"invaluble experience"

It will be helpful if you can give a list of common abbreviation before we start the placement but apart from that everything was great. I am more confident with the interview. All the staff and doctor are very kind and helpful.The things I get to see and experience are phenomenal- nothing in the UK can compare. Also I learn how to perform examinations on patients and how to look up patient's files.

"Amazing experience!"

I spent a week in India with Medical Projects and the whole experience was amazing. We shadowed doctors every day on different wards and departments in the hospital. The doctors spoke very good English, were helpful and willing to answer any of our questions about medicine and what it is like being a doctor.
The interview practice during the week was really helpful and it was good having an English doctor and medical student as part of the team who would answer our questions.
I would highly recommend this trip to anyone considering medicine.

"An eye-opening experience."

I met some new friends, learnt a lot in terms of both medical knowledge and about India. This has been one of the best holidays of my life and I will never forget all the fun I had on the trip as well as the things I saw, which I may not get the opportunity to witness ever again (e.g. surgeries, poverty in India...)

"I recommend it"

Great fun. Great people. Great experience. Do it.

"Joseph Recommends :)"

Last week I had the privilege to go to India with the medical projects team and it was a great experience. The time spent at the hospital was very unique and valuable, where I had the chance to really experience the field of medicine. The director Mark Williams is a top LAD, he makes sure that you have a great time. Shout out to Eleanor, Annabel and Dr.Laura Jones (the other supervisors) who were super cool and helpful. If someone asked me if I wanted to go to Disneyland or a medical projects placement, obviously I would go to Disneyland. Medical projects would come in at a very close second though ;)
Honestly it was Great and I do genuinely recommend.

"Brilliant"

Medical projects is a fantastic company, they offer amazing opportunities and experiences. I had so much fun on my trip to India, and highly recommend them :-)

"Invaluable experience - highly recommended"

My week with medical projects in India has been one of the most wonderful and valuable time that I will always remember.

This project had taught me many things about what life is like as a doctor, even though we were observing the work of doctors in another country it has reinforced the idea that all doctors have the same attributes and attitudes no matter where they are in the world.

Not only that, but we also learned about the culture of India and their way of life. We were encouraged to join in with the community and learn all the things that the locals have to offer (e.g. watching a school show performed by primary school children, going into town, visit a temple) The accommodation was modern and comfortable and there wasn't anything lacking in particular. The food provided was also great (I like spicy food, so - no complaints) and we also had the chance to eat out at a local restaurant for one night. There were several presentations and activities directly related to applying to medical school and the current affairs which I found very useful. There were also mock interviews with individual feedbacks that had really helped me to understand what a university interview is like and how to approach them successfully. Our timetable for the week was well balanced between time in the hospital and leisure time; we spent a couple of evenings in the sports centre to relax after a busy day.

The staffs were very supportive and friendly - including the doctors in the hospital also. Having a current medical student and a doctor on our trip gave us an insight to medicine at university and life in the job. We were taught how to take blood pressure the old-fashion way and got to test it on real patients in the wards!

I would highly recommend this trip to anyone interested in doing medicine and those who simply seek for new experiences. This trip will give you more than just time in a hospital.

"Such a great experience!"

I honestly loved my week in India; it was an amazing experience and I learnt so much about medicine and medical school as well as the culture and life in India. I feel more prepared for interviews and informed about medical careers now . The place we stayed was great with good facilities and a sports centre (and delicious food), it was also really close to the hospital. Definitely worth the trip!

"Experience of a lifetime!"

I visited project India for a period of 4 weeks and I can honestly say it was the best month of my life. The trip was very worthwhile in terms of the knowledge I gained, not only about medicine but the application process to medical school and general life skills. I have taken away many new friends from this experience who I will continue to stay in touch with. I think that without medical projects I would not have the nessecary life experience or knowledge in order to get through the application process to medical school or have a successful interview. I found that I learned a lot about medicine from the doctors and nurses within the hospital in India; they speak very good English so are willing to answer any questions you may have about medicine or the Indian healthcare system and teach you about diseases and treatments of different patients. However I also learned a great deal from the English medical students who were in India with us as they have experienced the difference between the NHS and Indian healthcare. The medical students also have a useful insight into what you are going through in terms of the university application process because they have been through the same thing so are able to help with any questions you may have.
During my trip, we also took part in some unforgettable activities such as teaching in an English school and attending an anti natal outreach which was fascinating and allowed us to help people within the community whilst gaining a valuable insight into Indian culture. We also went on a weekend trip where we saw an array of Indian wildlife including monkeys and got to spend some time relaxing outside of the hospital in a beautiful hotel with a pool and view over the river. The weekend trip really allowed us to experience more of the Indian countryside and learn about culture and religion while taking a well deserved break and have some fun with the staff who organise the trip.
Overall, my experience In India has been life changing and if I got the opportunity to go back again I wouldn't have to think twice! I would recommend this experience to anybody looking for a career in healthcare including medicine, nursing and midwifery whether you know you want to go to university or not because the skills you acquire will be useful in any aspect of healthcare and in life. I really enjoyed my time at project India, thanks to all of the staff for their hard work and dedication to make our trip unforgettable.

"An amazing trip - Would definitely recommend!"

I spent two weeks in India (July/August) doing the pre-midwifery placement. Overall it was a fantastic experience and worth every penny. I saw a number of births, both natural and cesarean section. It was great to read patients notes and be in the centre of the action. Doctors were helpful if you asked them questions, however obviously the language barrier made it difficult at times in particular with the nurses.
Not only did I have experience on the maternity ward we were also given the option to rotate and see different wards of the hospital, this was extremely useful for me because I realised I had an interest in other areas of medicine/nursing.
The community outreach projects were eye-opening and it meant we could see more of Indian people's lives, and there were 3 while I was there. The area we stayed in (Chiplun) was beautiful and the weekend trip was a great chance to relax and see the sites (like waterfall and temple). Also a chance to see monkeys which was a personal favourite! Interview preparation was definitely helpful and has given me an idea of what to expect when applying for universitys. The food was good, but did take a little while to get used to. Overall an amazing trip which I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to go into health care/ medicine.