Student Reviews
"What I like about this hospital is that it caters to everyone and it has a welcoming atmosphere..."
Felicia Mmadi
Barberton Hospital in 2018
"I had the pleasure of being placed at Eshowe in my community service year. As an Occupational Therapist, I was weary at the lack of Occupational Therapy support. Admittedly, it was tough running the department alone. However, I was surrounded by helpful doctors and practitioners who turned my year into an unforgettable learning experience."
Danielle Lamble
Community Service at Eshowe Hospital in 2016
"I completed my community service at Bethesda Hospital in 2017 and it was an amazing experience of how clinical medicine can be performed with care and pride, while under severe resource constraints..."
Yumna Moosa
Community Service at Bethesda Hospital in 2017How it Works
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