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James Orbinski’s new book ‘An Imperfect Offering’. James accepted the 1999 Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of MSF and has worked in conflicts in D.R.C, Somalia and Rwanda, amongst others. |
Gauri Verma and Amitava Banerjee discuss WHO internships from a student and doctor perspective
A student perspective
During a clinical placement in Chandighar, North India, I attended a paediatric outpatient clinic. After observing case after case of children presenting with severe conditions, which were easily preventable and frankly unheard of in the UK, my interest turned to curiosity.
After much deliberation, I secured a place at the World Health Organisation (WHO) for two months over the Summer working as an “intern.” I had no idea what the work would involve.
I was allocated to the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse. The department was working on two projects at the time, and I was able to help with both. I did a systematic review for the “international guidelines on the treatment of opioid dependency.”
