Safety and Security Abroad.

KEEPING YOU SAFE ABROAD

You can feel at ease knowing that alongside delivering an exceptional overseas clinical placement, your safety is our biggest focus. 
Rest assured that all the destinations you can travel to with Work the World are safe for travel.
But you ll get additional peace of mind when you understand the extra precautions we take in every single destination.
Below you ll find out exactly what we do to make sure you have a safe internship abroad, and about actions you can take to help you feel more confident while you are away

BEFORE YOU TRAVEL

You will have regular contact with a dedicated member of our expert team from the moment you secure your place.
And you will receive detailed information about your overseas destination and the hospital you’ll undertake your internship in.
By the time your departure date comes around, you will be brimming with confidence ready to fully enjoy the trip of a lifetime.
You can rest assured our experts have all the answers — they have prepared thousands of students and graduates just like you.

YOUR ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

When you land at your destination airport, a member of the Work the World team will be there to meet you. They will then take you to your accommodation (more on that below).
When it’s time for you to go home, we make sure you get back to the airport safely too.

TRAVEL TO A SAFE DESTINATION

Rest assured that all the destinations you can visit with Work the World are safe for travel.
And each destination meets our strict criteria around safety and stability.
You can take extra assurance from the fact that we have a comprehensive list of in-country safety protocols that we revise, adapt and improve upon regularly.
And we stay up to date with the Department of State guidance and their equivalent in all our destinations.

IN-COUNTRY TEAM

Management team: Based in the house, they oversee your entire Work the World experience — 24/7 — from the moment you land to the moment you leave Catering team:
 Cook a variety of both local cuisine and familiar home comforts, accommodating all dietary requirements Housekeeper: 
Keeps the house clean and tidy from top to bottom, making sure you are comfortable Language teacher: 
Visits the house twice per-week. During their lessons, you’ll learn everyday phrases and clinical terminology to help you get more from your internship abroad Security team: Monitor theho use 24/7 for extra peace of mind.

SUPPORT IN THE HOSPITAL

Our in-country team will take you to your internship hospital before your placement begins.
They’ll introduce you to department staff and your supervisors, making sure you know your way around ready for when you start.
The team will continue to stop by at the hospital throughout your placement. They’ll just want to be sure everything is running smoothly.
We assign your clinical supervisors before you start your internship. Build rapport with them and they’ll give you an insider’s view on the local healthcare system.
The point of all the above is that we offer support throughout your healthcare internship in Tanzania.