Tanzania - Morogoro

After deciding I wanted to start a career in medicine I undertook several work experience placements in England. But after this I was unsure whether this was really the career for me. A friend told me about gap medics and I looked into all of their placements. I saw there was a trip to Tanzania and immediately decided that I wanted to go as it sounded like a once in a lifetime experience and from the minuted I arrived at the airport I was right. The staff were so friendly and funny, they really make the trip the great experience that is. At the hospital you see much more interesting cases than you would see in England but at the same time the doctors/mentors teach you so much and make it such a freak experience for everyone involved. Every night there are activities to take part in which can be really rewarding such as going to the local orphanage or even just fun like playing football against the local university team. Finally you will make life long friends when you go there! Your only there for two weeks but you do everything together every day that you are there and the experiences you share will never forget! If you are really interested in a career in medicine or even if you just want to experience something amazing this is a trip I certainly recommend, it is a once in a lifetime experience!!!