Tansen Mission Hospital in Nepal is urgently seeking an orthopaedic surgeon
for the period 12th - 26th October to cover the sole resident surgeon's period
of leave.
This new
guidance outlines national policies as well
as examples of best practice and is aimed at
both doctors and those in medical education
and employment. The BMA aims for this
document to support doctors at all stages of
their careers to take time to work in
developing countries
The following opportunities
exist for orthopaedic trainees
Attending short term teaching visits to
numerous other countries, accompanying senior visiting surgeon. Please
contact the "link-man" of any of the above countries for information on
forthcoming visits.
Click here for an
example of one SpR's trip to Ethiopia
The following overseas opportunities have been
submitted to WOC-UK for publicity:
WOC-UK cannot endorse any of the posts as the we have
no first-hand experience on which to base a recommendation. Please refer to
contact details attached for further information
It is widely recognised that as Trusts go bankrupt and PCTs run out of
cash, so great pressure will be put on surgeons to drop to a maximum of 10
paid PAs. Why not be pro-active in offering a job plan which complies but
gives you an extra 8 weeks of paid leave each year for overseas work.
Don't forget to contact your medical indemnity organisation (MPS, MSS)
if you are working abroad. They don't normally charge much for indemnity
cover, but this is normally not covered by indigenous hospitals, NGOs or
WOC-UK.
The
BMA International Department has developed a
guidance document for doctors to take time
out to work and train in developing
countries.
'Broadening your horizons: a guide to taking
time out and work and train in developing
countries' has been developed in
consultation with key bodies from medical
education and employment.