Adventure Alternative - Medical Electives Brochure

Adventure Alternative offered medical electives for students wishing to combine their clinical placement with the experience of differing lifestyles, cultures and medical treatment in developing countries. Placements operated across several areas of Kenya, Tanzania and Nepal.

Medical placements abroad

This brochure was aimed at students keen to undertake their elective overseas. Adventure Alternative integrated medical students with the local community and provided security and support through a strong network of representatives and staff based in Kenya, Tanzania and Nepal.

All arrangements with the hospital or clinic were set up in advance, with staff back-up to introduce students to life in East Africa or Nepal and to assist with the working routine.

What was included

The programme aimed to make each stay comfortable and secure without missing out on the essence of being in such diverse continents. Students were provided with:

• Accommodation and transport
• All the facilities needed for the placement
• An allowance in local currency for daily food and living costs
• Arrangements with the hospital or clinic
• An airport meet-and-greet and step-by-step guidance throughout the experience

Length and timing

Most electives lasted six weeks and could be undertaken at any time of the year. Adventure Alternative also ensured students gained a good idea of the colourful and fun social side of life in these countries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where did the medical electives take place?

Placements operated in several areas of Kenya, Tanzania and Nepal.

Who were the electives aimed at?

They were aimed at students interested in combining their elective with the experience of differing lifestyles, cultures and medical treatment in developing countries.

How long did a typical elective last?

Most electives lasted six weeks and could be done at any time of the year.

What support was provided to students?

Adventure Alternative provided security and support through its network of representatives and staff, set up all arrangements with the hospital or clinic, and offered strong staff back-up to assist with the working routine.

Were accommodation and living costs covered?

Accommodation, transport and all necessary facilities were provided, along with an allowance in local currency for daily food and living costs.

Was there help on arrival?

Yes. Students were met at the airport and taken through each step of their experience, including the social side of life in these countries.

This brochure is part of the Catalink archive and may no longer be available to order. The information above describes Adventure Alternative. For current details, visit the company's official website.