Nepal hospital
Help in a mobile dental unit providing oral care for disadvantaged children in Paraguay
Just a few weeks in one of these situations would give you experience of medicine you could never gain in the UK. It will also enhance your Christian faith and challenge you in ways you could not predict or expect.
"I gained a much wider understanding of the complexities and difficulties of nursing in a less economically developed country where resources are limited. I was also struck when I returned home how much simpler and stress-free life in Bangladesh was, where my biggest concern was that I didn't like my dinner! It was so exciting to see what God was doing in Bangladesh
Pippa, Bangladesh
"I thought it'd be more about medicine, and I am learning lots on that front, but it's been so much more about God, and learning more about him, especially trusting him in everything!
Alison, India
Please note that our very popular medical elective volunteer programme is already full for 2009! We are therefore unable to accept any more applications until further notice. Watch this space...