Summary:
"Medicine, as doctor, nurse, physio or student, is your passport to the world", and Mark Wilson is determined to ensure that you will make the most of it!

A motivational and practical guide to making the most of your time abroad; whether as a student taking a medical elective, or a medical professional looking for a longer-term change in scene. The Medic's Guide to Work and Electives Around the World provides all the information you will need to decide where in the world to go, with thought-provoking career suggestions including emergency ski patrol, forensic investigation in New York, taking part in research for NASA, or working for a charity or missionary organization.

Practical advice is provided about all aspects of getting ready; including securing your position and funding, vaccinations, travel insurance, your pension while abroad, and health and safety issues. A 'what to take' list will ensure that even the most hapless traveller arrives prepared for any eventuality; but as a fallback there is always a list of embassies to contact in emergencies!

New for this edition is a helpful list of recruitment agencies, focussing on agencies in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.

Absolutely essential reading for any health professional or medical student planning to work abroad.

• Inspiring and motivational; crammed with ideas on making the most of your time abroad
• Includes down-to-earth practical advice, such as a 'what to take' list, cultural sensitivities to consider, and important information about health and safety
• New to this edition: a list of international recruitment agencies; plus updated contact details and website addresses for organisations across the world
• Includes information specifically for nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists
• Provides electives notes and tips based on travellers' previous experiences
• Extra information included on the author's website www.medicstravel.org

Table of Contents:
Section 1: Getting Ready:
Planning your elective
Working Overseas
Your Health Whilst Abroad
Section 2: Destinations:
Africa
Asia
Australia and New Zealand
The Caribbean
Europe
Pacific Islands
The Middle East
South and Central America
USA, Bermuda and Canada
Section 3: Adventure Medicine:
Expedition Medicine
Diving Medicine
Mountain Medicine
he Flying Doctors
Aviation and Space Medicine
Section 4: The Appendix:
Non-Governmental and Missionary Organisations
Elective and Travel Bursaries
Embassies and High Commissions
Travel Vaccinations

About the Author(s):
Mark Wilson BSc MBBChir MRCS MRCA DipIMC
Neurosurgeon and Pre-Hospital Helicopter Specialist Registrar, London, UK

Contributors:
Kerry Layne

Readership:
Hospital doctors, nurses, GPs; and other professionals, trainees and students in all healthcare and allied health professions.