If you've ever dreamt of travelling to Africa, Asia or South America then a new SoR scheme for student members could help you get there.
Following enquiries from radiography students about placements, overseas organisation Work the World is teaming up with the Society to launch radiography and radiotherapy options at all its destinations.
The organisation arranges elective placements abroad for a range of healthcare students. Until now they haven’t been involved with radiography students but thanks to the new partnership are now able to offer placements to give students the chance to use and build upon their skills in a completely different environment.
Samantha Jewell, professional officer of education and students at The Society and College of Radiographers, commented:
“Radiography is your passport to the world. The opportunity to undertake an international elective placement is a great place to start learning about the issues influencing health all over the world.
"For student radiographers, this provides an exceptional opportunity to deepen their knowledge and understanding of a particular service or organisation in the context of inter-professional working and enables students to reflect upon their experiences with other students and radiographers.”
Support in an exciting environment
Taking a placement overseas can be hard work, but students will benefit from Work the World’s experience in overseas placements. Each programme includes predeparture support, visa advice, pick up from the airport, local orientation, accommodation and meals at the Work the World house and 24/7 support from its team.
Each student is assigned a placement supervisor who will help them understand both the hospital environment and how patients are managed within the unit.
Radiography placements range from small departments within regional hospitals, offering x-rays and ultrasounds, to larger government facilities or private clinics that have better CT and MRI equipment. Radiotherapy is still a relatively new area in the developing world, but options are available within some of the larger teaching hospitals and specialist cancer clinics.
Of course, one of the big benefits of spending extended time overseas is the opportunity to travel. Weekends and evenings are free and with destinations including Ghana, Tanzania, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Argentina, students have the choice of miles of white sand beaches, stunning rainforests, amazing wildlife and beautiful natural wonders.
Samantha adds, “Having spent a considerable time working internationally myself, I cannot recommend this experience more highly. This is the perfect opportunity to explore the culture, politics and economics, as well as the health, of a particular place, and begin to understand how these aspects influence each other.”
If you are interested in planning an elective in radiography or radiotherapy, get in touch with Work the World on 01273 573 863, or by email.
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